Reviews - Page 2
REVIEW: Titanic the Musical – a show where the spirit of love proves unsinkable
Rangzeb Hussain
April 18, 2023
Titanic the Musical sails into Birmingham in a spectacular and epic production featuring a colossal cast. The lavishly detailed musical set on an ocean liner is currently playing at The…
REVIEW: Annie – Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood astounds audience as Miss Hannigan
Rangzeb Hussain
April 4, 2023
Television celebrity and Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood stunned Birmingham theatre goers as Miss Hannigan in a riveting new version of Annie. The family-favourite live comedy-musical is now playing…
REVIEW: The Rocky Horror Show – 50th anniversary time warps to Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
March 28, 2023
The cult musical comedy The Rocky Horror Show comes to Birmingham as it celebrates 50 years of entertaining audiences around the world. The immersive show – which encourages audience participation…
REVIEW: Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners – songs of freedom and joy
Rangzeb Hussain
March 26, 2023
The music of Irish folk group The Dubliners was celebrated and brought to life by a passionate group of musicians upon the Birmingham stage. Seven Drunken Nights - The Story…
REVIEW: Grease – West Bromwich Operatic Society dance and delight in hot show
Rangzeb Hussain
March 22, 2023
The fan-favourite romantic musical Grease returns to the West Midlands in a sizzling production by West Bromwich Operatic Society. The sensational feel-good musical is currently playing at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.…
REVIEW: Steel Magnolias – a heartwarming celebration of the strength and spirit of women
Rangzeb Hussain
March 21, 2023
The all-female comedy-drama Steel Magnolias comes to the Birmingham stage in a raucous and poignant new production. The heartwarming show about female bonding is currently playing at The Alexandra Theatre. (more…)
REVIEW: My Fair Lady – female empowerment themes continue to sing and chime with our times
Rangzeb Hussain
March 9, 2023
A spectacular revival of smash-hit musical My Fair Lady is now melting away the winter snow in Birmingham. The energetic merry-go-round of a show is currently playing at The Birmingham…
REVIEW: The King and I – a show out of step with the tune of the modern world
Rangzeb Hussain
March 1, 2023
The King and I musical comes to Birmingham in a production that continues to dance with dated and contentious themes. The Rogers and Hammerstein musical is currently playing at The Alexandra…
REVIEW: The Mirror Crack’d – this Miss Marple misses the mark
Rangzeb Hussain
February 15, 2023
Agatha Christie's murder mystery The Mirror Crack'd comes to the Birmingham stage in a safe and sedate adaptation by Rachel Wagstaff. The psychological thriller is currently playing at The Alexandra…
REVIEW: Sleeping Beauty – a Gothic Valentine full of passion and dark desires
Rangzeb Hussain
February 7, 2023
World-renowned choreographer Sir Matthew Bourne returns to Birmingham with a barnstorming adaptation of Tchaikovsky's ballet masterpiece Sleeping Beauty. The lushly romantic show, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, is currently…