As part of Edinburgh’s Festival Fringe, Musical Theatre Review will once again be making an award for the Best Musical. This is to recognise excellence in the challenging form of musical theatre and to highlight the best of the genre in the 2019 programme. In the following week, the nominated shows will be assessed by the voting panel, […]
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Shortlist revealed for Musical Theatre Review’s Best Musical Award at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019
Henry Box Brown – Edinburgh Festival Fringe – Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose
Henry Box Brown continues at Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose, Edinburgh until 27 August 2019. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This musical blends original Broadway sounds with spirituals and close harmony. It brings to life the true story of a young slave, from his birth in Virginia 1816 to his escape at age […]
Henry Box Brown A Musical Journey – Edinburgh Festival Fringe – Assembly Rooms
Henry Box Brown A Musical Journey continues at the Assembly Rooms until 25 August 2018. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ As Paul Gee who plays Henry says in his curtain speech, this piece is all about love. Despite the painful subject matter, the respect for the performers – for each other and this material […]
