Author: Jordan Hayter

TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) – REVIEW – CRITERION THEATRE

24th April 2024

What happens when two strangers, both lacking something in life, carry a cake across New  York? If this production is anything to go by, there is one simple answer – MAGIC!  This gorgeous production, originally performed at the Kiln Theatre last December, places the  audience in the heart of New York, ‘the city of dreams’. … More TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) – REVIEW – CRITERION THEATRE

WINNIE THE POOH – REVIEW – RIVERSIDE STUDIOS

1st April 2023

The ever-beloved, honey-filled bear has made his way to the UK along with all his friends as Disney’s Winnie the Pooh, a new musical stage adaptation by Jonathan Rockefeller, begins performances at Riverside Studios. The classic characters are brought to life in this production through gorgeous puppetry which astounds even the knowing adults in the room. … More WINNIE THE POOH – REVIEW – RIVERSIDE STUDIOS

REVIEW – THE KING AND I – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE

17th February 2023

The beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic, The King and I, has returned to the UK for another national tour. Starring Call the Midwife star, Helen George as Anna, is this production ‘Something Wonderful’ or ‘A Puzzlement’? The story tells that tale of a British school teacher who is hired as part of the King’s drive … More REVIEW – THE KING AND I – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE

REVIEW – GISELLE – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE

10th February 2023

The ballet has come to Wimbledon as Varna International Ballet arrives with not one, not two, but three different productions. The company are currently touring these productions, performing each once in each venue – a very pressing task. It is truly impressive how they are touring three productions at once with the same cast. The … More REVIEW – GISELLE – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE

REVIEW – DOLLY PARTON’S SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CAROL – QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL

15th December 2022

Tis’ the season. No, not the festive season but the season of endless productions of A Christmas Carol. This year, London is filled to the brim with a variety of different versions of the classic play which leads audiences to wonder, which one is the best? The story of A Christmas Carol is one that … More REVIEW – DOLLY PARTON’S SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CAROL – QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL

RE-REVIEW – BUGSY MALONE – ALEXANDRA PALACE

11th December 2022

“Anybody who is anybody will soon walk through that door,” as Bugsy Malone remarks, making its mark at the Alexandra Palace Theatre for the festive season. Bugsy Malone, currently touring the UK, is taking a brief pit stop and entertaining audiences nightly at Alexandra Palace Theatre. The show, based on the cult classic movie, is … More RE-REVIEW – BUGSY MALONE – ALEXANDRA PALACE

REVIEW – SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARVES – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE

8th December 2022

Panto season is finally upon us, and New Wimbledon Theatre is back with its iconic pantomime show of the year – Snow White. With an all-star cast filled with theatre talent and amazing set and costumes, surely this is a five-star production, right? The cast is filled to the brim with talent, making all the … More REVIEW – SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARVES – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE

INTERVIEW – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE’S SNOW WHITE CAST

7th November 2022

Jordan went along to the Press Launch of New Wimbledon Theatre’s 2022 Panto, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. She chatted to Hannah Lowther, Dick and Dom and the legendary Ruthie Henshall, check out the interviews in full below! HANNAH LOWTHER Q: I know that you have done pantomimes before, what makes this panto different … More INTERVIEW – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE’S SNOW WHITE CAST

REVIEW – MY SON’S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO) – CAST RECORDING

10th October 2022

My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do), Rob Madge’s autobiographical solo show, is due to play at the Garrick Theatre in a few weeks’ time. In anticipation of this, they have released a sneak peek at the cast recording, which is also due to be released around the same time. My Son’s A … More REVIEW – MY SON’S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO) – CAST RECORDING