Deep in the woods in South Leicestershire lies one of my favourite theatres in the world, Kilworth House Theatre. Set in gorgeous surroundings, this stunning open air theatre provides a unique theatrical experience that will excite even the most reluctant of theatre goers. Each year the theatre produces two musicals of the highest calibre, gathering the likes of West End Director and Choreographer Nick Winston, seasoned local producer Celia Mackay and a cast filled to the brim with all the talent of the West End. The current musical on offer is Half a Sixpence – a flamboyant retelling of the c ..read more

The weather has turned at Milton Keynes Theatre and the rain is well and truly pouring. The glorious Singin’ in the Rain has arrived and it’s bold, beautiful and well worth a visit. With a fresh take on the classic story and much loved score, there is nothing not to love about this ravishing new production. Despite humble beginnings, the now critically acclaimed classic film Singin’ in the Rain has been entertaining audiences worldwide since 1952, and on stage since 1983. Monumental Pictures are trying to keep up with the Warner Brothers’ latest bestseller – The Jazz Singer. Talking Pictures a ..read more

The fabulous team at Made at Curve have once again come together to put a fresh new spin on a musical favourite, this time alongside Theatre Royal Bath Productions and the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton. Beautiful the Musical takes audiences on a trip down memory lane and shows the journey by which Rock and Roll Hall of Fame star Carole King went from a 16 year old on her mother’s piano to a chart topping sell out performer at New York’s Carnegie Hall. King’s rise to fame see’s her marry writing partner Gerry Goffin and form a close yet competitive friendship with fellow songwriters Barry Mann ..read more

There’s chaos brewing this week at Northampton’s Royal and Derngate as every night see’s a brand new, completely improvised show hit the stage. Now when I say chaos, I mean it in the best possible way. Made in Northampton have teamed up with Improbable to produce An Improbable Musical and I promise you, it is a joy to behold. There is something truly magical and awe-inspiring about watching a group of exceptionally talented individuals come together seamlessly to create art on the spot, right in front of you. The evening begins with a quick chat to the audience, asking for answers to 3 very si ..read more

Deep in the woods in South Leicestershire lies one of my favourite theatres in the world, Kilworth House Theatre. Set in gorgeous surroundings, this stunning open air theatre provides a unique theatrical experience that will excite even the most reluctant of theatre goers. Each year the theatre produces two musicals of the highest calibre, gathering the likes of West End Director and Choreographer Nick Winston, seasoned local producer Celia Mackay and a cast filled to the brim with all the talent of the West End. The current musical on offer is Half a Sixpence – a flamboyant retelling of the c ..read more

The weather has turned at Milton Keynes Theatre and the rain is well and truly pouring. The glorious Singin’ in the Rain has arrived and it’s bold, beautiful and well worth a visit. With a fresh take on the classic story and much loved score, there is nothing not to love about this ravishing new production. Despite humble beginnings, the now critically acclaimed classic film Singin’ in the Rain has been entertaining audiences worldwide since 1952, and on stage since 1983. Monumental Pictures are trying to keep up with the Warner Brothers’ latest bestseller – The Jazz Singer. Talking Pictures a ..read more

The fabulous team at Made at Curve have once again come together to put a fresh new spin on a musical favourite, this time alongside Theatre Royal Bath Productions and the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton. Beautiful the Musical takes audiences on a trip down memory lane and shows the journey by which Rock and Roll Hall of Fame star Carole King went from a 16 year old on her mother’s piano to a chart topping sell out performer at New York’s Carnegie Hall. King’s rise to fame see’s her marry writing partner Gerry Goffin and form a close yet competitive friendship with fellow songwriters Barry Mann ..read more

There’s chaos brewing this week at Northampton’s Royal and Derngate as every night see’s a brand new, completely improvised show hit the stage. Now when I say chaos, I mean it in the best possible way. Made in Northampton have teamed up with Improbable to produce An Improbable Musical and I promise you, it is a joy to behold. There is something truly magical and awe-inspiring about watching a group of exceptionally talented individuals come together seamlessly to create art on the spot, right in front of you. The evening begins with a quick chat to the audience, asking for answers to 3 very si ..read more

The latest Disney classic to be transformed for the stage is the mystical Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Based on the 1971 classic film, this is a story that really does capture the imagination as we see 3 orphaned siblings of WW2 evacuated to the home of peculiar but charming witch Eglantine Price. In a bid to save the soldiers, the group set off on a magical adventure leading to storybook lands to find the right people and the perfect spells for the job. The cast of this production are exceptional, bringing bags of energy to every scene. Each member is brilliantly animated and completely enth ..read more

Based on the 2003 cult comedy film of the same name, School of Rock The Musical tells the hilarious tale of washed up wannabe rockstar Dewey Finn. If you’ve seen the film you’ll know the story but for those who haven’t (why not, it’s great!?) here are the basics. In a pinch, Finn fraudulently accepts a job as a substitute teacher at the highly esteemed Horace Green prep school. To say the very least he’s not cut out for teaching meaning math is out and rock is in. The Battle of the Bands is fast approaching and his classroom full of young learners soon becomes a fully fledged rock band. Now I ..read more