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Eleanor Worthington-Cox as Lily and Rachel John as August Boatwright. (Photo: Marc Brenner)

REVIEW: The Secret Life of Bees, Almeida (2023)

Post author:Lizzie Loveridge
Post published:22 April 2023
Post category:Black History London but not West End Musical Review
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When you look at the creative team for the musical version of The Secret Life of Bees, you cannot fail to be impressed. Lynn Nottage, the playwright of Ruined and Sweat and who has authored MJ the new Michael Jackson musical has written the book.

The Company (Photo: Johan Persson)

REVIEW: Ain’t Too Proud, Prince Edward (2023) Closing 17th September 2023

Post author:Lizzie Loveridge
Post published:21 April 2023
Post category:Black History Musical Review West End
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This show is part biography using their contemporary song book for each era but what amazes me is the continuous choreography as they sing and dance through their story.

Cast. (photo: Ali Wright)

REVIEW: For Black Boys . . . Apollo Theatre (2023)

Post author:Lizzie Loveridge
Post published:10 April 2023
Post category:Black History Play Review West End
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For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy "We'll continue to only dance in the deepest depths of our shadows . . . And will…