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‘Don’t shoot for the stars, shoot higher!’ – Eugenius Archive Recording review
First performed as a concert version at the London Palladium way back in 2016, Eugenius brings comic book madness to the stage in a crazy superhero caper featuring a number of stagey favourites including Rob Houchen, Laura Baldwin and Scott Paige. As a treat during...
‘I’m the next criminal mastermind’ – Artemis Fowl (2020) review
Disney plus has been doing a very good job at keeping us all occupied during the lockdown with tonnes of throwback series and lots of films. It is also regularly updated with new content to keep us all going and one of it’s latest new releases is Artemis Fowl. Now, I...
‘Try and remember that you’re not alone’ – Life in Lockdown with Jemal Felix
Actor Jemal Felix has starred in a number of productions including Whistle Down The Wind, Hairspray, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Kinky Boots. I was fortunate enough to talk to Jemal all about how he has been keeping himself occupied during the...
‘Theatre fans can do everything they can to support’ Life in Lockdown with Melissa Jacques
Prior to the theatre shutdown, actress Melissa Jacques was playing the role of Margaret New in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. She has also starred in many other productions including Kinky Boots, Oliver, Little Shop of Horrors, Me and my Girl, Company, Wicked and...
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‘Don’t shoot for the stars, shoot higher!’ – Eugenius Archive Recording review
First performed as a concert version at the London Palladium way back in 2016, Eugenius brings comic book madness to the stage in a crazy superhero caper featuring a number of stagey favourites including Rob Houchen, Laura Baldwin and Scott Paige. As a treat during...
‘Don’t shoot for the stars, shoot higher!’ – Eugenius Archive Recording review
First performed as a concert version at the London Palladium way back in 2016, Eugenius brings comic book madness to the stage in a crazy superhero caper featuring a number of stagey favourites including Rob Houchen, Laura Baldwin and Scott Paige. As a treat during...
‘I’m the next criminal mastermind’ – Artemis Fowl (2020) review
Disney plus has been doing a very good job at keeping us all occupied during the lockdown with tonnes of throwback series and lots of films. It is also regularly updated with new content to keep us all going and one of it’s latest new releases is Artemis Fowl. Now, I...
‘Try and remember that you’re not alone’ – Life in Lockdown with Jemal Felix
Actor Jemal Felix has starred in a number of productions including Whistle Down The Wind, Hairspray, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Kinky Boots. I was fortunate enough to talk to Jemal all about how he has been keeping himself occupied during the...
‘Theatre fans can do everything they can to support’ Life in Lockdown with Melissa Jacques
Prior to the theatre shutdown, actress Melissa Jacques was playing the role of Margaret New in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. She has also starred in many other productions including Kinky Boots, Oliver, Little Shop of Horrors, Me and my Girl, Company, Wicked and...
‘I won’t grow up’ – Peter Pan Live (Streamed) Review
The show must go on and as the weeks must, the shows continue to go online. This week’s offering from the Show Must Go On scheme was NBC’s 2014 live TV musical Peter Pan. Even though I know the story of the boy who never grew up and the magical land of Neverland, I...
‘We can’t wait to see you all back with us’ Life in Lockdown with George Grayson
Actor George Grayson has starred in a number of productions including The Book of Mormon, Kinky Boots, both in the West End and on the UK Tour, and pantomimes Aladdin and Peter Pan for Qdos Entertainment. I was lucky enough to get to talk to George all about how he...
‘Our sector is waiting in the wings to come back with the best of live theatre’ – Life in Lockdown with Joseph Houston
The Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester was opened by couple Joseph Houston and William Whelton in 2015 and now, like all other theatres, it’s doors are closed due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. This award winning theatre is now struggling, much like other regional...
‘It could be tomorrow, or it could be today’ – Sunshine On Leith (2013) Review
If there is a genre of movies that people either love or hate, it’s movie musicals. Now, personally I love them but I can completely understand that some people don’t. You have to have a certain mindset to love and appreciate musicals, otherwise you might just end up...
‘In the story of the boy whose dream came true’ – Celebrating Joseph with an All Star Concert
Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat has been charming audiences and introducing children to the wonderful world of theatre for 50 years, and it seems that absolutely nothing can stop it now, not even a shutdown causing pandemic. Soon we are to be treated with...
‘I always try to encourage the practice of gratitude’ – Life in Lockdown with Jonathan Andrew Hume
Jonathan Andrew Hume is a stage and screen actor with credits including the leading role of Simba in The Lion King and Kevin J/Ali in Come From Away. As we enter into another 3 weeks of lockdown, I talked to Jonathan about how he is adapting to this strange new way of...
‘ It has felt like we’re living in a never ending episode of ‘Black Mirror’’ – Life in Lockdown with Nicholas McLean
Before the lockdown was enforced and the theatres were made to close, actor Nicholas McLean was playing the role of Boq in the West End Production of Wicked. He has also performed as the Doctor in The Book of Mormon, Gary Coleman in Avenue Q, TJ in Sister Act and...
‘Back in action! Thank God!’ – The Intern (2015) Review
It was all the way back in 2006 when we saw Anne Hathaway play the nervous newbie intimidated by a powerful female boss in The Devil Wears Prada, and back in 2015, the tables were turned as in The Intern, she plays the female boss that everyone is a little bit weary...
‘A bit of extra kindness and solidarity really does make a massive difference’ – Life in Lockdown with Jeremy Batt
Headshot Credit – Lisa Gilby/ @freshestframes Actor Jeremy Batt has starred in a number of productions including Kinky Boots, Chess, Follies,Candide, Top Hat, Oklahoma and Les Miserables. I was fortunate enough to talk to Jeremy about how he has been adjusting to this...
Your stories never made sense to me’ A Monster Calls (Streamed Online) Review
With theatres up and down the country still closed, many more theatres and companies are moving their achieved shows online so that we can enjoy them from the comfort of our own homes. Not only does this give us valuable entertainment, but it keeps the theatre...
‘I don’t think anyone can put their hands up and say I’m finding it easy’ – Life in Lockdown with Katie Bernstein
Actress Katie Bernstein has starred in a number of productions including playing the role of Annie in the UK Tour of The Play That Goes Wrong, Emily in Allegro, Peggy in Mrs Henderson Presents, Isobel in Payback and covering the roles of Mimi and Maureen in the UK...
‘The support from fans has been amazing’ – Life in Lockdown with Joshua St Clair
Prior to the lockdown, actor Joshua St Clair was starring in City of Angels, after appearing in many productions including the UK Tour of Kinky Boots, School of Rock, the UK Tour of Wicked and Shakespeare Live! I was fortunate enough to talk to Joshua about how he is...
‘You are Fearless’ – London Town (2016) Review
The idea that music can have a huge influence on someones life isn’t a new one, but is perhaps one that isn’t really touched upon in the movie world. Music is magical, it can completely change your mood and perhaps even take you down a completely different path then...
‘My heart wants to sing every song it hears’ The Sound of Music Live (2013) review
It simply cannot be denied that The Sound of Music is an absolute classic and one that many have grown up with. It’s been performed all over the world and has a special place in the hearts of many. For quite a few years now, the idea of putting on a musical live on...
