Sometimes, a fitting review of a play seen at a theatre can be the words used to explain the experience to someone later in the evening, after the show. I found myself saying of Next Lesson, on at Bromley Little Theatre until 24th May, that it is “A pocket rocket, making me more than usuallyContinueContinue reading “Pocket Rocket: Next Lesson at Bromley Little Theatre”
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Thrills, Chills, and Giggles with Midsomer Murders
Shh, don’t tell anyone, but we think that Midsomer Murders is even better on stage than it is on the television! Midsomer Murders: The Killings At Badger’s Drift is running at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre until 16th May. We just shared an interview with one of the stars of the show, James Bradwell, who plays DetectiveContinueContinue reading “Thrills, Chills, and Giggles with Midsomer Murders”
Full House, standing ovations and a ‘Ring Of Fire’ all around!
The UK tour of The Ballad of Johnny & June opened at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley, bringing audiences an emotional and music-filled tribute to one of the most legendary couples in music history — Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. The production offers a powerful blend of storytelling, humour, heartbreak and unforgettable music thatContinueContinue reading “Full House, standing ovations and a ‘Ring Of Fire’ all around!”
Rockin’, Frockin’, and Shockin’ – The Rocky Horror Show
The Rocky Horror Show, currently playing at the Churchill Theatre from 9th to 14th February, is as delightful and deplorable as ever! That delight is very much aided by the drier-than-dry-ice Narrator (Jackie Clune), whose stand-up comedy we will be looking out for. As one audience member put it, “It’s a bit like panto, butContinueContinue reading “Rockin’, Frockin’, and Shockin’ – The Rocky Horror Show”
Beauty and the Beast: A Grand Night Out
Spectacular and lavish, the annual pantomime at the Churchill Theatre, The Beauty and the Beast, provides a memorable end to the year (and start to 2026, as it runs until 4th January). Episode 264 of the Bromley Buzz podcast was recorded at the press night of the show, and features TV’s Hi-De-Hi great Su Pollard (asContinueContinue reading “Beauty and the Beast: A Grand Night Out”
Joy at the Bridge House: The Diary of a Provincial Lady
Buzzing in the Bridge House: Jacqui Weale, Ellie Ward, Michael Ansley, Becky Lumb, Rebecca Pickering, and Tom Thornhill. The Diary of a Provincial Lady is a stage adaptation by Ellie Ward of the novel by E. M. Delafield, an author beloved of the late novelist Jilly Cooper, who had been excited by this production. RightlyContinueContinue reading “Joy at the Bridge House: The Diary of a Provincial Lady”
Inspector Morse transmits signals of success
‘Your past will find you out’ could have been the motto of Inspector Morse: House Of Ghosts, playing at the Churchill Theatre from 8th to 11th October. The play perfectly captures the mood of Colin Dexter’s creation, beloved of numerous television viewers for many years, led by Tom Chambers as the beer-loving detective with rarefiedContinueContinue reading “Inspector Morse transmits signals of success”
A Fawtless Towering Triumph at the Churchill Theatre
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”
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”
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