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Who doesn’t know the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the spirits of Christmas past, present and yet-to-come? Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol has been adapted by many a theatre and even Hollywood. We all know the story, but never have I ever come across a Scrooge quite this charming and loveable even. We all…
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“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing’s going to get better. It’s not.” Says the Once-ler at the end of Dr. Seuss childrens’ book. The beloved American author has delivered the basis to many heart-warming Hollywood hits and has played a big role in many a child’s life growing up. I first…
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The Royal Shakespeare Company is currently staging three of Shakespeare’s historic plays at the Barbican Theatre under the King And Country series. Henry V is part of that serious in light of the 600th anniversary of the Battle Of Agincourt. It’s the year 1415 and Henry IV is dead, Henry V must leave his youth…
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Xanadu is a musical currently playing at The Southwark theatre that is based on the 80s cult classic movie with the same name starring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. Music and lyrics are by Jeff Lynne (ELO) and John Farrar. In short this musical is a parody of the 80s life style in America. The…
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What a beautiful, beautiful musical this is. Based on a poem by T.S. Eliot called Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, the musical presents all different kinds of cat characters who are part of Pellicle Cats tribe. The tribe meets once a year at the Pellicle ball where the oldest and wisest cat, Old Deuteronomy,…
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“The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear!” Everyone knows Elf, the movie with Will Ferrell playing the hilarious elf Buddy who finds out he is human and travels to New York to find his real dad where he also meets Jovie, played by the always awesome Zooey Deschanel.…
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Wicked, Oh Wicked! Absolutely, magnificently mind-blowing! It deserves all the praise it has gotten and more. It is by far the best thing I have seen in the West End, scratch that, the best thing I’ve seen full stop. If you’re like me, and you like yourself a bit of Oz then this is the…
Read MoreIt’s ABBA time! Everyone knows the songs, and you can’t help but sing along, let’s be honest. To start off, I wasn’t a big fan of the movie Mamma Mia, it was just a bit too over the top and ridiculously badly acted. So, I wasn’t too sure how I was going to feel about…
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Everyone knows the story of Matilda, whether it is through the books or the movie. Remember the little girl who was told by her parents that reading is stupid and who was bullied by her head master? Yes, that Matilda. It’s a successful West End musical, and if you haven’t been – go! Take your…
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Have you ever seen a play that made your skin tingle? In plain English – goosebumps. This play was one of those. It may be my personal connection to education, nevertheless you will be able to relate to on point or another during the performance. I don’t know much about the British education system other…
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High Fives & Stage Dives 