Leigh on Sea News - shows-&-music-review

Sleuth Review by Nina Jervis

It’s certainly a well-paced story and the dialogue is colourful and sharp in places, particularly from Wyke.

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Review of Diversity's Supernova By Lynn Carroll

Without giving too much away suffice to say the special effects and amazing technology blended with real life performers gave us a feast for the eyes.

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I Should Be So Lucky Review by Nina Jervis

It’s pure nostalgic joy; reminiscent of a genuinely magical time when all that mattered in life was music, friendship, and fun.

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REVIEW OF THE MOUSETRAP BY LYNN CARROLL

This is probably the best play I have ever seen, the emphasis on play rather than a showy musical, and it was a very enjoyable evening which opened my mind to investigating the work of Agatha Christie further.

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The Wizard of Oz review by Nina Jervis

A vibrant, sparkling antidote to February’s drear and drizzle. The Wizard of Oz is a high-octane sugar-rush… so if you’re in need of an energy boost, just follow the yellow brick road!

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The Drifters Girl Review by Nina Jervis

An absorbing, stylishly-set, and multi-faceted musical that had the audience jumping out of their seats to applaud.

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Lynn Carroll Reviews The Woman In Black

Fright Night came to the Palace Theatre Last Night with the spine-chilling performance of The Woman In Black

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Life Of Pi at the Cliffs Pavilion Review by Lynn Carroll

The Life of Pi Sailed Into the Cliffs Pavilion last night with an extraordinary clever performance and amazing animatronics.

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Shrek The Musical Review By Lynn Carroll

The West End came to Southend last night with the magical show Shrek the Musical. "From the opening scene to the finale I was transported to a magical experience of dazzling costumes, exciting special effects, laugh out loud moments (some directed specifically to the children but equally enjoyed by the adults)"

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Review of Rocky Horror Show by Lynn Carroll

It takes all sorts, or so they say, but even if you are not the sort for this show I can guarantee you will take away a lasting impression of a good night out.

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The Ocean at the End of the Lane Review by Nina Jervis

A standing ovation as the cast took their bows last night. This seemed to underline the fact that The Ocean at the End of the Lane isn’t really a show, but an experience… and a remarkable one at that.

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Annie The Musical Review by Lynn Carroll

I would be hard put to think of a show I have enjoyed more at the Cliffs Pavilion and if you are a regular reader you will know I am sometimes critical of shows adapted from film

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Wish You Were Dead Review by Lynn Carroll

Lovers of the Grace TV series will love the PD James story "Wish You Were Dead" now playing at the Palace Theatre.

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Cast Interview of Wish You Were Dead Coming To the Palace Theatre

George Rainsford is really excited, he says. He’s touring the UK in a new production of Peter James’s thriller, Wish You Were Dead, adapted from his best-selling book, and he couldn’t be happier.

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The Bodyguard, Musical Review by Lynn Carroll

One of the best musicals around The Bodyguard hits the Cliffs Pavilion last night with a blast.

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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Review by Nina Jervis

A feel good comedy brimming with exceptional talent, based on Deborah Moggach’s novel These Foolish Things.

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The King and I review by Lynn Carroll

A spectacle worthy of the highest praise. One could easily imagine being transported to old Siam with such exotic dance routines and incredible costumes.

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Jersey Boys The Musical a review by Nina Jervis

The internationally acclaimed stage sensation, Jersey Boys is back at the Cliffs Pavilion until 8th April. This smash hit musical has won 65 major awards and has been seen by over 27 million people worldwide read Nina Jervis full review of last nights outstanding performance.

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Strictly Ballroom review by Lynn Carroll

What A Show!!! A magnificent performance, a glittering sensation a show not to be missed. Just some of the words that sum up last nights performance of Strictly Ballroom at the Cliffs Pavilion.

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Steel Magnolias review by Nina Jervis

Steel Magnolias a true story based on the camaraderie of six southern belles now showing at the Palace Theatre, Westcliff.

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