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‘Bridgerton’ meets ‘Inside the Factory’ in the delicious Regency rom-com ‘Quality Street’
From the writer of Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie, this delicious regency rom-com was such a sensation in its day that it gave its name to the UK’s most loved chocolates. Phoebe Throssel runs a school for unruly children on Quality Street. Ten years since a tearful goodbye, an old flame returns from fighting Napoleon. But the look…
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REVIEW: Heathers the Musical – Regent Theatre – Stoke-on-Trent
Heathers the Musical is a contemporary rock musical that tells the story of Veronica Sawyer, a high school student who longs to be popular and becomes entangled in a deadly plot with her new boyfriend, JD, and the school’s elite clique, the Heathers. The musical is a dark comedy that explores themes of teenage angst,…
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REVIEW: Of Mice and Men – Birmingham Rep
The novella Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is a staple in UK GCSE English exams due to its themes of loneliness, hopes, and power in 1930’s America. The Birmingham Rep theatre attempted to make this timeless story relevant to a 2023 audience by targeting their casting towards disabled and neurodivergent performers for the…
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REVIEW: Bonnie and Clyde – Garrick Theatre
Bonnie and Clyde The Musical has hit the West End with a bang, and it’s no surprise why! The show follows the infamous duo Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow as they embark on a crime spree across America in the 1930s, with law enforcement hot on their heels. The story is brought to life by…
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REVIEW: An Inspector Calls – Theatre Royal Nottingham
An Inspector Calls is one of J.B. Priestley’s best-known plays, set in 1912, with the action taking place in a single night. The story revolves around the Birling family, a wealthy family living a comfortable life in the North of England. Inspector Goole arrives at their home and questions the family about the suicide of…
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REVIEW: Dreamgirls – Alexandra Theatre – Birmingham
Dreamgirls, the popular Broadway musical that has been entertaining audiences for over 40 years, is in Birmingham as part of its first-ever UK tour. The show previously concluded its acclaimed and Olivier award-winning West End run in 2019, and fans of the production have been eagerly anticipating its return. Loosely inspired by the stories of…
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REVIEW: Frantic Assembly’s Othello – Salford Quays Theatre
Frantic Assembly’s production of Shakespeare’s “Othello” is a modern adaptation of the classic tragedy that offers a fresh and insightful interpretation of the play. This version of the play, which was first staged in 2008, is a powerful commentary on race, gender, and social inequality that brings Shakespeare’s themes into the modern age. One of…
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REVIEW: Blood Brothers – Regent Theatre – Stoke-on-Trent
Willy Russell’s iconic Blood Brothers has been a staple in the West End since its debut in 1983, and nearly 40 years later, it continues to captivate audiences across the UK with its current tour. Despite its long-standing success, the question remains: can this touring production live up to the standards set by the West…
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Cluedo – Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
For a classic, hilarious, and lighthearted night out at the theatre, you won’t want to miss Cluedo at Wolverhampton Grand. This production is a perfect ensemble piece that expertly navigates the usual tropes of comedic theatre. It’s so good, in fact, that it’s sure to put a smile on even the grumpiest faces in the…
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Legally Blonde – Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a revival of the musical Legally Blonde, based on the 2001 novel by Amanda Brown and the 2007 movie starring Reese Witherspoon. While the musical has enjoyed two UK tours, this latest production marks its return to London after a decade. The story follows…
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