The Phantom of the Opera Review: A classic musical that still haunts and captivates the soul
My fascination with the theatre started when I was a little girl, perusing my parents’ library of CDs until I found the curious cover of the 1988 West End recording of The Phantom of the Opera; which later became the soundtrack of my 10-year-old days. While I never had the privilege of being amongst the […]
WICKED the Musical review: A wickedly good production that resonates, thrills and delights
Before there was the ever-popular film version of Wicked, there was the stage production that birthed it all. Since it made its debut on Broadway in 2003, WICKED the musical has remained one of the most successful and popular musicals in the world, with more than 67 million people worldwide having seen the production. As […]
Sunset Boulevard Review: The longing for fame can really drive one insane
The infamous scene of Pearl yelling “I’m a star!” was a recurring thought in my mind as I sat watching Sarah Brightman’s Norma Desmond spiral into the madness of her faded glory in the enigmatic yet captivating Sunset Boulevard. Set somewhere in the 1950s, the musical centers around Norma Desmond (played by Sarah Brightman), a […]
Queens of SIX on how the show acts as an important tool for female empowerment
Borne from the minds of creative duo Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, SIX has since taken the world by storm; playing to audiences across the globe in various countries such as the West End in London, Broadway in New York, and the Shinhan Card Artium in Seoul, South Korea. What began as a humble performance […]
The Mongol Khan review: A poetic and epic tale of betrayal, duty and love
I first learned about The Mongol Khan when I saw the posters on the Tube in London. Due to my limited time on holiday, I had to pick and choose the theatre shows I watched, which meant I couldn’t factor this show into the trip. So, when I heard about The Mongol Khan making its […]