REVIEW: Barnum understudy rises to the challenge magnificently

REVIEW: Barnum understudy rises to the challenge magnificently

REVIEW: Barnum – The Circus Musical by Cy Coleman (music), Michael Stewart (lyrics) and Mark Bramble (book), Kings Theatre, Southsea, Tuesday to Saturday, March 10-14.

Barnum The Circus Musical Review

Kings Theatre Portsmouth – until 14 March 2026 Reviewed by Lucy Hitchcock 4**** Roll Up, Roll Up, the circus of the century is in town-I doubt you’ve ever see anything like this before and P.T.Barnum’s should be your first stop!  After a long time away from the stage, Johnathon O’Boyle directs the most energetic musical you’ll see! Starring Tom Sterling as the titular P.T.Barnum (a role also played by Lee Mead), this musical will delight, excit…

Barnum - Kings Theatre, Portsmouth

Book: Mark Bramble Music: CY Coleman Lyrics: Michael Stewart Director: Jonathan O’Boyle If you’re looking for a quiet night at the theatre, Bill Kenwright Limited’s production of Barnum, the biographical musical based on the life of the circus impresario of the same name, isn’t the ticket; the Watermill 2024 production now on tour is loud, [...] The post Barnum – Kings Theatre, Portsmouth appeared first on The Reviews Hub.