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Standing Ovation for Dazzling Display of Raw Energy in Newsies

December 12, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

A wow busting theatre set combined with calorie eating dancing and sparkling singing brought the house down at the opening night of the Disney musical Newsies. The Troubadour Theatre at Wembley Park is a vast […]

An Edinburgh Christmas Carol

December 2, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

No Bah Humbug in Edinburgh this Christmas if the reaction of the packed out Lyceum Theatre is anything to go by. It may have only been the end of November, but there was a distinctly […]

Sister Act Musical Evokes Heavenly Delights

November 16, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Alleluia! Glasgow’s congregation raised its roof for the simply divine musical Sister Act. A fit to bursting audience at The King’s Theatre was in the mood for some fun and it was duly dished up […]

Joanna Ampil as Bloody Mary in South Pacific Musical

Epic War Romance South Pacific Sparkles on Stage

October 26, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Who doesn’t enjoy a good old tale of romance and recriminations? South Pacific was first performed on Broadway in 1949 and has aged well. Until Saturday, October 29th, the show is running at Edinburgh’s Festival […]

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All-Star Cast for Newsies Musical

October 11, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

The much awaited Broadway musical Newsies has announced a fabulous cast line up for the London production which opens in December. Legally Blonde star Michael Ahomka-Lindsay will star as Jack Kelly and Bronté Barbé of […]

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The Cher Show is a Musical Genius

September 30, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

The Goddess of Pop was in town and “Turning Back Time’’ with a loud and brash show that sent the crowd wild. Despite being warned pre-show not to join in with the singing, many at […]

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Feel-Good Musical Blast From the 1970s

September 21, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Osmondmania is back and boy those fans may be slightly older – but there’s no slowing down their love for the all clean American band. It was fantastic to see so many people having fun […]

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Fun and Games at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe

August 16, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Scotland’s finest festival, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, celebrates its 75th anniversary this year and with it comes dynamic new shows and old favourites. With hundreds of different acts from comedy to music and theatre and […]

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House of Opium Museum

June 16, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

“Enjoy your trip!” said the smileless lady who issued my 200 Baht ticket to enter Thailand’s House of Opium opposite the Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort in Bang Sop Ruak village near Chiang […]

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Singin’ In The Rain is a Musical Splash

May 2, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Theatre production has come a long way from the days of home painted scenery and props. Timeless classic, Singin’ In The Rain at Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre, showed just how inventive it has all become back […]