I started to review in 2012, which consisted of seeing a show, getting the press kit, writing about it on my computer and then being published in print and online. Now in 2022 where the mobile phone and social media are rife, writing a review about performance is more than just writing. Because of social [...]
Photographer, Sophie Teasdale shines a spotlight on actors' most intimate moments in this behind-the-scenes photo book. From Alan Cumming to Samantha Bond, photographer Sophie Teasdale, 27, has been snapping actors backstage for a whole decade. The photographic series will be available as a hardback coffee table book “Dressing Room No.1” from Friday 4th February. Initially [...]
Dear Theatre, Long time no see, I am sorry for seeing you sooner but it has been quite a few years. Even before the pandemic I had not seen you, the truth is I have been too busy. But I want that to change. During the festive period, I was able to see panto (oh [...]
This is a question that has never crossed my mind before until it was brought up in a theatre forum and then many magazines started to write about it. So I thought I would write down my thoughts on my blog. When I go to the theatre to watch a musical, I know I am [...]
I have not been to the theatre for over a year now for obvious reasons. However on 27th August, I returned to Northern Stage to see Free School Meals. I was a little bit nervous to go to the theatre but after reading the Covid19 safety measures, I felt happy and safe to know that [...]
Gemma's Journey 