West End

Chess: West End Theatre Review

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus (ABBA) teamed up with lyricist Tim Rice (Evita, Lion King) to produce a concept album in 1984. Chess was an allegory for the Cold War tensions between Russia and the US in 1980s and along with two hit singles: I know him so well and One night in Bangkok, the album was an international success. Two years later, Chess premiered on London’s West End with an expanded story and casting …

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Honest Reviews: Made in Dagenham (Theatre)

Adelphi Theatre, LondonNow showing★   Made in Dagenham follows the true story of a group of women who strike for equal pay. These ordinary factory workers in 1968 took on Ford Motors and won – not just for them, but for every woman. The story was adapted for the 2010 film and now hits the West End in a brand new musical. I was there last night and as I haven’t seen the film, I …

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Theatre Review: Blithe Spirit, London

Blithe Spirit Gielgud Theatre, London Until 7 June 2014 ★★★★★ Angela Lansbury is currently starring in Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit at the Gielgud Theatre in London. I saw the show last night and was blown away not only by the stellar cast but that a play written more than eighty years ago still resonates with today’s audience. The comedy of this piece is timeless and the story is so well crafted that by the interval, you are left not knowing how the piece …

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