Category: Theatre Reviews

Broken Wings: A Captivating and Beguiling Show and a Celebration and Love Letter to the Middle East

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*Disclaimer - whilst this review is my own words (that I am hugely proud of myself for writing!), this review was written for the reviewing company I write for - Dress Circle Antics*. Show: Broken WingsVenue Charing Cross TheatreRating: 5 stars I visit the theatre often, but as someone who is of Turkish heritage, it’s … Continue reading Broken Wings: A Captivating and Beguiling Show and a Celebration and Love Letter to the Middle East

REVIEW: Rumi: The Musical – An Epic Story With Music, Lyrics & Everything To Match – A Truly Unforgettable Theatrical Experience

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Hello hello hello everyone. Been a while, hasn't it? I hope you're all as happy and healthy as you can be. So, today I am bringing you a review of a show for the first time in a while. If you didn't already know, I am a theatre reviewer for Dress Circle Antics. Because of … Continue reading REVIEW: Rumi: The Musical – An Epic Story With Music, Lyrics & Everything To Match – A Truly Unforgettable Theatrical Experience

The most in-depth online immersive theatre show | The House of Cenci | Review

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I am spectacularly late writing this post. I don’t really want to write it - not because I didn’t enjoy the show, entirely the opposite, but because I don’t want to admit the show is over, never to return. Not only that, it has taken me a while to collect my many, many thoughts about … Continue reading The most in-depth online immersive theatre show | The House of Cenci | Review

Close your eyes, immerse yourself & just listen | Half Man Half Bull Music Meets Theatre Review

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Something not everyone knows about me is that I am a massive ancient history nerd. It's one thing my dad and I have a shared love and interest for; I was brought up being taught and learning stories, before studying it for my A-Levels. I even almost did a degree in classics at university. There's … Continue reading Close your eyes, immerse yourself & just listen | Half Man Half Bull Music Meets Theatre Review

“You can’t repeat the past”, but you can certainly bring it to life. | Gatsby: A Musical Review

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This year marks 100 years since F. Scott. Fitzgerald's beautiful book The Great Gatsby was released; following this, there have been many variations of the book published, re-imaginings, illustrated editions and graphic novels to name but a few. Not only this but as long as The Great Gatsby has been published, there have been many … Continue reading “You can’t repeat the past”, but you can certainly bring it to life. | Gatsby: A Musical Review

It will take more than a pandemic to stop London’s gangsters…| Crooks 1926 Theatre Review

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Pre post disclaimer: The reason this post has taken so long to see the light of day is purely because in times like these - filled with anxiety, confusion and more than a dash of chaos...my motivation for blogging decided to talk a walk out of my life for a bit. I expect you to … Continue reading It will take more than a pandemic to stop London’s gangsters…| Crooks 1926 Theatre Review

A race against the clock to get to the truth on time…| Jury Duty Theatre Review

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Adrenaline levels through the roof. Heart racing. So stressed at one point it was laughable, and second guessing everything I think I know every step of the way...of course I'm, talking about another immersive theatre show. So yes, once again, I was so invested and lost in an online immersive theatre show that I was … Continue reading A race against the clock to get to the truth on time…| Jury Duty Theatre Review

Who says Shakespeare is boring? | Henry V Take 2 Review

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With the world being a dark, scary and overwhelming place at the moment, sometimes, you don't want to watch anything too drama or emotional heavy. So, why not give Cross Stitch Theatre's 'Henry V Take 2' a try? Don't fret, yes this is Shakespeare...but definitely not in the way you're thinking. And much to your … Continue reading Who says Shakespeare is boring? | Henry V Take 2 Review