Phil Willmott
10 Jun
News 
We need to talk about Harry
By Phil Willmott Friday, June 10 2016, 10:58
There have been many stern requests over the last week or so for audiences not to give away the secrets contained within the two part Harry Potter and the Cursed Child production, now premiering at the Palace Theatre.
On the face of it that seems absolutely fair enough, after all, everyone hates "spoilers" about TV programmes. If anyone gives away anything about an episode of GAME OF THRONES that I haven't seen I get furious. I can see no reason why we shouldn't feel the same about a theatre show and protecting the surprises it contains.
10 Jun
Reviews
Review: THE GO BETWEEN at the Apollo Theatre
By Phil Willmott Friday, June 10 2016, 08:10
Before it even starts this production of the GO BETWEEN is a significant moment, it’s the rare arrival of a new musical in the West End. Its chances of survival are considerably boosted by the involvement of producer, Bill Kenwright who we probably have to thank for the casting of musical theatre mega-star Michael Crawford (The original Phantom)
09 Jun
Reviews
Review: NORMA JEANE, THE MUSICAL at The Lost Theatre
By Phil Willmott Thursday, June 9 2016, 08:52
Many people have attempted to base a musical on the life of Marilyn Monroe, there's even been a TV show, SMASH, chronicling the trials, tribulations and triumphs of a fictional production. The songs from the programme are great and it's rumoured that we'll get a Broadway version soon.
Meanwhile, in London, writer TL Shannon has a pretty good stab at structuring a Monroe musical in NORMA JEANE, THE MUSICAL (Norma Jeane was Marilyn’s real name).
08 Jun
Reviews
Review: BERNADETTE PETERS at the Royal Festival Hall
By Phil Willmott Wednesday, June 8 2016, 14:36
Undeniably Broadway royalty, Bernadette Peters is a charismatic, idiosyncratic performer who has had notable success in New York, giving acclaimed performance in hit productions including ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, Jerry Herman’s MACK & MABEL, Bernstein’s ON THE TOWN, THE GOODBYE GIRL and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s SONG AND DANCE but she’s most celebrated for her interpretation of the work of Stephen Sondheim and lead roles in FOLLIES, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, GYPSY, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE and INTO THE WOODS. She’s also enjoyed a parallel TV and Film career and has written children’s books inspired by her love of dogs.
07 Jun
Reviews
Review: THE SPOILS at Trafalgar Studios
By Phil Willmott Tuesday, June 7 2016, 10:48
There’s a new theatrical genius in town!
We often get the chance to see major American stars appearing in London Theatre but more often than not it’s a disappointment, as was the recent case when Matthew Perry starred in his own play THE END OF LONGING.
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