Tag: Billy Boyle

Posted in Musicals National Theatre Stephen Sondheim Theatre Theatre review

Re-review: Follies, National Theatre

  “Darling, shall we dance?” Not too much more to say about Follies that I didn’t cover…

Posted in Musicals National Theatre Stephen Sondheim Theatre Theatre review Top plays of 2017

Review: Follies, National Theatre

An utterly majestic production of Sondheim’s Follies is a masterpiece for the National Theatre “All things beautiful…

Posted in Cast Recordings Music Musicals

Album Review: Dirty Dancing (2006 London Cast Recording)

  “Not a stress or strain is found here for it must be said Here at Kellerman’s…

Posted in Musicals Theatre West End

Brexited Review: Guys and Dolls, Phoenix Theatre

What a collection of Guys and Dolls eh Rebel Wilson is actually hugely successful as Miss Adelaide,…

Posted in Musicals Theatre West End

Re-review: Guys and Dolls, Phoenix Theatre

“Follow the fold and stray no more” In the merry-go-round of theatres and shows and transfers and…

Posted in Musicals Southwark Playhouse Theatre Theatre review Top plays of 2016

Review: Grey Gardens, Southwark Playhouse

“Those on the outside clamouring to get in, those on the inside dying to get out” The…

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20 shows to look forward to in 2016

2016 is nearly upon and for once, I’ve hardly anything booked for the coming year and what…

Posted in David Greig Musicals Theatre West End

Re-review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Theatre Royal Drury Lane

“Beyond this door, surprises in store” Third time lucky for me and the great glass elevator! The…

Posted in Cast Recordings Music Musicals West End

Album Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Original London Cast Recording)

  “That’s my Charlie, that’s my son” At a time when big new musicals have been dropping…