2010 Theatre Wishlist
Published on Monday 4th January, 1.14pm, Written by Carrie Dunn
The New Year, a time for fresh starts, resolutions and wish-list-making. What am I hoping for in the forthcoming 12 months?
A hit on Broadway for La Cage Aux Folles.
Douglas Hodge deserves it, and New York audiences deserve to enjoy this adorable, intimate, heartfelt, tender show for many months to come.
A hit in the West End for Legally Blonde.
Now, in addition to my wishlist, I have a secret subset of predictions, and I don’t mind revealing that one of them comprises the names of the theatre critics who will pan the festival of pink. Regardless, I hope that the inevitable mixed reviews will not put off the public from enjoying this show for what it is — a fun production with a nicely-written score and a wonderful comedy talent in Sheridan Smith.
Spamalot to go on tour.
It’s been rumoured for ages, with the legendary Biggins linked to the role of King Arthur. I genuinely think this would fare well outside of London, what with the suburb-dwellers of a certain age’s residual affection for Monty Python. And if Biggins is in it, so much the better.
The Rocky Horror Show to play a few weeks in the West End.
This production had a couple of dates at the Playhouse in mid-2006, but since then it’s been all over the UK, and has even secured itself a world record (biggest-ever Timewarp on Brighton beach in October, since you ask). Admittedly I’m biased because it’s one of my favourite shows and I adore Richard Meek, who’s about to rejoin the cast as Brad, but nonetheless I think that it’s time for Rocky to return to the capital.
Refurbishment!
Some kind of magical transformation to take place in all old-style theatres to permit people who are taller than the average 1890 audience member to stretch their legs and walk through doors without stooping. Refurbishment, you say? What a quaint idea!
Hugh Jackman to come to the UK.
He and Daniel Craig can transfer A Steady Rain if they want, or he can do a musical if he prefers, I really don’t care. We just need some Jackman.
Too Close To The Sun to be released as a cast recording.
Oh, no, wait, we already got that.
Happy New Year, everybody!
