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The Snowman enchants at the Birmingham Rep
A new version of the enchanting Christmas special The Snowman made a triumphant return to the place where it all started last night, when it opened at the Birmingham Rep, once again delighting audiences of all ages. The timeless story of a little boy whose snowman comes to life and takes him on a unforgettable adventure is a delight, and in the charming Tate, it has a truly adorable leading man. The Snowman is based on the classic Raymond Briggs story that was later turned into a animated film that is now a perennial classic, with the beautiful ‘Walking in the Air’ as much a part of Christmas as mince…
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The Curious Incident of the dog – Just awe-inspiring.
Every so often (if I am are truly lucky) I get to experience a piece of theatre that leaves me totally awestruck. Last night, at Birmingham’s stunning Rep Theatre, was just one of the those nights. The Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep’s latest production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, a play based on the novel by Mark Haddon, is one of the most astounding pieces of theatre I have ever watched. With a star-making central performance by the astonishing Alex Keenan, and an ensemble cast that would be hard to beat, I left the theatre both laughing and crying about what I had watched. The…
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Sweeney Todd At The Rep Is Gothically Good.
The notorious tale of Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street is quite rightly considered a modern masterpiece of musical theatre. The Stephen Sondheim musical classic is a dark and macabre tale of murder, madness and cannibalism, all held together by a glorious score and just a little humour. The newest production, directed by Joe Wright, is currently wowing audiences at the Birmingham Rep, and last night I went to see it and was frankly astounded by its absolute brilliance and horror. The show has the power to thrill and horrify an audience at the same time. Benjamin Barnes has just arrived back in London, 15 years after being…
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The Rocky Horror Show: A Naughty Delight!
Damn it, Janet! The ultimate in cult musicals returned to the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre last night. Yes I can only be talking about the ‘astounding’ Richard O’ Brien’s Rocky Horror Show, a musical like no other, with an audience who heckle virtually every word and enjoy every single mucky minute. If you’ve never seen it before, it’s a shock to the system, one that leaves you laughing out loud and gasping with shock. In short, It’s a hoot! Based on those late night double features that played at cinema’s during the 1950s, The Rocky Horror Show is a pastiche on B Movies of the Science Fiction and horror variety. Squeaky…
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Hairspray Is A Sunny Delight!
With the self proclaimed ‘nicest kids in town’ entertaining you, Hairspray rates very highly when it comes to the feelgood factor. It was back in Wolverhampton last night at the city’s Grand Theatre, bringing the story of the larger than life Tracy Turnblad, and her battles against racism and sizism in 1960s Baltimore. As ever, it was as fun and frothy as a musical can be, but with a real moral story behind it. For audiences old and new, it once again proved that you really can’t stop the beat! 1960s Baltimore is a bastion of segregation, and this is highlighted perfectly in the teen music programme ‘The Corny Collins…
