Chicago is one of those musicals that has it all - sex, murder, debauchery, a mostly scantily-clad cast, and a suite of toe-tapping songs. Chicago is set amidst the decadence of the 1920s. The story focuses on Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the … [Read more...] about Chicago – Review
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Cinderella the Musical – Review
What a joy it was to be back at Southbank for the opening of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella on Tuesday night. The traditional storyline holds true here with some embellishment: the addition of shadowy advisors to the Prince’s court, one played by legendary child star of Sound of Music film fame, Nicholas Hammond. And Cinderella’s step sister, Gabrielle’s love … [Read more...] about Cinderella the Musical – Review
West Side Story – Film Review
I’ve not seen the much-loved original West Side Story, which is based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Here you'll meet Tony (Ansel Elgort) who shares a dance with Maria (Rachel Zegler). Their sudden love life sparks a fight between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. The film is set in the mid-1950s and feels authentic. … [Read more...] about West Side Story – Film Review
Frozen II – Film Review
Given how much coin 2013's Frozen banked during its theatrical run (a neat $1.2 billion, if you don't mind), the swag of awards it accumulated (an Oscar for Best Animated Feature for one), and the chart-topping ear-worm that was "Let It Go" that it produced, a sequel seemed inevitable. In fact, Disney would have to be close to insanity to not even consider a second go-around, … [Read more...] about Frozen II – Film Review
Aladdin – Film Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVWxdmkFEtc Whilst it's evident that we're not all on-board the live-action remake train that Disney seem so intent on scheduling in regular intervals as of late, it's a trend that we'll just have to get used to. The box office numbers for recent do-overs such as Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast and The Jungle Book speak for themselves - hell, … [Read more...] about Aladdin – Film Review