424 stories by "Olivia Mitchell"
During the Golden Age of Hollywood, movie musicals were abundant and arguably the most popular genre. However, with the move towards pop culture in the 1960s, their popularity dwindled and g…
I hope no one minds these more chatty style posts, but with all that's going on, I wanted to switch it up a little bit and bring some more relaxed posts about how we can keep ourselves sane,…
For spectacle and energy, The Prince of Egypt is worth a visit. It's not going to change your life but it'll provide a fun few hours of superfluous theatricality that looks and sounds very p…
For a celebration of music, life and heritage, get On Your Feet! and conga your way to see this tour.
While audiences may find The Pirate Queen too repetitive to work as a fully realised production, it provides an evening of outstanding vocal talent and swashbuckling storytelling.
A beautiful, heartfelt story of an unlikely friendship between a Dublin busker and a Czech musician, we present five reasons why you should see Once on its current UK tour.
Rachel Tucker is taking on the role of Grace O'Malley in the one night only London premiere of the musical Pirate Queen. Rachel told us all about the show, her favourite moments and what it'…
'Once isn't hugely romanticised and I think that's what people love about it': What life is like on tour by Once The Musical's Emma Lucia.
The entire seventy minute show feels like a pan on the boil, continuously moving and flowing and engaging. Poet in da Corner is funny, truthful, inventive and really worth seeing.
The entire New Adventures company prove once again in The Red Shoes why they're so revered in this glorious looking and exceptionally assured production.
Everybody's Talking About Jamie is a show which delights and inspires in equal measure and is sure to retain its spot in theatre lovers' hearts for the foreseeable future.
The masters of laughter, Mischief Theatre are back at it again with a gut wrenchingly funny touring version of Peter Pan Goes Wrong, which takes everything theatrical and jumbles it into a m…
Bronagh Lagan's production of Rags has heart in spades and provides a real impact through the thoughtful way its themes are tackled.
The audience can't hep but be attentive throughout as Once has the magical ability to completely wrap them up and take them on a journey that is pure and delicate.
At Snow White at Richmond Theatre the stars are big and " evident from the multitude of advertising and glitzy theatrical splendour " so is the budget.
The embodiment of glamour from start to finish, White Christmas whisks you away and takes you to a wintery wonderland where lullabies and tap dances reign supreme.
If you want an explicitly queer, feminist musical that's funny, entertaining and scored by songs that you grew up listening to then go see & Juliet.
There's something universally adored about the feel-good story of the Banks family in Mary Poppins, so it's no surprise that the musical is once again gracing the West End.
The vivacious performances and gripping qualities of characterisation throughout make Ghost Quartet a thrilling way to spend ninety minutes.
As the Turbine Theatre's second production, it's wonderful to see a musical like High Fidelity which brings to life some of the excellence of this city.
Soho Cinders isn't life-changing but it allows us to experience tongue-in-cheek, energetic performances which will entertain for the duration of the show.
With a heart of gold reminder about professionalism in the arts, Noises Off is a must see production which will surely continue to have audiences gasping for air and slapping their thighs.
Calendar Girls The Musical is a totally British feel-good show which warms the heart, uplifts and entertains. It has something for everyone and is a beautiful portrayal of women supporting w…
Strong direction by Adam Haigh and consistently impressive performances by the cast bring Brooklyn The Musical at Greenwich Theatre to life with vitality and vocal prowess, and make it one t…
It's rare to see such a provocative performance from a stellar performer in such an intimate space and it's worth taking a trip just for the bragging rights of seeing Jeannette Bayardelle up…