Now this musical is one that I had been desperate to see, but due to its high demand the chance of a press night was slim – because it sold, very well! Then with a little one to look after a trip to London was slim too, but this year I was getting married…and when […]
I am privileged and proud to say that I have seen a lot of productions at the West End, but in the many years I’ve been going since childhood I don’t ever remember making it to see Oliver! So, when they announced that the successful revival from the Chichester Festival Theatre to the Gielgud Theatre […]
It was great to be back at the Orchard (West) Theatre this evening for a display of local talent, with Dartford Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society (DAODS)’s presentation of Legally Blonde. Legally Blonde the Musical is adapted from the 2001 film (which in turn was based on the novel by Amanda Brown). For those unfamiliar […]
I was so excited about returning to the Churchill Theatre, for this weeks opening night of the bran new tour of the classic Rocky Horror Show, having seen this show a fair few times that didn’t stop me from returning and viewing again especially with this production bringing fresh new talent to the musical! It […]
Being a mother, who loves theatre is hard when you have a toddler. Its harder to just get up, purchase tickets and make your way to a theatrical performance that it used to be. Not that I’m complaining as she means the world to me, because it is a dream that one day I might […]
I was so excited to be returning to the Orchard West, the temporary accommodation for Dartford’s local theatre while the Orchard currently undergoes construction following closure last year. But what a temporary arena it is, fitted with bars, toilets and a big lobby that blows you away when you enter. Although not all touring productions […]
Like most 90s children, I grew up on a steady diet of Robin Williams comedy roles, and Mrs. Doubtfire was a strong favourite. I had slightly mixed feelings about it being made into a musical. What songs could they devise to fit this comedy? And who on earth would ever be able to fill those […]
It had been a while since I hit the West End, and with the break while we waited in anticipation for them to finish building Orchard West in Dartford, I was feeling seriously theatre deprived. Thankfully my sister stepped up and volunteered to take me to see Frozen for my birthday (I’d only been begging […]
The title of this post, taken from the musical’s website, summarises this one pretty aptly. Need I say more? I wasn’t alive when Spitting Image first aired on TV in the 80s, but I dimly recall my parents laughing hysterically whilst watching it when I was young. The epitome of political satire, its revival seems […]
Only Fools and Horses will always hold a special place in my heart. I dimly remember watching the Christmas specials as a child, and as one of my Dad’s favourite shows we watched many a re-run of the series. But even coming from that favourable standpoint, I struggled to see how they would make it […]