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”
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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”
Rocky Horror Show: Frankly Bonkers
The Rocky Horror Show was ahead of its time on release, and even now, remains ahead of its time, as it is comfortable, even loud and proud about, so much that could make audiences of any era wince. It’s massive achievement beyond that has been to achieve fanatical following that adores the show and dressesContinueContinue reading “Rocky Horror Show: Frankly Bonkers”
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!”
Jesus Christ Superstar: Effervescence
The new production of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar now on at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre until 2nd March sparkles!. Hence the use of the word ‘effervescence’ in the post title, prompted by our post-show summary of the audience reaction: absolutely bubbling. Or perhaps, this being the Bromley Buzz, absolutely buzzing. What also impressed is thatContinueContinue reading “Jesus Christ Superstar: Effervescence”
The Day the Music Died? That’ll Be The Day!
3rd of February 1959 – the day, according to Don McLean, ‘the music died’, when a 22-year-old, relatively new star, Buddy Holly, was killed when his plane came down during a snowstorm whilst he was on the Winter Dance Party tour of the American Midwest. His music career was just getting started; he’d only beenContinueContinue reading “The Day the Music Died? That’ll Be The Day!”
Opening with a BANG! Bodyguard The Musical
Bromley Buzz was invited to attend the opening night of the much-acclaimed The Bodyguard The Musical at the Churchill Theatre, and all we can say is, opening night opened with a BANG! The show follows closely the storyline delivered in Lawrence Kasdan’s 1992 movie based on the book by Alexander Dinelaris and starring the late,ContinueContinue reading “Opening with a BANG! Bodyguard The Musical”
Titanic – a legend
Image: Pamela Wraith Titanic – a legend. Inspired by one of the greatest maritime disasters in history, Titanic The Musical, hit Bromley town centre at the Churchill Theatre from 16th to 18th March. The ‘unsinkable’ ship sets sail for her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, with a cast of 25 talented actors takingContinueContinue reading “Titanic – a legend”
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