* This review may containt spoilers about the show / experience * Speechless. That’s how I felt walking into The Playhouse Theatre last week. Absolutely speechless. I have been in this theatre for Fiddler on the Roof when the aisle was altered. Was also there when it was converted into the Afghan Café for The …
Author: Kate
Theatre Review: Legally Blonde Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Omigod you guys, Legally Blonde the musical is back in London! It’s only for a limited time so catch it at the Regent’s Park Open Air theatre before it’s too late. Since opening on Broadway, Legally Blonde the musical has firmly cemented itself as a favourite amongst theatre fans. When fashion major Elle Woods forms …
Theatre Review: The Ocean at the End of the Lane at the Duke of York Theatre
I’m lost for words. This show was easily one of the best pieces of theatre I have seen in a long time. It was a completely mesmerising and a wildly creative way of telling Neil Gaiman’s beloved story. I am in awe at what the creative team have accomplished in bringing this fantasy novel to …
Theatre Review: Anyone Can Whistle at the Southwark Playhouse
Originally a huge flop for Stephen Sondheim, bringing back this largely ignored show back after 58 years was a strange choice. Especially as it is the first staged Sondheim production to open in the UK since his passing last year. Anyone Can Whistle lasted only a mere twelve previews and nine performances on Broadway before …
Theatre Review: Hex at the National Theatre
** SPOILERS AHEAD ** If I could use two words to describe Hex at the National Theatre, it would be ‘utterly bizarre’ – sometimes in the best way, and sometimes in the worst way. There was no inbetween. Which is why I’ve decided this was a solid three star show for me. What is it …
10 Empowering Female Musical Theatre Songs
As International Women’s Day has just passed, and I love women and musical theatre, I thought why not do a little post highlighting some of my personal favourite female empowerment songs. These are in no particular order (because I am too indecisive for that), they’re just in whatever order my brain thought of them at …
Taylor Swift Lyrics That Are Perfect For Valentine’s Day
Taylor Swift has some of the most gorgeous lyrics describing love. So, seeing as it’s Valentine’s Day, I thought I would do a little post on some of my favourite romantic lyrics she has written. Today Was A Fairytale “Time slows down, whenever you’re aroundI can feel my heart, it’s beating in my chest Mary’s …
Book Review: You and Me on Vacation by Emily Henry
As part of my reading challenge for the year, this book became my first read of 2022. Thank you Sofia for recommending it to me! To any U.S. friends, you may know this book more fondly as ‘People We Meet On Vacation’. I have also heard the ending differs slightly between versions? If anyone can …
Theatre Review: Beauty and the Beast UK Tour, Sunderland Empire
Re-imagined and ready to dazzle audiences, this vibrant new production of Beauty and the Beast is enchanting audiences across the UK. Based on the classic Disney movie, the current touring production has been completely redesigned using state-of-the-art technology and compelling new set and costume designs to bring the story to life in a way never …
12 Months To Read 12 Books
Some of my friends were doing this fun little challenge where twelve friends recommend twelve books for you to read before the end of the year. It sounded fun so here I am also taking part! It’ll be an exciting way to read some books I wouldn’t usually pick up, but also give me the …