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 […]
Igglepiggle? A Bit In The Middle
If you’ve been in the presence of a toddler for any length of time over the last decade or so you’re probably all too aware of who Igglepiggle is. No doubt his name song is etched into the back of your brain on loop like it is with me. I’m not entirely sure what it […]
Piaf – A Surprise Gem of a Show
If anyone was to ask me to describe my ideal kind of show, I would say ‘something clever, fast paced, compelling, with great live music’. Sometimes you go to a production pretty much knowing this is what you’re getting, for example when I finally get to see the Broadway hit ‘Come From Away’. Sometimes, however, […]
Theatre Comes Into Your Home
Seven theatrical highlights: Maria Forryan guides us to the best free theatre being offered online to help mitigate social distancing – plus an added bit of gold for all teachers. The truly astonishing thing to come out of all this recent chaos is the generosity that society has shown. People have rallied together in an […]
Cabaret at Leeds Grand Theatre
Cabaret is one of my all-time favourite musicals. As a teenager I devoured the film starring Liza Minelli and as a teacher, I have directed the original stage show. Both film and stage versions are fantastic, despite having noticeable differences in story and songs. This touring production is the first time I’ve seen this version […]
