Matthew Warhurst was a hit at last year’s Camden Fringe in the role of Schmidt in Falling Pennies’ Doomed Resistance (review here). Having named him as best supporting actor in a Fringe comedy and my ‘one to watch’ in my end of year round-up (no awards of course, just my glowing, super-shiny praise...read it here),... Continue Reading →
In Part I of my interview with Eva McKenna (read it here), we chatted about her role in Be My Baby and her career to date. Here in Part II, Eva and I talk about all things theatre - including some candid truths about the difficulties facing up and coming actors and some glorious on... Continue Reading →
Katy McKenna, Equity name Eva McKenna, has been on my radar since she stole the show in Be My Baby with her performance as Delores (review here). If I’d written about the best casts and creatives of shows from 2016 as I’ve done for 2017 this year (read it here), she most definitely would have... Continue Reading →
In Part I of my interview with the lovely Golem Theatre, they chatted to me about their upcoming show, Tomorrow Creeps, which plays at The Vaults as part of the Vault Festival from 24-28th January 2018 (link to tickets can be found below). In Part II, writer David Fairs, Director Anna Marsland and cast members... Continue Reading →
Golem Theatre’s latest venture, Tomorrow Creeps, combines language from across 16 of Shakespeare’s plays, Kate Bush’s storytelling style and their own unique take on repurposing raw material taken from the works of greats. The show plays at The Vaults as part of the Vault Festival from 24-28th January 2018 - the link to tickets can... Continue Reading →
Wednesday 18th October 2017 at West Yorkshire Playhouse. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kneehigh's latest venture is Carl Grose's adaptation of Günter Grass' surreal novel The Tin Drum. It's a whirling frenzy of action and darkness which centres on the woes of the human condition through Oskar, a morose and magnetic youngster refusing to engage with a flawed world.... Continue Reading →
According to the immensely popular theatre site, 'westendwilma.com is the mother/son blogging venture that has been taking over London’s theatre scene for the last five years' - the team cover news, reviews, interviews, awards, competitions, tickets and merchandise - proving that an impressive amount of ground can be covered in just five years. Ed Baker,... Continue Reading →
In Part I of the interview with Samuel Toye, cast member of new company The Three Dots, we chatted about training in Italy, the universal language of mime and the company’s UK debut performance. In Part II, Samuel talks about all things theatre, including hidden talents, etiquette and onstage mishaps. MIMES (Most Imbecilic Mime Ensemble Show)... Continue Reading →
New York has Ellen's Stardust Diner, which boasts up-and-coming New York actors singing their hearts out while serving. As far as I'm aware, the closest thing we have in London is the wonderful Theatre Cafe, which dazzles musical theatre fanatics with walls covered from floor to ceiling in signed memorabilia from London's musical shows. There... Continue Reading →
Wednesday 2nd August, 2017 at the London Palladium. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Based on the classic novel of the same name by Kenneth Grahame, Julian Fellowes' adaptation of The Wind in the Willows is an absolute joy to watch from start to finish. While the story appeals primarily to children and those who loved Grahame's novel as children,... Continue Reading →
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