Category: Theatre Reviews

StudioCoop Presents Dear Evan Hansen! | An Emotional, Beautiful Show That Could Not Be More Relevant | Theatre Review

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Dear Evan Hansen is a hit musical that could not be more relevant. Previously having been performed on Broadway, the West End, toured and turned into a movie, it is now headed to Basingstoke!  Poster for StudioCoop's Dear Evan Hansen. Poster used with permission. Running from the 4th to the 6th of June, at Basingstoke’s … Continue reading StudioCoop Presents Dear Evan Hansen! | An Emotional, Beautiful Show That Could Not Be More Relevant | Theatre Review

BATS’ We Will Rock You | Camp, Cheery and Uplifting | Theatre Review

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The audience is in, the curtain is up, and Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society (BATS) are back on stage. BATS are very much the champions once again as they have another terrific show under their belt, this time bringing the hit musical We Will Rock You to Basingstoke’s Haymarket, running from 12th-16th May. I previously saw … Continue reading BATS’ We Will Rock You | Camp, Cheery and Uplifting | Theatre Review

BATS are Getting Ready To Rock The Stage in Basingstoke! | Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society Takes On We Will Rock You!

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Character poster for Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society's We Will Rock You. Photo used with permission. We Will Rock You is a show that has rocked stages all over the world. Featuring hit songs from the band Queen, it is the longest-running musical the Dominion Theatre in London has ever housed…and now it is headed to … Continue reading BATS are Getting Ready To Rock The Stage in Basingstoke! | Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society Takes On We Will Rock You!

It Walks Around The House At Night | So Much More Than Just A Spooky Story | Theatre Review

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Following a sold-out UK tour, It Walks Around The House At Night, a haunting yet heartfelt horror play, is currently running at Southwark Playhouse. Unsettling and emotional at the same time, this show may be eerie, but it also manages to tug on the heartstrings. Show: It Walks Around The House at NightWriter: Tim FoleyDirector: … Continue reading It Walks Around The House At Night | So Much More Than Just A Spooky Story | Theatre Review

BATS’ Come From Away | Rivaling The West End, This Is BATS At Their Finest!

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Following a couple of weeks ago, when I got the chance to see BATS (Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society) rehearsal of Come From Away, this week I got the chance to see the finished show - and what a show it was! If you want to read my thoughts on the rehearsal prior to the final … Continue reading BATS’ Come From Away | Rivaling The West End, This Is BATS At Their Finest!

BATS Is Ready To Welcome Everyone To The Rock! | BATS Is Bringing Come From Away To Basingstoke!

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Come From Away is a hit musical that has played in countless places across the globe, and is now hitting the Haymarket Theatre stage in Basingstoke, running from November 18th until November 22nd. Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society (BATS) are currently in rehearsals getting this show ready for the stage (with shows beginning in just 9 … Continue reading BATS Is Ready To Welcome Everyone To The Rock! | BATS Is Bringing Come From Away To Basingstoke!

Miss Myrtle’s Garden Review | Powerfully Emotional, Sensitive, Honest and Poignant

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Bush Theatre is a venue known for showcasing stories that are not only hugely emotive but are also impactful and explore themes and issues being faced daily. Miss Myrtle’s Garden, currently making its world debut at London’s Bush Theatre, is no exception to this. Poster image for Miss Myrte's Garden. All photo credits and rights … Continue reading Miss Myrtle’s Garden Review | Powerfully Emotional, Sensitive, Honest and Poignant

The Great Gatsby Musical Review | Captivating, Spectacular, Gatsby to the Nth Degree

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Disclaimer: I wrote this review shortly after seeing the show for the first time and intended to share it after press night. When I saw the reviews, I initially decided not to publish it as my opinion largely contrasts with the majority. Now I have decided to share my review. The Great Gatsby is a … Continue reading The Great Gatsby Musical Review | Captivating, Spectacular, Gatsby to the Nth Degree