512 stories by "Caroline Hanks-Farmer"
Flowers for Mrs Harris is one of the most heartwarming shows I have ever seen and a return to the great British musical. The audible gasps, from the audience, at certain parts a testament to…
The hype for Heathers The Musical is real, awards need to be nominated for and won. High School will never be the same again, it's just 'So Very'.
Sometimes you know that a particular show or indeed performance will not only be special, but also remain with you for a long time to come. The Thriller Live 4,000th Charity Gala Performance…
From the moment a smock-dressed lady ambles on stage, the cramped space in South London erupts into a burst of foot-tapping tunes. Unexpected Joy boasts a rousing chorus of tunes and some im…
Eugenius! really is an extravaganza showcase for the completely nonsensical musical. It's cheesy, baffling and a visual delight all in one.
Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss have created something truly special here in Six " a complete one of a kind, act of genius. Who knew history could be so entertaining? Seeing is believing though, s…
What should be a dazzling, if possibly dated, show was disappointing on so many levels. I would love to see it later in its journey and my expectation is that it will be a very different sto…
The second national tour of Jersey Boys is fully underway and it concludes at the Mayflower in March 2019. First up in my series of interviews is Tommy Devito played by Simon Bailey.
This cabaret show not only had great performances by its leading ladies and supporting artists, but also it has the biggest heart.
If, as a child, you had a box of treasures and would open it to admire and cherish the contents, knowing what was there but loving seeing each precious thing, you might have the same sensati…
Broken Wings illustrates different cultural issues very well and, whilst there is further refinement required, it does not detract from the fact that it is definitely a dramatic new musical …
Once again Scamp Theatre brings to life this delightful story, The Scarecrows' Wedding, which young and old alike can enjoy. Hopefully, the memory will stay with the youngsters forever, brin…
'If you never dream " then you can never have a dream come true." This is something that Richard Shelton firmly believes in. We sat down to have a chat about just that and Richard's new sho…
There is nothing not to like here in Madagascar The Musical. It's bright, fun, has audience participation, brilliant choreography and great singing.
If I were you I'd check out The Simon & Garfunkel Story for future dates. All the hits are there along with some lesser known ones and Philip Murray Warson and Charles Blyth are sensati…
It Happened in Key West has some deeply moving moments which are snatched away all too quickly and replaced by witty lines, thereby losing its potency. It promises to be a good production, b…
This really is a delightful revival of classic show Me and My Girl " next stop the West End? I think or rather I believe it so.
I met with Isabel Pollen and Jim Sturgeon who play the leading roles of Laura and Alec in Brief Encounter. We spoke about what its like to re-create such an iconic film on stage.
Artistic Director of the National Theatre Rufus Norris met with invited guests this week at the Theatre Royal Bath to talk about the touring production of Macbeth and his vision and passion.…
I think this show will be perfect for anyone looking for an entertaining night out as long as they prepare to go with the trot, canter and gallop of a slightly bonkers romance mingled with s…
This production is a sublimely exquisite staging of a classic Rodgers and Hammerstein show. All hail Broadway Queen Kelli O'Hara for bringing her inimitable characterisation and vocal suprem…
There's a new Billy in town " Martin Kemp takes over the role from Cuba Gooding Jr on 2 July 2018. I caught up with Martin during rehearsals.
This week I visited the newly renamed Jim Steinman suite at the Dominion Theatre, to catch up with Rob Fowler who plays Falco in Bat Out Of Hell " The Musical.
We all have our favourite Abba song, right? Imagine what's it like to be part of the Mamma Mia! sensation, either on tour or in the West End? I spoke to Sarah Pozer who plays Donna and Georg…
An impeccable five-star production from Opera North in association with Welsh National Opera. Do not be put off by the word opera this is West End musical theatre at its very, very best.