Bookcases, a desk and files with various recording devices scattered across all the furniture set the scene as you first enter the Omnibus Theatre to see the incredible performance by Philip Bretherton as the former socialist MP Tony Benn in Tony’s last tape. Bretherton’s acting is exceptional as he portrays…

Songs-Sketches-Music-Laughter is their introduction to this eccentric mixture of performances. Tonight was their opening night, and unlike many first nights where a few missed lines or hiccups happen along the way. This performance felt very well rehearsed and the actors all appeared to be very comfortable in their roles nothing…

The literary and Operatic evening presented by Rebecca Hossack played host to around 50 people to launch the new work which will be performed by Pegasus Operatic Society and the new book written by Matthew Sturgis about Oscar Wilde, held in Rebecca Hossack art gallery Conway Street in Fitzrovia. The…

As my first visit to the Hen and Chickens pub Theatre, it is definitely one of the easiest venues to find that I have been to. A really nicely laid out upstairs theatre with reasonably comfortable seats. The staff I spoke to were very friendly and helpful. This madcap 50…

From left to right Edward Tarling, Elaine Chapman and Hayley Powell. There was a relaxed atmosphere on the second floor Cafe at Candid Arts Centre in Angel. Which set the same ambience on the evening upon which the interviews were taking place with Edward Tarling and Hayley Powell who star…

Above a copy of the poster. Ana Torre’s 75 minute play the Castilla Sisters explores the corruption and attitudes in modern-day Mexico experienced by the two Latino sisters. Guido Garcia Lueches brilliant direction has bought this play to life. The audience is transported to Mexico by the brilliant vibrant writing…

Laura Morera and Frederico Bonelli as Elizabeth and Victor in Frankenstein. Photo credit Bill Cooper. Every essence of gothic horror fiction conjured up by Mary Shelley in her world famous novel Frankenstein has been beautifully captured by the creators at the Royal Opera House’s Ballet version of the same title.…

Laura Morera and Frederico Bonelli as Elizabeth and Victor in Frankenstein. Photo credit Bill Cooper. Every essence of gothic horror fiction conjured up by Mary Shelley in her world famous novel Frankenstein has been beautifully captured by the creators at the Royal Opera House’s Ballet version of the same title.…

A Sticky Season Jack Donald’s 60 minutes play A Sticky Season switches between what appears to be his own coming out dialogue, a brief history about two iconic famous gay writers Alan Ginsberg and Joe Owton and what sounded like the original news report of the day the law changed…

Newbury Dramatic Society Presents Acting 20th and 21st March 2019 The Croft Hall Hungerford Berkshire, RG17 OHY. Nick Card led act one through the programme section titled “Words and Wit”. The three separate pieces Card had written. First an introduction about himself and getting to know the audience appeared more…