Christmas in Lapland: Part One (she tried to take explosives on the plane)
What more of a magical experience could you possibly have than a trip to see Santa in his home of snowy Lapland? About eight years ago, my parents took themselves off to Lapland for Christmas, as both my sister and I were busy doing other things and they didn’t fancy sitting at home on their own […]
Magic spectacular THE ILLUSIONISTS returns to the West End next summer
The world’s biggest selling magic spectacular, The Illusionists – Direct From Broadway, will return to London next summer with a brand new show from Saturday 6th July to Saturday 1st September at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Tickets are now sale and the cast will be announced in the new year. Last seen in the West End […]
Eight of the Most Exciting Theatre Productions Coming to the North in 2019
Vibrant, cosmopolitan, and increasingly up-and-coming, the north of England is fast turning into something of a theatre Mecca. In the midst of a wider cultural revolution, the ‘powerhouses of the north’ – Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Hull, and Newcastle – are putting on some fantastic productions, and 2019 promises to showcase some of their most […]
Genres we are missing on the theatre stage
In the theatre world these days, anything can be attempted. Books are being turned into plays, films are being turned into musicals and almost every genre out there can be seen somewhere on stage. Some of the best shows to see in London this holiday season include the likes of Disney’s Aladdin, a musical version […]
In Conversation With Graham Norton comes to The Hope Theatre
What do you do when nothing in your life makes sense, when all your thoughts seem insane and you have nobody to talk to? Mark (Jay Parsons) is finding life tough and isolating so the decision is easy. He’s going to chat to Graham Norton. He might even chat to Graham about the incident with […]
Full cast announced for ALYS, ALWAYS at the Bridge Theatre
Directed by Nicholas Hytner and based on the novel by Harriet Lane, Alys, Always begins previews at the Bridge Theatre on 25 February, running to 30 March 2019. Set designs are by Bob Crowley with costume designs by Christina Cunningham, lighting by Jon Clark, music by Grant Olding, sound by Gareth Fry and video designs […]
REVIEW: SNOW WHITE (London Palladium) ★★★★
In the last two years, the London Palladium has staged spectacular pantomimes which really pushed the boat out in both casting and staging. Last year’s Dick Whittington won GB Pantomime Awards Pantomime of the Year (1500 seats or more) and an Olivier for best Entertainment and Family Show. It featured an amazing self parody by […]
NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL set to sparkle and shine across the UK
Back by popular demand and after sold out performances this year, the producers of NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL are delighted to announce the return of a UK tour for 2019, opening at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre on 29 October 2019. Every child in every school has one Christmas wish, to star in a Nativity, and at St […]
Cast announced for the 2019 tour of HAIR – THE MUSICAL
Full casting has been announced for the critically-acclaimed 50th anniversary production of Hair – The Musical. Leading the cast in this revolutionary, Grammy award-winning musical is: Dancing on Ice’s 2018 champion Jake Quickenden as Berger, Hollyoaks’ Daisy Wood-Davis as Sheila and X Factor 2011 finalist Marcus Collins as Hud. The cast is completed by: Alison […]
Be careful what you put in your mouth this festive season
Next month I will have been living in Paris for a whole year and whilst the majority of similar foods to the UK can be found, there are a few exceptions and bacon is one of them. They have bacon in France but it’s not proper bacon that you would find in the UK. It’s […]