This is just some late night ramblings, but I feel like I need to get some words down about this sense of hopelessness I’m feeling right now. I always try to make a positive spin on things that I write on my blog, but I struggled to do so with this one. Losing your job …
Author: Kate
Theatre Review: Feathers, Gutter Street (Lion and Unicorn Theatre)
** This review may contain spoilers ** When I went to see High Riser a couple of months back, I read about Gutter Street’s previous work and thought ‘ah man, Feathers would have been great to see too’. Luckily for all of us, they have brought it back! A big thank you to Gutter Street …
14 Moments In ‘Come From Away’ That Restored My Faith In Humanity
*Contains spoilers for the show so… don’t say I didn’t warn you* It’s not often you see a really special piece of theatre that changes your life. This show has made me laugh, cry, but mostly it has restored my faith in a humanity that I often question we still have. Come From Away is …
Theatre Review: Hairspray, The London Coliseum
You can’t stop the beat at the London Coliseum right now! This joyous and energetic musical has, for the past few months, been delighting audiences as one of the first musicals to reopen. It’s actually a relief to see shows that had planned to open before the shutdown still being able to open. The cast …
Food Review: Bunsik, Charing Cross Road
*Disclaimer – I ain’t no food critic, just a foodie giving her personal opinions* If you’re on London foodie Tiktok, then I’m sure you and Bunsik will have crossed paths at some point. The videos of their cheese pulls will make your mouth water. Korean food is increasingly becoming more and more popular in London, …
Theatre Review: Phantom of the Opera, Her Majesty’s Theatre
How did I end up being one of the only musical theatre fans to have never seen Phantom on stage? It’s not like it’s been running since before I was born or anything. But don’t panic, I have finally checked it off my list! Despite wanting to see it for a while, there was no …
The Father: Portraying Dementia Through Film
* SPOILERS AHEAD * A movie about a woman struggling to care for her father with his ever-worsening dementia was always going to be sad. What I didn’t expect was for the film to show us dementia through the eyes of the victim. The Father takes the audience on an incredibly emotional journey, giving a …
Decorating Your Home With Poster Store
AD | The Poster Store products featured in this post were gifted to me in exchange for a blog post. All opinions remain completely honest and are my own. I do not accept payment in return for a positive review. Please see the end of the post for a special discount code! Finding the perfect …
Theatre Review: High Riser, Gutter Street (Young Actors Theatre)
I had the pleasure of being invited by Gutter Street Theatre Company to review their new play, High Riser, at the Young Actor’s Theatre last night. It was wonderful to be seeing a new original play in such an intimate setting. The plot High Riser explores the life, struggles and hardships of a fictional rock …
Theatre Review: John & Jen, Southwark Playhouse
** This review may contain spoilers ** Last night an updated version of Andrew Lippa’s musical ‘John & Jen’ had its first preview at the Southwark Playhouse to a standing ovation. It was a delight to be back in one of my favourite off-West End theatres to go on a rollercoaster ride of emotions with …