Monday, 19th June 2023 at Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Featuring one of the best selections of hits going in a musical right now, Roddy Doyle’s The Commitments (based on the novel of the same name) offers plenty of toe-tapping entertainment. Set in Dublin, where a bunch of youngsters seek to bring soul... Continue Reading →
Interview: Sam Burkett talks “You’re Alright”
June 2023 Sam Burkett has been very busy. When it comes to the new dance comedy show “You’re Alright”, they’ve been writing, directing, choreographing and performing - so, very busy! The show is set to play the Camden Fringe this August, more specifically, playing at the Camden People’s Theatre from July 31st - 3rd August.... Continue Reading →
Interview: Elena Sirett talks “Maenad”
June 2023 Writer, performer and producer Elena Sirett brings the solo folk-punk musical “Maenad” to the Camden Fringe this year. “Maenad” is set to play at Camden People’s Theatre from 4th - 6th August and here, Elena chats about the show, accessibility when it comes to funding, and the advice garnered via a tarot read... Continue Reading →
Interview: Lulu McClatchy talks SuperGirly: Return of the Pop Princess
June 2023 This August, Lulu McClatchy brings pop parody show “SuperGirly: Return of the Pop Princess” to the Camden Fringe. The show is set to play at the Camden Comedy Club from 14th-17th August and promises a generous dose of pop-themed micky-taking. Here, Lulu chats about the show, influences and advice for those starting out.... Continue Reading →
Interview: Joan Villafañe talks CONVICTED FLOWER
June 2023 Among the offerings at the Camden Fringe this year is the English premiere of “CONVICTED FLOWER”, a powerful drama inspired by the character of Roberta in the Puerto Rican play “Flor de Presidio” by Juan González-Bonilla. Playing at the Etcetera Theatre from 25th -27th August, the show explores the story of an extraordinary... Continue Reading →
Review: The Bodyguard, The Musical (Touring)
Monday, 12th June 2023 at Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Another crowd-pleasing screen-to-stage musical? Yes indeed, and The Bodyguard, The Musical is an impressive stage rendition of the hit 1992 Warner Brothers film. Promising romance and danger and fantastic Whitney Houston hits throughout, this show goes all out in the name of entertainment.... Continue Reading →
Interview: Suzie Houlihan & Katie Alexander talk “Over Influenced”
June 2023 Heading to the Camden Fringe this August is hard-hitting feminist comedy “Over Influenced”, a sharp look at celebrity and influencer culture which plays at both the Canal Café Theatre (11th - 13th) and the Etcetera Theatre (25th - 27th). Suzie Houlihan and Katie Alexander star in this dark comedy with grown-up themes to... Continue Reading →
Interview: Glenn Wallis talks “I Start Things But Don’t Fin”
June 2023 Having moved to London in 2022, Aussie actor and writer Glenn Wallis is set to make his Camden Fringe debut this August with “I Start Things But Don't Fin”. The solo musical comedy show is set to play at The Museum Of Comedy on the 12th and 26th August, looking at perfectionism, mental... Continue Reading →
Interview: Caitlin Jones talks “The Girl With The Glass Heart”
June 2023 The Camden Fringe is fast approaching (official dates this year are 31st July - 27th August). Among those debuting new work this year is Caitlin Jones, who brings her one-person play “The Girl With The Glass Heart” to the Camden People’s Theatre from August 20-21st. Here, Cait chats about advocating for herself to... Continue Reading →
Review: The Way Old Friends Do (Touring)
Wednesday 7th June 2023 at York Theatre Royal. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ian Hallard’s tribute to ABBA fandom takes shape as this warm tale of friendship and am-dram, directed by Mark Gatiss. The Way Old Friends Do sees two old school friends, Peter and Edward, reunite unexpectedly and circumstances conspire to inspire them to put on a gender-swapped... Continue Reading →