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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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Feb 23, 20243 min read
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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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Dec 9, 20233 min read
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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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Nov 11, 20232 min read
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Crazy for You - WAOS, Witham
Guest Reviewer: Christine Davidson For the Autumn production, WAOS chose the ever popular show ‘Crazy for You’. With all the great...

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Oct 25, 20233 min read
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Blood Brothers - Chelmsford Theatre
This was the opening night at Chelmsford for the UK Tour of this production, and it lived up to our expectations. Blood Brothers tells...

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Aug 16, 20232 min read
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Derren Brown's Unbelievable - Mercury Theatre, Colchester
Derren Brown is known for his mentalism and jaw dropping magic however, this production was something completely different and for all...

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Aug 16, 20231 min read
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Musical MADDSness - MADDS, Maldon
This was the first production from new society MADDS in Maldon. Undertaking your first show is always a challenge and their first...

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Jul 10, 20234 min read
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The Mousetrap, - 70th Anniversary Tour, Chelmsford
Agatha Christie is perhaps our best-known murder mystery writer, having brought Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot to the masses through her...

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Jul 5, 20233 min read
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The Little Mermaid, Springers AOS - Chelmsford
Bringing an iconic Disney show to the stage in Chelmsford is no small feat and Springers AOS have risen to the challenge. This show is a...

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Jun 14, 20234 min read
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13, CYGAMS- Chelmsford
13 – CYGAMS Written by Jason Robert Brown this coming-of-age musical, is the perfect vehicle for a teenage cast under the expert...

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Jun 9, 20232 min read
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Return to the Forbidden Planet - Brentwood Operatic Society
On entering the Brentwood Theatre auditorium, we saw a striking set of the inside of a spaceship. This all felt very reminiscent of a...

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May 26, 20233 min read
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Calendar Girls - CAODS, Chelmsford
Based upon the true story of the Rylstone and District WI who in 1998 created a tasteful nude calendar to raise funds following the death...

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May 13, 20232 min read
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Young Frankenstein - WAOS, Witham
Guest Reviewer - Christine Davidson Photography Credit: Wild Bear Photography Coming to visit WAOS is always a pleasure; the warmth of...

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Apr 26, 20234 min read
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They Don't Pay, We Won't Pay! - Mercury Theatre, Colchester
Photo credit: Pamela Raith This is a new adaptation of Dario Fo’s ‘Don’t pay Won’t pay’. Originally set in Italy in the 70’s, it tells...

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Mar 25, 20232 min read
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All Shook Up - WOW, Witham
Photo Credit: Richard McNeill By Guest Reviewer - Christine Davidson It is always a pleasure to come and review shows produced by WOW....

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Feb 18, 20234 min read
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Bugsy Malone - CYGAMS, Civic Theatre, Chelmsford
Set in 1920’s prohibition, where cream/foam replaces the ammunition, this musical comedy is a pure parody of gangster rivalries in New...

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Feb 11, 20233 min read
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9 to 5, CAODS - Chelmsford
What a blast of fun and fresh air this production is. It is guaranteed to blow away any post-Christmas blues. This was a slick show...

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Jan 16, 20232 min read
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The Addams Family - Springers AOD
This show is a personal favourite of mine, and I am delighted it is now back available for amateur societies to perform. On entering the...

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Dec 11, 20223 min read
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Beauty and the Beast – Mercury Theatre. Colchester
Credit: Mark Senior Just like a tin of sweeties at Christmas, the Mercury Theatre panto this year gives us our favourite flavours as well...

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Dec 4, 20223 min read
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Flames of Injustice, WAOS
Guest Reviewer: Christine Davidson I can remember a conversation I had with Stewart Adkins over four years ago, when he told me of his...

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Oct 30, 20226 min read
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