Tag: musical theatre

Film & TV

ÔÇ¿A Case for In The Heights (2021)

2021 was a mixed bag for movie musicals, from the critically acclaimed and award-winning West Side Story, to the pilloried disappointment that was Dear Evan Hansen. However, agonizingly, Jon M. ChuÔÇÖs cinematic adaptation of In The Heights, the stage version by Lin-Manuel Miranda, flew pretty under the radar, despite seemingly being appreciatedon the whole ÔÇô garnering an even 94% on Rotten Tomatoes for both the … Continue reading ÔÇ¿A Case for In The Heights (2021)

Pui Kuan Cheah
Culture

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical | Theatre Review

By Neus Forner Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Beautiful: The Carole King Musical follows the life story of Carole King, an incredibly well-known singer and composer. This musical focuses on the tale of love, success and friendship surrounding Carole KingÔÇÖs life. Full of musical numbers, this show is catchy and upbeat, making it hard not to sing along and dance to many of the songs.  Regarding … Continue reading Beautiful: The Carole King Musical | Theatre Review

Neus Forner
Culture

The Book of Medicine | Theatre Review

By Maja Metera Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà The Book of Medicine is a musical written, directed and performed by Cardiff Healthcare Drama Society. It follows two medical students at Cardiff University ÔÇô Alexandra and Harrison ÔÇô through their academic and social journey. It is loosely based on The Book of Mormon, the Tony Award winner which is considered one of the funniest musicals of all times. … Continue reading The Book of Medicine | Theatre Review

Sofia Brizio
Culture

Jesus Christ Superstar | Theatre Review

By Gintare Safigulinaite Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà The production of Jesus Christ Superstar by Everyman Theatre and The Musical Company that debuted last night at the Cardiff Open Air Theatre Festival was a fantastic, ground-breaking show. The 2000-year-old moving story of the last days in the life of Jesus Christ was brought to life in a rock masterpiece without a single dialogue; just songs, one … Continue reading Jesus Christ Superstar | Theatre Review

Sofia Brizio
Culture

Shrek review at the Wales Millennium Centre

by Hannah Marie Stait ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Throughout my childhood all the way through to now as I pretend to be an adult, my all time favourite movie has always stayed the same – Shrek! The 2001 Dreamworks animation has been a classic to so many 90ÔÇÖs kids and still continues to be the favourite of so many children today. ItÔÇÖs a fun-loving comedy with an important … Continue reading Shrek review at the Wales Millennium Centre

andreagaini
Culture

The Sound of Music review: must-see musical hits the New Theatre

ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà by Rachel Nurse The Sound of Music at the New Theatre, didnÔÇÖt fail to the please the audience! The love of music and the theatre are celebrated in the Sound of Music. Music bringing happiness and a heart-broken family back together with the help of Maria. The musical is set in Austria in 1938, which tells the story of Maria the potential nun, who … Continue reading The Sound of Music review: must-see musical hits the New Theatre

andreagaini
Culture

Miss Saigon review – Love at all costs

by Andrea Gaini ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿå 5th December 2017, Wales Millennium Centre The Vietnam War, also known as ÔÇ£the biggest mistake the U.S. has ever madeÔÇØ, represented the fight against the spread of communism in the East and the promotion of Western democracy. Such a morally rightful objective instigates to forget the outrageous number of people who died in the mud, fighting for one side or the … Continue reading Miss Saigon review – Love at all costs

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Culture

REVIEW: A Night At The Musicals

ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿå by Hannah Stait This Sunday, musical lovers flocked to the well known and much loved St. DavidÔÇÖs Hall to see some of the stages most loved performers sing some of the most well-known songs from an array of musicals. Settling into the gorgeous theatre, we were welcomed to the show by the amazing David Mahoney of Only Men Aloud who did a fabulous job … Continue reading REVIEW: A Night At The Musicals

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