Phil Willmott
02 Jun
Reviews 
Review: SIDEWAYS at St James Theatre
By Phil Willmott Thursday, June 2 2016, 09:04
In 2004 film maker Alexander Payne adapted Rex Pickett’s semi-autobiographical novel about a two man stag trip through America’s wine producing regions, the result was an academy award and an upsurge in the popularity of Pinot Noir. Now Picket has returned to his hit book and dramatised it for the stage. I'm new to the party having neither read the book, seen the film or chosen wine based on either.
24 May
News
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is King of the West End
By Phil Willmott Tuesday, May 24 2016, 09:24
Yesterday I was discussing what were the West End's best selling shows with a prominent producer. Apparently MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the one to beat.
Its successful "juke box" formula enssures Motown fans, and who doesn't love Motown music? a guaranteed night out with their favourite songs performed by brilliant impersonators of the original stars.
23 May
Reviews
Review of MONSTER RAVING LOONY at Soho Theatre
By Phil Willmott Monday, May 23 2016, 09:53
About thirty minutes into this I was wondering when the story was going to start, then I realised that something very clever indeed was going on - through a series of pastiches of 1970's comedy we were learning about the psyche of our central character, Screaming Lord Such.
23 May
A new take on a Sondheim favourite
By Phil Willmott Monday, May 23 2016, 09:17
The Donmar Warehouse used to be the place to look for innovative productions of sophisticated Sondheim musicals but in recent years the Menier Chocolate Factory have stolen the crown with critically acclaimed revivals of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, ASSASSINS and ROAD SHOW.
20 May
New Shows
Could SCHOOL OF ROCK be Andrew Lloyd Webber’s next West End Hit?
By Phil Willmott Friday, May 20 2016, 22:26
The musicals of Andrew Lloyd Webber go in and out of fashion like double breasted suits. He’s currently King of Broadway again with three shows on the Great White Way: PHANTOM, SCHOOL OF ROCK and an imminent revival of CATS with new choreography.
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