9 reasons why we can’t wait for July starring La Cage Aux Folles at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
- La Cage Aux Folles at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
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TOP 10: Best read monstagigz content of 2020 starring Richard Armitage
- When Richard Armitage went topless in Uncle Vanya
We were at the 1st preview of this Chekhov adaptation by Conor McPherson and were blissfully unaware it would be closed by COVID-19 in March and be on cinema screens later in the year. The production is shortlisted for 4 monstas awarded 30/12/20.
- Read on for reasons including the rise of Michael Balogun, the Death of England and Madonna in the West End
AWARDS SHORTLIST: MONSTAS: Best Gig of 2020
It’s been quite the year, it’s almost Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2020? Over the last month we have shortlisted at least five nominees in each of 14 categories for our Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2020.
- Read on for the nominees for the monsta for Best Gig of 2020. 2019 winner: Divine Comedy, 2018: Suede, 2017: Bananarama, 2016: Shura, 2015: Suede
AWARDS: MONSTAS: Best gig of 2020 so far
We awarded 14 monstas for the best pop, theatre, TV and film of 2019 in December – and here we look at the cream of 2020 so far and what’s to come. Suede, Shura, Bananarama, Suede again and the Divine Comedy are previous winners in this category.
- Read on for our top 5 best gigs of 2020 so far and our hopes for the next three months
LAST NIGHT: GIG REVIEW: Reflections on Madonna at the London Palladium
WORTH A LOOK?: ****
WHERE?: London Palladium
WHEN: 16/2/20
We weren’t able to finish this review immediately after Madonna’s last night at the London Palladium on her Madame X theatre tour but have decided in the coronavirus lockdown to return to it and reflect on it.
- Read on for reasons including our thoughts on how Madonna will reinvent the live experience
PREVIEW: 9 reasons why we can’t wait for January (2020) starring Madonna
- Madonna brings Madame X to the London Palladium
2019’s Madame X collection made our Album of 2019 shortlist and was Madonna’s best since 2005’s Confessions. We were at her last London gig at The 02 in 2015 and are looking forward to the shift from arenas to theatres for this 15-gig run. Tickets The tour opened in the US in the autumn and, despite the late starts, promises much. We’re just glad we don’t have to be up early after what is shaping up to be a late night albeit in thrall to the Queen of Pop.
- Read on for reasons including new Pet Shop Boys album, Richard Armitage’s West End return and VAULT Festival
AWARDS SHORTLIST: MONSTAS: Our Best Album of 2019
It’s almost Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2019? Over the next month we’ll shortlist five nominees in each of 14 categories for our Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2019.
- Read on for nominees for the monsta for Album of the year. 2018 winner: Wild Wild Wonderland by Saara Aalto
AWARDS: MONSTAS: Our Best Album Of 2019 so far
We awarded 14 monstas for the best pop, theatre, TV and film of 2018 in December – and here we look at the cream of 2019 so far and what’s to come. Florence and The Machine’s How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, Lady Gaga’s Joanne, Lorde’s Melodrama and Saara Aalto’s Wild, Wild Wonderland are previous winners in this category.
- Read on for our top 5 best albums of 2019 so far and our hopes for the next three months
ALBUM OF THE MONTH: Madame X by Madonna (June 2019)
WORTH A LOOK?: ****
OUT: 14/6/19
TRACKLIST: Medellin; Dark Ballet; God Control; Future; Batuka; Killers Who Are Partying; Crave; Crazy; Come Alive; Faz Gostoso; Bitch I’m Loca; I Don’t Search I Find; I Rise
It’s been a good month for albums and The Divine Comedy and Mark Ronson were both vying for this month’s best LP but in the end we awarded the accolade to the Queen of Pop who plays 15 London Palladium shows early next year.
- Read on for reasons including how this is Madonna’s best album for 14 years
PREVIEW: 9 reasons why we can’t wait for June 2019
- Gwendoline Christie in Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Bridge
Last year’s immersive Shakespeare experience at the Bridge was a real high point of the programming thus far at the newish venue and so we’re super excited for this not least because the cast includes Game Of Thrones star Christie alongside Oliver Chris and David Moorst. Runs 3/6 through 31/8/19. Tickets
- Read on for reasons including Andrew Scott, Tales Of the City and Sheridan Smith
