Latest blog entries from Paul Phear...
Gary Wilmot talks theatre
In this edition of 'Magic Meets...", theatre man Paul Phear catches up with Gary Wilmot
Betty Blue Eyes review
Our resident theatre buff gives his verdict on new West End hit, Betty Blue Eyes.
Magic meets Diane Langton
Magic meets Diane Langton, who is currently treading the boards in Billy Elliot
Wizard of Oz
There's fire, smoke, steam, lasers, a flying house and the sets move very impressively on the double revolve.
Million Dollar Quartet
In late '56 four legends of Rock and Roll music had a boozy and slightly sentimental reunion at the ramshackle recording studio of the man who discovered them all.
Shoes
Every kind of footwear from Jesus sandals (worn by Jesus), flip flops, Jimmy Choo's and even platform tap shoes are danced in.
My Trip Down the Pink Carpet and Love Never Dies
The name Leslie Jordan meant nothing to me when I was invited to see his one man show at the Apollo. The PR helpfully tried to jog a memory that he played the small Southern gay man in Will and Grace... which I've never watched so that didn't help really.
Get into London Theatre
It runs from New Year’s Day to the 18th of February, and covers all the big musicals, plays and ballet and opera too.
Talk of the Town
Eleven years ago I watched Tracie Bennett win Celebrity Stars In Their Eyes as Judy Garland.
