Leigh on Sea News - theatre-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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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 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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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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Nina Jervis Reviews

"Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat" returned to the Cliffs Pavilion last night with a spectacular show.

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