An ad came up on Facebook for this show, Violet. I’d seen 2 other productions at the Charring Cross Theatre and loved them! It’s an intimate venue which means you’re never far from the action. The set up was different for this production, the stage was in the ’round’ on the floor in the middle … More Violet
This is running at the Gielgud Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, that’s an indication that this show is a big deal. Based on a 1970 musical comedy with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth. The original production was nominated for a record-setting fourteen Tony Awards and won six. This second West … More Company
I saw a live orchestra for the first time last year at The Royal Festival Hall, The Novello Orchestra playing along with Beauty and The Beast, I was completely enchanted. I then went back later in the year to listen to the Philharmonia Orchestra. I saw a live orchestra for the first time last year … More Philharmonia Orchestra
This was a Valentines Day trip to the theatre, I pretty much had no idea what to expect, I did think I was going to watch a musical, but no, this was a play. And a funny play at that, with some very sharp acting, this was a National Theatre Production transferred to the West … More Home I’m Darling
This was the final set in the Pinter at The Pinter by numbers, I saw all but Pinter 2. And after being completely puzzled by Pinter 1 I found myself enjoying each one more as I understood more about where the ‘mini-plays’ were coming from. Over the series I saw some amazing actors – listed … More Pinter 7
This was one I booked a while ago, it came to the stage in London after playing to audiences across North America for 3 years. I was early to my seat so had a good chat to a couple of people sat around me. My neighbour was last in, still in plenty of time, he … More Come From Away
My Monday evening theatre trip took me to the Playhouse Theatre to watch this musical. Luckily this is a theatre I’ve been to a couple of times, I left my phone at work so had no instructions to follow. Annoyingly I couldn’t keep track of the distance I walked either. My seat was in the … More Caroline or Change
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