Don Black’s From the Heart – Garrick Theatre

REVIEW: From the Heart

Reading Time: 2 minutesAn intimate, heartfelt journey through the life and lyrics of a musical legend Don Black’s From the Heart was an intimate and heartfelt production, reminiscent of New YorkCity’s cabaret scene. What made the show particularly special was that we weren’t simplylistening to Don Black’s music; we were being invited into his life through his most […]

Don Black’s From the Heart – Garrick Theatre

A lyricist’s words can become so familiar to us that we forget the person who wrote them. ‘From the Heart’ brings Don Black, one of the world’s most accomplished lyricists into focus, offering a beautifully presented musical revue that traces his career through songs and autobiographical reflections. Directed by Nick Winston, the evening feels carefully assembled, with a thoughtfully curated…

Don Black’s From the Heart – Garrick Theatre, London

Concept, Book and Lyrics: Don Black Music: David Arnold, Gary Barlow, Mike Batt, Natasha Bedingfield, George Fenton, Geoff Marrow, Alexander Rudd, Fraser T Smith, Geoff Stevens, Gay-Yee Westerhoff Director: Nick Winston Before he was a lyricist, Don Black was a stand-up comedian. To even attempt to succeed in that industry, you need a sharp observational [...]

Don Black's From The Heart

Garrick Theatre, London*****Lyrics by Don BlackDirected by Nick WinstonThe cast of One From The HeartIt is a rare show indeed that can translate the intimacy of a cabaret venue onto a West End Stage. Don Black however pulls it off in style, with From The Heart, a revue of his work that has been 30 years in the making and which now plays at the Garrick Theatre for the next 10 days.In an evening of simply charming excellence, five stars of musical…

FROM THE HEART review by thespyinthestalls at Garrick Theatre

FROM THE HEART Garrick Theatre ★★★★ “It is a privilege to be in the audience, sharing the celebration” It is a little-known fact that the lyricist Don Black started out as a stand-up comedian. His career change came about when he wrote his first song while waiting for a laugh at a gig in Darlington. … Continue reading FROM THE HEART★★★★★Garrick Theatre → The post FROM THE HEART</br></br><span style="color: #ff9900;">★★★★★</span style="color: #ff…

Review: Don Black’s From The Heart (Garrick Theatre)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Flawless vocals, sharp comedy and beloved songs celebrate a legendary lyricist in an evening of unbridled joy