Tag Archives: theatre

Need to Leave the House?

I know it’s difficult to imagine moving far off the sofa when it’s this dang cold but c’mon London, there is a world of opportunity out there. I’m snuggling right down tonight in the lurid reindeer onesie my choirsters gifted … Continue reading

Posted in Facts! And facts are important! | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Competition time!! The Snowman at the Peacock Theatre

Like any girl who’s grown up on the Sadlers Wells’ series of books, I get excited at the very mention of those two words. So I was thrilled when I had an e-mail from them, asking me to run a … Continue reading

Posted in Creating precious childhood memories or something (days out) | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

London Without a Toddler – “Bits of Me are Falling Apart”

9th November was a very dark day for me. I don’t need to explain why but you’ll understand why I needed an antidote to the extreme right-wing lemons that life had just given us all. And who better to alleviate … Continue reading

Posted in Reviewing the Situation | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Autumn Preview

It doesn’t feel like it this balmy night but Autumn really isn’t far away, is it? Please tell me this summer holiday is almost over… Yes, yes it is. And here are some things to look forward to this Autumn. … Continue reading

Posted in Facts! And facts are important! | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Slap Haddock and Ridgeway Park -06/08/16

Yesterday was a busy day. Forgive me if I don’t talk you through all of it, especially not the bits in a Brick Lane basement, but there are two bits I’m going to share with you – a performance by … Continue reading

Posted in Creating precious childhood memories or something (days out) | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Some Summer Theatre Picks for You…

  How’s your summer been so far? Long? Me too. So I’m back with a few more ideas of Stuff To Do To Entertain Those Dang Kids. First off, if you’re looking for entertainment in East London TODAY! then don’t … Continue reading

Posted in Facts! And facts are important! | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Baby Broadway – 25/06/16

There’s no denying that life has been a little gloomy these past few days. And I’m not saying that singing Broadway tunes for 45 minutes will make the pain all go away but well, it’ll help. So Saturday morning saw … Continue reading

Posted in Reviewing the Situation | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

May Half Term Preview 2016

Do you have a stressed out 7-year-old, who’s been stretched by SATS? Or a 4-year-old who says she has to “work hard but only when I’m writing in my book”? Well, don’t worry about busting them out of school for … Continue reading

Posted in Facts! And facts are important! | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

“Tales From the Shed” – 13/05/16

Last Friday, the sun was shining and we were off adventuring. Eva’s friend J and his Mum J were taking us to the theatre! In the hitherto unexplored land of Southgate, the almost-furthest end of the Piccadilly Line. Sadly we … Continue reading

Posted in Reviewing the Situation | Tagged , | 2 Comments

The Librarian – 06/05/16

I must admit I was a little surprised by this latest offering from the Discover Centre on Tour. Whenever we’ve encountered Discover before – whether on home turf or up in the sky – their storytelling has been engaging, funny … Continue reading

Posted in Reviewing the Situation | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment