‘True loves path never did run smooth’ – A Midsummer’s Night Dream (archive recording) Review
I need to start this review off with some honesty, for I feel that this confession is going to set the tone for this blog. I really struggle with Shakespeare, I find it extremely complicated and because of this, I have sort have been put off it. It was drilled into us...
‘The industry will have to be ready to adapt to survive’ – Life in Lockdown with Tom Mussel
Actor Tom Mussel has starred in a number of productions including the UK tours of Fame, Footloose and Miss Saigon and Anyone Can Whistle at the Union Theatre. I was lucky enough to talk to Tom all about how he has been adjusting to a life in lockdown and his hopes for...
‘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...
‘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...
‘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...
‘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...