Geraldine Trainer

The nation's favourite adorable red-headed, orphan Annie, is back with a revamped stellar production as part of a UK wide tour, fresh from a successful run in London’s west end.  Annie has won the hearts of audiences across the world for more than 40 years, spawning successful musical productions and two hit feature length films.  Set in 1930s New York during the era of … [Read more...] about Review: Annie at the King’s Theatre

Glengarry Glen Ross, a play by David Mamet and winner of the 1984 Pulitzer Prize, tells the story of corruption lies and greed. A team of schmoozing, hard selling estate agents compete in a fierce office environment to top the sales leaders board. Each are willing to sell their soul to ensure they close the deal and win the top prize even if it means they have to trample … [Read more...] about Review: Glengarry Glen Ross at Theatre Royal

Rain Man, a play based on the well known and Oscar winning 1988 film starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman arrives at the Theatre Royal this week as a comedy road trip drama featuring two long lost brothers on a journey of self-discovery. The story centres on an arrogant and angry wheeler and dealer Charlie Babbitt, who is struggling to keep his business from going … [Read more...] about Review: Rain Main at the Theatre Royal

Bill Kenwright’s haunting musical Ghost, based on the 1990 film featuring Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze and Whoopi Goldberg plays in the King's Theatre this week as part of a new and reimagined four month UK tour. This tale centres around a handsome and successful banker Sam (originally played by Patrick Swayse at the height of his Dirty Dancing fame), who has moved to … [Read more...] about Review: Ghost at the King’s Theatre

Romeo and Juliet, the most famous tale of love at first sight, is at the Theatre Royal this week. A play full of intense passion, revenge, loyalty and, of course, true love. The Royal Shakespeare Company’s latest production aims to showcase a fresh new slant on the tale, in order to attract a new audience of Shakespeare appreciation in the younger generation, featuring gender … [Read more...] about Review: Romeo and Juliet at the Theatre Royal