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

The opening number, Radio Ga Ga, was delivered with style and precision. The clean aesthetic of the white costumes, combined with simple yet effective choreography, created a slick and engaging start that set the tone for the evening.

The Grand Babylon Hotel by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1902, is a brisk and entertaining mystery centred on the disappearance of a German prince. Loosely inspired by London’s Savoy Hotel, the story has now been reimagined for the stage by Deborah McAndrew and Conrad Nelson of Claybody Theatre, who also direct this inventive new production. What emerges is a spirited and highly theatrical evening that deftly blends melodrama, physical comedy and farce. The production m

by Guest Reviewer - Christine Davidson If you want somewhere to take the children this half term then this fantastic production is for you. Director Nikki Mundell-Poole and Musical Director Emma Nash have yet again given the audience an absolutely wonderful show. This production was a feast for the eyes.  First a very clever set. A backdrop of the castle with arch windows and in the centre a book which opened to show each scene. Incredibly clever, leaving a clear stage for th

Based on the much-loved 2009 film, Nativity! The Musical brings to life the heart-warming and hilariously chaotic story of Mr. Maddens, a down-on-his-luck primary school teacher, who finds himself promising Hollywood fame for his class’s school nativity.

White Christmas was a joyous festive treat — complete with falling snow, superb music, and a heart-warming finale. A dazzling production that captures the true spirit of the season and a perfect start to the holidays.

Springers' production boasted some impressive elements, particularly on a vocal front but we’ll get on to that. The innovative use of a proj

This was a really great night out and I urge you all to get a ticket. You won’t regret it!!

This was skilful comedy at its best—ingeniously staged, superbly acted, and utterly side-splitting from start to finish.

The thought of an Amateur society producing A Chorusline to the level required is one which always makes me feel uneasy. Even knowing the...

A professional show with fabulous costumes, clever set and lighting.

Guest Reviewer - Christine Davidson it is always a pleasure to visit Witham Amateur Operatic Society to watch one of their productions....

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...

Hello Dolly is a timeless classic and I was very pleased that Director Dominic Cooke honoured this and gave us a heartwarming production...

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...

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...

Guest Reviewer - Christine Adams Davidson From a book and lyrics by Tom Macrae and Music by Dan Gillespie Sells, this musical tells the...

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...