When an exam revision break is needed, pop on something from Digital Theatre Plus to get away from it all. There’s a lot choice for every taste out there, here’s a list of recommendations that will improve any evening.
Musicals:
- 42nd Street
This shows blends spectacle, toe tapping songs and fantastic dancing- one of the best musical revivals in modern years!
- Into the Woods
An interesting reimagining of classic fairy tales through the lens of humour, darkness and all things surprising.
- Kinky Boots
An adaptation of the hit film with all the heart, drama and pizzazz that was found in the original. Prepare to be sucked into the world of Lola!
- Ruthless! The Musical
A dark musical comedy all around a child performer who will do anything possible to succeed, even permanently eliminating the competition.
Dance:
- Casanova
Northern Ballet’s production is a sumptuous, dark and beautiful retelling of the Casanova story. It delivers on all the drama and romance found in the original tale.
- Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man
Bizet’s opera meets 1960s America in this production. Prepare for a tale of mysterious strangers, drama, intrigue, and sensuality told through incredible dancing.
- Swan Lake
A classic ballet from Tchaikovsky that tells the tale of forbidden love, evil wizards and tragic circumstances.
Plays:
- Beautiful Thing
A beautiful and heart-touching story set in South London between two teenage boys. It shows coming of age through the eyes of working-class young men and what it means to find a first love as a teen.
Enjoy the show!