Culture
Fisherman’s Friends – The Musical
Raw Cornish shanties sung with gusto are guaranteed to warm the cockles of your heart in a show that is awash with fun and song. Fisherman’s Friends the Musical set sail into The King’s Theatre […]
Theatre
Culture
Stage Production of The Shawshank Redemption
A human’s ability to survive the most awful of circumstances makes for compelling watching. And it is particularly poignant when the story line is powerful, and the acting is first class and gripping. Experienced producer […]
Culture
Wild Western with a Gaelic Twist
It’s all guns a blazing for the sublime Gaelic speaking western performed in the heart of the Highlands. Inverness’s Eden Court Theatre played host to Stornoway, Quebec, a cracking play written by Calum L MacLeòid […]
Restaurants
West End Pre-Theatre Menus
If you are heading off to the theatre in London’s West End this summer and in search of a good restaurant for a pre-theatre meal, then we have three restaurant suggestions for you, depending on […]
Culture
Aye It’s Fun Aboard Kidnapped
Swashbuckling swagger mixed with vibrant pop music and a colourful cast was lapped up at the opening night of classic tale Kidnapped. It was laughter and applause all the way for the National Theatre of […]
Culture
MAMMA MIA! Set For Blackpool
Colourful and punchy and guaranteed to raise a smile at the seaside this month is one of ABBA’s most popular musicals. Twenty-three years after its first viewing at the Prince Edward Theatre in London, the […]
Culture
Jiving Generations Rock the Edinburgh Aisles
Musical tastes change through the generations – but 50’s sensation Buddy Holly’s tunes can still get both the young and old rocking in the aisles. Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre came alive on the opening night of […]
Culture
Classic Tale Still has a Spring in its Step
It’s always great to gauge a performance by the audience reaction. And even better when children are the viewers. So, I knew we were in for a treat when the lively school audience at The […]
Culture
Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby
The flat caps were out in force as Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre prepared itself for a very special visit from the infamous Peaky Blinders. But instead of smouldering on screen, Thomas Shelby and co’s backdrop was […]
Culture
Standing Ovation for Dazzling Display of Raw Energy in Newsies
A wow busting theatre set combined with calorie eating dancing and sparkling singing brought the house down at the opening night of the Disney musical Newsies. The Troubadour Theatre at Wembley Park is a vast […]