When Annie first hit Broadway in 1977, it won a Tony award for Best Musical as well as Best Actress for Dorothy Loudon as Miss Hannigan and has been a staple of the musical theatre canon ever since. Yet perhaps more famous than Loudon is the original young prodigy, Andrea Macardle, whose enormous belt has … More ANNIE – REVIEW – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE
“Then there’s the Heathers, they float above it all.” Dark, witty, and of course “beautiful”, Heathers really captures the heart of dark comedy in a way that makes it stand out from other musicals today. This UK and Ireland touring cast have brought a new take to the script (which many Heathers fans by now … More HEATHERS – REVIEW – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE
A solid family favourite since the movie premiered in 2001, the musical adaptation soon followed, premiering on Broadway in 2008. Currently on a tour of the UK, stopping off in Wimbledon this week, whilst this production of Shrek The Musical may transport the younger members of the audience to a land Far Far Away, there’s … More SHREK THE MUSICAL – REVIEW – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE
“Your life’s about to change now, so don’t get left behind!” Truer words couldn’t have been spoken with regards to tonight’s performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the New Wimbledon Theatre. Hilarious and heartwarming, this show truly has it all. Playful Productions has successfully updated the classic tale of Charlie Bucket and Willy Wonka … More CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – REVIEW – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE
With gorgeous vocals, storytelling, and movement, Without is a delightful watch for those who love new musicals with depth. With an original story, music, and lyrics by Ben Tomalin and book by Maisie Fawcett and Sophie Holmes, Without is a story of finding hope through friendship when you’ve given up on yourself. Rose (Marianne Steggall) … More WITHOUT – REVIEW – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE STUDIO
Completely blown away by this show, I’d give it ten stars if I could. The Ocean at the End of the Lane, previously on at the National Theatre, currently on at New Wimbledon, and scheduled to tour across the UK, is a stage adaptation of the book by Neil Gaiman. Chances are, you’ve read at … More OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE – REVIEW – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE
Set in Minnesota during 1934, with the country in the grip of the Great Depression, Girl From The North Country centres around a guesthouse, owned by Nick Laine and the guests staying within it. Each of the characters is enduring something: Elizabeth has dementia, her daughter Marianne is pregnant, Mrs Neilson is widowed, and The … More GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY – REVIEW – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE
And I will always love The Bodyguard! The latest touring production of this powerful musical opened last night at the New Wimbledon Theatre, quite literally with a bang. (There may or may not have been light screams in the audience.) The adaption of the 1992 movie starring the late Whitney Huston had its first performance … More THE BODYGUARD – REVIEW – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE
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
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
Five years after a phenomenally successful, record-breaking run in London’s West End and subsequent sell-out tour, a brand-new version of The Commitments is back for a limited-time tour. Based on the BAFTA award-winning film, The Commitments is the story of Jimmy Rabbitte (played superbly by James Killen), a young working-class music fan who shapes an … More REVIEW – THE COMMITMENTS – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE
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
Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show first premiered in London in 1973 at the Royal Court’s Theatre Upstairs, the show has since been performed in over 30 countries worldwide. The cult classic movie came 2 years after the musical’s premiere, both have garnered a strong following of fans ever since. I really don’t think a … More REVIEW – THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW- NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE
Baz Luhrmann’s successful 1992 film has been adapted for the stage, into Strictly Ballroom the Musical, directed by the renowned Craig Revel Horwood. Fran (Maisie Smith) is from a religious Spanish background, and her dance tradition is Strictly Flamenco. Scott (Kevin Clifton) is from the ballroom dance world, yet he has his own “maverick” style … More REVIEW – STRICTLY BALLROOM – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE
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
‘Faith. Family. Career. In that order.’ The story about one of the nation’s biggest boybands is portrayed in this spectacular musical. The Osmonds: A New Musical shares the family’s journey to stardom, the highs, the lows and all the successful hits that have made them the most loved band. The Osmonds begun their career from … More REVIEW – THE OSMONDS – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE
An energetic cast, comical scenes, and famous soundtrack – Footloose the Musical is bound to get you up and dancing The 1984 coming-of-age film has been adapted for the stage by Dean Pitchford and Walter Robbie. I may be one of the few who has not seen the film but am familiar with the premise. … More REVIEW – FOOTLOOSE – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE
Chicago is a well-known musical that has been running for several years, so there are mild spoilers ahead…and all that jazz. Chicago – a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery, and treachery – razzled and dazzled the New Wimbledon Theatre with incredibly talented actors, a live band on stage, and, of course, Bob … More REVIEW – CHICAGO – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE
Looking for a musical that provides sweat, blood and rock n roll? Look no further.. Bat out of Hell is your answer! I took my mum to see this show she’s a massive Meat Loaf fan – as am I, it’s the music I grew up on. And it hits different now that both Jim … More REVIEW – BAT OUT OF HELL – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE
