Something I spotted in The First Shadow might be the missing piece of the Season 5 puzzle. After seeing Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the theatre for the second time, I was amazed all over again but this time, I left with my brain spinning, trying to figure out what the elusive easter egg might be for the…
Category: Theatre
Soulful Songs and Struggles: A Surprising Journey in Girl from the North Country
Girl from the North Country premiered in 2017 and has now returned to the Old Vic Theatre, running until 23rd August. I wasn’t initially sure about going to this production my dad really wanted to see it but I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised. The plot was somewhat confusing and not always cohesive, centering…
FROM DETROIT TO DISTRICT ATTORNEY: MERRICK MCCARTHA’S PATH TO COUNTDOWN PRIME VIDEO
Best known for his powerful presence and thoughtful performances, Merrick McCartha brings layered intensity to his role as District Attorney Grayson Valwell in Amazon Prime’s new crime thriller Countdown. In this exclusive interview, McCartha opens about stepping into the world of high-stakes justice, working alongside television icons, the lessons learned from theatre, and how he stays…
“THEATRE AS A PARTY”: RACHEL BAGSHAW ON LEADING THE UNICORN AND REIMAGINING CLASSICS FOR YOUNG MINDS
With a career defined by bold innovation, inclusivity, and a deep love of storytelling, Rachel Bagshaw has stepped into the role of Artistic Director at the Unicorn Theatre Britain’s leading venue for young audiences. Known for her trailblazing work including The Shape of the Pain and her directorial debut at Shakespeare’s Globe, Bagshaw now brings her unique…
WHY “THE BEAR” IS THE MOST THEATRICAL SHOW ON TV
It’s chaos. It’s catharsis. It’s Shakespeare in an apron. From the outside, The Bear is a show about a kitchen and it is the boiling-point tensions, the burnt fingers, the constant need to “Yes, chef” through the smoke. Under all that chaos is something quieter, more deliberate, and maybe even more ancient. It’s theatre. It’s pure theatre…
HOT TAKES FROM THE STAGE: THE BEST, THE WORST, AND THE UNDERRATED
Theatre is meant to move, divide, thrill and sometimes completely disappoint. From West End giants to smaller gems, here’s my unapologetically honest breakdown of the most overrated, most underrated, and absolute best theatre productions I’ve seen. Agree, disagree this is my stage, and I’m not holding back. THE MOST OVERRATED MUSICAL – Hadestown I’ve already written a full article explaining…
TOM FELTON REPRISES HIS ROLE AS DRACO MALFOY IN HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD ON BROADWAY.
Tom Felton is back reprising his iconic role as the dastardly Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and Its true to say that millions of fans across the world will want to see the Broadway show. A seat at the show will be the hottest ticket in New York. He is following…
EXCLUSIVE: WOLF HALL’S LILIT LESSER RETURNS TO THE STAGE PLAYING THE TITLE ROLE IN ‘WHO IS CLAUDE CAHUN?” AT THE SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE.
LILIT LESSER, they/he (pronouns) are a brilliant actor that has shone in Film, Theatre, TV and Cabaret. Lilit is perhaps best known for playing Princess Mary in BBC’s last instalment of Wolf Hall, as well as We Were the Lucky Ones and Vanity Fair. On stage the versatile actor has performed in a wide array…
CUL – DE – SAC SECRETS AND LIES IN THE HEART OF SUBURBIA
Off West End Award nominated playwright David Shopland has a new play called Cul-de-Sac, showing now at the Omnibus Theatre, Clapham. It was an interesting watch, but the production was too long for my liking. I sat down in my seat at 7.30pm and left around 10.30pm. This show is about a couple, Ruth and…
FROM “BE MORE CHILL” TO “THE MAD ONES” GABRIEL HINCHCLIFFE IS A PERFORMER WHO IS ONE TO WATCH
It feels like Gabriel Hinchcliffe has just started his career and yet he has already impressed audiences in shows such as BE MORE CHILL at The Other Palace Theatre in London. Now he is back at the same theatre in the new musical, THE MAD ONES, that will be entertaining everyone from the 7th May…










