Isabella James
Review: CHOCOLATE CAKE at Polka Theatre
By Isabella James Tuesday, April 10 2018, 09:40
This musical adaptation of Michael Rosen’s poem ‘Chocolate Cake’ is perfect for little theatre goers who love silliness but hate tomatoes. Using lots of Rosen’s original text but adding some plot points and catchy musical numbers, Peter Glanville and Barb Jungr take the audience through a day in the life of Michael.
Review: THE SNOW QUEEN at Polka Theatre
By Isabella James Tuesday, November 28 2017, 08:00
Polka Theatre in Wimbledon puts on the wintery classic The Snow Queen for families this Christmas. With imaginative puppetry and a comedic ensemble, this twist on Hans Christian Anderson’s 150-year-old tale takes the audience on an adventure to find friendship, bravery and the meaning of ‘forever’.
Review: CINDERELLA at the Hackney Empire
By Isabella James Monday, November 27 2017, 10:45
Nothing could be more Christmassy than a classic pantomime that gets you booing, cheering and feeling magical. Hackney Empire’s Cinderella gets the audience in the festive spirit with all its traditional tropes brushed over with a modern gloss.
Review: OF KITH AND KIN at Bush Theatre
By Isabella James Saturday, November 4 2017, 09:24
Of Kith and Kin is is an incredibly dramatic new play by Chris Thompson, directed by Robert Hastie, which pulls the audience along a roller-coaster of emotions in three contrasting acts.
Review: ANNIE THE MUSICAL at Piccadilly Theatre
By Isabella James Friday, October 20 2017, 15:40
This West End revival of the 1972 musical ANNIE has all the hallmarks of a great night in London’s theatreland; uplifting songs, fast-paced dance numbers, stunning sets and a show-stopping performance from a dog.
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