An annually revived stage version of Robert Louis Stevenson's pirate adventure at the now defunct Mermaid Theatre used to be a London Christmas tradition. But, like the Mermaid Theatre itself, it's long gone so it's lovely that the National Theatre are breathing new life into the story in a new version by Bryony Lavery directed by the fashionable and much admired Polly Findlay.
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24 Dec
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Review: TREASURE ISLAND at the National Theatre
By Phil Willmott Wednesday, December 24 2014, 09:52
15 Dec
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Review of Cats at the London Palladium
By Daniel Perks Monday, December 15 2014, 11:12
Not as good as the 20 years ago, but a magical evening nevertheless. For those who have seen it before it brings back old memories, for the newcomers looking for star quality, look no further than Nicole Scherzinger.
It was once the longest running musical in West End history, running for 21 years and nearly 9,000 performances. It originally sported a cast that included Bonnie Langford, Brian Blessed, Sarah Brightman, Wayne Sleep and of course Elaine Paige.
09 Dec
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Review of Assassins at the Menier Chocolate Factory
By Phil Willmott Tuesday, December 9 2014, 11:30
Not all musicals are glitz and glamour or romantic epics sweeping us up in tragic love from the barricades to Saigon. Take the latest top notch and star lead production at the Menier Chocolate Factory which seems certain to be West End bound when it finishes its run there in March.
In 1990 the composer Stephen Sondheim, having bored Broadway with a show about imperialism in South China (Pacific Overtures) and captivated audiences with a psychopathic cut throat, (Sweeney Todd) turned his attention to another dark subject.
18 Nov
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Review of La Soirée at Southbank Centre’s Winter Festival
By Daniel Perks Tuesday, November 18 2014, 12:27
Definitely not a show for children, with the slightly naughty burlesque nudity to it. But the adults that go will be as amazed as any child seeing their first circus act, as there are some great performances here.
When you walked down London’s Southbank during the summer months, it was hard not to see the circus tent set up just by the London Eye, marking the start of the Southbank’s London Wonderground summer season. Once we get into the winter months, now walking down the Southbank people are beginning to see the Christmas market stalls being set up to mark the opening of the Southbank Centre’s Winter Festival. This year though, the circus tent has remained and this ‘Spiegeltent’ is playing host to La Soirée for those winter months. Mulled cider and acrobatics, sounds like a pretty brilliant combination!
10 Nov
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Review of Dance 'til Dawn
By Phil Willmott Monday, November 10 2014, 07:49
If you’re looking for an undemanding night of fun and glamour this is the show for you. It hasn’t had a lot of press attention, a victim of snobbery from both theatre critics and dance critics who’ve largely ignored it’s arrival in town but don’t let that put you off, it’s their loss.
Vincent and Flavia are two former stars of the TV show STRICTLY COME DANCING, they’re so popular that canny producer Adam Spiegel has spotted they could fill big theatres and got them together with the award winning choreographer and director, Karen Bruce to fashion a fun show that showcases their talent. They don’t sing or act but boy, do they dance!
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