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Back to the Future - The Musical

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 Visited- Wednesday 9th February 2022 (Mattinee show) Venue - Adelphi Theatre, London Similar to Prince of Egypt, Back to the Future The musical premiered in February 2020 in Manchester, just before the pandemic. Moving to the Adelphi Theatre in 2021 as its new home, this brand new musical had so much hype from lovers of theatre, and back to the future fans. Before seeing this, I stayed clear of spoilers, visiting the venue back in 2021 to discuss sound design made me want to see this, just based on the sheer scale of the production.   Foyer As you head upstairs to the Dress Circle, there is a huge clock tower in front of the window. I feel like this is a hidden gem for those sat upstairs. The upstairs bar and merchandise stand is all themed, with 80s music being played. For me, this made the musical more like an immersive experience. I’d definitely recommend those in the stalls to have a look upstairs before the show starts. Story The story follows the much beloved film fr

Going to the Theatre Alone - My experience & Tips

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  This blog is going to be different, but one of my biggest achievements since end of 2021 is having the confidence to experience live theatre on my own.  My first time going to the theatre alone was Prince of Egypt. This was the second time I saw this show, after spending a day doing a sound mixing course for live theatre. On this occasion, I didn’t feel much anxiety as I’ve already seen the show, and I knew what to expect. Going for a drink prior did feel a little daunting, but I was taking in the overall atmosphere. Looking at the excitement of couples & families, some experiencing theatre for the first time. On this occasion, I sat in the middle Isle, a little closer from the first visit, to get a better view of the stage due to the overhang. Although the view was great, I was surrounded by rude individuals which spoiled the experience slightly.   Back to the Future the Musical was my first full day trip to the capital on my own. This was booked in December during t

Harry Potter and the Curse Child - Review (Spoiler free)

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  Visited Friday 19 th November 2021   We grew up with the Harry Potter films as kids, with Deathly Hallows part two released when I was 12. Every year, I re-watch the series without fail, I fall in love with the franchise even more, and it’s taught me some important life lessons; The importance of Friendship throughout life. To talk about your emotions Having the strength to do things on your own. This website sums it up perfectly - https://au.reachout.com/articles/9-things-we-can-learn-from-harry-potter After visiting the studios in October and meeting new Harry Potter Fans, it made me realise just how much the franchise is loved by millions. When the show debuted in 2016, I stayed away from spoilers, and didn’t read the play script until after the show, so I went in completely blank. This was my most anticipated show on the west end for over 5 years, and we finally managed to get tickets. Plot The story follows on from the last scene in the Deathly Hallows Part