The Musical Traveller

★★★★★ The Bodyguard Musical has always had a very special place in my heart as it was the first musical that I properly remember watching, back when I was 11. It was also the first time I  waited at stage door after the show and it transformed going to the theatre for me. I know I will never forget the time that little Year 7 me met Alexandra Burke for the first time and I was completely start struck. I've met her twice since then and she is really lovely. Last night I went to see The Bodyguard for the fourth time, my second time in two weeks, and it just gets better every time! Alexandra Burke wowed once again as Rachel Marron. Every time I have seen the Bodyguard, Alexandra has played Rachel and every time she manages to encapture the audience with her portrayal of the complex character who on the outside is tough and acts like she doesn't need anyone yet internally she is terrified about being alone. The singing throughout the show was on a whole other level, with