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Continue reading →: Sherlock Holmes and the Theif of Antiquity presented by Blue Apple.One of the great privileges of reviewing theatre productions has been spending the past eight years reviewing the Blue Apple Theatre productions. I have watched many of the performers over the years take on a variety of roles. My biggest observation is how as a group they have grown in…
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Continue reading →: Quadrophenia A Mod Ballet at Festival Theatre.Much like Pete Townsend’s windmill, the Mods unravel like street peacocks against the backdrop of the ocean. Their sharp suits, designed by Paul Smith, are a colourful explosion in the opening, moody atmosphere. Paris Fitzpatrick follows in the footsteps of Phil Daniels as the disaffected mod Jimmy. His fishtail parka…
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Continue reading →: Nick Hornedo-Edinburgh Fringe 2025-Part of July Challenge.Nick Hornedo joins the Edinburgh Fringe this year with his debut comedy performance “Watch This When You Get Home”. Is this your first time at Edinburgh Fringe? My first time performing, yes. Last year, I visited for a week to check things out before I applied. Saw so many amazing…
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Continue reading →: Susan Harrison-Edinburgh Fringe 2025-Part of July Challenge.Showstopper regular performer Susan Harrison returns to Edinburgh Fringe this year flying solo in her new show “Should I Still Be Doing This”. When were you last performing at the Edinburgh Fringe? I performed at the fringe last year with Showstopper! The Improvised Musical. I’ve been in Edinburgh most years…
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Continue reading →: Jessie Nixon-Edinburgh Fringe 2025-Part of July Challenge.Jessie Nixon brings her first solo show to the Edinburgh Fringe this year although it’s not her first performance there. Here’s what Jessie told me about her plans this year. Is this your first time at the Edinburgh Fringe? No, it’s not technically, but it is my first proper solo…
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Continue reading →: Henning Nilsen & Valeria Vulpe present-1 and None-Edinburgh Fringe 2025 part of July Challenge.Double-bill comedians Henning Nilsen and Valeria Vulpe are bringing their show to Just the Tonic at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025. I’ve caught up with them before they head off to Edinburgh. What’s your show called for Edinburgh Fringe 2025? 1 And Done. It’s a split-bill standup show with Norwegian comedian…
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Continue reading →: ANNE BOLEYN THE MUSICAL-Casting announced.
WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION OPENING THIS SUMMER IN THE GROUNDS OF HEVER CASTLE – ANNE BOLEYN’S CHILDHOOD HOME2 – 30 AUGUST 2025. The UK’s first outdoor production featuring binaural sound design from The Ringham Brothers. Emily Lane is to star as Anne Boleyn-Alongside a professional cast of Musical Theatre Stars and…
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Continue reading →: Grave Mistake-Hope Theatre.Sisters, Harriet and Regina Burke played by Laurel Marks and Gabrielle Nellis-Pain are funeral directors whose business isn’t blooming quite as it should be and need a few more funerals to hold off bankruptcy. Regina is in the process of getting a license for her new project “Jolly Gina’s Gin…
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Continue reading →: Royal Academy of Music name Georgia Blessitt as Performer of the Year.Georgia Blessitt from the Royal Academy of Music is namedStephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year. Rigby Edwards from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama is the runner-up. 12 candidates battled it out in a hotly contested West End sing-off final at the Sondheim Theatre. Georgia Blessitt…
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Continue reading →: CADEL: Lungs On Legs-Edinburgh Fringe-Part of the July Challenge.
How long have you been doing the Edinburgh Fringe? This is my second Ed Fringe! How do you cope with the overwhelming chaos that the Fringe brings? I embrace it! Just like the peloton in cycling and in the show, the chaos presents opportunities. The plethora of shows and creatives…











