Loosely inspired by the story of the infamous pirate radio station Radio Caroline, anchored off the Essex coastline between 1964 and 1967, this production cleverly blends fact with fiction to create an entertaining and nostalgic theatrical experience. While many audience members of a certain generation will fondly remember Radio Caroline itself, this musical offers a fresh and engaging take on the era, exploring both the spirit of rebellion and the music that defined the deca

By Guest Reviewer- Christine Davidson It is always a pleasure to come and review a production at Witham. With a great front of house you feel welcome the moment you walk through the doors. This Spring they chose Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Originally introduced as a Concept Album, it opened in Broadway in 1971 and in the West End in 1972. The story is mostly narrated by Judas – the fabulous Michael Bardo who I have seen many times before. With

Guest Reviewer – Christine Davidson Director Claire Carr always manages to produce a show that even if you have seen it before gives us that little bit of extra magic to make the audience believe they have never seen it. With the masterful Bryan Cass as Musical Director this musical was a sure fire hit with the audience with standing ovations at the end. With a cast of fifty from twelve to eighteen, the maturity of each and every one made us believe in the updated story of

Guest Reviewer: Abigail Robinson Sister Act is one of those classic musicals everyone knows and loves, especially thanks to the classic1992 Film. It’s got a feel-good story and brilliant music by Alan Menken (the genius behind Aladdin , Beauty and the Beast , The Little Mermaid , Pocahontas , and Newsies ), so there’s loads to enjoy from the start. Taking on the role of Deloris Van Cartier — made famous by Whoopi Goldberg — is no small task, but Grace Ward really throws her