“LIFE IS NOT ABOUT WHAT WE DIDN’T DO, ITS ABOUT WHAT WE DID DO” When getting the tickets for this production I was really intrigued. First, because I have never seen a one man show and second because of the plot and its promise of being a poignant original comedy. To tell you the truth the main reason for me was Asa Butterfield’s (you would recognise him from Hugo, Sex Education, Enders Game and many more) theatre debut and the hint of Hogwarts. Sometimes you…
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Over the Shoulder was delighted and lucky to sit down with the multitalented actress turned director Julia Ford to discuss her experience at the helm of BBC’s hit courtroom drama SHOWTRIAL. Julia began a successful stage and screen career in the 1980’s before moving to her real love, directing. Julia offered great insight into the directing craft and the processes involved in making a blockbuster series and much more too…here we go Season 2 of SHOWTRIAL has been a massive success. How did the opportunity…
If you liked Stranger Things the NETFLIX TV show that became a worldwide phenomenon, this theatre production, playing at the Phoenix Theatre in London’s West End will blow your mind. Literally and metaphorically. But if you have arrived from another planet and don’t know the Stranger Things universe then don’t let that put you off. The story is a prequel so it goes back in time, so in theory you could watch the production then dive into the TV series, however you would miss the…
We need to keep this short and sweet because it is fair say this musical was not my cup of tea. In 2019, this hit show received 14 Tony nominations and won eight, including Best Musical. Most people say this is their favourite show that is on at the West End, I have a different view. The storyline of this show is a clever idea and has a unique selling point as it tells the story of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, with…
Glasgow born Lessa Tulley has shown musical talent from a young age when she was performing dances for her parents. A career in theatre beckoned. Leesa was an alternate as Katherine Howard and Anne Boleyn in the smash hit show Six the Musical tour and is now returning to the West End in Why Am I So Single? Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow created both shows and the latter is hotly anticipated. Over the Shoulder sat down with Leesa and spoke about how rehearsals are…
This fresh, original musical romcom will not disappoint. Two Strangers is what you expect it to be, a little bit of an indie, charming with its quirks and overall sweet. Dougal (Sam Tutty) fly’s over to the Big Apple to go to his dad’s wedding, whom he has never met. He meets New Yorker and sister of the bride Robin (Dujonna Gift) who has been sent to meet him at the airport. Robin has to pick up Mellissa’s wedding cake and Douglas, alone in the…
Over the Shoulder recently sat down with Pirates of the Caribbean Star, Kevin Mcnally to talk about his career and his directorial debut “Lipstick.” Let’s dive into it …. Congratulations on your recent directorial debut “Lipstick”. Did you always want to direct at some point? It was about 10 years ago, and I had started teaching in Richmond Virginia. It was during lockdown and a guy said that he had written a short film and wanted to do it in the classroom. I loved the…
I saw this show when I was little, however I completely forgot how impressive this perennial thriller is. I was pleasantly surprised how good it was and was enthralled for the entire performance. Agatha Christies legendary whodunnit is one show in the West End that you must see at least once in your life. It is playing at St Martin’s theatre, Covent Garden and has been since 1974 with this member of the audience one of more than 10 million who have sat there trying…
In the run up before the 25th anniversary of the hit musical MAMMA MIA! Stevie Doc and Tobias Turley took over the roles of Sophie and Sky on the 29th January at London’s Novello Theatre. They secured these roles by winning ITV’s MAMMA MIA! I Have a Dream competition, where they out performed other contestants to get the chance to play these iconic roles in the West End. Glasgow born Stevie Doc started performing aged 15 when she auditioned for the Musical Theatre course at the Dance…
From the age of nine, up and coming actor and writer Jack Anthony has dreamt of a career in movies and theatre. He has made an impressive start, notching up more than 30 amateur/semi-professional musicals. He is also amassing classical/contemporary stage and short film credits. Over the Shoulder spoke to Jack about his career so far, his inspirations and his experience developing a script for his project, The Pretender. Do you have a classical, contemporary, or musical theatre preference? I went to drama college at…