Tag: 5 stars

Shows given 5 stars

A Giant On The Bridge

A Giant On The Bridge is such a moving show. There’s a real humanity that is expressed in every moment, whether it’s through spoken word or song. Developed by the Distant Voices Community - a group that explores crime, punishment and reintegration through song-writing and other art forms- and devised by Liam Hurley and  Jo Mango, who alongside  Louis Abbott, Raveloe and Solareye act in various roles and provide musical and vocal accompaniment throughout the show. A Giant On The Bridge is an exploration of the experience of coming home from prison, told from the point of view of inmates and their families. 

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Celya AB: Of All People

Queen of the one-liner, Celya AB wields the craft of comedy incredibly well, really an understatement in its self. With a total of 100 jokes going at a rate of 16p, Of All People is another example of how she has claimed her crown and an example of the versatility of her mastery over the stand-up art form. At 16p a joke,  we more than get our money’s worth. 

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Katie Pritchard: I Kiss The Music

Live from the World Arena Tour, Katie Pritchard’s I Kiss The Music is a delightfully silly show that uses character and musical comedy to take us into a world with nonsensical catch-phrases, countless body rolls and a pink poncho.

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Harry Stachini: Grenade

As far as comedy sets go, Harry Stachini’s new hour Grenade, will tick just about every box for a die-hard comedy fan; a central narrative with meticulously detailed segues that build up this world within the routine to the point where the laughter (and even occasional ‘oof’) becomes involuntary as we hang on to Stachini’s every word. 

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Bonnie and Clyde The Musical : Filmed Live

Not finished raising a little hell, Bonnie and Clyde is back once again with a live concert version filmed at the Royal Theatre Drury Lane in January 2022. Directed by Nick Winston with music by Frank Wildhorn, book by Ivan Menchell and lyrics by Don Black, this live concert version of Bonnie and Clyde is a simply  brilliant example and celebration - not only of this musical and the genre - but for the accessibility and love for theater. 

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Epic: The Musical

Every so often a show comes along that changes the face of musical theater. Jorge Rivera-Herrans’ Epic is such a musical. There are so many praises to sing, and even though only Act 1 has been released, it’s abundantly clear that this musical is very special. Act 1 of Epic is absolutely perfect, and Rivera-Herrans has woven together a really compelling re-telling of this myth. There’s just something about these songs that triggers some kind of dopamine receptor or rush that makes them absolutely intoxicating to listen to. 

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