When you watch a theatre show and you are completely absorbed in the production, thinking of nothing else, it becomes something special. This is one of those shows that I will think about for a long time. Watching Romeo and Juliet at the Harold Pinter Theatre felt like that kind of experience. For me, William Shakespeare is a hit and miss…
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DREAMS, DICKENS AND NEW YORK: LOUISE BERESFORD ON THE JOURNEY OF “DAVID COPPERFIELD”
In early 2026, Guildford Shakespeare Company staged a bold new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield at Holy Trinity Church in Guildford. The high-spirited production, performed by just three actors, ran from Friday 6th to Saturday 28th February before preparing to make its international debut in New York later this year as part of the Brits Off…
EXCLUSIVE: FROM LOUISIANA TO THE NIGHT AGENT: GARY HILBORN’S STORYTELLING JOURNEY
Gary Hilborn appears in five episodes of the new season of The Night Agent as Trent Patterson, the Head of the Secret Service at the White House. A seasoned actor with deep roots in theatre and a growing slate of screen and writing projects, Hilborn brings authority, warmth, and lived-in authenticity to every role he takes on….
POLLY: A 21st CENTURY LOVE STORY – A WORKSHOP FULL OF HEART AND HUGE POTENTIAL
I was kindly invited by Chloe Nelkin Consulting to attend the workshop performance of a New queer musical Polly: A 21st Century Love Story at The Other Palace Studio and what a brilliant atmosphere to walk into. The studio was absolutely packed, which already felt like a promising sign. There’s something exciting about being in…
From Small-Town Tennessee to Netflix: Astrid Rotenberry’s Breakout Moment
Fresh off the global success of Netflix’s His and Hers, Astrid Rotenberry is stepping into the spotlight with a performance that quietly lingers long after the final twist. The Tennessee-born actor appears as Catherine Kelly, a character intricately tied to the past of Anna played by Tessa Thompson in the gripping murder mystery that has captivated…
JUSTICE IN YOUR HANDS: THE JURY EXPERIENCE – AN IMMERSIVE COURTROOM CASE
The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Case, currently staged at the Shaw Theatre near King’s Cross, offers a theatrical experience that goes far beyond passive watching. From the moment you enter the space, you’re treated not as an audience member, but as a juror with real responsibility. Being asked to stand and take an oath…
THE GRIM – A FAST, FUNNY, AND WONDERFULLY WEIRD NIGHT AT THE THEATRE
The Grim is one of those plays that feels like a welcome throwback fast-talking, witty, and proudly chaotic, the sort of old-style theatre you don’t often see anymore. Set in London in 1964, it follows Shaun (Edmund Morris) and Robert, two undertakers trying to get through another uneventful morning in the East End. That calm day…
LOVE, FEAR, AND THE MESSY MIDDLE: DAN BLICK ON CASTLES AND CREATIVE HONESTLY
In his new play Castles, writer and actor Dan Blick dissects the emotional terrain of a romantic relationship its silences, miscommunications, and quiet resentments. Following his previous works Telos and Lake George, Blick turns his attention to intimacy, exploring how couples can lose themselves while trying to hold on. We caught up with him to talk about creative vulnerability,…
FROM “SIX” TO “HOT MESS”: DANIELLE STEERS ON CREATIVITY, CONNECTION, AND CLIMATE
West End powerhouse Danielle Steers has captivated audiences with her unforgettable performances as Catherine Parr in SIX the Musical and as the original Zahara in Bat Out of Hell The Musical. Now, she takes on an entirely new challenge as “Earth” in Hot Mess, a bold new pop musical that reimagines the climate crisis as a turbulent love story between Earth…
EDMUND MORRIS ON “THE GRIM”: GHOSTS, GRIEF, AND THE ART OF STORYTELLING
Rising playwright and actor Edmund Morris returns to the stage with his haunting and heartfelt new play The Grim, showing at the Southwark Playhouse from 26 November to 6 December. Following a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the play has been reworked and expanded for its London debut. We sat down with Morris to discuss the eerie world…










