When I received an invite from Cross Keys Productions to review a new musical, I was thrilled. It’s no secret that I love musicals but seeing one that is still in development is a treat in itself. Going along to Michael Pilch Studio for the first time was an added bonus. On Some Far Shore has been written by Louis Benneyworth, currently a final year student. The fact I got to see it while the city was full of other students celebrating the end of their exams, is something I

I was invited to see The Karate Kid – The Musical at New Theatre Oxford. Directed by Amon Miyamoto, this was of interest to me due to the fact that it raised the question, why has this been reimagined as a musical. I went along to find out. Now is probably the time to admit, in the past, musicals based on earlier films have often not tended to be my favourites to watch. However, what this show does differently to many I have seen in the past, is keep enough of the original

Frankie Goes to Bollywood is a production by Rifco Theatre Company, which platforms British South Asian stories. Currently on tour, I went along to review the show at Oxford Playhouse. Frankie works with her friend Goldy in a theatre in Huddersfield, and is obsessed with Bollywood films. Goldy has always dreamt of being an actress, so when she goes to an audition, Frankie goes along for moral support and somehow Frankie lands the role. From there we are transported to Mu

Redcliffe is a new musical by Jordan Luke Gage who is responsible for writing the book, music and lyrics and playing the lead role in the show. Directed by Paul Foster, the narrative was inspired by two men who lived in Redcliffe in the 1700s. This is a story of community, family, fear, and forbidden love. The theatre space was set with seats on 3 sides, a wooden stage with a water along the end of it and a striking wooden fitting above the perimeter of the stage (Andrew Ex