As far as press nights go this will be one that will stay with me. The Noel Coward Theatre in The West End was almost a full house for the press night of The Last Laugh. It’s very rare to see an almost full auditorium of famous faces from the…

Based on the 90’s cult classic film, Cruel Intentions the musical is filled with toe-tapping 90’s bangers. It should be a show that leaves you feeling good, a little nostalgic and energized. However, in this instance, it falls flat. The problems begin with the book which does not translate seamlessly…

The story of the Princess and the Pea is well known. An unknown girl turns up at the Palace and the Queen tests the girl to examine her credentials using a bed topped with soft mattresses under which is a single pea; only a true Prince will feel the pea…

The Mill Theatre in Sonning presents its latest production It Runs in the Family by Ray Cooney a comedy farce set in the Doctor’s common room. The Mill offers a two-course dinner and theatre experience. The restaurant has currently been refurbished and now offers table service instead of the self-service…

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame is one of those novels that is part of most children’s library as they are growing up or they are familiar with the characters. Mole (Tim Corrie) and Rat (Wolfie Jones) are relishing the earth waking up to the Spring and everything…

Perin’s School Hall in Alresford, Hampshire came alive last night as The Alresford Community Theatre Society as they presented the first night’s performance of The Sound of Music.  Casting a community production will always contain a cast of mixed abilities and experienced actors, some possibly never stepping on a stage…

What child doesn’t enjoy playing with a cardboard box, letting their imagination take them on adventures far and wide in trains, boats cars? The choice is endless.Designer Sam Wilde and Director Ian Nicholson use their trademark sustainable cardboard puppet style to create Boxville, a land made entirely from sustainable cardboard.…

Press nights are often busy and stressful for everyone involved. However, when Mateo Oxley in the lead role of Richard Hannay has to be replaced at short notice due to illness. In steps Charlotte Bloomsbury who is the understudy for all four roles in the production. She stepped into the…