It was great to be heading back to the Churchill Theatre, for the weeks opening performance of ‘Double Indemnity’. Having studied the much loved film at as level film studies, I was intrigued to see how much I would remember. Double Indemnity is a tense, fast‑moving noir thriller about an insurance salesman who gets pulled […]
On a beautiful Saturday morning, I was delighted to be invited to Bromley Players’ relaxed performance of their current run of We Will Rock You. What made it even more special was being able to share the experience with my daughter. We Will Rock You, written by Ben Elton and featuring the iconic music of […]
A pleasure as always to be back supporting local talent at the Orchard (West) Theatre, this time with Dartford Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society (DAODS)’s presentation of We Will Rock You. And before we get into that, it’s exciting to hear that they are on track to re-open the Orchard Theatre this coming December, in […]
Last night I was back at the Churchill for my first play of the year. Not knowing what to expect, you could say I was coming in cold… The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, based on John le Carré’s novel, follows Alec Leamas, a British intelligence officer who, after watching his agents fall […]
Its hard to believe that we are 3 months into the year, and I have just got to the theatre – when I was hoping to get out an about more this year due to some kind Christmas theatre vouchers. Alas, I was super excited to be invited to the press night of tonight’s musical, […]
Tonight, it was time for round 2 of Panto press night! Heading back to the Orchard West for this years production of Aladdin! Christmas jumper wearing, I was very much looking forward to Imagine Theatre’s rendition having enjoyed last years Sleeping Beauty. I was not disappointed! This pantomime was exactly how I remember pantomimes should […]
December is finally among us and for many local theatres this means Panto season is upon us, for what is Christmas in Britain without pantomime? Pretty boring if you ask me! Oh yes it is! First this year for me was The Churchill in Bromley! This year’s panto was Beauty and the Beast — a […]
I was looking forward to heading back to the Churchill Theatre, for tonight’s opening of Murder at Midnight, a Comedy Thriller. Now, I love a whodunnit but add a bit of comedy in there – I was intrigued as to what was in store! It’s New Year’s Eve in a secluded Kent farmhouse where a […]
“Jesus Christ Superstar” has enjoyed a number of high-profile revivals in recent years and continues to be a popular choice for amateur dramatic societies. Its powerful music, timeless themes, and flexible staging make it a perennial hit with both audiences and performers alike. Tonight it was Dartford Operatic Dramatic Society’s time to bring this rock […]
It was back to the Churchill Theatre, Bromley to catch this weeks production. The play, Inspector Morse – House of Ghosts. Having not really caught the tv series, I did not know what was in store – but I do love a classic whodunnit and trying to figure it out before the end. Sadly, this […]