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
This is a Royal Shakespeare Production playing at the Garrick Theatre in Charring Cross Road. I’m ashamed to say I didn’t know anything about the play or Don Quixote so had no idea what to expect. I had dinner at Bill’s in Brewer Street before I walked to the theatre, I’ve been using the Bill’s … More Don Quixote
In 2018 I decided to expand on my annual trip to the theatre on New Years Eve by having ‘A Year of Theatre’. I’d started to see more theatre in 2018 but expanded things this year. It’s been such an amazing experience I won’t be stopping in 2019. I really wish I’d written about each … More A Year of Theatre
I’m in the middle of writing about my year of theatre in 2018, I saw 60 live performances so it’s taking me some time. For 2019 I’m going to write a little about each play/show I watch. This was my fourth visit to the theatre to watch this series of Pinter plays. Pinter 6 comprised … More Pinter 6 – The Harold Pinter Theatre
Director – Thomas Alfredson Main Cast Michael Fassbenber Rebecca Ferguson Charlotte Gainsbourg Jonas Karlsson Michael Yates Ronan Vibert I needed a film that didn’t make me cry and this one certainly fit the bill. This is a dark, psychological thriller, with murders in the snow. I found the scenery fascinating, proof of how the … More The Snowman – Film 55 – 119 minutes
Director – Marc Webb Main Cast Chris Evans McKenna Grace Lindsay Duncan Octavia Spencer Jenny Slate This was a film I missed first time round, so I took advantage of the Silver Screen offer and I’m so glad I did. What a lovely film! The story of an Uncle trying to do the best … More Gifted – Film 54 – 12A – 101 minutes
Film 41 – War For The Planet of The Apes – 12A- 149 M inutes Director – Matt Reeves Main Cast Andy Serkis Woody Harrelson Steve Zahn Karin Konval Amiah Miller Terry Notary I’d never see a Planet of The Apes at the cinema, in fact I’d never seen a modern day version. I have … More Films 41 – 45
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