Enjoy our HDTV review of BACK TO THE FUTURE the Musical at the Manchester Opera House until May 17th 2020…

Enjoy the first EXCLUSIVE review at Manchester Opera House:

Review by Alex Belfield for Celebrity Radio 20th Feb 2020

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The Harlequin Theatre, Redhill is home to JACK AND THE BEANSTALK this Christmas.

The 2019 panto stars the professional dance champions and Strictly Come Dancing power couple, James and Ola Jordan, who will make their pantomime debut through Dec 31st 2019.

Following his recent triumph as Dancing on Ice champion on ITV’s hugely popular ice skating contest, James will step into his first acting role as the menacing Fleshcreep, whilst Ola will star as the magical Spirit of the Beans.

The show is a joyous family traditional panto offering remarkable value for money.

Enjoy our HDTV REVIEW at the Harlequin Theatre Redhill…

The husband and wife team rose to fame when they joined the BBC’s flagship family entertainment programme, Strictly Come Dancing, in 2006 and remained viewer favourites throughout their time on the show. This is their first ever panto.

How will Ola cope being 6 months pregnant? We find out in our exclusive preview…

Book tickets in REDHILL to see James Ola HERE!

Enjoy an EXCLUSIVE HDTV Video interview with James & Orla HERE:

As Strictly pros, they partnered a total of 18 celebrity contestants between them ranging from Paul Daniels to Dr Pamela Stephenson, Sid Owen to Alex Jones.

The entire company work hard to deliver a high energy – 100% interactive panto!

Enjoy the HDTV promo trailer for Jack & The Beanstalk HERE:

Ola’s crowning glory came as she lifted the coveted Glitterball trophy in series 7 alongside BBC Breakfast Presenter Chris Hollins.

Here’s the HDTV video promo for Jack & The Beanstalk:

J&TB until December 31st 2019.

Review & interview by Alex Belfield for Celebrity Radio 14th November 2019

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Dear Evan Hansen is one of the biggest shows in the world and the hottest ticket in London.

We HATED it!

Find out why here…

Review by Alex Belfield for Celebrity Radio 10th November 2019.

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Saturday 30 November 2019 – Sunday 5 January 2020 Pantomime. Book Now Tickets £14.00 to £38.50

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The Boy in the Dress by the RCS is the most exciting family musical since Billy Elliot.

It’s a masterclass by David Walliams, Robbie Williams & Guy Chambers.

Enjoy our exclusive HDTV video review via YouTube:

Review by Alex Belfield for Celebrity Radio 10th Nov 2019.

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BIG The Musical has opened at the Dominion Theatre in the West End and we were delighted to go to meet the entire principle cast.

Starring Jay McGuiness and Kimberley Walsh – their love story steals the show with Jay’s moves & charm and Kimberley’s comic timing & vocals.

This show has a sensational orchestra – 17 piece!, terrific sound, a polished set and great heart playing until November 2nd 2019.

Jay and Kimberley are joined by showbiz legends, royalty & icons Wendi Peters and Matthew Kelly.

BOOK TICKETS FOR BIG HERE!

Enjoy an EXCLUSIVE interview with Wendi & Matthew via YouTube:

Based on the smash-hit movie starring Tom Hanks, BIG The Musical makes its West End premiere at the Dominion Theatre for a strictly limited nine-week season until 2 November 2019.

Here’s Alex with Wendi & Matthew backstage at the Dominion..

Both Jay & Kimberley shine in this uplifting and heart-warming musical about 12 year-old Josh Baskin who longs to be big. When a mysterious Zoltar machine grants his wish, he finds himself trapped inside an adult’s body and he is forced to live and work in a grown-up world, but his childlike innocence has a transforming effect on the adults he encounters.

Enjoy our exclusive interview with Jay & Kimberley backstage at the Dominion…

With music by David Shire and lyrics by Richard Maltby, BIG has a book by John Weidman and direction and choreography by Morgan Young.

Associate choreographer is Helen Rymer, orchestrator and musical supervisor Stuart Morley, set and costume designer Simon Higlett.

Interview by Alex Belfield for Celebrity Radio 19th September 2019

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Mamma Mia! The Party is simply the best night out in London in 2019!

If you love musical theatre, amazing Greek food, a breathtaking atmosphere and a good old Mediterranean booze up – this is the party for you!

This three act immersive 360 play (over four hours) is a hoot from beginning to end – currently playing at the O2 London.

This is a completely unique experience. It’s a three course 5* Greek meal with non-stop entertainment.

Watch our HDTV video review via YouTube:

It’s part play, part musical, part party and fabulous camp night out – concluding an ABBA-mania disco from 10.30pm!

The food was truly delicious & surprisingly of restaurant standard. A huge achievement for mass catering. The room is completely immersive and the show is unbearably joyous and uplifting!

You won’t be able to resist the dance floor by the end.

This night out is expensive costing between £100-£200 a ticket in London. As a one off treat – I think it is worth every penny…

BOOK YOUT TICKETS FOR MAMMA MIA THE PARTY NOW!

Enjoy EXCLUSIVE interviews from the Red Carpet on Gala night @ the O2…

The night begins in line queuing through the film set-esk Taverna. There’s unplugged live music from the band to get you in the mood.

Allow plenty of time getting to the O2 – remember on show days at the arena you’ll be arriving/leaving with 18,000 other people!

Once checked in you’re given a complimentary drink and then you take your table.

The first thing that blows you away is the scale of the room. It’s like the movie. You are at Niko’s. Stunning on every level. The lighting is quite remarkable – the venue is utterly immersive.

You’re greeted with a meze of deliciousness including olives, bread & humus. A perfect amuse bouche to set the mood for our party night out in Greece.

Watch our EXCLUSIVE HDTV video inside the opening night inside ‘The Party’…

The London production is slightly more ‘mainstream’ than Stockholm where this show originates…in Bjorn’s hometown. This is his baby helped by Benny who obsesses over immaculate sound.

What this show proves is the prolific brilliance of Benny & Bjorn’s songbook. Instantly uplifting, heartbreaking at times but always inspiring to audiences.

There’s much more to ABBA than Dancing Queen and this show celebrates that magnificently.

You should be warned this is a community event and it is interactive. You may well find yourself on a table with people you don’t know….and have to share your / their food! That’s how they do it at Nikos. Most tables are 6 to 10 seats.

Also, the cast come among you – regularly, especially downstairs! This is not a theatre, it’s immersive live entertainment.

Here’s Bjorn’s closing speech @ MMTP O2 on September 19th 2019:

Finally on the warnings – you do not get a menu. You get what you’re given. Obviously they take care of dietary needs etc but this isn’t a restaurant or buffet.

Tonight the food was exceptional and authentic….I’m sure this won’t be to every ABBA fans taste though. It’s very Greek dear!

The script, like the musical, is somewhat irrelevant. You just get carried away by the atmosphere and love being there. It’s a love story that has been re-written by the brilliant Sandi Toksvig.

The live band & sound system drive this show like a HGV. They rock the room. STUNNING sound. Remarkable.

The talent is brilliant – that’s a given. By the end of the show Mamma Mia! is truly a party. Such joy in the room!

The show is packed with MM legends. The show is vocally faultless and hugely powerful! Nods to AJ Bentley who has never shone more brightly as a star. Joanna Monro was a born Debbie/Rosie – effortless.

Vocally Steph Parry offers a masterclass along with Julia Imbach – powerful stuff of Broadway standards. Fred Zanni is the perfect Nikos and a sets the mood brilliantly.

The entire company are wonderful….performing magnificently under what is quite difficult circumstances.

The show itself is beautifully crafted. It begins with as a play and gets bigger & bigger and louder and louder as the night progresses until it seamlessly crescendos into a disco. Stunning staging and direction.

Staged in three parts, by dessert you’re bound to be out of your seat jumping with joy at the pure electric energy in the room.

All of the actors / singers work incredibly hard to fill every inch of this huge space. Especially in Act 3 there are some truly beautiful moments.

Theatrically it’s remarkably produced and often surprising. A true joy to watch.

Akin to Cirque Du Soleil, the show never starts or ends. Be prepared for ‘things’ to happen at any time in front, behind or even right next to you! Also similar to Cirque there are some beautiful spec / aerial acts in the show.

Compliments to the entire team. From check-in to the servers – everyone seemed to love being there. This is vital!

I suspect most of the waiters are theatre people as everything is a performance at Mamma Mia! The Party. There’s a thin line between the show and the room which makes it even more glorious.

The timing of the food and show was extra-ordinary. What planning and rehearsal!

I cannot imagine anyone not being swept away by this event. It’s totally unique and done on a scale only ABBA could achieve. This is entertainment for the people! Just what we need in 2019!

Bravo ABBA for your bravery. Congrats to Ingrid Sutej for a theatrical masterclass for 2019. It’s 100% paid off in London!

The party runs late so get a hotel and enjoy every second! You need the Jubilee Line to get to the O2 at North Grenwich tube. Leave an hour from central London.

Review by Alex Belfield for Celebrity Radio 20th September 2019.

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Thursford Christmas Spectacular is one of the BIGGEST shows in the world.

Dripping in talent, this show has insane ambition and scale.

It’s a truly magical night out for the 50+, but, will it survive once this audience stops selling it out. We went to visit to find out more…

Enjoy our HDTV video review HERE:

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The Birmingham Hippodrome 2019 pantomime is SNOW WHITE and the Seven Dwarfs starring Matt Slack for his 7th year and an all star cast!

Taking to the stage from December 22nd 2019 – Feb 2nd 2020 – this is sure to be a MASSIVE HIT!

Direct from the London Palladium, this West End set & production comes direct to Brum for the first time with an exciting cast of pros, live band, stunning costumes & tons of special effects.

Book Tickets @ SNOW WHITE HERE!

ENJOY OUR HD VIDEO PREVIEW HERE:

Birmingham legend Matt Slack is naturally already confirmed for his 7th year.

He stormed the pantos in 2017 with CINDERELLA & in 2018 with Peter Pan.

There’s no question Matt is the heart, soul and drive of the Hippodrome panto.

Enjoy a rare, in-depth and exclusive life story interview with Matt recorded in Sept 2019:

Leading the Hippodrome cast in 2019/2020 is Lesley Joseph.

Best known for ‘Birds of a feather’ on ITV – Ms. Joseph has recently been touring in Calendar Girls and ANNIE The Musical across the UK.

The public just can’t get enough of Ms. Joseph. We can’t wait to see her Wicked Queen this Christmas!

Enjoy an exclusive HDTV interview with Lesley Joseph…

Joe McElderry is one of the UK’s best vocalists and is celebrating 10 years since X-Factor.

This Christmas he’ll be in Brum starring as ‘The Man In The Mirror’…

Having starred as Joseph for 2 years – you can now see Joe live for the first time at Birmingham Hippodrome.

Joe is truly one of our favourite stars in 2019!

Watch our EXCLUSIVE HDTV interview here via YouTube:

TV & theatre star Faye Brookes will play Snow White!

Faye has literally just left ITV’s Coronations Street and will appear for the first time as Snow White.

Ms. Brookes has previously starred on the UK tour of Shrek as Princess Fiona.

Enjoy a HDTV exclusive interview with Faye via YouTube:

Last but not least arguably two of the biggest stars of the show!

Jac Yarrow has just been announced as Prince. He’s a West End star!

Before he’d even left college producer Michael Harrison picked him to play Joseph at the London Palladium. Now he comes to Birmingham to star in Snow White.

He will appear alongside Panto legend Andrew Ryan who is a pro! Decades of love, passion and dedication to his craft.

Enjoy an exclusive interview with Jac and Ryan via YouTube:

You cannot fail to be impressed by this 5* cast.

Don’t miss Lesley, Matt, Joe, Faye, Jac & Andrew this Christmas!

Back for his seventh consecutive Hippodrome pantomime in 2018, Birmingham’s most popular entertainer Matt Slack returned to his pantomime home to star with them as Smee.

We love Matt’s energy and ethic to give 100% EVERY single show…

Matt has won legions of fans making thousands of Midland panto audiences laugh each and every year with his trademark physical comedy, adlibs and local references.

He’ll be back at the UK’s BIGGEST panto in December from the 22nd 2019.

Preview by Alex Belfield for Celebrity Radio 17th September 2019

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So! What did I think of Moulin Rouge the musical on Broadway. Find out below in HD via YouTube.

Moulin Rouge opens in the West End in March 2021.

Watch my HDTV video review HERE:

Review by Alex Belfield for Celebrity Radio 4th November 2019

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