“The theatre is as essential to civilization as safe, pure water“
– Vanessa Redgrave
Waitress the Musical
Quick Summary: Sugar, butter, flour – the perfect ingredients for a feel-good musical
Rating: ★★★★☆
If you’re looking for a show to fill you up with laughter, good singing and great looking pies, then Waitress the Musical is the one for you.
Matilda the Musical
Rating: ★★★★★
Quick Summary: ‘When I Grow Up,’ I want to be Matilda.
Meet Matilda. The talented young story-teller suffers while living with her TV-obsessed family, but discovers her hidden talents when she meets her new school teacher, Miss Honey. Tim Minchin’s musical, based on the well-loved book by Roald Dahl, perfectly captures the heartwarming story of this earnest, charming little girl.
The Audience (NST Southampton)
Rating: ★★★★★
Quick Summary: For those who love good old Queenie, and for those who don’t.
A revival of Peter Morgan’s The Audience is currently showing at the NST City in Southampton. The play premiered in the West End in 2013, and stages the Queen’s private weekly meetings with her prime ministers.
Wicked
Rating: ★★★★★
Quick Summary: You will be “changed for good.”
Meaningful friendships, vocal riffs, and a girl overcoming her bullies and critics all mesh together into this green, glittery, wonderful atmosphere that is not to be missed.
School of Rock
Rating: ★★★★
Quick Summary: Young or old, Stick It To The Man, and go and see the feel good, uplifting and energetic School of Rock.
I first saw this show earlier this year, and alongside the ingenious fusion of rock, musical theatre and classical music influences, it was the vivacity and youthfulness of the cast that really stood out to me.
I was super excited to get to take my Dad to see the show, and knew he would absolutely love the music.
The Book of Mormon
Rating: ★★★★★
Quick Summary: The man sat next to me turned to his girlfriend at the interval and whispered “I think I just wet myself a little bit.” Enough said.
So. ‘The Book of Mormon’. Obviously, this show has had rave reviews all over the board, and the prices are pretty steep, so my expectations were HIGH.
About Rosie
Rosie is a freelance writer and Music graduate of the University of Southampton. She loves to dance in funky trousers, and hates to read about philosophy. If asked, she won’t stop talking about podcasts and how she’s learning Korean.
About Rosie
Rosie is a freelance writer and Music graduate of the University of Southampton. She loves to dance in funky trousers, and hates to read about philosophy. If asked, she won’t stop talking about podcasts and how she’s learning Korean.
THE ROSIE WORD. 