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 never pass up an invitation to go and join the fun, especially as I had been granted an interview with the illustrious duo after the … [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 offering is Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. This really does go to show the broad spectrum of theatre that goes on in the White … [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 looks like we are in a vast warehouse underground. The sort of place that dodgy dealings might take place or hostages may be held. … [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 man. From his humble beginnings as Jim Smith to the present day, he definitely has stories that make for an enthralling … [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. This time I am here to see another adaptation of one of my favourite plays by one of my favourite authors. (Yes, I do know that it … [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 run anywhere. That was an exaggeration. I was doing my best power mince with a look on my face that said “clear the way” and my … [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 Kevin, the manager/producer who, in turn introduced us to Madame Bouffant herself and we had a good five minutes of chat and … [Read more...]