SUPAS’ Sweeney Todd – Sheffield University Drama Studio, 26 April 2023 Review by Jacob Bush. Sweeney Todd, telling the story of the barber released from prison determined to seek revenge on the people who have taken his family from him, is one of Stephen Sondheim’s most challenging musicals musically, dramatically Continue Reading
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Supas’ 9 to 5 – 8 December 2022, Sheffield University Drama Studio
Supas’ 9 to 5 – 8 December 2022, Sheffield University Drama Studio Review by Claire Taranaski. It’s been nearly four years since I last reviewed SUPAS and have been at the Drama Studio and this musical, probably twice as old as many if not all of the cast, reminded me Continue Reading
STOS Theatre Company’s Sunshine On Leith – 15 November 2022, Lyceum Theatre
STOS Theatre Company’s Sunshine On Leith – 15 November 2022, Lyceum Theatre Review by Claire Taranaski. I’m starting this review with a confession, I’m a huge fan of The Proclaimers, the film version of Sunshine On Leith and Edinburgh (where I have previously seen the musical performed) so I came Continue Reading
Splinters Theatre Group’s High School Musical – 20 October 2022, Montgomery Theatre
Splinters Theatre Group’s High School Musical – 20 October 2022, Montgomery Theatre Review by Jacob Bush. High School Musical first burst onto our TV screens on the Disney Channel on 2006. Following two sequels, stage adaptations of the first two films and the new Disney+ series High School Musical the Continue Reading
Woodseats Musical Theatre Company’s The Wedding Singer – 13 July 2022, The Montgomery Theatre
Woodseats Musical Theatre Company’s The Wedding Singer – 13 July 2022, The Montgomery Theatre Review by Claire Chapman. Doing what the company does best, after a three year break, of bringing feel good musicals to the Sheffield stage, Woodseats Musical Theatre Company’s production of The Wedding Singer, could not have Continue Reading
SUPAS’ Curtains – 27 April 2022, Sheffield University Drama Studio
SUPAS’ Curtains – 27 April 2022, Sheffield University Drama Studio Review by Heather Reynolds. “Curtains” returned to Sheffield this week with the most recent offering from SUPAS at the Drama Studio. I was delighted to be able to attend the opening performance, particularly after seeing it a few years ago Continue Reading