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Mamma Mia! – Novello Theatre 20/09/12

Mamma Mia! has proven that even on a smaller scale it is still the Dancing Queen of the west end. The show’s move from the Prince of Wales theatre to the Novello has resulted in a smaller stage and slight downscaling of the set, however the changes are barely noticeable and the stage seems to cope well with the cast size.

Mary Rose – Riverside Studios 30/03/12

A far cry from Peter Pan, J.M Barrie’s ghost story is haunting the Riverside Studios this month.

Roll On The Day – EtCetera Theatre 29/03/12

Musical drama Roll On The Day follows immigrant Eko as he recounts his former years as a Nigerian revolutionary and tries to move forward with his new life in London. Providing paintings to tourists, Eko (Amersackie Osakonor) tells fellow street-seller Dan (Sean Keating) his fears of returning to his home country after overthrowing the dictator. His luck seems to change, however, when he falls for Lavinia (Kendra McMillan), who commissions a painting of Africa.

No Picnic – Tabard Theatre 24/03/12

If you go down to the woods today you’re sure of a big surprise. If you go down to the woods today you better go in disguise. For every bear that ever there was will gather there for certain because today’s the day Bobo the clown dies during a disturbing workshop for teddy bears.

The Glorious Ones – Landor Theatre 13/03/12

Flaminio Scala is the founder of a Commedia troupe in 17th Century Italy. He brings together his lover and leading lady, Columbina; the eternal father  Pantalone who craves to be the lover; young aspiring comedian and actor Francesco; aspiring playwright Isabella and comedy sidekicks Armanda and Dottore. 

All the Fun of the Fair – Fairfield Halls 12/03/12

Set in the 70s, a fair run by travellers is touring the UK this Spring. Owner Levi (David Essex) is trying to keep the rundown fair in business whilst dealing with his wife’s death, his son Jack is searching for love, traveller Mary is just not good enough for him and her mother Rosa is still hung up on Levi. 

Disney on Ice – Wembley Arena 06/03/12

As a huge Disney fan, the prospect of Disney on Ice ‘Princesses and Heroes’ filled me with masses of childlike excitement and a tiny bit of dread. What if I hated it? Thankfully it only took a few minutes of being at Wembley Arena to discover my feelings were about as far from hate as possible.

2012 Whatsonstage.com Awards

The Whatsonstage.com Awards winners were announced on Sunday 19th February, in the traditional glitzy, fabulous style that everyone comes to expect. There were some fantastic winners, with Matilda picking up four awards, One Man, Two Guvnors and Ghost winning three and Danny Boyle, Kerry Ellis and Alfie Boe all beating the nominees in their categories to collect an award. 

After the Turn – The Courtyard Theatre 02/01/12

What would you do if you lost your mother at 17? For musician Michael, the only way to handle her voice in his head is to stay silent.