After having an enforced year off in 2020, Rock n’ Roll Panto is back for Christmas 2021 and this year’s offering is Beauty and the Beast. For those not in the know, Rock n’ Roll Panto is an eclectic blend of traditional panto, classic rock and party anthems. You can expect naff jokes, audience participation, … Read more
What better way to spend a damp October evening than at our wonderful York Theatre Royal. There are so many great plays coming soon that I am sure that I will be back again soon. We were greeted with welcome smiles, and it was great to see that both the little café and bar were … Read more
Grand Opera House are delighted to announce York legend Berwick Kaler will be bulk buying Wagon Wheels, dusting off his frocks and making his much-anticipated, triumphant return to pantomime to star in Dick Turpin Rides Again this Christmas! The star of pantomime in York for 40 years, Berwick’s critically acclaimed performance as dame has … Read more
Last night we saw Waitress The Musical at Leeds Grand Theatre. It’s the story of three women who work as waitresses in Joe’s Pie Diner. We follow their stories and their hopes and desires via scenes with humour, sass and – often – emotion. The women support each other through difficult times as Jenna navigates … Read more
York Theatre Royal Panto 2021 is Cinderella, the most magical pantomime of all, from the 3rd of December 2021 to the 2nd of January 2022. It’s all change at the York Theatre Royal panto this year after the shock decision to change the long running panto cast of Berwick Kaler, Martin Barrass, Suzy Cooper and … Read more
Last night, after 18 long months, I headed back to Leeds Grand Theatre. I was beyond excited – not only because I was heading back to one of my favourite places but because I was seeing one of my favourite comedy companies – Mischief. I spent a lot of my teens enthralled by the dark … Read more
“Dear diary, did you hear?” after 16 long months live theatre is back and once again we will be pootling along to Leeds Grand Theatre to review the upcoming delights. The award-winning Heathers The Musical will launch its touring production at Leeds Grand Theatre from Thursday 5 to Saturday 14 August 2021 before spreading corn … Read more
Wicked the Musical in London, Review – We recently had a lovely, luxurious family weekend away in London. We sampled the magnificent Alice in Wonderland afternoon tea at Taj, 51 Buckingham Gate and stayed in a plush family suite at St James’ Court, a Taj Hotel. One of the real highlights of our stay though … Read more
It is always a delight to visit the Theatre Royal in York and I was thrilled to hear that Malory Towers was showing from 10th – 14th September. I really enjoyed the books written by Enid Blyton when I was a young girl. My 12 year old daughter also loves the stories and adventures many … Read more
Last week Monsieur Incidental and myself, Erica, The Incidental Parent, went to London sans children to see The Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda the Musical at the Cambridge Theatre on behalf of Yorkshire Wonders There are so many fabulous plays and musicals in London to see, so I was really excited to see Matilda. Check this … Read more