Reviews

If you think you know the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, then think again. This jukebox musical does more than highlight the group’s back catalogue of hits. It delves into the origins of the band, relationships, family, personal tragedy, and the hoops they had to jump through to make it in the music industry. It is a human story about four talented lads from Jersey, who left petty crime behind to land on the world stage – and boy did the world listen!

Welsh playwright Gary Owen sets his compelling version of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard in his homeland, in a crumbling family home and orchard looking out over the Atlantic.  It’s 1982 and back in London Margaret Thatcher’s neo-liberal government is riding high on the nationalistic fervour of snatching back the Falklands.

Sister Act, currently playing at The Capitol Theatre, is a heavenly hit that promises an evening of uplifting entertainment and delivers. Sister Act is nun-stop entertainment!

The Addams Family musical offers a blend of quirky charm and familiar macabre humour that will likely appeal to fans of the original s\eries and cartoons. While the show has its strengths, it also has areas that might leave some audience members wanting more.

The musical score by Andrew Lippa is a key highlight. The songs are catchy and varied, ranging from lively ensemble numbers like "When You're an Addams" to more introspective pieces like "Happy/Sad." However, while some tunes are memorable, others may not leave a lasting impression.