Still Got It is the culmination of David Hoyle’s three weekresidency at Aviva Studios, where friends old and new are brought together for a celebration of avant-garde performance art and old school drag. With guest performances from dance troupe the Glitterbomb Dancers and drag queen Veda Lady, Still Got It is a celebration of David Hoyle’s life, his work, and us … More DAVID HOYLE: STILL GOT IT…? – REVIEW – AVIVA STUDIOS
Pippin premiered on Broadway in 1972 and in the West End the following year. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Roger O. Hirson, the musical tells the story of Pippin, heir to the throne, as he embarks on a quest to find himself. Now back in London for two nights only, in … More PIPPIN IN CONCERT – REVIEW – THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE
This review contains spoilers for the show’s ending. I would usually work around this when reviewing, but it is unfortunately key to the discussion of the show and its flaws. Going to script-in-hand presentations of plays in early stages of development can be a really rewarding experience. Sometimes you get to see a show that, … More RAGE ROOM – REVIEW – TRAVERSE THEATRE
Ellie chats to Lucie Jones ahead of her solo concerts at Cadogan Hall this May. Firstly, how are you feeling ahead of your solo concerts at Cadogan Hall this May? I am so excited for these gigs! It feels like I haven’t done a solo show for ages and I have loved choosing my set … More INTERVIEW – LUCIE JONES
What happens when two strangers, both lacking something in life, carry a cake across New York? If this production is anything to go by, there is one simple answer – MAGIC! This gorgeous production, originally performed at the Kiln Theatre last December, places the audience in the heart of New York, ‘the city of dreams’. … More TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) – REVIEW – CRITERION THEATRE
Ellie chats to Georgia Lennon, currently starring in An Officer and a Gentleman the Musical . Had you seen the original 1982 film prior to auditioning? I’m quite an in-depth researcher, and get a lot of my initial character inspiration from source material, so watching the film prior to auditioning was at the top of my list. … More INTERVIEW – GEORGIA LENNON FROM AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL
Ellie chats to Hope Dawe, set to star as Sandy in the UK and Ireland Tour of Grease. Firstly, how are you feeling ahead of opening? I’m incredibly excited to open, I hope that everyone has as much fun watching it as we did making it! This show marks the beginning of your professional career (congrats!), how excited are … More INTERVIEW – HOPE DAWE FROM GREASE
Ellie chats to Georgia Landers, set to star in Power of Sail. Firstly, how are you feeling ahead of opening night?Eek – both excited and nervous. More excited I think… Without spoiling anything, can you tell us a little about the show?The show is about a Harvard Professor who invites a controversial figure to speak … More INTERVIEW – GEORGIA LANDERS FROM POWER OF SAIL
Following two sold out runs at Bush Theatre, Red Pitch returns to the stage, with a new home in the West End! The powerful story about three lifelong friends, Bilal, Joey and Omz, “explores friendship, ambition, change, and the importance of community…” We had the opportunity to meet the cast – Emeka Sesay, Francis Lovehall … More INTERVIEW: RED PITCH CAST & CREATIVES
Ellie chats to Andy Moss, currently starring in Frank’s Closet at the Union Theatre. Firstly, how are you feeling ahead of opening at the Union Theatre this March? I’m super excited – I’ve not been on stage for about 5 years, since before covid. It’s been amazing to dust off the cobwebs and get back out there … More INTERVIEW- ANDY MOSS FROM FRANK’S CLOSET
Kurt Weill’s opera The Seven Deadly Sins will be on for two performances only at Battersea Arts Centre: Wednesday 13 March at 6:30pm & 8:15pm. Directed by Dominic Dromgoole (former Artistic Director of The Globe), the piece is a satirical work about sisters Anna 1 and Anna 2 who are sent on a seven-year journey to … More PREVIEW: THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS PERFORMED AS PART OF LPO’S THE MUSIC IN YOU FESTIVAL
Transferring from the Edinburgh Fringe after a successful run and an OffFest nomination, Alison Skilbeck’s Uncommon Ground is about six wildly different people, coping and connecting during one year on the Common. It relates their unexpected tales of love, life, death and downright dottiness, while a seventh character lurks mysteriously. Partly inspired by glimpses of … More HUSBAND AND WIFE TIM HARDY AND ALISON SKILBECK BRING AWARD-WINNING WORK TO THE OLD RED LION
After a critically acclaimed Fringe run, Breaking the Castle is heading to London with its moving true story of addiction, brought to life in a hilarious, uplifting and poignant one-man show. This will run as part of the Pleasance’s Best of Edinburgh season in London, which brings together some of the best and brightest productions … More BREAKING THE CASTLE COMES TO LONDON AFTER EDINBURGH RUN
Summer is here and there’s no better way to spend it than with a night at a West End theatre. We know there’s lots to see so we have outlined the 7 London shows to see this summer for you. What’s better is London Box Office has launched their biggest ever Summer Theatre Sale and … More 7 LONDON SHOWS TO SEE THIS SUMMER
SingEasy is a secret room within Piano Works in the West End; here you can find a restaurant/ bar with singing servers! With a 2-course pre-theatre dinner menu on offer for £20 per person, it’s very reasonably priced, and the food is delicious. The starters include soup of the day served with bread, duckless spring … More SINGEASY MEMBERSHIP LAUNCH
Jen Roberts writes about The Rug of Identity, currently showing at The Kings Arms, Salford. Tis’ a tale as old as time… Your mother reveals her true assassin identity, blackmails you one last time and inadvertently sends you on a quest to find your father. All that stands in your way is your wobbly lesbianism, … More THE RUG OF IDENTITY: “BRILLIANT ENTERTAINMENT FOR SOME OF THE FAMILY”
Summer is here and there’s no better way to spend it than with a night at a West End theatre. We know there’s lots to see so we have outlined the 7 London shows to see this summer for you. What’s better is London Box Office has launched their biggest ever Summer Theatre Sale and … More 7 LONDON SHOWS TO SEE THIS SUMMER
We’ve rounded up the Fringe Theatre shows on in London during the month of January. We’ve placed them in order of when they open, so have a little browse, find some inspiration – and maybe even book a ticket! ONE MAN POE: A TRIPLE BILL Kings Head Theatre; 27th December – 7th January Edgar Allan … More FRINGE SHOWS TO SEE IN LONDON IN JANUARY 2023
We’re a bunch of theatre loving peeps here at Lost in Theatreland, so when we love a show – it becomes our whole personality and we won’t stop talking about it to everyone that will listen, and also those that won’t. 2022 was a year of incredible theatre, and it was the beginning of this … More OUR FAVOURITE SHOWS OF 2022
Want a show to help get you into the festive spirit but can’t decide what to see? We’ve got you! It can be difficult to decide on a show amongst the array of pantos and adaptations of A Christmas Carol – for ease we’ve included these at the end of the post, but first let’s … More SHOWS TO SEE IN LONDON THIS FESTIVE SEASON
Here is our weekly round up of stagey news, our 5* and 4* reviews, interviews, shows opening next week and ticket deals! Go on, have a little scroll. NEWS OF THE WEEK Top Theatre News Stories of the Week include: The Almeida Theatre’s sell out production of A Streetcar Named Desire announced a West End … More LIT’S PICKS – FRIDAY 27TH JANUARY 23
As we wind down for the festive period, lets take a quick look back through the week! NEWS OF THE WEEK Top Theatre News Stories of the Week include: My Son’s a Queer, (But what can you do?) is returning to the main stage! The show will transfer again from the living room, but this … More LIT’S PICKS – FRIDAY 23RD DECEMBER
Here is our weekly round up of stagey news, our 5* reviews, interviews, shows opening next week and ticket deals! Go on, have a little scroll. NEWS OF THE WEEK Top Theatre News Stories of the Week include: The English language premiere of the critically acclaimed musical Rebecca was announced. The musical will be performed … More LIT’S PICKS – FRIDAY 16TH DECEMBER 22
Here is our weekly round up of stagey news, our 5* reviews, interviews, shows opening next week and ticket deals! Have a little scroll. NEWS OF THE WEEK Top Theatre News Stories of the Week include: We Will Rock You returns to London’s West End! The show will be the London Coliseum’s summer musical, running … More LIT’S PICKS – SATURDAY 10TH DECEMBER 22
Here’s our Lost In Theatreland (LIT) Pick of the Week for you! Handel’s Messiah: The Live Experience is coming to Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London on the 6th of December 2022. Described as a Visionary new-style classical music experience to launch with starry performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Designed specifically to appeal to both lovers of classical … More LIT PICK – HANDEL’S MESSIAH: THE LIVE EXPERIENCE
Still Got It is the culmination of David Hoyle’s three weekresidency at Aviva Studios, where friends old and new are brought together for a celebration of avant-garde performance art and old school drag. With guest performances from dance troupe the Glitterbomb Dancers and drag queen Veda Lady, Still Got It is a celebration of David Hoyle’s life, his work, and us … More DAVID HOYLE: STILL GOT IT…? – REVIEW – AVIVA STUDIOS
Pippin premiered on Broadway in 1972 and in the West End the following year. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Roger O. Hirson, the musical tells the story of Pippin, heir to the throne, as he embarks on a quest to find himself. Now back in London for two nights only, in … More PIPPIN IN CONCERT – REVIEW – THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE
This review contains spoilers for the show’s ending. I would usually work around this when reviewing, but it is unfortunately key to the discussion of the show and its flaws. Going to script-in-hand presentations of plays in early stages of development can be a really rewarding experience. Sometimes you get to see a show that, … More RAGE ROOM – REVIEW – TRAVERSE THEATRE
Ellie chats to Lucie Jones ahead of her solo concerts at Cadogan Hall this May. Firstly, how are you feeling ahead of your solo concerts at Cadogan Hall this May? I am so excited for these gigs! It feels like I haven’t done a solo show for ages and I have loved choosing my set … More INTERVIEW – LUCIE JONES
What happens when two strangers, both lacking something in life, carry a cake across New York? If this production is anything to go by, there is one simple answer – MAGIC! This gorgeous production, originally performed at the Kiln Theatre last December, places the audience in the heart of New York, ‘the city of dreams’. … More TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) – REVIEW – CRITERION THEATRE
Ellie chats to Georgia Lennon, currently starring in An Officer and a Gentleman the Musical . Had you seen the original 1982 film prior to auditioning? I’m quite an in-depth researcher, and get a lot of my initial character inspiration from source material, so watching the film prior to auditioning was at the top of my list. … More INTERVIEW – GEORGIA LENNON FROM AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL
Ellie chats to Hope Dawe, set to star as Sandy in the UK and Ireland Tour of Grease. Firstly, how are you feeling ahead of opening? I’m incredibly excited to open, I hope that everyone has as much fun watching it as we did making it! This show marks the beginning of your professional career (congrats!), how excited are … More INTERVIEW – HOPE DAWE FROM GREASE
Ellie chats to Georgia Landers, set to star in Power of Sail. Firstly, how are you feeling ahead of opening night?Eek – both excited and nervous. More excited I think… Without spoiling anything, can you tell us a little about the show?The show is about a Harvard Professor who invites a controversial figure to speak … More INTERVIEW – GEORGIA LANDERS FROM POWER OF SAIL
Following two sold out runs at Bush Theatre, Red Pitch returns to the stage, with a new home in the West End! The powerful story about three lifelong friends, Bilal, Joey and Omz, “explores friendship, ambition, change, and the importance of community…” We had the opportunity to meet the cast – Emeka Sesay, Francis Lovehall … More INTERVIEW: RED PITCH CAST & CREATIVES
Ellie chats to Andy Moss, currently starring in Frank’s Closet at the Union Theatre. Firstly, how are you feeling ahead of opening at the Union Theatre this March? I’m super excited – I’ve not been on stage for about 5 years, since before covid. It’s been amazing to dust off the cobwebs and get back out there … More INTERVIEW- ANDY MOSS FROM FRANK’S CLOSET
Kurt Weill’s opera The Seven Deadly Sins will be on for two performances only at Battersea Arts Centre: Wednesday 13 March at 6:30pm & 8:15pm. Directed by Dominic Dromgoole (former Artistic Director of The Globe), the piece is a satirical work about sisters Anna 1 and Anna 2 who are sent on a seven-year journey to … More PREVIEW: THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS PERFORMED AS PART OF LPO’S THE MUSIC IN YOU FESTIVAL
Transferring from the Edinburgh Fringe after a successful run and an OffFest nomination, Alison Skilbeck’s Uncommon Ground is about six wildly different people, coping and connecting during one year on the Common. It relates their unexpected tales of love, life, death and downright dottiness, while a seventh character lurks mysteriously. Partly inspired by glimpses of … More HUSBAND AND WIFE TIM HARDY AND ALISON SKILBECK BRING AWARD-WINNING WORK TO THE OLD RED LION
After a critically acclaimed Fringe run, Breaking the Castle is heading to London with its moving true story of addiction, brought to life in a hilarious, uplifting and poignant one-man show. This will run as part of the Pleasance’s Best of Edinburgh season in London, which brings together some of the best and brightest productions … More BREAKING THE CASTLE COMES TO LONDON AFTER EDINBURGH RUN
Summer is here and there’s no better way to spend it than with a night at a West End theatre. We know there’s lots to see so we have outlined the 7 London shows to see this summer for you. What’s better is London Box Office has launched their biggest ever Summer Theatre Sale and … More 7 LONDON SHOWS TO SEE THIS SUMMER
SingEasy is a secret room within Piano Works in the West End; here you can find a restaurant/ bar with singing servers! With a 2-course pre-theatre dinner menu on offer for £20 per person, it’s very reasonably priced, and the food is delicious. The starters include soup of the day served with bread, duckless spring … More SINGEASY MEMBERSHIP LAUNCH
Jen Roberts writes about The Rug of Identity, currently showing at The Kings Arms, Salford. Tis’ a tale as old as time… Your mother reveals her true assassin identity, blackmails you one last time and inadvertently sends you on a quest to find your father. All that stands in your way is your wobbly lesbianism, … More THE RUG OF IDENTITY: “BRILLIANT ENTERTAINMENT FOR SOME OF THE FAMILY”
We’ve rounded up the Fringe Theatre shows on in London during the month of January. We’ve placed them in order of when they open, so have a little browse, find some inspiration – and maybe even book a ticket! ONE MAN POE: A TRIPLE BILL Kings Head Theatre; 27th December – 7th January Edgar Allan … More FRINGE SHOWS TO SEE IN LONDON IN JANUARY 2023
We’re a bunch of theatre loving peeps here at Lost in Theatreland, so when we love a show – it becomes our whole personality and we won’t stop talking about it to everyone that will listen, and also those that won’t. 2022 was a year of incredible theatre, and it was the beginning of this … More OUR FAVOURITE SHOWS OF 2022
Want a show to help get you into the festive spirit but can’t decide what to see? We’ve got you! It can be difficult to decide on a show amongst the array of pantos and adaptations of A Christmas Carol – for ease we’ve included these at the end of the post, but first let’s … More SHOWS TO SEE IN LONDON THIS FESTIVE SEASON
Here is our weekly round up of stagey news, our 5* and 4* reviews, interviews, shows opening next week and ticket deals! Go on, have a little scroll. NEWS OF THE WEEK Top Theatre News Stories of the Week include: The Almeida Theatre’s sell out production of A Streetcar Named Desire announced a West End … More LIT’S PICKS – FRIDAY 27TH JANUARY 23
Here is our weekly round up of stagey news, our 5* reviews, interviews, shows opening next week and ticket deals! Have a little scroll. NEWS OF THE WEEK Top Theatre News Stories of the Week include: We Will Rock You returns to London’s West End! The show will be the London Coliseum’s summer musical, running … More LIT’S PICKS – SATURDAY 10TH DECEMBER 22
Here’s our Lost In Theatreland (LIT) Pick of the Week for you! Handel’s Messiah: The Live Experience is coming to Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London on the 6th of December 2022. Described as a Visionary new-style classical music experience to launch with starry performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Designed specifically to appeal to both lovers of classical … More LIT PICK – HANDEL’S MESSIAH: THE LIVE EXPERIENCE