Half term is almost here. As a mother of three I am always amazed at how these holidays creep up on you. Once you’ve taken a day out to see friends, another to do all the essential uniform and shoe Read More …
As I go to the theatre regularly I am usually juggling which train to catch and I grab a quick sandwich to eat on the train or if I am late, I eat on the way home. On the Read More …
This week has been dominated by the General Election, not only on TV but also in London’s theatreland too with a variety of plays to educate, inspire and entertain us. Here is a few suggestions if you really have not Read More …
The Royal Hippodrome Theatre (RHT), Eastbourne is appealing for everyone’s help as it applies for funding from the Aviva Community Fund. The Community Interest Company that runs the venue has put in an application for up to £25,000 from the Read More …
Like people in the 1980s I grew up watching The Muppet Show on TV, years later my daughter, was taught her letters and numbers with the help of the Sesame Street characters. Maybe that’s the reason I have always loved Read More …
My Theatre Mates Okay, Okay – I know that I am ridiculously late in posting the news about My Theatre Mates (I blame it on back to back visitors over the last three weeks) but just in case you Read More …
Or – things I learned from the ballet. I sound like a broken record when I say once again that although I write about productions I have seen I do not like to ‘review’ performances, I visit the theatre more Read More …
The town’s real ice rink opened on Friday night in the picturesque Calverley Grounds. The opening ceremony took place in the beautifully lit park with skating performances by Silver Blades solo figure-skaters Dixie Bignell and Freya Godfrey, to an ice Read More …
Last night I was lucky enough to be invited to another event organised by Official Theatre who are the most wonderful company for bringing together people who like to write about the theatre.
Lately I have discovered Off West End / Fringe Theatre – no, not Edinburgh, the London Fringe. I have been aware of these smaller venues for a while but had never bothered to make an effort to go to one. Read More …