Stuart King
27 Jun
Reviews 
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Wyndham’s Theatre
By Stuart King Thursday, June 27 2024, 08:50
Rock musical NEXT TO NORMAL scored a huge success on Broadway back in 2009, winning 3 of its 11 Tony Award nominations and then (amidst some controversy) the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Last year, under the stewardship of artistic director Michael Longhurst, this new production enjoyed a brief run at the Donmar Warehouse and has now transferred to Wyndham’s Theatre for a 14-week West End residency.
Caissie Levy in Next to Normal at Wyndham’s Theatre. © Marc Brenner
14 Jun
Reviews
Review: KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER at Ambassadors Theatre
By Stuart King Friday, June 14 2024, 08:48
In common with other relatively small cast London musicals (like the hugely successful Operation Mincemeat which continues to enjoy its extended run at the Fortune Theatre), KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER relies upon sharply choreographed moves and costume changes to ensure the non-stop cultural reference gags land with pizzazz. Thankfully, in bringing together Bronté Barbé and Rebekah Hinds — a pair of supremely talented performers who manage effortlessly to lift even the kitschest tongue-in-cheek and colloquially corny moments — the producers have hit comedy gold.
The Cast of Kathy & Stella Solve A Murder! Pamela Raith Photography.
09 Jun
Reviews
Review: MARIE CURIE at Charing Cross Theatre
By Stuart King Sunday, June 9 2024, 20:55
Polish born Marie Skłodowska-Curie was a driven, focused and determined woman who consistently met with derision and hostility from the male dominated scientific community of her day. Through sheer willpower and an innate self-belief, she overcame opposition and changed many of society’s beliefs about women and their potential role in non-traditional endeavours. Her fortitude and tenacity remains an example of what women can achieve, and continues to shine a spotlight on the shameful and complacent attitudes of a patriarchal system which in many ways still belittles women’s achievements and potential.
Marie Curie Musical Company. © Pamela Raith Photography
09 Jun
Reviews
Review: NO LOVE SONGS at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
By Stuart King Sunday, June 9 2024, 20:31
Having previously wowed audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, followed by a stint at Dundee Rep Theatre, NO LOVE SONGS now embarks upon a fortnight of performances in the main space at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, until 15th June.
No Love Songs (2024) Photo by Tommy Ga-Ken Wan. John McLarnon and Anna Russell-Martin.
06 Jun
First Look: KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER! at Ambassadors Theatre
By Stuart King Thursday, June 6 2024, 10:07
Along with other relatively small cast musicals (like the hugely successful Operation Mincemeat currently playing at the Fortune Theatre) KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER relies upon sharply choreographed moves and costume changes to ensure that the non-stop cultural reference gags land with a slick and zingy pizzazz. Thankfully the casting team managed to match Bronté Barbé and Rebekah Hinds — a pair of supremely talented performers who manage effortlessly to lift even the kitschiest tongue-in-cheek and colloquially corny moments. This is a small show which definitely punches way above its weight.
Bronté Barbé (Kathy) and Rebekah Hinds (Stella) in Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder at Ambassadors Theatre -Pamela Raith Photography
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