I am slightly mortified to find that I cannot find my original review for Avenue Q, which I wrote for the show’s producers back when Avenue Q originally opened in the West End. Suffice as to say, it was absolutely marvellous then, and it was just as marvellous last night when I took Greg to […]
REVIEW: Blithe Spirit – Royal Exchange, Manchester
Whilst in Manchester I was looking around for something to fill the evenings and I decided to give Sarah Frankcom’s new production of Noel Coward’s 1941 play “Blithe Spirit” a whirl; playing at the Royal Exchange Theatre until 23rd January 2010. I was very much aware that the (completely separate/independent) 2009 Broadway revival production had […]
FILM REVIEW: NINE [2009]
Awful… boring… hated it. Friends and regular visitors will know that I am a massive supporter of the world of musical theatre, however I cannot say that I cared for this musical one bit (and neither have the critics it seems!) NINE is a musical that oft slips through the cracks, especially in the UK […]
Where The Wild Things Are [2009]
I had opportunity t’other day to finally get to see ‘Where The Wild Things Are’, the much hyped film by Spike Jonze (and based on the rather spiffing kids picture book of the same name by Maurice Sendak). I will say it now – I was disappointed, more so when I came out of the […]
Avatar
Just back from seeing Avatar 3D with a good friend, Andrew, and I have to say that this was one giant eyeball orgasm from start to finish! (apologies Mother!) Unfortunately, it transpires that Andrew is one of those people who can’t really process 3D, so I felt a little guilty afterwards and promised not to […]
Gari Wellingham 