Those of you that read my interview with Paul Stevens, will know that True Colours enjoyed a short 2-night run at the Hope Theatre. I was able to make the final night (on Monday), and it was well worth crossing London for. True Colours is a comedy, something that is landed quickly and effectively within … Continue reading True Colours at The Hope Theatre
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A glimpse inside with Paul Stevens
In this, my latest installment of A Glimpse Inside, I had the great pleasure of speaking to playwright Paul Stevens. Some of you might recognise Paul, as the actor Paul Marlon, who was in the fabulous WWI play The Greater Game last year. We met to talk about his new play True Colours, which will … Continue reading A glimpse inside with Paul Stevens
A glimpse inside with Fran Bushe
Last week I was lucky enough to catch up with playwright & performer Fran Bushe over hot beverages at the Soho Theatre. Her show Ad Libido will be running there from 7th-11th May. As you might guess from the content of the interview, Fran and I already know each other, having both been on the … Continue reading A glimpse inside with Fran Bushe
A glimpse inside with Michael Black
Yesterday I was lucky enough to catch up with Michael Black, whose latest play 'Starved' will be coming to the Bread and Roses theatre at the end of the month. I'm a firm believer that we need more working classes voices on our London stages, and following this chat with Michael I'm now itching to … Continue reading A glimpse inside with Michael Black
A glimpse inside with Michael Dennis
Images via Chloe Nelkin Consulting Last week I was lucky enough to catch up with playwright Michael Dennis to talk about his debut full-length play, Dark Sublime, running at the Trafalgar Studios from 25th June 2019 for 6 week. As a theatre-loving sci-fi fan, Dark Sublime has been on my radar for a while, so … Continue reading A glimpse inside with Michael Dennis
Mouthpiece at the Soho Theatre
Last week I was lucky enough to see Mouthpiece at the ever vibrant Soho Theatre. There is so much I want to say about this show, but it is packed full of surprises and I'd hate to spoil it for first time audiences. As a result I find myself being deliberately vague. So here is … Continue reading Mouthpiece at the Soho Theatre
A Glimpse Inside with Morgan Lloyd Malcolm – Part 2
I hope you all enjoyed Part 1, where I talked to Morgan about 'Emilia' - now running at the Vaudeville Theatre until 15th June. If you missed it, fear not, I've provided a handy link at the end of this, the final installment. Here Morgan talks to me very candidly about her career, her passion … Continue reading A Glimpse Inside with Morgan Lloyd Malcolm – Part 2
A Glimpse Inside with Morgan Lloyd Malcolm- Part 1
On International Women’s Day 2019 I am delighted to be able to share the first part of my interview with the generous and inspiring playwright Morgan Lloyd Malcolm. We talked at length about her play Emilia, which has its first preview at the Vaudeville tonight. The first preview for Emilia is on International Women’s Day, … Continue reading A Glimpse Inside with Morgan Lloyd Malcolm- Part 1
Previews, glorious previews!
Image source: Almedia website Hello all, I'm back in the theatrical saddle again after a long break (reasons for this will be the subject of a separate post) and it feels great. As is often the way, after a long period of no theatre, I had two shows booked in on consecutive days (not to … Continue reading Previews, glorious previews!
The Greater Game review
Images courtesy of LAPA Last night I was invited to the press night of The Greater Game. Having already interviewed a lot of the cast, including the playwright, I felt nervous. What if I didn't like it? Well I needn't have worried, it was wonderful. In a way that only a play that reduces me … Continue reading The Greater Game review
