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The Lion King - Review

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Reliving happy childhood memories is always a lovely thing! I saw The Lion King 9 years ago at the same venue, (Sunderland Empire). So firstly, I have to absolutely mention the opening number as I believe it is one of the best in theatre! As in the film, it opens with with the iconic song, 'Circle of Life', Thandazile Soni as Rafiki drew the audience in with her astounding vocals and the animals came through the sides of the stalls as they entered the stage making the production feel that bit more immersive. The costumes for me, were really a stand out aspect. You could see so much detail and care had been put into creating them. From these incredible costumes and the set designs the show is so visually pleasing. This is something I think Disney shows do very well! The Lion King is a great family show and it was lovely to see lots of young children being truly immersed in the beauty of theatre. I witnessed them loving seeing their favourite characters, interacting with...
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Aladdin -news

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It was announced Aladdin will be touring the UK! I am so excited for this! I have not had the chance to see it previously so it really has felt like a long time coming. Disney musicals always seem to be spectacular, so I'm sure Aladdin will not be any different. Aladdin is actually my mam's favourite Disney movie so we will having a family theatre trip when it comes to the Sunderland Empire It kicks off it's tour at the Edinburgh Playhouse from October 24th, and so far other venues that have been announced are: Cardiff, Plymouth, Sunderland and Milton Keynes. I have signed up for priority and to be informed when tickets go on sale as I am really looking forward to going to this whole new world!
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Big Night of Musicals - Review

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The National Lottery's Big Night of Musicals was back for the second time at Manchester's AO Arena on Monday the 27th February. I adored watching the show on the BBC last year but to be there in the room where it happens this year was incredible! We started off with a singalong to Any Dream Will Do to get the crowd going, into practicing the claps for We Will Rock You. So we started off with We Will Rock You which really got the corwd going! Then we had the likes of Matilda Shrek, The King and I, Six, Newsies - (omg, the choreography), Les Miserables- where you could hear a pin drop, The Bodyguard- showing off Melody Thornton's insane vocals, Wicked - after it just announced that Laura Pick will be taking on the role of Elphaba in the upcoming tour of Wicked, Ain't Too Proud - the life and times of the temptations, Hamilton, Aspects of Love, ending with Mamma Mia. Some standouts for me were of course, my favourite which is Wicked, Matilda - those kids and the whol...
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Hamilton- NEWS

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Hamilton will be touring the UK! This has felt like a long time coming! It's no secret how popular this musical is, so I think it is great that more people will ne able to get to experience this show more locally to them! It will start it's tour at Manchester Palace Theatre from November 11th 2023 and play there for 15 weeks! Following that it will be at Edinburgh Festival Theatre from February 28th 2024, further dates to be announced... I'm hoping the Sunderland Empire will be announced next! I know my younger brother and my boyfriend would both love to see it! Fun fact, Hamilton was actually my first West End show back in 2019!
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Wizard of Oz - News

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Before it even kicks off its run at the London Palladium, it has been announced the Wizard of Oz will embark on a UK tour! This classic MGM film includes the songs Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We’re Off To See The Wizard but this revival has additional songs from ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER and TIM RICE. It starts its tour at the Liverpool Empire on December 13th 2023 and will then travel to Southampton, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Southend, Norwich, Llandudno, Bradford, Plymouth, Bristol, Nottingham, Newcastle (my local), further dates to be announced. Will you be following the yellow brick road?
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Pretty Woman- NEWS

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Pretty Woman the musical is going on a UK/Ireland tour! We are getting a UK tour! We some some very exciting news! Pretty Woman will be touring the UK and Ireland! I, for one am very much looking forward to this as I am obsessed with the songs 'Anywhere But Here' and 'I Can't Go Back!  I love the film! 90s rom-com films are some of my faves!  It kicks off its tour in Birmingham at The Alexandra theatre from 17/10/2023 and continues touring various cities around the UK and Ireland until the back end of 2024. I will definitely be catching this when it graces the Sunderland Empire stage from the 28/05/2024!
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My Fair Lady

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 My Fair Lady- 02/02/2023 - Sunderland Empire My Fair Lady was my first show of 2023! It was such a 'loverly' one to start on!  I went into it knowing a few songs and had not seen the film for years... now on reflection, I really preferred the stage production to the film!  The cast were phenomenal, with Charlotte Kennedy portraying Eliza Doolittle amazingly! She really brought both the beautiful vocals and the comedy to the character! Henry Higgins demeanour was also hilarious!  However, a standout feature of the show for me had to be those amazing set designs and set changes!  Be prepared though as it is a long show, especially that first act so just be prepared to sit for a long time!  Be sure to catch it at the rest of its tour venues! 
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