Also on this
@AlisonHammond
saying “I’m not even going to go to that show now” because a theatre wants to stop bad audience behaviour and singing along? That and the laughter is infuriating.
Absolutely raging at this. Such a bad take. As someone who works FOH I can’t believe the stance here. Irresponsible to encourage people to freely sing-along 🙃
So disheartening to see this especially after seeing
@thismorning
’s video. This is exactly why singing along is discouraged. Sorry for all the audiences who were behaved, and to the theatre staff who had to deal with this 😔
Went to The Palace Theatre in Manchester to watch The Bodyguard and a bunch of entitled pricks starting singing over the lead during the final song. A riot broke out, the show was cancelled and the police were called.
THROWBACK: The original West End run of Monty Python’s Spamalot at the Palace Theatre. The cast led by Tim Curry (it was a real thrill to watch him) as King Arthur.
@EricIdle
and John Du Prez’s musical is a comic joy. This production ran between 2006-2009.
• the atmosphere from the pre-show
• the poise and class of Imelda, the grace of her delivery. The audience was in the palm of her hands
• the standing ovation to the title number
• the sheer joy of the orchestra and the music
Thank you
@hellodollyLDN
🧡
The Lord Of The Rings Musical shall always remain as one of my favourite theatrical experiences. The sheer scale of the production, the music, the excellent cast. It may not have been a commercial success but I’ll always look back fondly on it.
Did any of you guys see it?
Tonight At The London Coliseum is coming soon.
A week of concerts streaming each night in September. Line-up includes
@kerryjaneellis1
@CarrieHFletcher
@raminkarimloo
and new British musical After You.
Tickets are £15 and go on sale 14th August from
The maddest thing about seeing Hello, Dolly! was this ticket only cost £20 (due to a supposed heavy restriction due to stage height - the view was fine!). Bargain of a lifetime!
I love theatre, it’s so much of my life and it makes me so sad to see it often so cheapened by throw away comments that disrespect the heart and soul that goes into the industry especially at a time where venues are struggling to even keep themselves alive 😞 celebrate with love.
Sad to see the passing of Sally Ann Howes. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is one of those films that’s had a big part of my life and her performance as Truly Scrumptious is fantastic.
Let’s turn any etiquette anger to other issues too:
- diversity (the lack of)
- accessibility problems on and off stage
- supporting venues who are struggling
There’s so much more that can/should be done.
Let’s continue to support and love the arts by shaping a bright future.
So hard to process. The larger than life, joyful, vivacious, kind, big hearted beast of a musician Joey Grant has left us. Heaven gained a bass playing legend today and we lost a friend & the coolest member of
@ComeFromAwayUK
💔
All my strength to his beautiful young family x
Imelda Staunton is EXTRAORDINARY in another phenomenal career defining role. Her Dolly is so perfectly pitched in what is sheer musical theatre heaven to watch. Do NOT miss
@hellodollyLDN
at
@LondonPalladium
.
“this production packs the ultimate punch.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@bascombe_amelia
raves about
@MJtheMusicalUK
which is now open at London’s Prince Edward Theatre.
Hi
#EdFringe
Twitter! I have a reviewer who can cover shows after 4pm between 15th and 25th. If you’d like them to come and review your show please slide in to those DMs (or reslide in!) 👀
We really need to be showing the full ceremony next year. None of this putting awards in ‘also won this year’ sections. Let’s give people their deserving moment in the spotlight.
#OlivierAwards
To the show that taught us kindness, love and hope even in the darkest of times, thank you.
@ComeFromAwayUK
is a masterpiece. Congratulations to all involved on such an amazing run, here’s to the tour and the future beyond! Islanders forever 💙💛
I’m at a loss for words seeing people’s posts who were at the show last night. Ruined experiences, ruined performances for the cast, crew and especially front of house and security who bear the brunt of this behaviour. It’s not even that it’s isolated it’s on the rise 😔
I’m new to the world of theatre. But sad and disappointed tonight at the state of some peoples arrogance and disrespect while at a show.
Completely ruined
#TheBodyguard
, singing over the actors, to the point of them cancelling the show & police being called 🤦♂️😢
#Manchester
Little over 24 hours on and all the emotions. I cannot express how joyful, uplifted and free seeing this show made me feel. Everything about this show is what me fall in love with theatre in the first place and why I still love it. Thank you Dolly and all involved 🥹
@thismorning
How often do you guys go to the theatre as a paying punter? This is an abhorrent take, especially as someone who works FOH, disrespectful to all FOH staff and all involved in theatre 😠
The soundtrack to
@MonsterHigh
The Movie will be released on October 6th alongside the premiere of the movie on Nickelodeon and Paramount+
Pre-order or pre-save the album now
“The sight of the Starry Night, makes me hope”
The musical by Matt Dahan and Kelly Lynne D'Angelo workshopped ahead of a 2023 run.
The workshop cast: Dean John-Wilson, Jamie Muscato, Maiya Quansah Breed, Milo McCarthy, Aaron Teoh, Adrian Hansel and Natalie Paris.
📷 Danny Kaan
Forever proud of
@CurveLeicester
. The work on stage and off is testament to the hard work that goes in. The beating heart of regional theatre - in my completly unbiased opinion 🤪
#BigNightOfMusicals
A Chorus Line
@CurveLeicester
is another sure fire success. Magnificent use of the stage and lighting. Excellent choreography. Mighty impressive for what is still a dress rehearsal. Congratulations to all involved. I’m back next week for a full review watch 🎩
Here’s how much I paid for the four shows I saw at the weekend:
- Hello, Dolly! £20 (sold as severely restricted view on official site)
- Operation Mincemeat £25 (lottery)
- Kiss Me Kate £35 (TodayTix sale)
- Starlight Express £45 (single seats on official website)
The
@minacktheatre
have done amazing work getting a season together in such short notice. Here's a look at the 40th Anniversary production of Willy Russell's Educating Rita which is currently playing a sold-out run at the venue. It stars Stephen Tompkinson and Jessica Johnson.
A truly breathtaking performance of
@lesmisofficial
at
@SheffieldArena
this evening. The outstanding Killian Donnelly on as Valjean alongside
@mrmichaelball
as Javert. Sublime cast and orchestra with brilliant staging. A treat to soak it all up.
Seeing live performance today on my day of birth was so joyous. Hearing an audience applaud and laugh, even with some audience participation too! That shared feeling of seeing a unique live show can’t be rivalled.
@TheRSC
have done a superb job with these outdoor performances.
Osmond mania is alive and well. The
@OsmondsMusical
is a delight - clearly a nostalgia trip for many in the audience but plenty for the younger ones too. Great tunes, excellent cast and just generally a hugely enjoyable show.
@alexanderlodge
particularly impressive as Jay 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
If there was ever a show that we needed right now then it would have to be a revival of
@TheRSC
's wonderous The Boy in the Dress. The world needs the joy of 'Disco Symphony' back on the stage asap! 💃🕺
📷 Manuel Harlan.
I know I’ve already posted about
@hellodollyLDN
but haven’t mentioned the title song and the whole incredible number that it is. A number that could cure anyone’s mood. It’s exhilarating joy in a thrilling production.
Nothing but the purest love for this outstanding production of
@rockyhorroruk
. Escapism, joyous, brilliance and a rare chance to shout “COCK” at Philip Franks whilst being sat next to my dad 😂 Unmissable 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The hardest news is when you lose the brightest of humans.
@LauraT87
was one of my closest friends and a real guiding light in my life. We had endless amounts of fun and laughter.
@ComeFromAwayUK
will always be dedicated to her for me and many others whose hearts she touched💙💛
After flying solo for three years and seeing many fellow bloggers grow their teams. I am opening the curtains and looking for some reviewers to join me.
Have you a passion for theatre and a passion for writing? No experience necessary.
Get in touch.
Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for The Color Purple at Home
"a powerful and perfect production for these current times. Unmissable."
📷Pamela Raith.
@CurveLeicester
@brumhippodrome
Check out these photos by
@dannykaan
from the
@starrymusical
workshop that’s have been taking place in London.
The show has an industry showing this Friday ahead of a world premiere production in the UK next year.
My only gripe about seeing My Fair Lady yesterday was that there were no signs or announcement saying Paul Westwood was on for Henry Higgins. Celebrate the covers. Always 👏🏻
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for
@rockyhorroruk
which is at
@RoyalNottingham
until Sunday (15th August) and tours thereafter.
"Rocky Horror continues to be a hot ticket, it's as fresh as ever, it's sexy, wild, uplifting, bonkers and truly perfect escapism."
Saw
@HeathersMusical
for the first time yesterday and absolutely loved it. Big fun! A 5 star smash hit. An outstanding cast too. Massive love to all involved who are keeping the show going in difficult times.
.
@rockyhorroruk
is still as fabulous as ever. Unadulterated brilliance. As raunchy and as wild as ever. My 72nd (🫣) time and it’s just 2 hours of epic fun.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️for
@lesmisofficial
: The Staged Concert. "An incredible company, staged superbly, with a brilliant orchestra and a great atmosphere in the audience. Musical Theatre perfection."
Forth Wall Live and
@HippodromeLDN
present Live in London.
An amazing series of over 40 shows at The Hippodrome Casino from Weds 18th Nov.
ALL tickets £20 with social distance measures in place.
Line up...
Let’s all take a moment to celebrate
@DanielleSteers
in
@TheCherShowUK
. She oozes talent, her voice is stunning, it is one of the finest performances you could ever see 👏🏻
Chess by
@NYMTuk
tonight was superb. Brilliant to sit and watch the stars of future shining bright.
@rosyichurch
dazzling as Florence (deserved the ovation for Nobody’s Side). Magnificent orchestra too under MD
@JordanLi_Smith
. Full review tomorrow.
All the new crew at
@AmelieMusicalUK
- including the shows director who has stepped in as stage manager - have done an incredible job stepping up and keeping the show running again. Was a joy to revisit this gem again.
.
@lesmisofficial
: The Staged Concert is incredible. It’s an event. A special watch. An astonishingly talented company. Musical theatre PERFECTION ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A lovely revisit to
@WickedUK
. A smashing cast led by
@NikkiBentley24
and the absolute radiant
@Lisaannewood
. It’s not hard to see why it’s lasted so long. Stunning sets and songs drive the show but it’s the excellent cast that give it life.
An utterly astonishing production of Animal Farm at
@RoyalDerngate
from
@NYTofGB
. Just seeing, and hearing powerful performances, live singing and everything. My theatre heart is full 💚