Dear J.K. Rowling, Like millions of others of my generation and beyond, Harry Potter was a crucial part of my childhood, and continues to be an important aspect in my adult life. So, as the fans gear up for The Cursed Child and Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, I found myself asking if I … More Theatre: Dear J.K. Rowling…
The festive season is absolutely my favourite time of year, and I love seeing what London has to offer, particularly when it comes to theatrical events! Whether it’s a play, musical or ballet! This month ELF: The Musical began its previews at The Dominon Theatre, London as the start of its limited 10 week run. … More Theatre: Festive Favourites
If you weren’t caught up in the whirlwind of 50s excitement that was Dreamboats and Petticoats then you missed out, and all the more reason to see the sequel, Dreamboats and Miniskirts which is on tour and currently playing at The Churchill Theatre, Bromley. We join Bobby and Laura 18 months on from their chart … More Theatre: Dreamboats & Miniskirts
If you’re obsessed with going to the theatre like I am, chances are you’ll have dabbled in the much maligned world of am dram at some point in your life. If you haven’t, why on earth not? After weeks, even months of rehearsals the elusive show week will always seem to creep up on you, … More AmDram Makeup: Shop Your Stash
The lovely Sarah of Musical Theatre Musings has nominated me, along with Rochelle, Megan and Kath to complete her Stagey Bloggers Challenge – ten questions on musical theatre and how it has affected us! So here goes… 1) What has been the best show you have ever seen and why? This question is definitely too hard! … More #StageyBloggersChallenge
Each year since about 2008 I’ve ventured up to London (in those days it was Leicester Square) to sing and cheer along with the stars of the West End stage for West End Live. The event has grown year by year and is now almost unrecognisable from the relatively small crowd that once gathered in … More West End Live
As the orchestra began the overture of Top Hat at The Churchill Theatre last night, the packed audience knew we were in for a treat of lush sounds, filled with melodies we know and some that a deep recess of our brain recognises. The huge art deco set loomed over The Churchill’s impressive auditorium, instantly … More Top Hat: Review
Last night, thanks to Official Theatre, I saw Billy Elliot in London’s West End for the first time in probably seven or eight years. This spectacular show is now in its tenth year at the Victoria Palace Theatre. It’s hard not to fall in love with Billy, Michael and the rest of Mrs Wilkinson’s ballet … More I Can’t Really Explain It, I Haven’t Got The Words : Billy Elliot
Last night I ventured to The Churchill Theatre to see Peter Pan Goes Wrong. My attendance was a result of two things – first, I had seen The Play That Goes Wrong a few months ago on its first night in the West End and absolutely loved it, and second, a school friend of mine … More Peter Pan Goes Wrong: Review
I can’t deny, like many others my presence in The Playhouse Theatre was largely down to the name Lindsay Lohan being plastered outside. I went to summer camp with Lindsay, battled through high school with her and even once helped her sneak into a Stu Wolff concert. In a bizarre way that is so common … More Speed The Plow – Review
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