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Musicals

Do you hear the people sing?

Posted on 8th September 2022

by Lizz Brain

How could you not? Les Miserables UK Tour 2022, opening at Birmingham Hippodrome At the end of the day, Les Miserables is the most successful musical...

Ruthie Henshall and Dean John-Wilson in Sondhiem's Passion at Manchester Hope Mill Theatre

So much happiness, so much love…

Posted on 9th May 2022

by Lizz Brain

It was 2010 when Michael Strassen took his first major step from performer to director. Now he’s ticking a lifetime achievement box, opening Sondheim’s Passion in...

Beautiful – the Carole King musical

Posted on 4th March 2022

by Lizz Brain

Beautiful - tour - 2022 at Curve Theatre Leicester, Directed by Nikolai Foster. Photo Ellie Kurtz. Writing constructive critical reviews is not an easy task:...

Always remember…

Posted on 15th February 2022

by Lizz Brain

So while trawling through 25 years' worth of reviews and interviews (one interview every week, you do the maths!), there were some pieces of work...

Sondheim’s forgotten musical?

Posted on 8th February 2022

by Lizz Brain

I was one of millions worldwide who shed proper ugly tears at the passing of Stephen Sondheim. I had been fortunate enough to see much...

Grease

Posted on 2nd December 2016

by Lizz Brain

Let's cut to the chase: amid a season of pantomime and festive shows, can the original stage version of a blockbuster cult musical film be...

Mamma Mia!

Posted on 23rd July 2016

by Lizz Brain

Off-stage, Sara Poyzer shows no signs of saying "mamma mia, here we go again". And that's somewhat surprising given that she's played the lead role...

Sister Act, Curve Theatre Leicester - Lizz Brain

Craig Revel Horwood

Posted on 16th July 2016

by Lizz Brain

Behind the cutting criticism of his TV persona is a talented director and perfectionist choreographer. Lizz Brain talks talent with Craig Revel Horwood. As a...

Pixie Lott In Breakfast At Tiffanys, Curve Theatre Leicester - Lizz Brain

Pixie Lott, Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Posted on 14th February 2016

by Lizz Brain

A slim blonde wearing dark sunglasses and an impatient expression sits at a bar, fingers tapping against her thigh. Despite her tight black jeans and...