Beautiful – The Carole King Musical at Malvern Theatres: Review

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical at Malvern Theatres: Review

Carole King was only 17 when she wrote her first number 1 hit. Based on the story of her remarkable rise from singer-songwriter to music legend, Beautiful – The Carole King Musical takes audiences back to the heart ofKing’s landmark 1971 album ‘Tapestry’. Through the medium of King’s music, Beautiful tells the story of her…

Diversity Connected at the Alexandra Theatre Birmingham: Review

Diversity Connected at the Alexandra Theatre Birmingham: Review

Light, dark, props, music, water, confetti, incredible choreography and a whole heap of raw talent exploded onto the stage at the Alexandra theatre, Birmingham. Diversity are back. Bigger, brighter, louder and stronger than before. And this time, they’ve got a message for us all. About Diversity Connected at the Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham When covid hit,…

The Homecoming at Malvern Theatres: Review

The Homecoming at Malvern Theatres: Review

In a small town like Malvern, it is always fantastic to see star-studded casts performing in the local theatre. This week, it is the turn of Harold Pinter’s 1960s masterpiece, The Homecoming. Widely accepted to be his greatest play, the Theatre Royal Bath production currently touring has an appropriately brilliant cast. About The Homecoming Harold…

An Hour And A Half Late at Malvern Theatres: Review

An Hour And A Half Late at Malvern Theatres: Review

There is something rather comforting about understated comedy. No grand comedic gestures, elaborate set changes or huge cast to hide behind. Just two people, one set and an hour and a half of gentle entertainment. Think of it as an upmarket version of the Royle Family. Nobody goes anywhere, nothing dramatic happens. We are simply…