I went to see the musical, The Band at the Leeds Grand Theatre last night and it was quite simply one of the best if not the best musical I have ever seen (and if you read anything I write, you know I have been to lots of musicals!). I won’t give any spoilers, but … Read more
Wicked Leeds – This week I was lucky enough to be invited to the press launch of Wicked the Musical in Leeds. I got the meet both Elphaba and Glinda and hear them sing (goosebumps – genuinely!). We were also given a glimpse of some of the fabulous costumes that will be used during the … Read more
This Christmas, Leeds Grand Theatre is set to ‘sparkle and shine’ as Nativity! The Musical runs from Wednesday 20 December to Saturday 6 January 2018. Based on the smash-hit films, written by Bafta Award-winner, Debbie Isitt, NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL tells the tale of Mr Maddens and his crazy assistant Mr Poppy as they struggle with … Read more
Wow, is all I can say to Rita, Sue and Bob too! We went to see it on the opening night at the York Theatre Royal. There were signs up to warn that there was nudity, swearing and smoking involved in the production. I smiled when I saw it as I thought they were being … Read more
We saw the brilliant Hogwallops at The Hull Truck Theatre over the weekend. It’s the first time I have been to The Hull Truck theatre and I am always nervous driving to new places. I parked at the top of St Stephen’s shopping centre and we had lunch there (all you can eat Chinese – … Read more
We recently saw ‘Ugly Duckling’ at the York Theatre Royal. The play was in The Studio in the theatre. If you have not been before, it’s not in the main part of the theatre, it’s a smaller stage in the centre of the room. To three sides, there are rows of seating – just three … Read more
We saw Robin Hood, The Arrow of Destiny at the York Theatre Royal and it was brilliant! Before I talk about the show, I must mention that in the foyer they have a rack of children’s costumes. You can dress up your kids and get great photos! Surprisingly Miss H refused, but I managed to wrestle … Read more
We saw Bring on the Bollywood last night at the York Theatre Royal and we loved it! It was a heady mix of music and dance, with a funny story-line and lots of laugh out loud one liners. Think traditional musical meets Bollywood with a bit of Strictly Come Dancing thrown in! [singlepic id=1356 w= … Read more
What a brilliant, high energy show Footloose the Musical on tour is! We went last night to the opening show at The Grand Opera House in York, and had a ball! It was action packed right from the start with lots of songs I knew and could wiggle in my seat to! All of … Read more
Last night I visited the York Theatre Royal for the opening night of The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. It’s the first time I have been since the theatre reopened after the renovations last year and it looked fabulous! I’ve been going to the Theatre Royal since I was very small when we used to visit the annual … Read more