Popup Opera’s spring season of operas in unlikely places was a chance to venture to a gallery in Hackney Wick to see this short opera about a young man who goes into various disguises to win the hand of his lover. With some great performances, fresh ideas and a few modern twists, it makes for…
Month: March 2014
Life from the Front of House: Ushers The Musical @CharingCrossThr
Some inspired late night comedy is currently playing at the Charing Cross Theatre with Ushers The Front Of House Musical. It takes its story from the brutal reality that ushers on the West End are usually actors between jobs who often have more talent than the soap stars on stage. The piece is full of…
A wee bit of fun: Urinetown @st_jamestheatre
The star power of its cast and wonderful production design make Urinetown the Musical a show to catch for its short run. Just don’t expect a happy ending… Or pleasant subject matter. It is an anti-musical so it turns the genre upside down and parodies everything, including itself. The cast have an incredible energy and…
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