Ladies and Gentleman. They are back from down under. Brace yourselves for a summer of riotous and risqué comedy. That’s right, the marvellous EastEnd Cabaret are back on home shores. Last night saw them announce their arrival home in style as they hosted Club Perverts in the beautiful Spiegeltent down at the Southbank Centre. Of course, Mr Smith and I could … [Read more...]
Much Ado About Nothing at the White Bear Theatre
My regular readers will know that nothing much makes me happier than to be able to skip out of my front door and go into my local theatre. Indeed, I have been here reviewing so much recently that I am anticipating the day when I turn up and there is a seat with a small brass plaque with my name on it. (it’s my birthday next month by the way!) Anyhoo, tonight’s … [Read more...]
Launch of Impossible: Nothing Is Quite As It Seems
I received an invitation to pop along to London's Hospital Club which is a very classy, beautiful venue. Upon arrival, rather than getting into the lift and going up to any one of the various floors, I was asked to go down 2 flights of stairs. I've never been down stairs before (obviously I mean in the Hospital Club, not literally never!) The final destination … [Read more...]
Just Jim Dale (still carrying on) Vaudeville Theatre
A couple of hours listening to an (almost) octogenarian telling stories of the past, sounds like it could be quite a task. Unless, that is you are listening to stories from the mouth of Jim Dale. As a mere flibbertigibbet of 45, I don’t remember him before the “Carry On” era but in his award winning show you will discover that there is so much more to this fascinating … [Read more...]
The Picture of Dorian Gray at The White Bear Theatre May 2015
“The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.” That is what I have been saying for years and will continue to live by that mantra. My dear readers I am once again at the White Bear in Kennington. I like coming here, as it is my “local” so I can pop out, enjoy some theatre and be back in my ivory tower with a glass of Rioja and a scotch egg by 9.30. … [Read more...]
Review of Cabaret of the Century at the Century Club
How exciting. An invitation to spend the evening at a private members' club and watch some delightful cabaret. Honestly, I am spoilt sometimes. Picture it. Saturday night, I’m running through town in the rain. I’m alone because Mr Smith is laid up with something (I didn’t pry!) I’m going to be late so I’m galloping down Shaftesbury Avenue…………… OK, I don’t actually … [Read more...]
Review of Eve Ferret – Madame Bouffant
Last Friday I was witness to the inaugural performance of Eve Ferret, aka Madame Bouffant as she embarks on her now regular fortnightly residency at Café Koha in the heart of London’s theatreland. Of course, the now infamous Mr Smith came too but more of “that” later. The first thing that I have to say is that when we arrived at the venue we were introduced to … [Read more...]
Review of Stasis at The White Bear Theatre
How far are you willing to go to say you're sorry? Well that is the question asked by Stasis, a new play that is premiering at The White Bear, Kennington right now. It tells the story of Ren, a stowaway on a Union spacecraft. Mission uncertain. With the whole crew in stasis and only a hologram and the ship's computer for company, Ren must cope with isolation and … [Read more...]
Review of Daniel Boys at Proud Cabaret
Hello my dear readers. On Sunday evening I was invited to Proud Cabaret to see Daniel Boys (and others) perform at The Follow Spot. Upon entering the venue, I was greeted with recognition from the very friendly door staff. I was then shown to my very own banquette, complete with my name on a sign. It was clear that they knew who I was and so, along with my guest a … [Read more...]
The Outstanding Actor Seven Keys to Success By Ken Rea
Ken Rea is the senior acting tutor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. He began as a professional actor and director in New Zealand working with television and some of the country’s leading theatres. In addition to his work at the Guildhall, he has taught at the national drama academies of China, Indonesia, India, Italy, New Zealand and Canada. He … [Read more...]
Review of Julie Atherton at Proud Cabaret
Last night I received an invite to Proud Cabaret to see the “The Follow Spot”. The show is a variety show of sorts, the variety being different singers. Our hostess for the evening is the incredibly talented Jess Robinson who, with her talent for imitation has starred in “The Rise and Fall of Little Voice” and the TV shows “Dead Ringers” and “The Impressions Show with … [Read more...]
Molly Wobbly 5 star show with a 6 star cast at Leicester Square Theatre
Imagine, if you can that Tim Burton got hold of The Little Shop of Horrors, a few Carry On movies and The Rocky Horror Show and took all the best bits of them then you have some idea of what you get with Molly Wobbly (Originally called Molly Wobbly’s Tit Factory). The start of this rollercoaster ride places us in Romania where the villainous “Ithanku” is being … [Read more...]