Monty Leigh
17 Oct
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Review: WICKED at the Apollo Victoria Theatre
By Monty Leigh Tuesday, October 17 2017, 18:00
Wicked, the spellbinding musical that tells the story of the witches of Oz, has most recently glided into its 12th year smash hit at the Apollo Victoria, London. It has now surpassed Billy Elliot as one of the longest running musicals, becoming the 16th longest running show in London’s history.
28 Jul
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Review: THE ELDERS at Theatro Technis
By Monty Leigh Friday, July 28 2017, 08:59
Collaborating with Siberian Lights, Newly formed London based theatre company A’dart are hoping to ‘create performances that raise questions about society's overarching rules and principles’ and with Kat Christidi’s piece of new writing/directing ‘The Elders’ they are off to a strong start.
03 Jul
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Review: Bat out of Hell at the London Coliseum
By Monty Leigh Monday, July 3 2017, 09:50
Steinman’s musical surrounds Strat (Andrew Polec) - a perpetually rebellious rocker who is cursed to be 18 forever, and Raven (Christina Bennington) - the daughter of the ruler of the city Falco (Rob Fowler), who he has fallen hopelessly in lust with, although the show characterises this as love.
02 Mar
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Review: UGLY LIES THE BONE at the National Theatre
By Monty Leigh Thursday, March 2 2017, 22:09
After her third tour in Afghanistan, where an explosion has left her with severe burns and scars across her body, Jess (Kate Fleetwood) has returned home to Florida. Home is somewhat different than she remembered; and in order to cope with her PTSD and delusions of combat, she undertakes a new kind of therapy. This therapy is virtual reality, where she is able to create her own idea of ‘paradise.’
20 Dec
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Review: CHRISTMAS at Theatre N16
By Monty Leigh Tuesday, December 20 2016, 09:58
Theatre N16 has us dreaming of a bleak festive season by presenting Simon Stephens’ unrelenting Christmas. Set in a pub, four men discuss the tragedies of their lives, and find solace and conflict in each other. Despite the fact Stephens’ writing is always inherently good, one must question the relevance of this play at this time, and its lack of a clear message.
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