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Theatre Reviews | UK, London, West End, Broadway, Fringe | The Stage

Jan 8, 2025 | thestage.co.uk | Paul Vale

Titanique review“Relentlessly funny”Rob Houchen, Lauren Drew and Kat Ronney in Titanique at the Criterion Theatre, London. Photo: Mark SeniorCamp and chaotic musical burlesque of the movie Titanic that hits all the right notesSupport The Stage by registering or subscribingTo continue reading this article you must be logged in. Register or login below to unlock 3 free articles every month. OR Or start a 13-week trial for just £13 and get unlimited access to thestage.co.uk.
Beauty and the Beast review

Nov 26, 2024 | thestage.co.uk | Paul Vale

Beauty and the Beast review“Family-party atmosphere”The cast of Beauty and the Beast at Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury. Photo: Pamela RaithTraditional pantomime focusing on comedy, rock music and the community it entertainsSupport The Stage by registering or subscribingTo continue reading this article you must be logged in. Register or login below to unlock 3 free articles every month. OR Or subscribe today and get unlimited access to thestage.co.uk.
A History of Paper review

Aug 3, 2024 | thestage.co.uk | Paul Vale

A History of Paper review“Off-beat but optimistic”Emma Mullen and Christopher Jordan-Marshall in A History of Paper at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh. Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken WanSlightly uneven musical from Oliver Emanuel and Gareth Williams that rallies to deliver a sucker-punch of an endingSupport The Stage by registering or subscribingTo continue reading this article you must be logged in. Register or login below to unlock 3 free articles every month.
Shrek the Musical review

Jul 29, 2024 | thestage.co.uk | Paul Vale

Shrek the Musical review“Distinctly underwhelming”Antony Lawrence in Shrek the Musical at Eventim Apollo. Photo: Pamela RaithMisguided attempt at the fairytale musical, based on the DreamWorks animation and starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Joanne Clifton, lacks magic and charmSupport The Stage by registering or subscribingTo continue reading this article you must be logged in. Register or login below to unlock 3 free articles every month.
Your Lie in April review

Jul 8, 2024 | thestage.co.uk | Paul Vale

Your Lie in April review“Bracing ballads and soaring harmonies ”Mia Kobayashi and Zheng Xi Yong in Your Lie in April at the Harold Pinter Theatre, London. Photo: Craig SugdenEnergetic musical adaptation of a modern manga classic with a strong score by Broadway veteran Frank WildhornSupport The Stage by registering or subscribingTo continue reading this article you must be logged in. Register or login below to unlock 3 free articles every month.
The Full Monty review

Apr 15, 2024 | thestage.co.uk | Paul Vale

“Uplifting”ReviewsThe Marlowe, CanterburyNicholas Prasad and Jake Quickenden in The Full Monty at the Marlowe, Canterbury. Photo: Ellie KurttzReturn of the musical based on the movie generates plenty of feel-good factor, directed Michael GyngellSupport The Stage by registering or subscribingTo continue reading this article you must be logged in. Register or login to unlock 3 free articles every month.
Priscilla The Party! review

Mar 26, 2024 | thestage.co.uk | Paul Vale

“Half-hearted immersive retread”ReviewsHere @ Outernet, LondonGrace Galloway, Sara Louise and Gracie Lai in Priscilla the Party! at Here @ Outernet, London. Photo: Marc BrennerWith direction from Simon Phillips, this abbreviated adaptation of the 2009 musical is squarely aimed at the party crowdSupport The Stage by registering or subscribingTo continue reading this article you must be logged in. Register or login to unlock 3 free articles every month.
Little Shop of Horrors review

Mar 11, 2024 | thestage.co.uk | Paul Vale

“Plenty to enjoy”ReviewsNew Wolsey Theatre, IpswichJanna May, Zweyla Mitchell Dos Santos, Oliver Mawdsley and Chardai Shaw in Little Shop of Horrors at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. Photo: Pamela RaithLovingly staged and thoughtfully designed actor-musician version of the 1980s classicSupport The Stage by registering or subscribingTo continue reading this article you must be logged in. Register or login to unlock 3 free articles every month.
The Addams Family review

Feb 13, 2024 | thestage.co.uk | Paul Vale

“Dream cast”ReviewsLondon PalladiumRamin Karimloo and Michelle Visage in The Addams Family at London Palladium. Photo: Craig SugdenWest End outing of the familiar macabre tale benefits from a strong line of humour and lively performancesSupport The Stage by registering or subscribingTo continue reading this article you must be logged in. Register or login to unlock 3 free articles every month.
Win free training at Italia Conti

Feb 7, 2024 | thestage.co.uk | Paul Vale

FeaturesDan Fulham, vice-principal of Italia ContiFor The Stage Scholarship at Italia Conti this year, one talented performer will be able to choose from any of its degree or diploma courses for the first time. Paul Vale spoke to vice principal Dan Fulham about levelling-up through offering wider opportunitiesSupport The Stage by registering or subscribingTo continue reading this article you must be logged in. Register or login to unlock 3 free articles every month.