Category Archives: Reviewing the Situation

“The Everywhere Bear” at Little Angel Theatre – 10/02/24

This is the second time I’ve been to see “The Everywhere Bear” so please forgive me if I repeat myself. I feel like I do that a lot anyway. The first time was during a particularly traumatic week in 2018 … Continue reading

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“Zimmer vs Williams” at the Barbican – 31/12/23

Despite what I told my children, this was not a cage fight between two distinguished composers. So apologies – if that’s why you clicked on this post, you’ll be disappointed. Maybe get in touch with the makers of 90s classic … Continue reading

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“The Toymaker’s Child” at Chickenshed – 29/11/23

I know you’re always interested in a handy travel hack so let me share with you my route to Chickenshed today. I was in the office so decided to hop on the secret train from Moorgate to Welwyn Garden City, … Continue reading

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Ash vs The Subways at Kentish Town Forum – 11/10/23

Yes, we’ve been out doing childfree things again. On a school night as well! I know, it’s crazy talk and I am definitely Feeling It two days later but it was fun at the time and don’t worry, I have … Continue reading

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“The Tempest” at Unicorn Theatre – 23/09/23

  This is the second child-friendly production of The Tempest that Eva and I have seen this year so do forgive me if I in any way repeat myself . There are similarities but today’s show certainly had a few … Continue reading

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“Romeo and Juliet” by East London Shakespeare Festival – 22/07/23

Another week, another outdoor Shakespeare in the rain. Last week’s productions in Stratford-Upon-Avon did their best to rain on us and drown the actors’ voices out with howling winds but this week’s production really did bring on the tempest. We’re … Continue reading

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Blur at Wembley – 09/07/23

It probably seems like everyone you know, who is of a certain age, went to see Blur at Wembley last week. Well, we did too. I’d had terrible FOMO when all my friends seem to be at Pulp the week … Continue reading

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“The Wolves in the Walls” at Little Angel Theatre – 20/05/23

We have a bit of history with this particular production. When I received the invite, I had a weird feeling of deja vu and when I checked back, my suspicions were confirmed – we were due to go and see … Continue reading

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Musical Theatre Rave – 02/04/23

OK, I’m finally ready to blog about Sunday night. It’s been a busy old week with the Globe on Monday, office and an overnight visitor on Tuesday, Twist Museum on Wednesday and trying to catch up on work on Thursday. … Continue reading

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“The Tempest” at the Globe – 03/04/23

  I’ll start this post by saying that I am very, very tired today. I’ll explain the reason in a separate post because it definitely deserves a separate post but needless to say, it was a very tiring reason. But … Continue reading

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