All articles by Harry Rogers
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ReviewLondon Theatre Review: MJ the Musical
Incredible dance routines combine with legendary hits to make this jukebox musical an absolute thriller, according to GLT’s Harry Rogers.
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InterviewStranger Things’ Dr Brenner on why the West End show is such a hit
Patrick Vaill on why he thinks the show has done so well in the West End and how he built his own version of the iconic character.
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NewsGTOs: how our coach drivers go the extra mile
Group travel organisers share their experiences of great coach drivers and the difference they make to day trips and holidays.
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GLT AwardsPete Firman: GLT Awards host on what guests can expect on the night
We catch up with magician and comedian Pete Firman ahead of the 2024 Group Leisure & Travel Awards, to find out what our host will bring to the ceremony and where his love of magic came from.
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NewsThe biggest takeaways from a first-timer in New York City
Harry Rogers reports back from a memorable five days in New York City, highlighting what he did and what he learned along the way.
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ReviewLondon Theatre Review: Sister Act
Sister Act has been such a West End hit, they had to bring it back. Groups can expect plenty of laughs, amazing vocals and sparkly costumes.
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ReviewLondon Theatre Review - Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Fans of the popular Netflix show are in for a treat as breathtaking special effects and exhilarating jump scares help tell the story of how Henry Creel becomes one of TV’s most terrifying villains.
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FeaturesThe Gunpowder Plot: travel back to 1605 in an explosive experience
We took part in The Gunpowder Plot, an immersive experience by Layered Reality at the Tower of London, to find out why groups have been opting for historical visits with a modern twist.
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ReviewSensational ABBA Voyage expertly blurs the lines of reality
We headed to the ABBA Arena in London to find out why thousands of people continue to flock to this special purpose-built space in search of escapism as their musical icons take to the stage to give us a glimpse into the future of entertainment.
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ReviewRegional Theatre Review: Jesus Christ Superstar
With such a distinguished score, this reimagined take on Jesus Christ Superstar celebrates the show’s music with clever staging and unbelievable vocalists who help bring the story into the modern day.
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FeaturesDaish’s Hotel: an ideal base for exploring the Isle of Wight
The flagship hotel on Shanklin High Street offered a quiet and entertaining stay, with top attractions nearby which are enough to tempt groups into a visit.
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ReviewRegional Theatre Review: Life of Pi
Life of Pi on stage is a real treat, vividly bringing to life Yann Martel’s iconic novel through animal puppet wizardry.
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FeaturesFrances Tophill on travel and working with Alan Titchmarsh on BBC’s Gardeners’ World
We caught up with TV presenter Frances Tophill ahead of her GLT Show appearance on 5th October in Milton Keynes to discuss her love of travel and what it’s like working with gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh.
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FeaturesWow… the Buckingham Palace summer opening and its special Coronation exhibition
Each year the palace seems to out-do itself with its vast displays from the Royal Collection, but of all the years to take your group for a royal day out, this is certainly the most fitting and historic of times to do so.
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ReviewLondon Theatre Review: Crazy For You
Hilarious moments, outstanding timing and unthinkable choreography combine to create nearly three hours of stunning musical theatre.
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ReviewLondon Theatre Review: Aspects of Love
Michael Ball shows he’s still got it in this Andrew Lloyd Webber revival that has more bed hopping than an episode of Love Island.
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ReviewRegional Theatre Review: The Mousetrap
Not even Sherlock Holmes would be able to get to the bottom of this gripping murder mystery, where every character is not who they seem.
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FeaturesCharlie Stemp on what audiences can expect from London’s production of Crazy For You
We spoke to Charlie Stemp, who plays the theatre-mad Bobby Child in Crazy For You, to find out more about his role, what groups can expect from the show and his career highlights.
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ReviewWest End Theatre Review: Oklahoma!
Reimagined, repurposed and revitalised - this production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! is sure raise eyebrows during its West End run.
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NewsThe result of Manchester Museum’s once-in-a-lifetime transformation
We went to Manchester Museum to explore the ‘sense of belonging’ created for visitors after a major £15 million redevelopment project.