424 stories by "Olivia Mitchell"
You is a beautiful story of love, loss, family and what family is defined as. It's truly an emotional play that doesn't shy away from the truth. I personally would love to see an extended ve…
The Ferryman at the Gielgud Theatre is a glorious piece of theatre which flows and cadences with ease and vigour. It's lengthy but so worth the watch.
Set during JFK administration, this new musical by Lizzie Freeborn, at the London Theatre Workshop, is set in The White House and looks at the staff in-house at the time of the sexual scanda…
I saw and loved Eugenius! back in 2016 at its premiere concert at the London Palladium, so I was very excited when I read it was returning to The Other Palace. I'm pleased to say I stand by …
The Mischief Theatre company, founded in 2008, is well known for providing family entertainment and great comedy and they certainly don't disappoint with the UK tour of the West End hit The …
Everything about Collective Rage at the Southwark Playhouse is unapologetic and the whole thing is gloriously feminist and queer. For a laugh a minute show that also makes you think, it is t…
Originally conceived in 2013 by Lil Warren, Oranges and Elephants tells the story of two female gangs in London in the Victorian era and the setting of Hoxton Hall adds to its authenticity.
Ria Jones takes on the role of the narcissistic, fading Norma Desmond with masterful skill in the touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard, reviewed at the New Victoria T…
As a member of the LGBT community, I know, we all face our fair share of struggles. One of those struggles is the loss of family, whether it's you leaving them or them severing ties with you.
Lobster is the story of J and K, two young professional women in London. We follow them throughout as they narrate through their relationship history.
The show opens with the bad guys; Dr Bloom played by Marc Pickering and General Blight played by Carl Mullaney, both of whom worked well together and it felt like they had walked straight ou…
Andrew Lloyd Webber would have been over the rainbow with the Sydney premiere of The Wizard of Oz. From the moment the stage curtains opened, the audience was captivated.
Hanna written by Sam Potter is a true modern text; its witty, dramatic, humorous and surprising.
Joanne Clifton, of Strictly Come Dancing fame, put her well-known dance skills to good use and her acting and singing abilities astonished the audience, myself included.
A particular highlight was Julie Atherton as Queen Angelica, whose comedic timing was on point as always.
This year I saw 105 shows so picking my top 10 was pretty tricky!
Thanks to the power and brilliance of the London cast, all comparisons with Broadway fade away. The entire company pump in soul, heart and skill to the glorious narrative created by Miranda,…
Festive favourite and seasoned Dame, Clive Rowe takes on the role of Dame Trot whilst comedian Al Murray is a panto newbie as the landlord, Al.
Jonathan Andrew Hume played the lead role of Simba in The Lion King and is set to star in the Rose Theatre's production of Alice in Hinterland, alongside the Rose Youth Company.
Snow White offered all that you expect and more from Panto: slapstick humour, innuendos and wonderful musical numbers. One of which was of course Chesney Hawkes' performance of his Number 1 …
This is a magical, heartwarming production which uses a variety of theatrical devices in the purest and most masterful way. I'd certainly urge you to get to the National to experience it for…
Complex, intense and disturbing yet gentle and moving in equal measure. I would recommend this wonderful production to theatre goers of all ages. An enduring story of humanity and friendship…
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd-Webber have written some truly captivating, catchy musicals and Evita is of course iconic and no exception to this. An ever popular rags-to-riches type of story bas…
It's Christmas! Which can only mean one thing ... It's Panto time!! 'Oh no it isn't' 'Oh yes it is'...you get the point! I was lucky enough to be invited to Theatre Royal Stratford East's pe…
A hell of a night was had by all. Jayde Adams is a beautifully voluptuous woman who takes us on a journey full of laughs. She takes us through a wonderfully crafted set all about popularity …