In this fast-paced RSC production of Macbeth, set in the current day, director Polly Findlay quickly transports the viewer into Shakespeare's “darkest psychological thriller”. We were unable to purchase tickets for the theatre and were delighted to be given the opportunity to watch Macbeth as part of the Showcase Live event programme. It is fantastic … Continue reading RSC Macbeth
Eva Noblezada – ‘Girl No More’
Eva Noblezada’s portrayal of bar girl Kim in the 2014 west end revival of the iconic musical Miss Saigon, is to date one of my favourite performances by an actress in a musical. So, you can imagine my delight, when my Mother’s Day gift from DT included a ticket for Noblezada’s one woman show Girl No … Continue reading Eva Noblezada – ‘Girl No More’
Fat Friends – The Musical
Most people will remember Fat Friends as the award winning TV drama that hit television screens in October 2000. The TV drama, which lasted five years on ITV, starred Alison Steadman, Gaynor Faye and Lisa Riley as some of its stars. Written by Kay Mellor, the show was nominated for multiple awards including the BAFTA … Continue reading Fat Friends – The Musical
The Kite Runner
I was not able to catch The Kite Runner on its West End Run so I was excited when MT bought me tickets to see the production at The Birmingham Rep. I nearly missed out again after convincing myself that we had tickets to the evening performance. It was 1:20 p.m. before we realised we … Continue reading The Kite Runner
The Rat Pack – Live from Las Vegas
Our first dance at our wedding was “The way you look tonight” by Frank Sinatra, which makes it very obvious that we are fans of swing music and the man himself. So, we were thrilled to be given the opportunity to see The Rat Pack live from Las Vegas at the Alex theatre in Birmingham. … Continue reading The Rat Pack – Live from Las Vegas
Rehearsal for Murder
Performing three different plays each year, Stourbridge Theatre Company has been Stourbridge Town Hall’s resident amateur theatre company since 1933. We both enjoy watching a murder mystery drama, whoever fails to guess the murderer’s identity gets to make the tea. Let’s just say my husband now makes the perfect cup. So, we headed to Stourbridge … Continue reading Rehearsal for Murder
Lady Windermere’s Fan
I love the wit of Oscar Wilde and have been an admirer of his plays for a good many years. As part of a year’s celebration of his works, the Classic Spring Theatre Company are preforming four Oscar Wilde plays that “shocked and redefied British theatre” at the Vaudeville theatre, London. As we were unable … Continue reading Lady Windermere’s Fan
This is Elvis
I would never call myself a fan of Elvis Presley. As a child I was aware of his music through the many Elvis films that appeared on our television screens, usually as part of the Sunday matinee season. (These blogs are like a stick of rock, always have Sunday matinee running through them!) As a … Continue reading This is Elvis
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
I was first introduced to Harry Potter by DT, when at the age of ten she was presented with a copy of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban at the annual school prize giving. He has remained a firm family favourite for the past 20 years. I must confess, I have never read any … Continue reading Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Cirque Beserk
The circus takes me back to my youth and the time I spent in the National Youth Music Theatre. Whilst working on the production “Creation”, I was given the opportunity to take part in professional clown training. Ever since that experience I have been convinced that I am a fully-fledged clown. When we were offered the … Continue reading Cirque Beserk
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