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Murder at Midnight at Churchill Theatre delivers an evening that is pacey & playful even if its tonal juggling act somewhat blunts its impact. It provides enough energy & twists to keep audiences entertained as the clock strikes twelve.
Full review-
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Murder at Midnight at Churchill Theatre - Musical Theatre Musings
Musical Theatre Musings takes a look at Torben Betts' Murder at Midnight at the Churchill Theatre. Read the review here.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Murder at Midnight at Churchill Theatre delivers an evening that is pacey & playful even if its tonal juggling act somewhat blunts its impact. It provides enough energy & twists to keep audiences entertained as the clock strikes twelve.
Full review-
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Full review-
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Last night I checked out Sedos production of Dreamgirls!
Their production was every bit as satisfying as Effie’s final Act 1 note!
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Their production was every bit as satisfying as Effie’s final Act 1 note!
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Dreamgirls by Sedos - Musical Theatre Musings
Musical Theatre Musings headed to the Bridewell Theatre to check out Sedos production of Dreamgirls. Read the full review here.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Last night I checked out Sedos production of Dreamgirls!
Their production was every bit as satisfying as Effie’s final Act 1 note!
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Their production was every bit as satisfying as Effie’s final Act 1 note!
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This week I attended The Constant Cold as part of GrimFest.
In the horror genre tension build up is key and this show seemed to lack this however it was a really interesting premise and one that I would love to see developed over a longer one act play.
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In the horror genre tension build up is key and this show seemed to lack this however it was a really interesting premise and one that I would love to see developed over a longer one act play.
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The Constant Cold at Baron's Court Theatre - Musical Theatre Musings
Musical Theatre Musings took a trip to Grimfest to check out the Constant Cold at Baron's Court Theatre. Read the full review here,
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October 22, 2025 at 7:24 AM
This week I attended The Constant Cold as part of GrimFest.
In the horror genre tension build up is key and this show seemed to lack this however it was a really interesting premise and one that I would love to see developed over a longer one act play.
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In the horror genre tension build up is key and this show seemed to lack this however it was a really interesting premise and one that I would love to see developed over a longer one act play.
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The Chaos That Has Been And Will No Doubt Return at swkplay is an inspired look at society through the lenses of a teenager; a powerful play that shows that sometimes the most relatable pieces are universal due to their specificity.
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The Chaos That Has Been And Will No Doubt Return - Musical Theatre Musings
Musical Theatre Musings headed to Southwark Playhouse for The Chaos That Has Been And Will No Doubt Return. Read the full review here.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The Chaos That Has Been And Will No Doubt Return at swkplay is an inspired look at society through the lenses of a teenager; a powerful play that shows that sometimes the most relatable pieces are universal due to their specificity.
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Back to The Future, much like the Delorean shows no sign of slowing down! The visual effects in this show remain one of the most impressive in the West End!
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Back to the Future- 2025 Cast - Musical Theatre Musings
Musical Theatre Musings headed Back to the Future to check out the 2025 cast of this musical. Read the full review here. %
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September 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Back to The Future, much like the Delorean shows no sign of slowing down! The visual effects in this show remain one of the most impressive in the West End!
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Pippin by Cygnet Players was an enjoyable evening spent listening to Schwartz’s music in a fun and well acted interpretation of this musical.
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Pippin by Cygnet Players - Musical Theatre Musings
Musical Theatre Musings headed to Cygent Players production of Pippin. Read the full review of this Stephen Schwartz classic here.
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September 7, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Pippin by Cygnet Players was an enjoyable evening spent listening to Schwartz’s music in a fun and well acted interpretation of this musical.
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Last night I saw Sabrage…. (The show not the opening of champagne!).
This show promised a cabaret blending acrobats , French glamour and high end spectacle and it does exactly what it said on the tin, or in this case bottle!
Read my ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review here-
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This show promised a cabaret blending acrobats , French glamour and high end spectacle and it does exactly what it said on the tin, or in this case bottle!
Read my ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review here-
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August 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Last night I saw Sabrage…. (The show not the opening of champagne!).
This show promised a cabaret blending acrobats , French glamour and high end spectacle and it does exactly what it said on the tin, or in this case bottle!
Read my ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review here-
Musicaltheatremusings.co.uk/sabrage
This show promised a cabaret blending acrobats , French glamour and high end spectacle and it does exactly what it said on the tin, or in this case bottle!
Read my ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review here-
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Up until this week I felt like a fraud having not seen The Mousetrap …well I finally put that right and have now seen the longest running show in the West End! Read my (spoiler free) review here-
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The Mousetrap - Musical Theatre Musings
The Mousetrap is a West End institution, running for 73 years and despite seeing hundreds of shows over the years The Mousetrap was not one of them….so I decided to finally put this right and attended...
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August 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Up until this week I felt like a fraud having not seen The Mousetrap …well I finally put that right and have now seen the longest running show in the West End! Read my (spoiler free) review here-
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Secret Cinema’s Grease The Immersive Movie Musical has brought Rydell High to London and I recommend that if looking for a fun way to spend your own summer nights in London you get down there….
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Secret Cinema - Grease The Immersive Movie Musical - Musical Theatre Musings
Musical Theatre Musings headed down to Secret Cinema- Grease the Immersive Movie Musical. Find out how my summer night shaped up!!
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August 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Secret Cinema’s Grease The Immersive Movie Musical has brought Rydell High to London and I recommend that if looking for a fun way to spend your own summer nights in London you get down there….
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Guest reviewer Alex & her daughter headed to see The Baddies at Cadogan Hall. Whilst our younger reviewer wanted to give it 10 stars her mum managed to convince her that ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ was enough!
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The Baddies at Cadogan Hall - Musical Theatre Musings
On the 4th of August I took my little girl to see Freckle Productions’ The Baddies which is based on the Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler book of the same name. I had previously seen Freckle’s produ...
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August 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Guest reviewer Alex & her daughter headed to see The Baddies at Cadogan Hall. Whilst our younger reviewer wanted to give it 10 stars her mum managed to convince her that ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ was enough!
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The Diana Mixtapes is the most fun I’ve had at a show in a long time! Camp, flamboyant….I loved it….whatever love means….
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The Diana MixTape - Musical Theatre Musings
Musical Theatre Musings headed to Hear at The Outernet for The Diana Mixtape, an iconic drag show about the life of Princess Diana.
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August 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The Diana Mixtapes is the most fun I’ve had at a show in a long time! Camp, flamboyant….I loved it….whatever love means….
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Guest reviewer Daniel headed to Arcola Theatre for ‘Clive,’ a play about isolation and the need for human connection.
Read his thoughts here including how Clive brings to life issues such as the male experience of depression without preaching or despairing of it!
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Read his thoughts here including how Clive brings to life issues such as the male experience of depression without preaching or despairing of it!
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Clive at Arcola Theatre - Musical Theatre Musings
Guest reviewer Daniel heads to the Arcola Theatre to check out Clive, a play about isolation and the need for human connection.
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August 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Guest reviewer Daniel headed to Arcola Theatre for ‘Clive,’ a play about isolation and the need for human connection.
Read his thoughts here including how Clive brings to life issues such as the male experience of depression without preaching or despairing of it!
Musicaltheatremusings.co.uk/clive
Read his thoughts here including how Clive brings to life issues such as the male experience of depression without preaching or despairing of it!
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Last night Sedos’ production of Hedda Gabler was a riveting take on this seminal piece of theatre and one where Hedda’s portrayal by Jennings-Grant was nuanced and unrelenting!
Full thoughts here-
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Full thoughts here-
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Hedda Gabler by Sedos - Musical Theatre Musings
Musical Theatre Musings headed to the Bridewell Theatre for Sedos' production of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen and adaptation Patrick Marber
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July 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Last night Sedos’ production of Hedda Gabler was a riveting take on this seminal piece of theatre and one where Hedda’s portrayal by Jennings-Grant was nuanced and unrelenting!
Full thoughts here-
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Full thoughts here-
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‘It is easy to see how The Play That Goes Wrong has been running for 10+ yrs with a masterclass in comedy being performed & after tonight’s performance I wouldn’t be surprised if I was back in another 10 years still raving about the show.’
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The Play That Goes Wrong at Duchess Theatre - Musical Theatre Musings
Musical Theatre Musings headed to The Duchess Theatre to check out the 2025 cast of The Play That Goes Wrong. Read the full review here.
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July 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
‘It is easy to see how The Play That Goes Wrong has been running for 10+ yrs with a masterclass in comedy being performed & after tonight’s performance I wouldn’t be surprised if I was back in another 10 years still raving about the show.’
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On the hottest night of the year I decided it would be a great idea to time warp my way to New Wimbledon Theatre to see The Rocky Horror Show lucky the talent was as hot as the weather!
Full ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review now up!
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Full ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review now up!
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Rocky Horror Show at New Wimbledon Theatre - Musical Theatre Musings
Musical Theatre Musings takes a return visit to Rocky Horror show at New Wimbledon Theatre. Read the full review here.
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July 3, 2025 at 12:23 PM
On the hottest night of the year I decided it would be a great idea to time warp my way to New Wimbledon Theatre to see The Rocky Horror Show lucky the talent was as hot as the weather!
Full ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review now up!
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Full ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review now up!
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Part of Scouts! The Musical charm is that it is thoroughly family friendly and has something to appeal to all the family- it wins over all ages with its wit and honest humour.
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Scouts! The Musical at Upstairs at The Gatehouse - Musical Theatre Musings
Musical Theatre Musings headed to see Scouts! The Musical, Gigglemugs comedy love letter to scouting on at Upstairs At The Gatehouse.
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June 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Part of Scouts! The Musical charm is that it is thoroughly family friendly and has something to appeal to all the family- it wins over all ages with its wit and honest humour.
Musicaltheatremusings.co.uk/scouts
Musicaltheatremusings.co.uk/scouts
After all the hype from NYC about Stereophonic I was so excited to see it….:but for me it left me feeling as if I’d missed something and maybe even bored in places!!
Find out why here-
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Find out why here-
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Stereophonic at Duke of York Theatre - Musical Theatre Musings
Musical Theatre Musings headed to The Duke of York Theatre to see critically acclaimed, Stereophonic and read the full 3 star review here.
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June 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
After all the hype from NYC about Stereophonic I was so excited to see it….:but for me it left me feeling as if I’d missed something and maybe even bored in places!!
Find out why here-
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Find out why here-
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Last night guest reviewer Laura checked out The Croft at the Churchill Theatre, with a story of interweaving plots and sinister happenings it’s not a show for the faint hearted.
Read her full ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review here-
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Read her full ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review here-
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The Croft at The Churchill Theatre - Musical Theatre Musings
Musical Theatre Musings headed to the Churchill Theatre to review The Croft - The Tale of a Spook and a Selkie.
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June 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Last night guest reviewer Laura checked out The Croft at the Churchill Theatre, with a story of interweaving plots and sinister happenings it’s not a show for the faint hearted.
Read her full ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review here-
Musicaltheatremusings.co.uk/the-croft
Read her full ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review here-
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When a show has everything from a 1⭐️ review through to a 5⭐️ review you bet this has piqued my interest….. of course I had to see it!!
Find out my thoughts on the Great Gatsby here….
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Find out my thoughts on the Great Gatsby here….
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The Great Gatsby at the London Coliseum - Musical Theatre Musings
The Great Gatsby has to be one of the most polarising shows out at the moment – from 1 star through to 5 star reviews so I couldn’t help myself but to see what I would make of it and where I would land. For those of you (like me) who haven’t read the book or even seen the film,
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May 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
When a show has everything from a 1⭐️ review through to a 5⭐️ review you bet this has piqued my interest….. of course I had to see it!!
Find out my thoughts on the Great Gatsby here….
Musicaltheatremusings.co.uk/the-great-gatsby
Find out my thoughts on the Great Gatsby here….
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Sedos’ production Hairspray gives you everything you could want in a show, bursting with heart, songs you come away singing and a cast that embody their characters brilliantly. You certainty can’t stop the beat with this show and why would I want to try!
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Hairspray by Sedos - Musical Theatre Musings
Musical Theatre Musings headed to the Bridewell to check out Sedos' production of Hairspray. Read the full review here.
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May 8, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Sedos’ production Hairspray gives you everything you could want in a show, bursting with heart, songs you come away singing and a cast that embody their characters brilliantly. You certainty can’t stop the beat with this show and why would I want to try!
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Here is my way of spreading some love with my list of 10 trans and non-binary performers to see (and hopefully amplify the fact that many of us theatre lovers want to see more trans and non-binary talent on stage)
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Trans Performers in Theatre You Need to See - Musical Theatre Musings
Check out Musical Theatre Musings list of trans and non-binary performers you need to see as we show them some love!
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May 6, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Here is my way of spreading some love with my list of 10 trans and non-binary performers to see (and hopefully amplify the fact that many of us theatre lovers want to see more trans and non-binary talent on stage)
Musicaltheatremusings.co.uk/trans-performers
Musicaltheatremusings.co.uk/trans-performers
This week I was treated to Geoids Musical Theatre production of 42nd Street and they pulled off a night of tap dancing escapism with a show that looked and sounded beautiful!
Read my full thoughts here-
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Read my full thoughts here-
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42nd Street by Geoids - Musical Theatre Musings
Musical Theatre Musings headed to Geoids latest production, 42nd Street for a night of tap dancing and old school theatrical escapism.
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April 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
This week I was treated to Geoids Musical Theatre production of 42nd Street and they pulled off a night of tap dancing escapism with a show that looked and sounded beautiful!
Read my full thoughts here-
Musicaltheatremusings.co.uk/42nd-street-geoids
Read my full thoughts here-
Musicaltheatremusings.co.uk/42nd-street-geoids
Have you seen Netflix latest stagey documentary- Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things The First Shadow!
Read my full thoughts on a programme which not only goes behind the scenes in the theatre industry but the interplay between Netflix and live theatre.
Read my full thoughts on a programme which not only goes behind the scenes in the theatre industry but the interplay between Netflix and live theatre.
Behind The Curtain: Stranger Things The First Shadow Review - Musical Theatre Musings
Musical Theatre Musings checks out the Netflix documentary, Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow, read the full review here.
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April 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Have you seen Netflix latest stagey documentary- Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things The First Shadow!
Read my full thoughts on a programme which not only goes behind the scenes in the theatre industry but the interplay between Netflix and live theatre.
Read my full thoughts on a programme which not only goes behind the scenes in the theatre industry but the interplay between Netflix and live theatre.
Supersonic Man is a new British Musical at Southwark Playhouse
It’s a book that shows lots of promise, with interesting characters that tackles a challenging topic and one that deserves to be highlighted in theatre…
⭐️⭐️⭐️ review here-
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It’s a book that shows lots of promise, with interesting characters that tackles a challenging topic and one that deserves to be highlighted in theatre…
⭐️⭐️⭐️ review here-
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Supersonic Man at Southwark Playhouse - Musical Theatre Musings
Musical Theatre Musings headed to Southwark Playhouse for a new musical, Supersonic Man. Read the full review here.
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April 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Supersonic Man is a new British Musical at Southwark Playhouse
It’s a book that shows lots of promise, with interesting characters that tackles a challenging topic and one that deserves to be highlighted in theatre…
⭐️⭐️⭐️ review here-
Musicaltheatremusings.co.uk/supersonic-man
It’s a book that shows lots of promise, with interesting characters that tackles a challenging topic and one that deserves to be highlighted in theatre…
⭐️⭐️⭐️ review here-
Musicaltheatremusings.co.uk/supersonic-man
Guest reviewer Robin headed to check out Centre Stage London production of Head Over Heels.
With….’a tight 5 piece band….a strong line of talented principals…& an enormously complex lighting plot,’ you can read his full thoughts here-
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With….’a tight 5 piece band….a strong line of talented principals…& an enormously complex lighting plot,’ you can read his full thoughts here-
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Head Over Heels by Centre Stage - Musical Theatre Musings
Musical Theatre Musings guest reviewer headed to the Bridewell Theatre to check out Centre Stages production of Head Over Heels.
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April 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Guest reviewer Robin headed to check out Centre Stage London production of Head Over Heels.
With….’a tight 5 piece band….a strong line of talented principals…& an enormously complex lighting plot,’ you can read his full thoughts here-
Musicaltheatremusings.co.uk/head-over-heels
With….’a tight 5 piece band….a strong line of talented principals…& an enormously complex lighting plot,’ you can read his full thoughts here-
Musicaltheatremusings.co.uk/head-over-heels