
Cast
Shirley Valentine – Jodie Prenger
Venue: Theatre Royal, Newcastle
Date: Wednesday 25th October 2017
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Cast
Shirley Valentine – Jodie Prenger
Venue: Theatre Royal, Newcastle
Date: Wednesday 25th October 2017

Comedian Dave Johns was launched to superstardom when he appeared in the film I, Daniel Blake. Nothing could have prepared him for what was about to happen when the film went to the Cannes Film Festival, winning the top award. This show is all about that crazy journey and what really happens when you throw a Geordie into the Hollywood A list world!
I know I haven’t stopped talking about the incredible Young Frankenstein Musical since seeing it for the first time last Saturday. I loved it so much that on the Sunday I bought another ticket and went to see it again last night, I waited at the stage door to see if I could catch the cast members as they came out. Last week (and rightly so) they had an after show party!

After watching the Premiere of the incredible Young Frankenstein the Musical we had an extra treat when the legend that is Mel Brooks came on stage and did a little speech. Which included how much he liked Newcastle and even better that you won today. Which was exactly where I had been before the show, seeing Newcastle record their first Premier League win on the season.

It was a truly special occasion and moment to be sat in the Theatre with him on stage and really topped off a fantastic night!

Cast
Frederick Frankenstein – Hadley Fraser
Frau Blucher – Lesley Joseph
Igor – Ross Noble
Elizabeth Benning – Dianne Pilkington
Inga – Summer Strallen
Inspector Kemp/Hermit – Patrick Clancy
The Monster – Shuler Hensley
Venue: Theatre Royal, Newcastle
Date: Saturday 26th August 2017
Continue reading “Young Frankenstein the Musical (Newcastle) Review”

Date: Sunday 30th July 2017
Venue: Theatre Royal, Newcastle
Local lad Joe McElderry also from South Shields has come along way since being crowned The X Factor winner back in 2009, which was the last time I watched the show to be completely honest. The whole town was behind him and it’s amazing to have followed his career since then. His transition to Opera star as well, really showing off his incredible vocals. I have bought each album and enjoyed listening to his fantastic voice. It has also been fantastic to witness his change over to musical theatre and leading as Joseph.
This was the first time I have had the honour of seeing him in concert at the amazing Theatre Royal in Newcastle, which was a complete sell out I want to add. The tour falls into his new album released earlier this month ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’ so a chance to hear him sing all of the songs live.
He has brought some friends along for the show as well though in Keith Jack and Ben James-Ellis who both found fame on Joseph show Any Dream Will Do and have since become seasoned performers. They were also joined by Sam Callaghan a former X Factor contestant who stepped in for the tour for Lloyd Daniels due to illness.
Continue reading “Joe McElderry: Saturday Night at the Movies Tour (2017) Newcastle Review”

Cast
Sheena Easton – Dorothy Brock
Tom Lister – Julian Marsh
Claire Hasle – Peggy Sawyer
Stuart Neal – Billy Lawyer
Jasna Ivir – Maggie Jones
Christopher Howell – Bert Barry
Norman Bowman – Pat Denning
Graeme Anderson – Andy Lee
Bruce Montague – Abner Dillon
Sam Murphy – Mac/Doc/Thug
Emma Caffrey – Annie
Claire Rickard – Phyllis
Ella Martine – Lorraine
Paul Knight – Oscar
Venue: Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London
Date: Saturday 20th May 2017 (2:30pm)

Cast
Sheridan Smith – Fanny Brice
Darius Campbell – Nick Arnstein
Nigel Barber – Florenz Ziegfeld
Zoe Ann Brown – Mrs Meeker
Martin Callaghan – Mr Keeney
Rachel Izen – Mrs Brice
Venue: Theatre Royal, Newcastle
Date: Wednesday 17th May 2017

Cast
David Acton – Arthur Kipps
Matthew Spencer – The Actor
Date: Saturday 29th April 2017 (2:30pm)
Venue: Theatre Royal, Newcastle

Cast
Mrs Johnstone – Lyn Paul
Narrator – Dean Chisnall
Mickey – Sean Jones
Eddie – Mark Hutchinson
Sammy – Adam Search
Linda – Danielle Corlass
Mr Lyons – Tim Churchill
Donna Marie/Miss Jones – Laura Harrison
Mrs Lyons – Sarah Jane Buckley
Venue: Theatre Royal, Newcastle
Date: Friday 17th March 2017