We once again despatched Mercedes Yearley of Quest Soul Theatre, herself an actress, to review a show at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre, this time Fawlty Towers The Play, on between 1st and 4th October. Mercedes summed the night up for her and her companion for the night, saying: “As a lifelong fan of the classic sitcom FawltyContinueContinue reading “A Fawtless Towering Triumph at the Churchill Theatre”
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Whip-Crackin’ Fun: A Fresh Take on Calamity Jane
The opening night of Calamity Jane at the Churchill Theatre was a true delight, transporting me back to my youth when I once performed in this very musical – Yeehaw! If you’ve seen the 1953 film starring Doris Day, you’ll already know some of the magic. But this new stage adaptation reimagines the classic withContinueContinue reading “Whip-Crackin’ Fun: A Fresh Take on Calamity Jane”
The Croft: Haunting Theatre at its Best
We despatched Mercedes Yearley of Quest Soul Theatre, herself an actress, to review The Croft, which is on between 5th and 7th June at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre. We previewed the show recently, here, and Mercedes clearly loved it, saying: “Set in the remote Scottish Highlands, The Croft blends modern mystery with ancient folklore in aContinueContinue reading “The Croft: Haunting Theatre at its Best”
Dancing and drowning in the rain
Art holds up a mirror to life, and the view revealed by the new production of Boys From The Blackstuff at the Churchill Theatre until 22nd February was grimy, depressing, challenging, funny, witty, harrowing, and more. These boys and girls were, mostly, as decades of earlier reviewers of this play from 1982 must have said,ContinueContinue reading “Dancing and drowning in the rain”
Playful and vibrant comedy: DocDoc at the Churchill Theatre
Did a golden envelope lead to a golden experience? We asked Mercedes Yearley, a BBC-featured, locally-based actress and theatre Director to review the comedy DocDoc, which runs at the Churchill Theatre from 5-15 February. Tickets here. “Mercedes here, Quest Soul Theatre director, resident chatterbox and Theatre extraordinaire. I’m very excited. This is my first-ever theatreContinueContinue reading “Playful and vibrant comedy: DocDoc at the Churchill Theatre”
A Wickedly Great Night Out
The latest panto at the Churchill Theatre is a regal powerhouse of a production. ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ immediately grabs the attention, and generates plenty of LOL’s, booing, and applause. The show, which runs until 5th January, is visually stunning with colourful sets, striking costumes, and, literally above all, many splendid headdresses. However,ContinueContinue reading “A Wickedly Great Night Out”
Truly Scrumptious – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Stepping out of the screen and onto the stage… the legendary Chitty Chitty Bang Bang took flight to a full house at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre, with the auditorium filled with adults and children. I was transported back to childhood moments of nostalgia watching the great classic movie, now taken on stage. Chitty Chitty Bang BangContinueContinue reading “Truly Scrumptious – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”
Hello Happiness: The Drifters Girl Musical
A perfect blend of music, story, and showmanship, The Drifters Girl: A New Musical is a fitting tribute to a remarkable woman and a remarkable band. It runs at the Churchill Theatre until 27th April, tickets here. The Drifters Girl Production Photos 22nd September 2023 Norwich Theatre Royal EMG Ents ©The Other Richard The Drifters,ContinueContinue reading “Hello Happiness: The Drifters Girl Musical”
Grease is the word!
Get ready to be swept off your feet by the high-octane and fast-paced energy of Grease the Musical! From the moment the cast graces the stage, you’ll be on a thrilling ride that doesn’t let up until the exhilarating end! Many of us are familiar with Grease, the movie, but the movie bears little relationshipContinueContinue reading “Grease is the word!”
Much Ado About Shakespeare’s Women
Juliet’s line ‘Romeo, Romeo, where the f**k are you?’, got the Creative Curve Theatre Company’s new production of ‘Not Such Stuff’ by Chris Wind off to a striking start. Lines borrowed from Shakespeare were woven into a script written in his style, but with a modern take on the plots that eight of his female characters,ContinueContinue reading “Much Ado About Shakespeare’s Women”
