A Record-Breaking Year for London’s West End
It’s been a record-breaking year for London’s West End, with the highest box office revenue in recorded history, and attendances over the 15 million for the first time. Recently, the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) published their annual data, and the statistics give a revealing glimpse into the current climate in the West End. The […]
Could Ariana Grande be going green for the WICKED movie?
This week, The Sun newspaper in the UK announced that pop singer Ariana Grande will be making her Broadway debut as Elphaba in Wicked the Musical. Whilst the rumour hasn’t been confirmed yet, it has made me wonder if there is a bigger story here, should this news be true. The movie adaptation of Wicked […]
From posters on bedroom walls to interactions on social media – why do some people cross the line with Celebrities?
Singer Elton John hit the headlines this week, after he walked off-stage during a concert in Las Vegas. After inviting a selection of audience members up on stage to watch him perform one of his songs, one fan ruined it for everyone by crossing the line and touching him whilst he was performing. Elton eventually […]
Theatre: What’s on in Paris
Since moving to Paris, I’ve found it incredibly difficult to find blogs or websites that list all of the upcoming theatre productions here. At least, any in English that give enough detail. I’ve also been asked by several people who are planning trips to Paris, what is on and what they should go to see. […]
How can we help actors get the exposure they deserve?
This week, leading theatre critic Mark Shenton tweeted “Have decided to no longer review shows for which actors are not paid, unless they’re in a collaborative, non-hierarchical venture. The only way to stop the exploitation of actors by directors & producers is to only cover those that commit to paying properly (Equity agreement).” This has […]
Is it time to bring Les Miserables out of the 1980’s
Yesterday it was announced that a brand new UK & Ireland tour of Boublil and Schönberg‘s hit musical Les Miserables will open at Curve Leicester on 3 November 2018. Producer Cameron Mackintosh said “Since I first conceived the new production of “Les Misérables” to celebrate the shows 25th anniversary in 2009, this production has taken […]
Week 5 Living In Paris: Admitting I’m not Elsa because the cold does bother me
Last week I started taking French lessons (I guessed it was about time to get serious with this living in Paris malarkey) with a real life french person! Sitting in a cafe I had to face my biggest fear (one that I have been avoiding since starting to learn french), conjugating verbs. I don’t even […]
Week Four Living In Paris – the worst experiences in life can be your greatest lessons
I can’t believe that I’ve been living in Paris for a whole month now! This week has been full of lessons and here are some of the things I have found out this week! If I actually listen to what people say I might understand I realised this week that when someone tries to speak […]
It’s Random Acts of Kindness Day!
Today is Random Acts Of Kindness Day and I have teamed up with the people over at Kinky Boots the Musical in London to give one of my followers a free night out at the theatre! Watch the video announcement below… _____________________________________________________________ Enter your email address below to receive news, competitions and special offers, direct […]
I Moved To Paris: Things I’ve learnt in week three
So week three in Paris was pretty much spent in bed for me as I managed to pick up both a virus and a cold at the same time! However, that didn’t stop me from leaving the apartment a few times and I have indeed learnt a few more things that I didn’t know before. […]
