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Label: Theatre

The stage of the Cambridge Theatre, illuminated in multi-cloured lights and decorated with a large set piece resembling scrabble tiles bursting out of all the sides of the stage

Theatre

Matilda The Musical

This excellent stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's story was supported by a wonderful cast of actors. The dynamic set-pieces accentuated their performances and grounded them in the world of this story. It was done so well that on more than one occasion I forgot I was watching a stage performance. The children's cast was the highlight of the show, not just holding their own with seasoned adult actors, but frequently running circles around them with what looked like relative ease. Matilda, especially, was a delight. She stole the show.

at Cambridge Theatre,

Nuwani and I sitting on the Central Perk couch that was set up on the foyer of the theatre

Theatre

FRIENDS! The Musical Parody

This was a musical comedy satirising iconic moments from the TV show Friends, by an all-UK cast.

at Grand Opera House,

A promotional photo of actor Richard Coyle, in costume as Atticus Finch.

Theatre

To Kill a Mockingbird

This was a stage adaptation of Harper Lee's acclaimed novel, peformed by a UK cast. Richard Coyle was excellent as Atticus Finch. Some moments were played for laughs, unlike the movie version, but the play still conveyed the gravity of the source material well. Photo courtesy of WestEndTheatre.com

at Grand Opera House,

A promotional still from the show; left to right - Connor Carson as Brad, Adam Strong as Frank-N-Furtner, Natasha Hoeberigs as Magenta and Jayme-Lee Zanoncelli as Columbia.

Theatre

Rocky Horror Show

A new UK and Ireland stage adaptation of the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show, with Adam Strong as Frank-N-Furter. All the performers were great and had the audience in stitches.

at Grand Opera House,

A promotional still from the show; some performers are gathered around a mic on the left of the photo, while one is sitting at a drumset on the right

Theatre

Girl from the North Country

This Conor McPherson’s play which masterfully intertwines a number of Dylan classics with an original story set in Minnesota in the 1930s was a highlight of our London trip. It was a limited revival at the iconic Old Vic which we were fortunate enough to witness. Katie Brayben's rendition of "Forever Young" towards the end of the play had me in tears.

at The Old Vic,

A large poster of Sing Street at the entrance to the theatre

Theatre

Sing Street

This stage adaptation of John Carney’s film "Sing Street" featured a new UK & Ireland cast. I love the film to bits, and although there were some minor differences made to the story in this version, I enjoyed it immensely.

at The Lyric Hammersmith,

A promotional still from the play with the ensemble cast on stage

Theatre

Life of Pi

The stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s novel, with a new UK & Ireland cast, and exquisite puppetry.

at Grand Opera House,

The set, awash in purple light, just before the performance began.

Theatre

Romeo & Juliet

Our very first time at The Lyric, watching this modern retelling of the Shakespeare classic, with a local cast.

at The Lyric Belfast,

Ars longa. Vita brevis.
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