London is full of ways to pass the time and spend your money, and one of the biggest expenses for any tourist visiting the English capital is accommodation. So if you’re heading into the city to enjoy the festive delights on offer, why not extend your stay and make the most of London by looking … More London in Winter: Extend Your Stay | sponsored post
An invitation to the new production of Richard Bean’s (One Man, Two Guvnors, Made In Dagenham) play, The Mentalists landed in my inbox from TheatreBloggers and I couldn’t accept it fast enough. A two hander, with Stephen Merchant and Steffan Rhodri, The Mentalists is a witty and at times dark comedy about the sometimes extreme ways … More Theatre: The Mentalists
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
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
I was delighted to be offered the chance to see Let It Be by Official Theatre. This show has run in the West End before and now, following the success of The Scottsboro Boys at The Garrick Theatre, is returning. Last night was the gala opening of this production – more concert than it is … More London Theatre: Let It Be
Last night I attended the first performance of the 2015 tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, produced and directed by Bill Kenwright. I love an opening night of a show, the tension in the audience (which is made up of the creative team, friends and family of the cast as well as the general public like … More Jesus Christ Superstar – UK Tour 2015
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
London is crammed with tourists in the summer, of course, but it’s in the autumn I notice it more. Possibly because standing outside posing for photos in front of Buckingham Palace is less appealing in the rain and thus everyone wanders indoors. So I thought, for anyone visiting London this Autumn, I’d give you my … More Travel Tuesday: London – Getting Around
Having recently come top of the list of the world most expensive cities to live in, London can be one of the most intimidating places to find yourself (and your bank balance). However, whether a resident, commuter or tourist, there are ways to court London, to woo it, into providing you with some affordable treats. … More Date London: Theatre
If you’ve been watching Channel 4’s The Sound of Musicals you will be familiar with the bright eyes and bubbly personality of Amy Anzel, slogging her guts out to get Happy Days- A New Musical on stage in the UK. If you haven’t been watching The Sound of Musicals then I recommend catching up on … More Happy Days A New Musical – Interview with Producer Amy Anzel
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