Friday 13 September 2019
Matilda The Musical - Review
Matilda The Musical Review
This week as we celebrate what would have been Roald Dahl's birthday I was fortunate enough to go and see the new cast in Matilda the Musical, the show which has been gracing London's West End since 2011.
The show tells the story of Matilda Wormwood, the exceptionally, intelligent, little girl who, although treated badly by her family, won't tolerate unfairness directed against others.
The show is musical, family entertainment at it's best. Elliot Harper plays the villainous headteacher Miss Trunchball to perfection, ensuring the character doesn't become a cliched pantomime villain. Every single one of the schoolchildren were fantastic, and led beautifully by Tilly Raye-Bayer as Matilda. Gina Beck is the caring teacher Miss Honey trying to make Matilda's parents Connor Lewis and Marianne Benedict see her worth.
I took my 13 year old son to watch the show with me. He had a great evening and especially loved the dance number on the children's first day of school.
Theatre is about escapism and Matilda gives you that with lots of laughs, catchy musical numbers and fun for the whole family in a Roald Dahl classic story.
Bookings are now being taken until December 2020 at the Cambridge Theatre.
For tickets visit www.londonboxoffice.co.uk
Friday 6 September 2019
Heartbeat of Home - Review
Review - Heartbeat of Home
You start with the banging of the shoes as they make the unique sound that can only come from the shoes worn in Irish dancing, and once you are held by the beat and the music, then the dancing erupts into life.
In London's Piccadilly Theatre, the creators of Riverdance have made another dance spectacular, but this intertwines traditional Irish dancing with Contemporary, Latin and Hip Hop.
There is energy and athleticism from all of the 33 dancers, as the show mixes huge ensemble pieces with those just using one or two dancers. The footwork, pace and beauty of the movement holds you entranced and the audience were cheering throughout. All the styles of dances were combined during the show, but the Irish feel was never lost.
Narration at the beginning of the story talks about finding a home, but there was nothing else said until the beginning of the second half. It was a shame as it made the dances disjointed, but it did improve in the second half, as the show moved forward in time.
There is something magical about dance that transports you away from the real world. The audience marveled at the intricate steps and balletic moves, which seemed to be going at 100 mph, but added to this were beautiful costumes and great music. For anyone who loves dance, this is a must see show.
Heartbeat of Home is on a limited run from 4th September until 13th October 2019.
For ticket information visit: https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk
You start with the banging of the shoes as they make the unique sound that can only come from the shoes worn in Irish dancing, and once you are held by the beat and the music, then the dancing erupts into life.
In London's Piccadilly Theatre, the creators of Riverdance have made another dance spectacular, but this intertwines traditional Irish dancing with Contemporary, Latin and Hip Hop.
There is energy and athleticism from all of the 33 dancers, as the show mixes huge ensemble pieces with those just using one or two dancers. The footwork, pace and beauty of the movement holds you entranced and the audience were cheering throughout. All the styles of dances were combined during the show, but the Irish feel was never lost.
Narration at the beginning of the story talks about finding a home, but there was nothing else said until the beginning of the second half. It was a shame as it made the dances disjointed, but it did improve in the second half, as the show moved forward in time.
There is something magical about dance that transports you away from the real world. The audience marveled at the intricate steps and balletic moves, which seemed to be going at 100 mph, but added to this were beautiful costumes and great music. For anyone who loves dance, this is a must see show.
Heartbeat of Home is on a limited run from 4th September until 13th October 2019.
For ticket information visit: https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk
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