No immersive visit to West End theatre is complete without sampling the offerings at London’s National Theatre on South Bank. Productions often sell out and queuing for two hours in the cold […]
National Treasure
West End Magic
Man in Chair looks at a massive hit production bound for Australia and a gala one night only charity concert.
Ballet Royale
Ballet is so much more affordable than opera at Covent Garden so it is possible to get really great seats – provided you can get out of the virtual waiting room and […]
London Theatre is a Farce
Now that I have your attention let me rephrase that: London Theatre is awash with farce. There are three crackers on the go at the moment, the perfect way to brighten up […]
Not Just For Kids
Some of the biggest recent musicals on the West End are very family friendly, but fortunately they are loaded with in jokes, sly references as well as plenty of nostalgia to provide […]
Terrific Tragedies
Two favourite operas in two magnificent productions.
Theatre Royalty
If Hollywood makes movies about movies, Broadway writes musicals about theatre, then it makes sense that West End shows are enamored with kings and queens.
Sugarplums in Motion
Part of the fun of planning a theatre jaunt to London is searching all the various websites for productions. New York is easy – Playbill has it all in one place. London […]
Hey, Old Friend
Man in Chair begins his West End 2012 reports with some long term favourites.
Summer of the Seventeenth Doll mini review
Well, strike a light! A brilliant production of the seminal Australian classic, lovingly presented and blazingly acted.
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