Category Archives: Reviewing the Situation

“Write to Be Counted” Launch – 04/10/17

Posted on October 9, 2017 by katese11

You may know that I run a choir. What you probably don’t realise is that it’s full of multi-talented people. Not only are most of my singers busy mothers, they’re also artists and actresses, crocheters and famous shoe-complainers…and lately I … Continue reading →

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The Anatomy of a SwingTrain Class

Posted on October 5, 2017 by katese11

You may wonder why I love SwingTrain so much and why I keep plugging the classes without even getting paid for it. Well, let me tell you about Beville. Beville (not his real name) was a Boxercise instructor I encountered … Continue reading →

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“Stomp” – 27/07/17

Posted on July 27, 2017 by katese11

  So, I didn’t actually go to see Stomp today but bear with me…I sent my small envoys to review it for me. Reuben plus the two teenage temp-LWATers. They enjoyed it, and I’ll get onto their comments later. I … Continue reading →

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“Ten Pieces Presents…” Prom – 23/07/17

Posted on July 25, 2017 by katese11

We’ve got a couple of temporary LWATers with us this week. They’re young and full of energy and they’ve been tasked with looking after the kids while Nathan and I go to work. But first, I thought we’d show them … Continue reading →

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“The Midnight Gang” at Chickenshed – 20/07/17

Posted on July 21, 2017 by katese11

The first thing Reuben said to me this morning was “It’s OK Mummy, I didn’t get up in the middle of the night and have an adventure”. If you’re wondering why he would even have that idea in his head, … Continue reading →

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Chickenshed’s “Dreams of Freedom” – 26/06/17

Posted on June 30, 2017 by katese11

It’s taken me a little while to write this review. I apologise. It was something to do with a catastrophic blog-tech-fail which removed the entire blog from the world wide web. But it’s back now – we can all stop … Continue reading →

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The Girls – 26/05/17

Posted on May 27, 2017 by katese11

Prepare to be emotionally ruined. I saw “The Girls” last night and sobbed and laughed all the way through it – sometimes both at the same time. It’s a wonderful show but oh, so heart-rending. I’ll put some context to … Continue reading →

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L.O.L. Surprise Doll – 19/03/2017

Posted on March 19, 2017 by katese11

  One of the many things we missed out on over February half term was the launch of a new surprise doll – the L.O.L Surprise. Luckily I hadn’t told Eva we were ever meant to be going (it was … Continue reading →

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Mr Bloom Live

Posted on February 21, 2017 by katese11

  When I mentioned the Curse of February Half Term in my last post, I wasn’t joking, That is how I ended up reviewing a show I didn’t even go to. Bear with me, and I’ll explain in baffling LWATlogic … Continue reading →

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(Girls and) Boys Keep Swinging…

Posted on January 19, 2017 by katese11

  No, not swinging in that sense. What’s wrong with you? Swing-dance-inspired fitness. Obviously. Get those minds out of the gutter. Let’s move on… It’s January 19th and so far I have been to two exercise classes this year. It’s … Continue reading →

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