Reviews

REVIEW: Birmingham Youth Theatre’s Cinderella ★★★★★ ‘SMASH-HIT PANTO, FULL OF LAUGHS’ The award-winning Birmingham Youth Theatre returned with another smash hit pantomime… Cinderella, written by Joe Logan. Directed by Vivienne Morrison and choreographed by Logan, BYT performed a smash-hit panto that lit up the Crescent Theatre over the weekend. Based on the classic story, Logan…

REVIEW: Dick Whittington at Birmingham Hippodrome Classic, must-see panto fun! ★★★★ Panto is back with a bang at the Birmingham Hippodrome with the comedy-fuelled Dick Whittington, starring Matt Slack, Marti Pellow, Dr Ranj, Andrew Ryan, Doreen Tipton & Suzanne Shaw. Showing until Sunday 29th January, this pantomime is bursting with humour, colour and festive fun….

REVIEW: Dreamgirls at The Alexandra Birmingham A Sparkling & Soulful Showstopper! ★★★★★ The hit musical Dreamgirls has arrived at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham, here until 31st December. And I am telling you – you don’t want to miss this one. This classic show first debuted on Broadway in 1981 but many may be more…

REVIEW: Saturday Night Fever – The Alexandra Birmingham ‘A Disco-Infused Jukebox Sensation’ ★★★★★ Get ready to boogie as Saturday Night Fever arrives in Birmingham at The Alexandra Theatre – here until Sat 26th November! Whilst paying homage to the 1977 John Travolta film, this new production is oozing with hot 70s dance moves, groovy music and…

The Mousetrap Review The Alexandra ‘A Timeless Riveting Mystery’ ★★★★★ To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Agatha Christie’s iconic play, The Mousetrap has embarked on a UK tour. As the world’s longest running play, it is a timeless murder mystery classic everyone has to witness. The Mousetrap is on at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham until…

Strictly Ballroom: The Musical Review Birmingham Hippodrome ‘A Sparkling, Feel-good Ballroom Sensation’ ★★★★ Based on the hit 1992 film from Baz Luhrmann, Strictly Ballroom: The Musical is waltzing into the Birmingham Hippodrome, here until Sat 5th November – Book Here! Set in 1990s Australia, Strictly Ballroom: The Musical focuses on arrogant young ballroom dancer, Scott…

The Osmonds Musical The Alexandra Review ‘A Colourful, High Energy Jukebox Sensation’ ★★★★★ The Osmonds: A New Musical has arrived at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham on its first-ever tour as a brand new musical. Featuring their iconic music, the show centres on The Osmonds and their journey to fame and fortune. This sensational musical is…

Sister Act Review Birmingham Hippodrome ‘A Glitzy & Sensational Comedy Delight’ ★★★★★ Sister Act is back in this glittering revival on tour around the UK, following a popular West End run. This divine musical comedy has arrived at the Birmingham Hippodrome, here until Saturday 15th October – book now! The show expertly adapts the hit…

South Pacific Review The Alexandra Theatre ‘A Dazzling & Dramatic Love Story’ ★★★★ South Pacific is back on stage with a delightful new revival by the Chichester Festival Theatre. This new production has arrived at The Alexandra, Birmingham as it tours the UK after debuting in Chichester in July 2021. The original show first premiered…

Fisherman’s Friends The Musical The Alexandra Review ‘Heart-Warming Sea Shanty Fun’ ★★★★ Get ready to be transported to the coast of Cornwall with this uplifting new musical now on tour around the UK. Currently in Birmingham, Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical is delighting audiences at The Alexandra Theatre – here until Saturday 17th September. Based on…