Seeing Yourself on Stage: Why Representation Matters in The Arts
In recent years, representation has become a big topic. Whether you are talking about making films or making television, it is bound to come into the conversation somewhere. We live in a world where many feel that it is important to us to be able to see ourselves in...
Save The Theatres: Why I Don’t Mind Paying A Restoration Levy
I think that we can all remember back to 2013 when 80 people were injured when part of the Apollo Theatre’s roof collapsed during a performance of ‘The Curious Incident About A Dog In The Night Time’. It was shocking news, and whilst thankfully there were no life...
‘Theatre is one of the best ways of expression’ – Interview With Dan Burton
Fresh from performing in the role of Giles Ralston in the world famous The Mousetrap, Dan Burton is truly a triple threat, famed for his powerful vocals, smooth as silk dance skills and acting talents. He has stared in shows such as 42nd Street, Singing In The Rain,...
Be Prepared : Theatre To Look Forward To In 2020
Can you believe that it’s already November? The year is running away from us and Christmas is just around the corner. It will be 2020 before you even realise it and if, like me, you are a fan of theatre, you will know that 2020 is shaping up to be a big year. We...
Something Wicked This Way Comes – Spooky Theatre Tales
One of the many wonderful things about London’s Theatreland is the history, the beautiful old theatres. Hundreds of famous performers had tread the boards there, hundreds and thousands of stories have been told there. Can you imagine what we could learn if only those...
“Musical Theatre Lives In Me” – an interview with Rebecca Wallis
Rebecca Wallis, 24, is a first year Journalism student at University of St Mark and St John, however she has actually been on the journalism scene for a little over three years now. Becky started her blog, “Musical Theatre Lives In Me” in June 2016 and her platform...
Musical Theatre Halloween Playlist
With Halloween only days away, I thought that it would be a good time for a special installment of musical of the week, celebrating suitably spooky songs from a number of different musicals. If you wanted to slip some show tunes into the playlist at a Halloween party...
‘People working in theatre are not robots’ – Interview with The Comedy About A Bank Robbery’s Ross Virgo
Since starring in shows such as The Community and A Comic Book Ending, actor Ross Virgo can currently be found showing off his comedy action skills in the brilliantly clever and wickedly funny The Comedy About A Bank Robbery at The Criterion Theatre in the heart of...
‘Mischief Theatre has brought back old fashioned fun!’ – Interview with The Play That Goes Wrong’s Louisa Sexton
Actress Louisa Sexton made her West End Debut this year in the hilarious The Play That Goes Wrong at The Duchess Theatre covering the roles of Sandra and Annie in this laugh a minute production. I was very lucky to be able to talk to Louisa about her time with the...
‘It’s a Celebration of how Badass they all are’ – Interview with The Play That Goes Wrong’s David Kristopher Brown
David Kristopher Brown can currently be found at The Duchess Theatre where he is a ‘thunderstudy’ covering multiple roles in the hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong. Previously, he has performed with many shows such as The Phantom Of The Opera, Sister Act, The Blues...
‘It’s like Marmite, you either love it or hate it’ – Interview with Kinky Boots’ Jason Winter
Actor and choreographer Jason Winter can currently be found strutting up and down the country in the first ever UK tour of the smash hit Kinky Boots as a swing and dance captain. Before joining the factory, he has played a part in some hugely successful productions...
5 Pantomimes to watch in Devon this Christmas
’Tis the season for dad jokes and glitter as Devon’s theatres are taken over by bizarre costumes and comical baddies. What is Christmas without your gran taking you to a panto? It’s boring, that’s what. So gather all the kids in your family and head on down to your...