Wilma’s Top Tips for surviving the Edinburgh Fringe
This was my first time at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (can you believe) and I felt like a bit of a rabbit in the headlights not knowing how it all worked. So I’ve decided to give you my top tips on coping with the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! Get a taxi from the train station to […]
Wilma Awards 2015 – Nominees Announced
After the hugely successful launch of the Wilma Awards in 2014, I am delighted to say that the awards will take place again this year on Friday 30 October 2015 at The Hippodrome Casino. The nominees for the 2015 Wilma Awards in association with The Hippodrome Casino are: Best West End Show Sponsored by eStage […]
Another blog about mobile phones in theatre
It is always a shame to feel the need to write about the subject of mobile phones being used in theatres but once again I feel vexed enough to bring it up. Yesterday, I watched a performance of Horrible Histories at the Garrick Theatre and the woman sat next to me was texting on her […]
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New Theatre News Magazine
I am so excited to be able to share with you a new project I’ve been working on with my friends at ShowFilmFirst.com. The very first edition of Show Film First Theatre News with West End Wilma! An online magazine, edited by moi and published to the Show Film First community every month! The first […]
If I could be a star for a day…
Hotel Direct have launched a new competition to let bloggers become a star for a day and live the life of riley. All they have to do is submit their dream itinerary based on a character from a show. There is only one theatre character that I think I would want to live the life […]
10 shows to take the kids to this summer….
With summer starting to break through ands the kids starting to break up from school, there are a lot of theatre shows heading to the West End to entertain adults and children alike. Here’s my top ten shows to take the kids to this summer…. The 3 Little Pigs Palace Theatre 5 August – […]
Are theatre goers turning away from the expense of the west end or are they just becoming more savvy with their money?
I’ve always been a bit of a detective when it comes to buying theatre tickets as I like to get a good deal. So with premium seats to see The Book of Mormon at over £200 and the upcoming family Christmas show ELF around the same mark, you might think there is no hope… but […]
A look at June Fringe Shows
It’s hard to keep up with everything happening in the world of theatre. People always say to me ‘surely you’ve seen everything if you go to the theatre as often as you do’ but there is so much out there I’ve not even seen half of it! With new shoes opening every day, I thought […]
You’re A Star – but how many are you worth?
What do star ratings on reviews really mean? Is it obvious? I don’t know. Do people make star judgements on reviews the same way? I often get criticised for being too harsh (and even, on occasion, too nice!) and so I thought it would be interesting to share with you my thought process when it […]