424 stories by "Olivia Mitchell"
Evita is definitely not a show to miss, and the UK tour continues until June. Grab your tickets whilst you can.
Although Chicago is still a fun night out that's sure to please and delight many loyal fans and people who just want a chilled theatrical experience, for me it felt too flat in its current f…
The music is nostalgic, well performed and provides fantastic entertainment. The Rat Pack " Live From Las Vegas is well worth a visit and I had a very enjoyable evening.
From the audience reaction and instantaneous standing ovation when the last note was played, it's clear that a lot of people love this Bat Out of Hell.
Overall The Band is a success. If given the chance I would probably go and watch it again, as I felt the cast was exceptionally strong even when the story lacked motivation.
The Mousetrap's 60th anniversary gala arrived on 12 April 2018 with a celebration of the prestige and longevity that all shows dream of.
If it's an evening of high-brow culture you are after then The Comedy About a Bank Robbery is definitely is not the show for you, but if you want to just sit back and watch a bit of sillines…
Jason Robert Brown opened the show with an emotive song about finding hope in a hopeless situation which he revealed was written the day after the last presidential election.
Picture the scene, Carnegie Hall 1971. Carole King played by Bronte Barbe sitting at the piano not expecting this many people to be watching her before playing a short rendition of 'So far A…
Blurring the lines, nothing is ever black and white anymore, it is forever a shade of grey; Quiz is a show that reflects that sentiment fully. We are at the Noel Coward Theatre, a venue stee…
Rachel Lumberg is an award-winning actress who has been in a whole host of shows from The Full Monty to Romeo and Juliet. She's currently starring as Rachel in the UK tour of The Band.
For something fun and light-hearted, especially for those wanting to break into the theatre world, I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical is worth a view.
Don't expect to be scared witless by The Case of the Frightened Lady, but if you like a good old-fashioned whodunnit then this is definitely a show for you.
Last week I posted my interview with Rachel Tucker all about her participation in the upcoming concert An Evening with Jason Robert Brown on 11 April at the London Palladium, starring Betsy …
The ridiculously talented duo Molly Chesworth (Josie) and George Parker (Teddy) take on this unique script with such ease and grace that it seems they were born to play the roles.
The Country Wife is a little long and felt arduous to watch at times but the conversation between the 1920s and modernity and the clever use of humour and staging make it a fun night out at …
Siubhan Harrison stars as Alithea in the 1920s play The Country Wife which plays at the Southwark Playhouse, London until 21 April. Siubhan told me about her role in the show, the 1920s worl…
Plenty to choose from but the twitter tag that really stood out to me was Be More Matilda. Despite being the smallest leading lady in the West End, Matilda is certainly inspiring, and the sh…
As the leads, Isabel Pollen and Jim Sturgeon are captivating. Suitably reserved and excited at times they create a moving and heartbreaking relationship which blurs the lines between film an…
Carrie Hope Fletcher must be one of the busiest people in the West End. During the last few years she's managed to write four books (and a novella), perform in various shows and concerts, co…
I expected more in terms of Craig Revel Horwood's choreography for Son of a Preacher Man, but that was made up by most of the cast members occasionally playing instruments on stage.
Crude, disgusting, shocking, amazing, outstanding. Just a few words to describe this mental but incredible production. Trainspotting Live, based on Irvine Welsh's 1993 book, follows a group …
Ruthless has its good moments but also its flaws. It has moments of humour and glamour but there is sadly no standout moments.
Ruthless isn't a masterpiece, but while I wasn't the biggest fan, I know others who will lap it up. There's certainly a market for this over the top, zany, crude show and I can see it doing …
Liza Pulman's knowledge and love for Barbra Streisand helps the night flow in an entertaining but sincere way. I don't doubt that Streisand would be honoured to hear and see Pulman's fantast…
