Jersey Boys – Oh! What a Night!
Finally, I’m back at the theatre! Five months after a hip replacement I have returned to the theatre in style: with my three sisters and mother, treating her to a show as part of her Mother’s Day present. And what a show it was! ‘The Jersey Boys’ isn’t your normal jukebox musical. First of all, […]
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Actually, everybody’s RAVING about Jamie One of the biggest new shows of the last few years, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie hits all the right boxes for The Leeds Grand: colourful, energetic, relevant and modern, all whilst keeping a grounded working class core. This coming-of-age musical, based on a true story, revolves around the eccentric 16 […]
Waitress: a Bittersweet Musical Served at Leeds Grand Theatre
It’s rare that I get to see a show that I know nothing about. I’m not a fan of it: it’s a bit like letting someone order food for you at a restaurant and not telling you what you’re having. I like to feel prepared, to get excited about what’s coming. However, this time I […]
Heathers Reviewed: ‘Big Fun’ with Big Messages
It’s been a while since I’ve been to a show on this epic scale and I definitely had high expectations, even though I knew little of the show itself. The original 1980’s cult film of ‘Heathers’ with the classic, brooding pairing of Winona Ryder and Christian Slater was a favourite of mine as a teenager: […]
A Little Space: The Film, Reviewed
Maria Forryan labels this a must watch – ‘The quality of this work is beautiful to watch and the sheer passion and focus of the cast is staggering.’ Gecko have been a prolific Theatre Company throughout lockdown, providing regular free productions online. For a Drama teacher like me, it’s been an invaluable resource, enabling students […]
