Author: Ian

Posted in Bryony Lavery National Theatre Theatre

Review: Treasure Island, National Theatre

“Thanks for all the pies and adventures” The big family-oriented show at the National Theatre this winter…

Posted in BBC Audio Drama Awards EV Crowe Radio Plays

BBC Audio Drama Awards 2015 finalists

Best Original Audio Drama (Single play) Everyday Time Machines by Al Smith, produced by Sally Avens for…

Posted in Women in Theatre

Women in Theatre – December 2014

The headline figures % of women in the 18 shows seen in December Actors: 46% Writers: 11%…

Posted in Film

Film Review: The Theory of Everything (2014)

“One simple, elegant equation to explain everything” Alongside The Imitation Game, The Theory of Everything offers a double whammy of…

Posted in Musicals TV

TV Review: That Day We Sang

  “We want all the spirit of Lancashire, but not the accent”  One of the most anticipated…

Posted in Film

Film Review: Goddess (2013)

“You have your whales and your work” An Australian musical rom-com starring Laura Michelle Kelly and Ronan…

Posted in Film Laura Wade

Film Review: The Riot Club (2014)

“I’m afraid you’re not really the right sort of chap” Laura Wade’s Posh took the Royal Court by…

Posted in Film

Film Review: Belle (2014)

“How can I be too high in rank to dine with the servants but too low to…

Posted in Andrew Lloyd Webber Music Stephen Sondheim YouTube

Saturday afternoon Glenn Close treats

It is Glenn Close day and I couldn’t be more excited. (Well I could, if she were…