A play by Janet Plater From CaroleW Productions / Directed by Jake Murray Starring Phillippa Wilson and Joe Caffrey I haven’t seen much theatre lately (obvs) but I was so glad I ventured out to Gosforth Civic Theatre for this one. Haddock and Chips says so much that we need to hear right now making … Continue reading Review: Haddock and Chips
A message to James
TW: suicide. A film about grief performed by Chris Connel
Coronavirus Theatre Club
When I first heard about the Coronavirus Theatre Club - set up to provide a platform for writers, performers and directors during the Covid-19 crisis - I didn't for a second think I would submit anything to it. I'd never really considered hearing my words performed. Then, a few days back, I realised I could. … Continue reading Coronavirus Theatre Club
Alphabetti – giving theatre back its soul
Oh the halcyon days of theatre. You could argue that it's because I was in my 20s. You could argue that it's sheer nostalgia. You could argue that it was because it's where I met the love of my life. But the theatre I remember so fondly, I said to my husband the other day, … Continue reading Alphabetti – giving theatre back its soul
Review: Clear White Light
Live Theatre, Newcastle, 24 Oct - 10 Nov It's a brave move to use Gothic horror as the backdrop for a story exploring mental health problems - you've got to be pretty confident in your approach. However, writer Paul Sirett and the production team at Live Theatre have managed to pull it off. When I … Continue reading Review: Clear White Light
