Review: Made In Dagenham at the Adelphi Theatre

Made In Dagenham 
Adelphi Theatre
Reviewed on Wednesday 5th November 2014
★★★

Hooray! A NEW British musical has opened in the West End which has a relevant story to tell! What's the catch? Sadly it's not quite up to scratch... yet.

Transporting us back to 1968, Made In Dagenham is inspired by a true story about a group of Essex girls working in a factory who went on strike demanding equal pay. Gemma Arterton plays Rita O’Grady who leads the girls on their mission, but soon discovers it isn't easy to organise a strike and maintain a happy family life at the same time. Nevertheless, Rita and her friends battle against Ford, refusing to back down.

Forbidden Broadway extends run at the Menier Chocolate Factory

It has been announced that Forbidden Broadway has extended its run at the Menier Chocolate Factory. The production, which runs for an extra two weeks, will now close on Saturday 30th August 2014.

This updated version of the show, from Broadway director Phillip George, showcases (and makes fun of) some of the best productions from both Broadway and the West End including The Book of Mormon, Once, Matilda, Wicked and Miss Saigon.

Review: Forbidden Broadway at the Menier Chocolate Factory

Forbidden Broadway
Menier Chocolate Factory
Reviewed on Thursday 3rd July 2014

Have you ever wondered what the stagiest person on earth dreams about when they fall asleep? If so, Forbidden Broadway is the show with all the answers!

Anna Jane-Casey, Sophie-Louise Dann, Damian Humbley & Ben Lewis to star in Forbidden Broadway at the Menier

It has been announced that Anna Jane-Casey, Sophie-Louise Dann, Damian Humbley and Ben Lewis to star in Forbidden Broadway at the Menier Chocolate Factory.

Forbidden Broadway return to the Menier from Thursday 19th June, running until Saturday 16th August 2014. It is claimed New York's longest running comedy revue will return to London "bursting with brand new material."

A theatrical institution, Forbidden Broadway has received national and international notoriety, racking up over 9,000 performances in more than 200 US cities as well as engagements in London (including the Chocolate Factory in 2009), Tokyo, Singapore and Sydney.

Review: Hairspray at the Leicester Curve Theatre

Hairspray
Leicester Curve Theatre
Reviewed on Saturday 22nd March

It's funny to think that Hairspray only premiered on Broadway in 2002 as it feels like one of those classic musicals which has been around since time began. Following its Olivier Award winning West End run, Hairspray has toured the UK several times, but now a brand new production has been staged at the renowned Leicester Curve Theatre.

Sophie-Louise Dann & Helena Blackman to star in Gay’s The Word at the Jermyn Street Theatre

Ivor Novello's Gay's The Word will run at the Jermyn Street theatre from 7th February - 2nd March 2013. The production will be directed and choreographed by Stewart Nicholls and will star Sophie-Louise Dann, Helena Blackman, Josh Little and Elizabeth Seal. Press Night is set for Friday 8th February at 7.30pm.