“If you have to ask, you’ll never know. If you know, you need only ask.” Those were the words my best friend said to me when she announced she had a surprise for me on her wedding day. When she said them, I had no idea what she was on about. So maybe I should…
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Is ‘Heathers: The Musical’ Worthy Of The Hype?
Read moreOnce upon a time, drama nerds were in fact, deemed as ‘nerds’. But now, thanks to the rise of social media platforms such as YouTube transforming kids singing in their bedrooms into superstars, the tables have turned. Drama is now cool. It’s cool to be quirky and dramatic and talented. Hence, one of the reasons…
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REVIEW: The Case Of The Frightened Lady | Leeds Grand Theatre
Read moreI don’t think I’ve ever been more confused than when I sat in the theatre for The Case Of The Frightened Lady. The curtain came up and the show began with no music or warning. I guess when you’ve spent the vast majority of your life watching and participating in musical theatre, the silence of…
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Rebekah Lowings Talks ‘Knights Of The Rose’ And Mental Health In The Industry
Read moreIf you know Rebekah Lowings, then you probably know her as the tiny girl with the big belt (vocally, not accessory-wise). She has incredible credits to her name such as Mary Magdeline in Jesus Christ Superstar and Understudy Narrator in the Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat UK Tour. Now she is embracing her inner rock-goddess…
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The Rules Of Theatre Etiquette For People Who Have No Idea
Read moreIf you are a regular theatre-goer or member of the performing industry, then I’m sure you will know the basics of theatre etiquette. The theatre has been a civilised hobby for people throughout history. We love going there to lose ourselves; to become enthralled in a world different from our own. A world where people…
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Why We Should All Follow Patti Murin And Be Open About Mental Health In The Performing Industry
Read moreI woke up this morning to a message with a link to a Facebook post. The Facebook post was by Patti Murin, the Broadway actress currently starring as Anna in Broadway’s ‘Frozen’. So she’s immediately my role model, obviously… Patti Murin is a Broadway regular and is extremely talented, so you would think that she…
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My Thoughts On THAT Ben Freeman Tweet…
Read moreWell, Ben Freeman managed to piss off quite a lot of people this week… The soap actor posted a tweet on the 14th November that offended and angered a lot of the Musical Theatre industry. See below… You can probably see why a lot of people were annoyed by his controversial tweet. Funnily enough, it…
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My Biggest Audition Fails
Read moreSince it is #LoveTheatreDay I thought it would be an excellent excuse to get my blog going again, seeing as it’s been a while since my last post. I have been struggling to find the time to blog as of late due to me now working 6 days a week, so I barely have time…
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Leave Fear At The Door
Read moreAnxiety can be a royal pain in the bum! I think we can all agree on that. It can be an even bigger pain in the bum when you’re a performer; when your sole living relies on being able to hold yourself together when under pressure or when nervous. My anxiety constantly holds me back,…
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Ghost Stories, Arts Theatre, London
Read moreIt’s a Tuesday night… You’ve finished your day at the office and you head into Central London where you meet up with a friend you haven’t seen in years. You catch up over a couple of drinks while looking out on bustling Leicester Square and you couldn’t feel more relaxed. The only thing wrong with…
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Evita, The Dominion Theatre, London
Read moreWednesday 17th September I was lucky enough to get my hands on a ticket to see the newly opened ‘Evita’ at the Dominion Theatre. And when I say ‘newly opened’, I mean that I got to see it the second night it was open, so I was very excited! I had been eager to see…
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Dogfight, The Southwark Playhouse
Read moreIt’s only taken me a week since seeing this show to finally get around to writing about it, but better late than never, ey?! I guess it keeps in fitting with my process on this show: It took me a while to getting round to seeing it, but it was worth the wait in the…
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Forbidden Broadway, The Vaudeville Theatre
Read moreThursday 11th September, I was lucky enough to see ‘Forbidden Broadway’ at the Vaudeville Theatre in London. Not normally a show I would choose to see, but rather watch on Youtube, I was sceptical as to how funny the show would be. Would it live up to expectations or crash and burn? When I was…
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The Two Worlds Of Charlie F, GLive, Guildford
Read moreOn Friday 23rd May I arrived at GLive in Guildford, by myself, to watch the touring production of ‘Charlie F’. I felt pretty lonely whilst everyone in the impressive marble foyer drank and chatted away with their friends, but as soon as the show started I forgot about everyone else in the room anyway. ‘Charlie F’…
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The Water Babies, Leicester Curve
Read moreLast night, myself and the members from my graduating class that were in ‘The Water Babies’ black box performance last year, plus two honorary members (the drivers), hopped in a minibus and drove 3 and a half hours to Leicester to see the penultimate night of the show’s run at the Leicester Curve. Having taken…
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Theatre Section
Read moreIn addition to my ramblings I am also going to be creating a new page for my blog that includes my reviews on shows I have seen, theatre news etc. As I leave training and move closer to London I am hoping to see many more pieces of theatre and events to expand my experience,…
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Celebrating 'One Billion Journeys' At The National Railway Museum
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Luxury Gifts From A Gift From The Gods
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How To Change Your Life Without Ruining It First
July 5, 2019
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OPENING NIGHT REVIEW: My Fair Lady, Harrogate Theatre
June 20, 2019
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I Don't Need To Get Married, I Just Need The Pretty Dress
May 30, 2019