Reviews

Date: 4th August 2023  Seat: Unallocated  Stars: 2 The story of the Boleyn family is a rich and fascinating one filled with mystery, intrigue, and some very well-hidden skeletons in some very ornate closets; The Sphere of Light, written and directed by Ann Henning Jocelyn and based on her book of the same name, tries valiantly… Read more

Date: 3rd August 2023  Seat: H20  Rating: 3 Stars Colourful costumes? Check. Bright set design? Check. Jokes for kids? Check. Jokes for adults? Check. Fantastically fun music, larger-than-life characters, a whimsical and wacky storyline, and cool camp charm? Check, check, check, and a very definite check.  You could say that The SpongeBob Musical has it all. You… Read more

Date: 28th July 2023 Seat: J15 (Stalls) Rating: 3 Stars There’s a lot to be said for theatre that entertains. Really entertains. And The Crown Jewels, written by Simon Nye, is exactly that kind of theatre. It’s silly, funny, a little bit rude, there’s audience participation, there are jokes, there’s standup, there’s singing (thank you, Carrie… Read more

Date: 24th July 2023Seat: H16Star Rating: 5 In a world filled with familiar shows that pedal out the same old story time and again, Ride shines as a beacon of originality, artfully weaving the little-known history of Annie Londonderry into the most extraordinary and exciting musical experience. Freya Catrin Smith and Jack Williams have skillfully crafted a… Read more

Date: 30th May 2023 Seat: B22 (Circle)Star Rating: 3 Step into the eerie world of Wish You Were Dead, a theatrical adaptation of Peter James’ novel, brought to life by adaptor Shaun McKenna and director Jonathan O’Boyle. With a highly watchable cast led by George Rainsford as the ever-anxious Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, Katie McGlynn as Cleo,… Read more

Date: 23rd April 2023Seat: U22 (Stalls)Star Rating: 5 The Great British Bake Off Musical gives us an entire series of Bake Off distilled down into a couple of hours. And there are moments that you’ll recognise, like the infamous ‘bingate’, someone badly cutting their thumb, and a contestant constantly referring to Paul Hollywood (in this case, Phil Hollinghurst)… Read more

Date: 11th April 2023Seat: R5 (Stalls)Star Rating: 4 It’s not very often that people feel happy to find themselves behind bars, but when it comes to the stage version of The Shawshank Redemption, it’s a different matter. Here, audience members are asked to journey along with prisoners Red and Andy as they navigate the harsh realities… Read more

Date: 8th April 2023 Seat: E23 (Stalls)Star Rating: 5 The King and I, a timeless classic, is brought to life once again, and that can only be a good thing. New musicals are exciting and fresh, but being able to see where it all started and understand why these classics really are classics is just as… Read more

Date: 7th April 2023 Seat: F32 (Stalls)Star Rating: 3 If you’re looking for a fun and chilling way to spend an evening, When Darkness Falls is the ideal choice. Things falling from the walls, thunder, and flickering lights are all staples of a good scary story, and you can count on them here; they’re used to great effect.… Read more

Date: 29th March 2023Seat: V6 (Stalls)Star Rating: 3 Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are two people whose names have gone down in history. They’re the infamous couple who robbed and murdered their way across the country, taking down anyone who stood in the way of their dreams of being rich and famous. As deadly and… Read more