Kerrie Nicholson

Kerrie Nicholson

Kerrie is a theatre writer and podcaster. With a disability called Cerebral Palsy, she's passionate about accessibility in the industry, and wants to give those like her a voice where they don't always get one. 






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Soundtrack Review: THE LITTLE BIG THINGS (ORIGINAL WEST END CAST RECORDING)
Soundtrack Review: THE LITTLE BIG THINGS (ORIGINAL WEST END CAST RECORDING)
January 9, 2024

The way composer and lyricist Nick Butcher and lyricist Tom Ling have approached setting Henry’s story within the musical theatre realm makes for an incredibly exciting journey as a listener...

Review: THE TIME TRAVELLER'S WIFE, Apollo Theatre
Review: THE TIME TRAVELLER'S WIFE, Apollo Theatre
November 2, 2023

Premiering at the Storyhouse in Chester last year, the new musical has now made its West End home at the Apollo.

Interview: 'To Be Playing the Lead is Mind-Blowing to Me': Actor Joanna Woodward on Universality, Creativity and Leading THE TIME TRAVELLER'S WIFE
Interview: 'To Be Playing the Lead is Mind-Blowing to Me': Actor Joanna Woodward on Universality, Creativity and Leading THE TIME TRAVELLER'S WIFE
October 2, 2023

Following the initial run in Chester last year, Joanna Woodward is soon set to lead the opening of The Time Traveller's Wife in the West End this October. She talks to us about the value of creating from the ground up, the universality of this story, and the joy of a complex female character.

Interview: “We Want This Show to Be a Beacon for Change': Tom Ling, Nick Butcher & Joe White Talk Representation, Collaboration and Joy in THE LITTLE BIG THINGS
Interview: “We Want This Show to Be a Beacon for Change': Tom Ling, Nick Butcher & Joe White Talk Representation, Collaboration and Joy in THE LITTLE BIG THINGS
September 12, 2023

Based on Henry Fraser's memoir: 'The Little Big Things', Nick Butcher, Tom Ling and Joe White hope their new musical will be a beacon change in terms of authentic representation of disability, the stories told on the West End and celebrate the love of their cast and creative team.

Interview: 'We Have Fantastic New Energy!': Peter Lawrence and James Hudson on the Role of a Swing, New Casts and Raising a Glass to THE CHOIR OF MAN.
Interview: 'We Have Fantastic New Energy!': Peter Lawrence and James Hudson on the Role of a Swing, New Casts and Raising a Glass to THE CHOIR OF MAN.
August 4, 2023

Peter Lawrence & James Hudson raise a glass to Choir Of Man, talk to us all about their love for the cast, looking cool but putting in the work and why the show is still dear to their hearts after many years.

Interview: 'This Show Will Flip Your Heart Upside Down' Oliver Tompsett on Dream Partnerships and Learning the Drums in New Musical IN DREAMS
Interview: 'This Show Will Flip Your Heart Upside Down' Oliver Tompsett on Dream Partnerships and Learning the Drums in New Musical IN DREAMS
July 21, 2023

Currently starring in the premiere of new musical In Dreams at Leeds Playhouse as Ramsey, Oliver Tompsett talks new roles, learning for a job, and the audience reaction to this story of a band reunited set to the music of Roy Orbison.

Interview: 'Every Day is a Reminder That These Men Lived and Breathed' Cameron Bernard Jones on Chemistry and Endurance in AIN'T TOO PROUD
Interview: 'Every Day is a Reminder That These Men Lived and Breathed' Cameron Bernard Jones on Chemistry and Endurance in AIN'T TOO PROUD
June 19, 2023

Currently starring as Melvin Franklin in the West End production of Ain’t Too Proud, Cameron Bernard Jones talks to us about the value of preparation, the importance of chemistry and respecting and celebrating the legacy of The Temptations and those who made them what they were.

Interview: 'It's a Beast of a Show' Actor Nicole-Lily Baisden on Lessons Learned in 42ND STREET
Interview: 'It's a Beast of a Show' Actor Nicole-Lily Baisden on Lessons Learned in 42ND STREET
June 13, 2023

Actor Nicole-Lily Baisden is playing the role of Peggy Sawyer; fresh off the bus from small-town America, she arrives in New York City dreaming of her name in lights. Nicole-Lily spoke to BroadwayWorld about the necessary stamina she needs for this show within the show and what playing Peggy has taught her about herself.

Interview: 'There's Nothing Better Than Being Part of a Talented Company': Jamie Bogyo and Laura Pitt - Pulford on Creativity and Complexity in ASPECTS OF LOVE
Interview: 'There's Nothing Better Than Being Part of a Talented Company': Jamie Bogyo and Laura Pitt - Pulford on Creativity and Complexity in ASPECTS OF LOVE
May 25, 2023

Jamie Bogyo and Laura Pitt -Pulford talk to us about complex characters, the joy of singing a Lloyd Webber score, and the delightful company that make up Aspects of LoveCurrently starring as Alex and Rose in the new revival, Jamie Bogyo and Laura Pitt -Pulford talk to us about complex characters, the joy of singing a Lloyd Webber score, and the delightful company that make up Aspects of Love.

Interview: 'I Hope the Audience Leaves with the Biggest Smile on Their Face' Conor Hanley of THE CHOIR OF MAN Talks About the Show that Changed his Life
Interview: 'I Hope the Audience Leaves with the Biggest Smile on Their Face' Conor Hanley of THE CHOIR OF MAN Talks About the Show that Changed his Life
April 14, 2023

Conor Hanley made his West End debut as The Poet in The Choir of Man at London's Arts Theatre earlier this year. We spoke to him about what makes The Choir of Man so special, the joy of playing two extremes, the message the show has, and a dream addition to the Jungle lineup.

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Interview: "I'm a Bit of a Creative Magpie" Isabel Adomakoh Young, the First Guest Artistic Director of THE TAKEOVER: SIGHT UNSEEN
March 30, 2023

Isabel Adomakoh Young is the first Guest Artistic Director for 'The Takeover' at the King's Head. We spoke to her about what the audience can expect from the season, how directing enhances skillset, and the importance of celebrating successes.

BWW Interview: Maria Oshodi, CEO Of Extant
BWW Interview: Maria Oshodi, CEO Of Extant
June 14, 2022

Groundbreaking theatre company Extant celebrates their 25th anniversary in 2022, and have some ambition plans for the future, as CEO Maria Oshodi explains....

How UK Theatre Handled Accessibility During the Pandemic
How UK Theatre Handled Accessibility During the Pandemic
January 17, 2022

As we here at BroadwayWorld UK look ahead to the coming year, we thought it would be the perfect time to reflect on the past year of theatre, especially in terms of access. BWW reviewer Kerrie Nicholson writes on accessibility post-pandemic, and shares her nomination for our new Accessibility Champion Award. The BWW UK 2020 Awards will launch later today!

BWW Review: ROMEO AND JULIET, Creation Theatre Online
BWW Review: ROMEO AND JULIET, Creation Theatre Online
May 18, 2021

Collaborating with Watford Palace Theatre on their latest offering, Romeo and Juliet, Creation’s ninth digital production is a first as they endeavour to tell the beloved tale of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers through a variety of platforms and technologies: live performance, filmed scenes and elements of interactivity woven together with a “choose your own adventure”-style thread where audiences have a hand in driving the story.

BWW Feature: THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC: Kerrie Nicholson
BWW Feature: THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC: Kerrie Nicholson
November 23, 2020

When this feature was first announced, I had a really tough time narrowing down these choices, I could have gone on for ages! I picked these six as they are dear to my heart for a multitude of reasons, and so to my beloved six: thankyou for the music!

BWW Review: TONIGHT AT THE LONDON COLISEUM: AFTER YOU, London Coliseum
BWW Review: TONIGHT AT THE LONDON COLISEUM: AFTER YOU, London Coliseum
October 4, 2020

After You is a musical a?oeabout the lives we choose, the paths we dona??t take and the things we sometimes need to keep for ourselvesa??. We follow a young man and woman who meet by chance on a cruise ship bound for New York. He is a talented singer looking for fun and excitement as his career is heading on the right track, she is a smart yet shy lawyer taking some well-deserved downtime. Neither seem to be looking for a connection, and what will happen when the ship reaches port?

BWW Review: TONIGHT AT THE LONDON COLISEUM: CASSIDY JANSON, London Coliseum
BWW Review: TONIGHT AT THE LONDON COLISEUM: CASSIDY JANSON, London Coliseum
October 3, 2020

I had the privilege of seeing Cassidy Janson perform at London's iconic Coliseum in Man Of La Mancha last year, so to see her return to the stage now, without an audience in light of the pandemic, is tinged with sadness. However, the hour of blissful concert escapism she provides radiates joy as Janson takes us through a series of numbers that have shaped her musical theatre career, as well as songs she loves.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and The Future of Access in Theatre
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and The Future of Access in Theatre
August 25, 2020

My experience of returning to a theatre as a disabled fan amidst the 'new normal' did get me thinking about what the future of access might look like - the good and that which could be improved

The Shows That Made Us: LES MISERABLES
The Shows That Made Us: LES MISERABLES
August 27, 2020

I first saw Les Misérables on 27 August, 2011, and I've been back definitely upwards of 15 in London, and a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Broadway! The score is stunning and never fails to give me goosebumps no matter how many times I hear it.

BWW Interview: Jon Robyns and Alice Fearn Talk WEST END MUSICAL DRIVE-IN
BWW Interview: Jon Robyns and Alice Fearn Talk WEST END MUSICAL DRIVE-IN
July 20, 2020

West End stars Jon Robyns and Alice Fearn tell us all about West End Drive-In, life in lockdown, and their hopes for the future of the industry



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