First, a confession. My expectations of “Madagascar – the Musical” at the Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) were not high. To…
Kinky Boots, Wales Millennium Centre
July 24, 2019In many ways, Kinky Boots is already a classic of musical theatre. It is in its plot structure, a somewhat…
The Lady Vanishes, The Classic Thriller Theatre Company, New Theatre, Cardiff
July 17, 2019In a screen-to-stage adaptation that strikes a balance between thriller and comedy, making it most suitable to a Summer theatre…
Romeo and Juliet, New Adventures, Wales Millennium Centre
June 20, 2019Dance and theatre audiences’ love affair with Matthew Bourne shown no sign of waning and with this novel take on…
Avenue Q, New Theatre, Cardiff
June 18, 2019Avenue Q is almost as old as some of the characters the puppets (think muppets but for legal reasons they…
Elkie Brookes, St David’s Hall
June 17, 2019Arriving just moments after the concert starts, the Lancashire lass bedazzles my eyes with here sequin-adorned black dress. Centre-stage, a…
Killer Queen, St David’s Hall, Cardiff
May 28, 2019In a similar vein to my last review (George Michael Tribute, April 24th), I am a massive Queen fan and…
Victoria, Northern Ballet, New Theatre
May 22, 2019The story of Queen Victoria is a challenging one to approach, for a multitude of reason: the sheer scope and…
Werq the World, RuPaul Drag Race, Wales Millennium Centre
May 21, 2019The world tour of the latest show from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Werq the World, ended its European run with a…
Eric and Ern, New Theatre, Cardiff
May 17, 2019The sound of a police siren plays off stage. Jonty Stephens’ Morcambe gazes off to the wings, immediately transporting our…