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. […]
The Curious Incident of the Missing Rat In Australia
After a sell out run, currently playing in Melbourne, Australia, the International Tour of The Curious Incident of the Dog In The Night-time is set to return to Australia to tour the country after it finishes it’s runs in Hong Kong and Singapore. The show has announced it will tour Australia’s other major cities from […]
I’ve lived in Paris for 2 weeks… here’s more things I’ve learnt!
As a ‘theatre’ blogger, you always run the risk of people not appreciating it when you ramble on about things that aren’t related to what they are used to. But my blog last week about moving to Paris was so well received that I thought I would carry it on to give you a look […]
Is the stampede for HAMILTON tickets finally over?
When tickets to the Broadway smash hit musical Hamilton went on sale last year for the new London production, the initial booking period of tickets sold out in a matter of hours. There was such a buzz created around the show that everyone wanted to get a ticket to witness the holy grail of musical […]