Category: Theatre
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Theatre: Miss Saigon – a musical that can’t shake its problems
For many years I have shown little to no interest in watching Miss Saigon. A musical that’s been around since 1989 but has been constantly dogged by controversy regarding the storyline, characterisation and lyrics. However, I decided to give it a go to form my own opinion on its current…
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Theatre Review: 13 Going on 30 the musical
“13 Going on 30” is the latest in a long line of so-called romcom chick flicks from 20+ years ago to get the musical makeover treatment. It might bring back early 2000s feel-good nostalgia, but do the previews of this premiere new show in Manchester’s Opera House have what it…
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Triple Review: Docile by Hyeseung Song, Shanghai Dolls at Kiln Theatre and Love Hurts starring Ke Huy Quan
In this first of future triple reviews, I lend my thoughts on Docile – Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl by Hyeseung Song, the play Shanghai Dolls at Kiln Theatre and the film Love Hurts starring Ke Huy Quan.
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Theatre Review: Death Becomes Her on Broadway
People should be careful about adapting classic films into musicals as it can either not work or at least just adds to the seemingly endless number that are done. However, the new musical version of the 1992 cult classic “Death Becomes Her” has been a hit on Broadway. Here is…
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Theatre: Make Way for Rose
Voice ESEA member Xindi Wei talks to “Make Way for Rose” writer and actress Runxuan Yang and director Kang Ting Ho . “Make Way for Rose” premiered at the Camden Fringe Festival in August this year.
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Aladdin on tour: a whole new world of ESEA representation
The story of “Aladdin” is a historical and varied one, having been through many mills of transliterations. But whatever the “street rat’s” origins are, the musical adaptation is certainly showing how diverse the theatre industry can be when it comes to casting, especially with regards to ESEA representation.
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Theatre Review: Burlesque the Musical
Ever since 2010, when Christina Aguilera made her debut on the silver screen as Ali and Cher returned to it after a decade in the now cult classic musical film “Burlesque” as Tess, gays and girls have loved its camp kitschness. Now it’s been re-immortalised as a brand new musical,…
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Theatre Review: 2:22 A Ghost Story
This version of the award-winning and critically-acclaimed thriller play “2:22 A Ghost Story” features 2 ESEA actors in lead roles and is a haunting, dramatic and a boo-rilliant must-see, whether you’re into plays or not, scared by “horrors” or not, or even believe in ghosts or not.
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Theatre Review: Kim’s Convenience at Park Theatre
“Kim’s Convenience”, the comedic play based on writer Ins Choi’s experiences growing up in Toronto as part of immigrant family-owned stores, makes its way back to the stage after being a hit TV show. This time it makes its international debut at Park Theatre. But what does this mean for…
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Theatre Review: One Year Itch
“One Year Itch” is the great new LGBTQ comedy by writer and director Andrew Phipps, with an all-female and non-binary cast. It recently played a run at Barons Court Theatre, which I was invited along to watch and review.
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