308 stories by "Helen McWilliams"
History Boys is long overdue a revival and the production (which has been meticulously directed by the hugely talented Jack Ryder) is a treat indeed.
The pace of the cast members' dialogue and interaction with each other is almost always spot on in Blithe Spirit.
With all of the uncertainty in the world we live in, a show full of hope like Annie is just what's needed.
An astoundingly, intense, powerful and thought-provoking piece " The Turn of the Screw (music by Benjamin Britten, libretto by Myfanwy Piper, after the story by Henry James) is making its pr…
If you love Gloria Estefan you will adore On Your Feet and if you're not familiar with her or not necessarily a fan, go and see this and you son will be.
David Bintley's choreography for Hobson's Choice adeptly assists the artists to convey the story clearly, concisely, comically and is remarkable in the extreme.
At Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre last night Calendar Girls The Musical was moved to tears, laughing out loud and sobbing. The touring production has lost none of the magic created in the Wes…
As a piece of theatre Zog is enjoyable and beautifully thought out, although the synchronicity with the much loved book is lacking.
Wow, what can I say, but go and book your tickets for this show now, it is pure value for money. Cameron Mackintosh offers an incredibly cinematic production of Boublil and Schonberg's music…
Club Tropicana drinks are free, fun and sunshine there's enough for everyone… and Club Tropicana The Musical certainly encompasses fun, sunshine and epitomises the feel-good theatre produc…
The Disney magic never waivers for us and this particular incarnation of the spectacular ice show (The Wonderful World of Disney On Ice) featuring our favourite Mouse was exceptional " maybe…
Take a classic thriller written by Sidney Gilliat and Frank Launder, the film version having been directed by Alfred Hitchcock, add a stellar cast and one of the most atmospheric sets I've s…
Sensational 60s Experience was a night to remember, the finale was a sight to behold and I can't wait to see the show again.
Blood Brothers is a musical that has had a special place in my heart for a long time " it will always be a five star production in my eyes and has yet to deviate from that honour. Each time …
In its 25th anniversary year, The Snowman stage show, based on the Raymond Briggs classic, is heart-warming and brings tears to the eyes in equal measure.
Dick Whittington & His Cat shows that the age-old tradition of pantomime is not only alive in Oxford but it's revitalised, re-energised, refreshing and stands a good chance of attractin…
Our pantomime season has kicked off late this year. However, the first of the festive treats that we've been able to attend has surely set the bar high, as a five-star extravaganza and perfe…
Sixties Gold landed at Symphony Hall and it was an exceptional evening to bear witness to. A number of amazing singers and instrumentalists who mostly made their names in the swinging sixtie…
Rossini's La Cenerentola makes for a refreshingly vibrant, light and comedic opera. Welsh National Opera's latest production is a festive treat indeed just ahead of December too, perfect tim…
Actress Su Pollard has long been a favourite performer of mine, both on screen and in her various stage roles. As a pantomime villain she's second to none, so I was delighted to hear she was…
Collectively, the current Dynamos in the London production of Mamma Mia! " Sara Poyzer, Kate Graham & Ricky Butt " are the best three I've seen in all my years of watching and occasiona…
One of the few Gilbert & Sullivan operettas I'd not seen was Ruddigore and it's become a firm favourite following the show-stopping production brought to Malvern Theatres by the Gilbert…
Musical theatre star Lucy O'Byrne is setting the stage alight as Eva Peron in Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic Evita. I saw the show in Malvern and in my humble opinion, Lucy is giving Elaine P…
The glitzy, glittering, all-singing, all-dancing spectacular 42nd Street continues to light up Theatre Royal Drury Lane as a new Dorothy Brock, Bonnie Langford, arrives in glorious fashion.
Gilbert & Sullivan's Iolanthe landed at Malvern Theatres courtesy of the National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company and it was a joy to behold.