Tag Musical

REVIEW: Come Together: The Lennon and McCartney Songbook

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Reading Time: 2 minutesAs soon as the curtain rose, we were put at ease and I felt immediately confident I was going to enjoy myself. The show was of course mainly music, but it followed the story of Lennon and McCartney as they wrote songs together and their styles developed. Tom Connor and Mark Newham were the perfect Paul and John. Tom particularly looked strikingly like Paul McCartney, but their voices were both very accurate to the iconic sounds. Their acting, singing and playing of multiple instruments was incredible and they were magnetic to watch. They were accompanied by four other musicians who also played with energy and charisma. It was so interesting and very cleverly written, intertwining the stories with the songs and using the set and backing screen to set the scene. 

REVIEW: The Barber of Seville

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Reading Time: 2 minutesIn an uproarious fusion of Rossini's classic opera and Wild West antics, Charles Court Opera's rendition of "The Barber of Seville" at Wilton's Music Hall is a rollicking good time. Directed by the irrepressible John Savournin, this production transports the tale of love and deception from the cobbled streets of Seville to the dusty plains of the late 1800s American frontier, infusing it with a generous dose of English wit and charm.

REVIEW: Hamilton

Reading Time: 3 minutesThroughout history there are pieces of theatre that defined a genre, whether the classic Pirates of Penzance or more contemporary Phantom of the Opera; however in the 21st century there cannot be a more influential musical in pop culture then Hamilton. Lin Manuel Miranda has written a piece of masterful theatre that works as a postmodern biopic, historical drama, and just an incredible album. 

REVIEW: Standing at the Sky’s Edge

Laura Pitt-Pulford as Poppy, Elizabeth Ayodele as Joy and Rachael Wooding as Rose in Standing at the Sky's Edge in the West End. Credit Brinkhoff-Moegenburg.1108-298

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe critically acclaimed new musical, Standing at the Sky’s Edge, has garnered numerous awards including the prestigious Olivier Award for Best New Musical, the UK Theatre Award for Best Musical Production, and the South Bank Sky Arts Award. After sold-out runs at the National Theatre and Sheffield Theatres, the production has now transferred to the West End.

REVIEW: Bhangra Nation

Reading Time: 3 minutesWho will emerge on top and win the National Bhangra Dance competition? A simple premise asked by Bhangra Nation and answered through an explosive musical tale, which gives voice to the diasporic search for identity, amid navigating teen angst and relationships.