Just back from an evening at the theatre; this time I was lucky enough to go see brand the new musical, Betty Blue Eyes, currently in previews at the Novello Theatre in London’s West End. IT’S 1947 – AUSTERITY BRITAIN, BELTS ARE BEING TIGHTENED, FAIR SHARES FOR ALL, THE COLDEST WINTER IN DECADES AND A […]
REVIEW: Michael Bruce – Unwritten Songs
Today (21st March) marks the release of the debut album of music by composer Michael Bruce – a name familiar to many West End luvvies (and perhaps the only person to commercially re-arrange a Queen song to my satisfaction!!!). I’m going to do a track by track review of the album (currently available in iTunes […]
Portrait of a Princess
Absolutely loving this clip from Spekulation Entertainment – showcasing some of the talent of the West End in an ‘unconventional’ way (as in, there’s not a stage to be seen!) and in order to promote Michael Bruce’s new work (which incidentally, you MUST buy as it’s packed with amazing West End lovelies). I’ve just bought […]
REVIEW: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg – Gielgud Theatre, London
This evening I was very fortunate enough to be invited along to the trade night of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg – currently in previews at the West End’s Gielgud Theatre, and having it’s opening night on March 22nd 2011. It’s 1957 and we are in the French port of Cherbourg. Jazz, sailors and vin rouge […]
RE-REVIEW: Wicked – Apollo Victoria, London [2011]
Last night, I was very fortunate to be able to re-visit the Apollo Victoria theatre to see Wicked, for what must be close to my tenth time now! I first fell in love with the show back when I was living in Manchester, and was awed by the musical’s awesome soundtrack and book (based on […]
Gari Wellingham 