Tuesday, 25 March 2025
Five Reasons Why Austenland is Going to Be Your New Favourite Musical
Of course, we don’t yet know who will be starring in future productions, but with this incredible cast laying the groundwork, Austenland is already shaping up to be a must-see hit.
Monday, 11 November 2024
Olivia Rodrigo to Headline BST Hyde Park 2025 with a Stellar Lineup of Guest Performers
Tuesday, 5 November 2024
Cast Announced for Stiles + Drewe’s Best New Song Prize Concert 2024: A Star-Studded Celebration of New Musical Theatre Talent
- 'The Temptation of Me' from Proud by Mark Anderson & Lee Freeman
- 'I’m Going to Stay With You' from The Tale of the Gifted Prince by Lezlie Wade & Dan Green
- 'It Starts Small' from Unfolding by Emma Vieceli
- 'Ideal Robot Assistant' from A.I. Will Solve All Your Problems by Leo Mercer
- 'Someday My Prince Will Come' from Queering the Canon by Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels
- 'Viareggio' from Lifeboats by Gus Gowland
- 'Die Like Trees' from Girl Goes to the Underworld by Sam Norman & Bela Kawalec
- 'Hero' from Man Vs Snake the Epic Musical by Stuart Matthew Price & Daniel Fletcher
- 'Spread a Little Joy Around the Place' from Retail Therapy by Hilmi Jaidin
- 'Locked Away' from The Queen is Mad by Amy Clare Tasker & Tom McGrath
- 'Drek!' from Otto's Weidt's Brush and Broom Workshop for the Blind by Amir Shoenfeld & Caitlyn Burt
- 'Invisible' from Hatched! by Lydia Shaw & Edward Court
Monday, 4 November 2024
Noah Kahan Headlines BST Hyde Park 2025 with Special Guest Gracie Abrams: Don’t Miss This Unforgettable Folk-Pop Event!
Friday, 1 November 2024
Hugh Jackman Set to Headline 2025 BST Hyde Park with Spectacular Live Show!
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Star-Studded Gala A Marvellous Party Celebrates Noël Coward with a Glittering Lineup
Thursday, 24 October 2024
Pulman and Stilgoe Shine at The Other Palace: A Musical Duo in Perfect Harmony
Pulman and Stilgoe’s glowing musicality and effortless chemistry made for an evening of unforgettable performances.
Monday, 7 October 2024
Les Misérables, Billy Elliot and others to be Released in Cinemas for Anniversary Celebrations
West End Does: Christmas in Oz Casting Announced
Saturday, 17 August 2024
Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour at Wembley: An Enchanting Celebration of Music and Fandom
Saturday, 13 July 2024
Unforgettable Moments at BST Hyde Park: Stevie Nicks and Harry Styles Live
Monday, 8 July 2024
Concert Review: Shania Twain Wows Hyde Park with Iconic Hits and Audience Sing-Alongs
Saturday, 6 July 2024
Andrea Bocelli Hyde Park Concert: Rain Can't Dampen Stunning Performances
Friday, 5 July 2024
Morgan Wallen Lights Up BST Hyde Park: A Night of Country Magic | REVIEW
Sunday, 16 June 2024
Fun Things to do this Summer in London | Festivals, Food, Theatre and More...
Sunday, 9 June 2024
What's on in Surrey this Summer? | Music, Family Days, Food and more...
Wednesday, 5 June 2024
Experience the Magic of Live Music at the BST Hyde Park Festival 2024
Tuesday, 26 March 2024
Wild About You the Musical in Concert at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane: A Musical Misfire
Wild About You: The Musical in Concert presents a mixed bag of highs and lows. On one hand, the cast undeniably pours their heart and soul into every note and step, igniting the stage with energy and harmony during ensemble numbers, providing genuine excitement and joy for the audience. However, the love story it weaves isn't without its thorns. The music, while splendidly performed, lacks the emotional depth to truly resonate, resembling forgettable pop tunes rather than soul-stirring melodies. Similarly, the lyrics feel clichéd, failing to capture the complexity of human emotion, leaving much to be desired.
But perhaps the most glaring issue lies in the storytelling. The plot meanders like a lost tourist, introducing subplots only to abandon them moments later, resulting in a directionless narrative that fails to engage. The show feels like two separate shows, neither of which succeed in creating a cohesive story, leaving audiences more puzzled than swooning.
Despite the stellar cast, which includes luminaries like Rachel Tucker and Oliver Tompsett, the characters remain underdeveloped, with surface-level exploration hindering empathy. The ambitious score, while showcasing vocal prowess, suffers from disjointed pacing and inconsistency, detracting from the overall experience.
In the end, Wild About You falls short of its promise, leaving viewers longing for more substance amidst the spectacle. While it may have fared better as a play, the musical format exacerbates its shortcomings, ultimately delivering a tale of missed opportunities and half-hearted attempts at romance. For a concert production, with only a small amount of rehearsal, this was undeniably sleek and well put together but in my opinion, it would need a big overhaul to succeed as a full production.
★★
Saturday, 9 March 2024
Reneé Rapp 'Snow Hard Feelings' Tour in London and Intimate Acoustic Show REVIEW
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