Julian Bird and Stephanie Okoye are appearing in this new two-hander that is making its premiere at the White Bear Theatre from the 8th to the 26th of April and they couldn’t be any more excited to start the run. Based on Julian’s real experiences, it tells the story of a psychiatrist’s struggles with poor resources and…
Shakespeare is one of the best playwrights and poets in history. My favourite play is Much ado About Nothing which is on at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, so I was really looking forward to seeing how they could turn it into something different with a minimalistic set. Jamie Lloyd who directed it normally makes his…
“We will not be Silent”. ” Stand Up and Resist”. “Truth, Freedom and Honour”. These words are the bedrock of this morality tale that is also a true story of speaking truth to power. I didn’t know the true story of Sophie Scholl and the White Rose, but it can’t be repeated enough so that…
Sarah Cameron-West has already blown people away at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024 and is returning to London with her solo comedy performance as the protagonist in a story of an office ripe with doomed love affairs and office politics. With rave reviews and packed theatres Sarah has come a long way since graduating from Drama…
What a couple of years it’s been for breakout musical star Tobias Turley. After winning Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream in 2023, Tobias then completed a successful run in the West End playing Sky in the worldwide smash hit. If that wasn’t enough, Tobias also created a movie podcast and performed with the Royal…
Over the Shoulder sat down with Jordan Brookes as he was preparing to launch his new Titanic comedy musical in the West End. We talked about his hopes for the show, as well the inspirations for it and where and how his comedic talent began. Congratulations on your show Fontanelle which is opening at the…
“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…
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…
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….
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…
