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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer

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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
🎭 THEATRE NEWS 🎭 Producers of HADESTOWN, currently playing its third smash-hit year in London’s West End, today announce the first-ever UK & Ireland tour beginning in February 2027. The tour stops at Theatre Royal Plymouth next autumn playing from 5th – 9th October 2027. Casting to be announced.
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Tonight was my third visit in less than 3 weeks to Camden’s Etcetera Theatre. This evening’s show was GHOSTS OF WEST HOLLYWOOD from Tino Orsini. Look out for my review coming soon. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
⭐️ CASTING NEWS ⭐️ Initial cast announced for the major national tour of THE FULL MONTY has been announced today. The cast includes Kevin Clifton as Gaz, Stewart Wright as Dave, James Gaddas as Gerald, Ben Onwukwe as Horse, Jon-Paul Bell as Guy, and Zrey Sholapurkar as Lomper.
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
2 WEEKS TO GO! The boys are back on 17th June. Is anyone else excited?
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
🖊 REVIEW 🎭 THE MARQUISE 📍 THEATRE ROYAL WINDSOR 🗓 01/06/26 ⭐️ 5 STARS “A 1930s Facelift for Farce!” This production moves the action forwards two centuries from its original setting, and is absolutely brilliant. Head to the website to read my full review. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Tonight I was back at the beautiful Theatre Royal Windsor for the Press Night of THE MARQUISE. Was a fantastic location and show for an anniversary date night with my husband. Review to follow. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Another full week of shows ahead 😃
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
HAPPY PRIDE MONTH 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 Pride month is just as important as it’s ever been, and I hope that one day we will live in a fully accepting and loving world where no one will live in fear of expressing who they really are. Pink Prince Theatre is proudly queer-led.
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
🖊 REVIEW 🎭 HERE LIES HENRY 📍 ETCETERA THEATRE 🗓 29/05/26 ⭐️ 5 STARS “A Visual Echo of a Fractured Psyche” My review of this incredible production is now live on the website. Click the link in the bio to read. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Tonight I was at the Etcetera Theatre for HERE LIES HENRY from En Limbo Theatre Company. No spoilers before my review, but there’s only one more performance on Sunday and you should go and get your tickets now. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
🖊 REVIEW 🎭 BEFORE I’M DEAD 📍 THE GLITCH 🗓 28/05/26 ⭐️ 4 STARS “A Masterclass in Intimacy” This play is superbly acted, well written, and directed with an understanding of the hard-hitting themes it portrays. Read my review on the website now. Link in bio. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
🎭 THEATRE NEWS 🎭 First seen 45 years ago, the Olivier Award-winning and much-loved JEEVES TAKES CHARGE returns to London for a strictly limited season at Charing Cross Theatre from Thursday 13th August – Wednesday 16th September 2026.
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
🖊 REVIEW 🎭 ANNIE 📍 NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE 🗓 27/05/26 ⭐️ 5 STARS “A Triumphant Revival” I was blown away by the new touring production of this classic musical theatre favourite. The cast are flawless, and the show is visually pleasing. Head to the website to read my full review now. Link in bio
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Tonight I was back at the New Wimbledon Theatre for the Press Night of the latest UK tour of ANNIE. The sun’ll come out tomorrow… and so will my review! 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
HELP IS ON GHE WAY, DEAR! As previously announced, the tour of MRS. DOUBTFIRE will star Gabriel Vick as Daniel Hillard. Gabriel will be joined by Kara Lily Hayworth, Aaliya Mai, Ryan Pidgen, Jairus McClanahan, James Darch, Samuelle Durojaiye, Carl Patrick, Kiera Haynes and Rhianne Alley.
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
⭐️ INFORMAL ⭐️ Interview with KAI ANDERSON Kai is part of new theatre company En Limbo and is performing in their debut outing HERE LIES HENRY at the Etcetera Theatre. Last week I sat down with Kai to learn more about them, En Limbo, and the play. You can read the full interview on the website.
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
🖊 REVIEW 🎭 DARK OF THE MOON 📍 CHARING CROSS THEATRE 🗓 26/05/26 ⭐️ 4 STARS “Striking, Spellbinding, and Sublimely Staged” London may have been experiencing a heatwave, but tucked away under the arches of Charing Cross Station, is a super cool musical making its world premiere. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
After two days of doing nothing, except melting in the Bank Holiday heatwave, I’m back at the theatre today. Tonight I’m at the Charing Cross Theatre for the Press Night of DARK OF THE MOON. Look out for my review coming tomorrow. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
This week’s theatre trips.
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
🎭 THEATRE NEWS 🎭 The smash hit comedy OH, MARY! Is set to extend booking at Trafalgar Theatre until 2nd January 2027. Cole Escola will make their West End debut reprising their role as Mary Todd Lincoln for a strictly limited 4-week season from 20th July until 15th August 2026.
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
🖊 REVIEW 🎭 RETROSPECTIVE 📍 BARONS COURT THEATRE 🗓 23/05/26 ⭐️ 2 STARS “All Frame, No Picture” I’m not gonna lie, this was a huge disappointment for me. Read all my thoughts in my full review on the website now. Link in bio. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
🖊 REVIEW 🎭 NONSENSE AND SENSIBILITY 📍 ETCETERA THEATRE 🗓 22/05/26 ⭐️ 4 STARS “A Farce of Nature” This is a fast-paced comical romp with some great performances thrown in for good measure. Full review on the website now. Link in bio. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Tonight I’m back at Barons Court Theatre for RETROSPECTIVE. Look out for my review coming soon. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Tonight I popped over to Camden to the Etcetera Theatre for NONSENSE AND SENSIBILITY from Ashen Pine Productions. Look out for my review with all my thoughts coming soon. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
⭐️ CASTING NEWS ⭐️ New Wimbledon Theatre and Crossroads Pantomimes have today announced that Jessie Wallace, Aston Merrygold, Tom Read Wilson and Pete Firman will headline this year’s Wimbledon pantomime, PETER PAN, from Saturday 5th December 2026 to Sunday 3rd January 2027. Tickets are on sale now.
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
🖊 REVIEW 🎭 END OF THE RAINBOW 📍 SOHO THEATRE WALTHAMSTOW 🗓 21/05/26 ⭐️ 5 STARS “Monsoon Over the Rainbow” I could not have asked for a better show to mark my 100th theatre visit of the year than this one. Head to the website now to read my review. Link in bio. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Tonight was my first visit to Soho Theatre Walthamstow, and I was blown away by what I witnessed. END OF THE RAINBOW was just incredible. Look out for my full review coming soon. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
TO LOVE AND TO CHERISH by Abigail Chase comes to the London stage for ONE NIGHT ONLY next week, playing on Tuesday 26th May at the Union Theatre as part of the Union One Act Festival. Tickets are just £13, so head on down and support new writing.
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
🖊 REVIEW 🎭 MARILYN: THE WOMAN BEHIND THE ICON 📍 UPSTAIRS AT THE GATEHOUSE 🗓 20/05/26 ⭐️ 2 STARS “All Gloss, No Grit” Despite walking in with high hopes, I left feeling detached with its awkward identity crisis, weird pacing, and shallow script. Read all my thoughts on the website. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Tonight I’m at Upstairs at the Gatehouse for MARILYN: THE WOMAN BEHIND THE ICON. For a period of my life I was obsessed with Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, and Elvis Presley - I think I was born 40 years too late sometimes! - so I’m looking forward to a deep dive into Norma Jean’s life. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
🖊 REVIEW 🎭 FRANKIE GOES TO BOLLYWOOD 📍 THEATRE ROYAL WINDSOR 🗓 19/05/26 ⭐️ 3 STARS “A Mildly Spiced Masala” Overall, this is a fun night out with dazzling lighting and costume designs, but is let down by a weak story and poor sound. Read my full review on the website. Link in bio. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Tonight I was at Theatre Royal Windsor for FRANKIE GOES TO BOLLYWOOD. Find out all my thoughts on this one when my review is published tomorrow. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
🎭 THEATRE NEWS 🎭 Celebrating 30 years since the musical premiered on Broadway, a brand-new production of RENT will be playing at London’s Duke of York’s Theatre from 26th September 2026. This production will be directed by Luke Sheppard and will star Gaten Matarazzo, in his West End debut.
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
This week sees me enjoy cabaret, musicals, and plays across London. I’ll also be at my 100th show of the year… as long as the tube strikes don’t scupper my plans!
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
⭐️ CASTING NEWS ⭐️ Theatre Royal Windsor has announced full casting for OUR MAN IN HAVANA, which originates at the venue before heading out on a UK tour. Jack Ashton will star as ‘Wormold’, with Bob Barrett as ‘Voice 2’, Leon Ockenden as ‘Voice 3’ and Jodie Steele as ‘Voice 4’.
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Tonight I’m at the first-ever FRINGE THEATRE AWARDS Ceremony at the stunning Clapham Grand. Looking forward to celebrating all things fringe theatre tonight.
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
🖊 REVIEW 🎭 THE MONOCLE 📍 WILTON’S MUSIC HALL 🗓 14/05/26 ⭐️ 5 STARS “Pure Perfection” I cannot express just how much I love this incredible dance production, but I’ve done my best! My full review of this show, which is in London for one last soirée, is now on the website. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Last night I was at the historic Wilton’s Musc Hall for THE MONOCLE from Rendez-Vous Dance. I loved it so much that I walked out of the auditorium and immediately booked tickets to both of today’s performances, which will be the last time this production is ever performed. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
⭐️ CASTING NEWS ⭐️ Danielle Steers returns as Earth with Morgan Gregory joining as Humanity for the strictly limited run of HOT MESS, which is back in London this summer. HOT MESS plays at The Other Palace 13th June - 6th September.
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
⭐️ CASTING NEWS ⭐️ Initial casting for the upcoming UK Tour of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME has been announced. Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden will play protagonist Chris’ parents Ed and Judy. The tour plays at London’s New Wimbledon Theatre Tue 10th - Sat 14th November.
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
⭐️ CASTING NEWS ⭐️ IT TAKES A LEGEND... TO MAKE A STAR Oliver Award® winning West End star CASSIDY JANSON will star as Tess Richarde in the West End production of the spectacular BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL, which returns to London this September at the dazzling new West End venue The Arts at Marble Arch
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
🖊 REVIEW 🎭 THE LAST MAN 📍 SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE ELEPHANT 🗓 13/05/26 ⭐️ 2 STARS “Bunker Blunder” Despite the compelling concept of this apocalyptic musical, the execution suffered from technical issues and lacklustre writing. Find my full review on the website. Link in bio. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
🎭 THEATRE NEWS 🎭 Following a Christmas Season in Sheffield, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN will embark on a UK and Ireland Tour, opening in Bromley in January 2027. The tour will include a Summer Season at London’s Sadlers Wells. Find full tour dates at www.singinintherainshow.com Casting to be announced.
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Chilling at the end of a busy stagey day by listening to BROADWAY MAYBE from Henry Patterson. This is Henry’s debut album where he performs musical theatre songs, but with a jazz twist. The album is released this Friday.
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Tonight I was at Southwark Playhouse Elephant for apocalyptic musical THE LAST MAN. Look out for my review coming tomorrow. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
🖊 REVIEW 🎭 DERRIÈRE ON A G STRING 📍 KING’S HEAD THEATRE 🗓 12/05/26 ⭐️ 5 STARS “Camp, Chaotic, and Extremely Cheeky!” This was perhaps the gayest thing I’ve seen all year, and I bloody loved every second of it! Head to the website for my full review. Link in bio. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Tonight’s show was a lot of fun. Look out for my review coming tomorrow. 🎟️ gifted
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
After a few days of downtime, I’m heading into another busy week of theatre.
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
🎭 THEATRE NEWS 🎭 High-energy musical sensation SHANTIFY is sailing back into the West End for a two-week season at Underbelly Boulevard Soho. A nautical musical adventure, SHANTIFY reimagines show tunes, rock classics and pop bangers as rousing sea shanties. SHANTIFY plays Wed 3rd-Sun 14th June.
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Neill Kovacic-Clarke | Theatre Reviewer @pinkprincetheatre.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
🎭 THEATRE NEWS 🎭 Big news. HUGE! PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL returns for a major UK Tour. The new tour opens at London’s New Wimbledon Theatre on Wednesday 10th March 2027.
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