What happens inside a busy newspaper press office? Imperial College Union Drama Society might just be able to give us an insight into this quandary. When a rogue picture appears next to an old article written by Charlie Burns the office descends into chaos. Who, why and when did this…

Andy Linden takes to the stage this year at the 75th Edinburgh Fringe in the role of Baxter, the charismatic and very likeable gambler who takes his hobby very seriously. Studying the racing forms in-depth, he has plenty of insider contacts and observes the details of the horses at the…

Regular Edinburgh Fringe performer Mark Thompson brings to the stage his passion and knowledge in the world of science to entertain audiences for another year. His understanding and ability to entertain and demonstrate the fascinating way science works are outstanding. Aiming to show that science isn’t only for “geeks”. Thompson…

Last year saw emerging Theatre Company Saltire Sky hit the Fringe with the 5-star production of 1902. This year they return with two plays, bringing back 1902  and premiering their new play Bits n Pieces which runs for 14 performances. As you approach the Theatre situated inside one of the…

Meet 55-year-old Maureen Parker (Carolyn Calder). Tolerating her Mother (Una Ailsa Macnab), who is staying with her indefinitely. Hassled by her soon-to-be ex-husband, Jamie and his new girlfriend. While desperately trying to get her life back on track with the help of a bottle of “mothers ruin”. The dynamics between…

British Youth Music Theatre, the leading music theatre company for 12-21 years olds presents one of the eight productions showing across the country in the Theatre Royal Winchester from 13th-14th August. This production Terra Nova is based upon the story of legendary explorer Sir Walter Scott (Scott of the Antarctic)…

The Watermill’s bespoke setting and compact stage wouldn’t be my first choice of venue for a revival production of the musical Whistle Down the Wind based on the book by Mary Hayley Bell, adapted to music by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Jim Steinman. However, the results were extremely…

Tower Theatre in the heart of Stoke Newington is one of the larger Off West End Venues, established in 1932 as the Tavistock Repertory Company. The comfortable auditorium and friendly front-of-house staff make the long journey from central London worthwhile. Set during the mid-1700s in the lifetime of classical musician…

Set in the tranquil grounds of Furzey Gardens in Minstead, Blackbox Box present three nights’ performances of Bouncers as part of their “On Tour” production directed by Chris Hawley. Life was very different back in the 1980s, I had forgotten just how much. Sexism, homophobia, inappropriate sexual behaviour and blatant…

Victor Lotado’s story The Woman Who Amuses Herself is based on true events which took place back in 1911 when Vincenzo Peruggia stole the famous painting  “Mona Lisa” from the Louvre in Paris. Posing as a workman and dressed accordingly the theft in his opinion was effortlessly carried out. Tice…