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Mrs Doubtfire the Musical - London
26 Sep
Reviews
Stuart King

Review: MRS DOUBTFIRE at Shaftesbury Theatre

Due to other commitments, I was unavailable to attend the June press night for the stage musical version of Robin Williams’ smash hit film from 1993. Rectifying that situation last evening, I can report that the show not only lives up to the expectations of the movie, but adds an extra layer of musical energy and playfulness to the heartwarming and funny story of a dad who finds a new (if bizarre) way to stay connected with his children after divorce.

Mrs Doubtfire the Musical - LondonThe Cast of Mrs Doubtfire at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Photography by Manuel Harlan

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london theatre shows opening in october 2023
25 Sep
News
Emmie Newitt

The 7 Shows Opening in London Theatres in October 2023

October is on its way - the month of pumpkins, Halloween and the crisp colours of Autumn are truly on their way. However, that doesn’t stop us from enjoying the West End and there is so much to look forward to.

london theatre shows opening in october 2023Dear England, Treason The Musical and The Time Traveller's Wife The Musical.

As we look ahead to October 2023, there are several exciting shows set to open in the heart of the city. The Ocean At The End of the Lane returns to London after its hugely successful UK tour and there’s even the arrival of new productions like The Time Traveller’s Wife and Backstairs Billy. So whether you’re a fan of musicals or plays, here are the 7 shows you can look forward to experiencing on the London stage from October:

 

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stick man west end
25 Sep
News
Emmie Newitt

Stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson's STICK MAN returns to the West End.

London's family festive fixture will return to its West End home for the twelfth year in a row.

stick man west endLois Glenister, Lucas Taylor and Aaron Douglas in previous performance of Stick Man. Credit Mark Senior.

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25 Sep
Reviews
Stuart King

Review: BEAUTIFUL THING at Theatre Royal Stratford East

Thirty years have passed since this reviewer last sat in the stalls watching a theatre production of BEAUTIFUL THING, Jonathan Harvey’s groundbreaking, coming-of-age, coming-to-terms, coming-out-gay parable, set on a Thamesmead council estate.

Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge (Tony) and Shvorne Marks (Sandra) in Beautiful Thing at Stratford East. Photographer The Other Richard.

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25 Sep
Reviews
Stuart King

Review: THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN at National Theatre

Playwright Anupama Chandrasekhar traces the life of the Nathuram Godse — journalist, nationalist and one time devoted follower of India’s spiritual leader Gandhi, who through radicalisation became his assassin.

Hiran Abeysekera in THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN at the NT. Photo by Marc Brenner

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