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Pocket Size Theatre
Theatre blog that includes reviews of shows on in Londons West End and shows that are on tour through out the UK plus Interviews with theatre people!
- REVIEW: Beauty and the Beast at the London PalladiumThe musical that started Disney’s screen to stage path, Beauty and the Beast returns to the West End after touring the UK in a new production at London’s famous Palladium. This 1991 animated classic is a staple for any Disney fan and is a perfect film for a stage adaptation, the West End hasn’t seen this show since 1999 so its return is very much welcome! In this new production, directed and…
- REVIEW: Singin’ in the Rain at the New Wimbledon TheatreWith the current trend of reviving golden-age musicals, we are being blessed with classic and wholesome shows gracing stages across the UK; and Singin’ in the Rain is no exception. This timeless musical movie to theatre musical ticks all the boxes and encapsulates all the elements of ageless, crowd-pleasing theatre that thrills every time. This production is a feast of gorgeous storytelling and…
- REVIEW: A Murder is Announced at the New Victoria Theatre, WokingAgatha Christie remains the Queen of Crime and her 66 detective novels are still masterful examples of the genre today. She adapted several herself very successfully for the stage including of course both Mousetrap (in 1952) and Witness for the Prosecution (in 1953). Indeed, both are still in the West End today. The latest production of Witness for the Prosecution which started in 2017 is a…
- REVIEW: Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World at the Theatre Royal Stratford EastThe celebration of sisterhood can take many forms, but we don’t need to flip back very far in the history books to see how women have changed the world. This new musical is based on the award-winning picture book by suffragette descendent Kate Pankhurst. It seems the influence of Six is bearing fruit as an all-female ensemble brings to life some of history’s greatest women. This show is bursting…
- REVIEW: A Dolls House, Part 2 at The Donmar WarehouseAfter walking out on her husband 15 years ago, Nora (Noma Dumezweni) is back to face her Ex-Husband Torvald (Brían F. O'Byrne). Except there’s one problem, Despite thinking she was no longer married and conducting herself outside the marriage, Torvald never filed for divorce.The show is very central to Nora’s attempt to persuade Torvald to file for divorce. Nora’s feminist writing has landed her…