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REVIEW - STRANGER THINGS THE FIRST SHADOW | PHOENIX THEATRE, LONDON - WEST END | 23/06/2026
Stranger Things: The First Shadow delivers some of the most astonishing stagecraft I've ever witnessed. While the storytelling didn't always match the extraordinary production surrounding it, the breathtaking visual effects, remarkable performances and sheer technical ambition make this a West End experience that's unlike anything else currently on stage.


REVIEW – OPERATION MINCEMEAT | FORTUNE THEATRE, WEST END | 23/06/2026
Operation Mincemeat at the Fortune Theatre is one of the West End's most original musicals, blending razor-sharp humour, unforgettable songs and genuine emotion. Find out why this extraordinary production earned our five-star review.


REVIEW - THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON THE MUSICAL | THE AMBASSADORS THEATRE | 25/06/2025
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button at The Ambassadors Theatre – A Story for the Ages After enchanting audiences at Southwark Playhouse,...


REVIEW - THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA MUSICAL | DOMINION THEATRE | 25/06/2025
The Devil Wears Prada is one of those mid-2000s films that lives rent-free in the minds of fashion lovers and film fans alike. With a...


REVIEW - HERCULES THE MUSICAL | THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE | 26/06/2025
Hercules The Musical at Theatre Royal Drury Lane – A Bold and Bombastic Retelling That Doesn’t Quite Go the Distance Disney is no...


REVIEW - BOOK OF MORMON | PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE | 28/07/2023
"The Book of Mormon" is the brainchild of Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez. Parker and Stone, famous for creating the animated series "South Park," teamed up with Lopez, known for his work on "Avenue Q" and Disney's "Frozen" franchise. The idea for the musical began in 2003, fueled by Parker and Stone's fascination with religion and their desire to create a stage production. With Lopez's musical expertise, the trio embarked on a creative journey to develop a show tha


REVIEW - MATILDA THE MUSICAL | CAMBRIDGE THEATRE | 27/07/2023
"Matilda the Musical," an enchanting stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved 1988 children's book "Matilda," continues to captivate audiences at the Cambridge Theatre. The story follows the extraordinary young Matilda Wormwood, who possesses remarkable intelligence and telekinetic powers. Despite the neglect and abuse from her parents and the tyrannical headmistress Miss Trunchbull, Matilda's resilience and imagination shine through, embodying the whimsical yet dark essence


REVIEW - TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL | ALDWYCH THEATRE LONDON | 27/07/2023
"TINA: The Tina Turner Musical" is a jukebox musical that takes audiences on a compelling journey through the life of rock 'n' roll...


REVIEW - WICKED | APOLLO VICTORIA THEATRE LONDON | 26/07/2023
"An enchanting and unforgettable journey through the Land of Oz." "Wicked the Musical" is based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel "Wicked:...


REVIEW - MOULIN ROUGE THE MUSICAL | THE PICCADILLY THEATRE LONDON | 26/07/2023
For my 40th birthday this year, my husband and I took a delightful trip to London with plans to see as many shows as possible. At the top...


REVIEW - DEAR EVAN HANSEN | NOEL COWARD THEATRE | 30/06/2022
"Dear Evan Hansen," the critically acclaimed musical that has taken the theatre world by storm, continues to captivate audiences at the...


REVIEW - & JULIET | SHAFTESBUTY THEATRE | 1/07/2022
"& Juliet," the vibrant, reimagined tale of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, has taken the Shaftesbury Theatre by storm. Directed by Luke...


REVIEW - FROZEN THE MUSICAL | THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE | 30/06/2022
"Frozen the Musical," adapted from Disney's 2013 animated film "Frozen," brings the beloved story of Elsa and Anna to the stage with...
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