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6 days ago2 min read
The 39 Steps, Mercury Theatre - Colchester
This was skilful comedy at its best—ingeniously staged, superbly acted, and utterly side-splitting from start to finish.
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TheatreLife
Feb 282 min read
A Chorusline, CAODS - Chelmsford
The thought of an Amateur society producing A Chorusline to the level required is one which always makes me feel uneasy. Even knowing the...
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TheatreLife
Feb 193 min read
Les Misérables, WOW! - Witham
A professional show with fabulous costumes, clever set and lighting.
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TheatreLife
Nov 9, 20242 min read
Cats - CYGAMS, Chelmsford
Upon entering the auditorium, we were presented with a fantastic set. It gave lots of opportunities for the cast to create their feline...
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TheatreLife
Oct 24, 20243 min read
Salad Days - WAOS, Witham
Guest Reviewer - Christine Davidson it is always a pleasure to visit Witham Amateur Operatic Society to watch one of their productions....
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TheatreLife
Sep 27, 20242 min read
The Wedding Singer, CAODS - Chelmsford
The Wedding Singer , based on the 1998 film starring Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler, follows the story of Robbie Hart, a wedding band...
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TheatreLife
Sep 26, 20242 min read
Mrs Doubtfire – Shaftesbury Theatre, London
Anyone who has seen the film starring Robin Williams, knows what a heartwarming story Mrs Doubtfire is. Could this musical possibly...
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TheatreLife
Aug 12, 20242 min read
Fiddler on the Roof - Regents Park Open Air Theatre, London
Fiddler on the Roof is a traditional show which opened on Broadway in 1964. It was made famous by Topol with the film in 1971 and since...
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TheatreLife
Aug 9, 20242 min read
Hello Dolly - The London Palladium, London
Hello Dolly is a timeless classic and I was very pleased that Director Dominic Cooke honoured this and gave us a heartwarming production...
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TheatreLife
Jun 30, 20243 min read
Kiss Me Kate, The Barbican Theatre, London
Photo Credit : Johan Persson Kiss Me Kate is a terrific show by Cole Porter which features some lovely melodies and a play within a play...
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TheatreLife
Jun 13, 20242 min read
Legally Blonde, Springers AOS - Chelmsford
Legally Blonde began life in 2001 with the film starring Reese Witherspoon this then later was turned in to a musical and the West End...
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TheatreLife
Jun 7, 20242 min read
‘Fur Coat and No Knickers’ , Reject Productions – Headgate Theatre, Colchester
Rejects latest production of ‘Fur Coat and No Knickers’ is this week at the Headgate Theatre, Colchester and this was not only a...
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TheatreLife
May 22, 20243 min read
Sister Act, Centre Stage Company - Haverhill
Sister Act as a show, is a joyous one and has an uplifting storyline and fantastic toe tapping music, so it always promises to be a good...
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TheatreLife
May 9, 20242 min read
Midsummer, Mercury Theatre - Colchester
Photo credit: Pamela Raith This was a cleverly devised production. On entering the auditorium, we saw a scaled down set representing the...
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TheatreLife
Apr 24, 20244 min read
Calendar Girls the Musical, - WAOS, Witham
by Guest Reviewer - Christine Davidson For their Spring production WAOS chose the hit show Calendar Girls the Musical. With NODA award...
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TheatreLife
Apr 18, 20243 min read
Everyone Loves Jamie – CYGAMS, Chelmsford
Guest Reviewer - Christine Adams Davidson From a book and lyrics by Tom Macrae and Music by Dan Gillespie Sells, this musical tells the...
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TheatreLife
Mar 2, 20242 min read
Kiss Me Kate, CAODS - Chelmsford
The open stage at the top of this show is so evocative of the stereotypical theatre we all imagine with the Ghost Light residing centre...
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TheatreLife
Feb 23, 20243 min read
Disney High School Musical on Stage - WOW!
by Guest Reviewer Christine Davidson Coming to see and review shows for WOW is always a pleasure, as they never fail to deliver great...
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TheatreLife
Dec 9, 20233 min read
Jack and the Beanstalk - Chelmsford Theatre
Panto is one of the most loved things about the festive season, introducing the youngsters to this amazing art form, shouting, booing,...
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TheatreLife
Nov 10, 20232 min read
Urinetown - Springers AOS
Yes, the title is odd, yes the premise and storyline is unusual but this was a surprisingly fun show to watch. Once again Springers used...
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