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Private Lives, Mercury Theatre - Colchester
One of Noël Coward’s best-known comedies, Private Lives showcases his brilliance for sharp wit and sparkling one-liners. The story...

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Oct 42 min read
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Made in Dagenham – CAODS, Chelmsford
I’ve been lucky enough to see Made in Dagenham several times, and it remains one of my favourite shows. As an Essex girl, the story...

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Sep 262 min read
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All Shook Up, Springers - Chelmsford
Springers' production boasted some impressive elements, particularly on a vocal front but we’ll get on to that. The innovative use of a proj

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Jun 154 min read
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, CYGAMS - Chelmsford
This was a bright and lively show which wowed from start to finish. The orchestra under the experienced baton of Bryan Cass made an...

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May 242 min read
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Anything Goes, WAOS - Witham
This was a really great night out and I urge you all to get a ticket. You won’t regret it!!

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Apr 92 min read
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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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Mar 162 min read
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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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Feb 282 min read
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Les Misérables, WOW! - Witham
A professional show with fabulous costumes, clever set and lighting.

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Feb 193 min read
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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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Nov 10, 20242 min read
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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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Oct 24, 20243 min read
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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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Sep 27, 20242 min read
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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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Sep 26, 20242 min read
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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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Aug 12, 20242 min read
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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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Aug 9, 20242 min read
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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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Jun 30, 20243 min read
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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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Jun 13, 20242 min read
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‘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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Jun 7, 20242 min read
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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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May 22, 20243 min read
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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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May 9, 20242 min read
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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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Apr 24, 20244 min read
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