By Phil Willmott Monday, June 13 2016, 09:38
An exquisite chamber production of the juggernaut size Broadway musical TITANIC is now playing at the the Charing Cross Theatre.
I couldn't get to the press night of this latest incarnation but I admired it a great deal when I first saw it at the Southwark Playhouse three years ago and the reviews this time around indicate it's every bit as good.
By Nastazja Domaradzka Saturday, June 11 2016, 08:05
Following the success of the 2014 production of MEDEA, actress Helen McCrory and director Carrie Cracknel return to The National Theatre with Terrence Rattigan’s THE DEEP BLUE SEA. Inspired by real life events Rattigan’s masterpiece examines the conflict between desire and love and despite being written over 60 years ago is still a relevant and moving story.
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.
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)
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).
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