Author: Simon Harding

Hi Theatre-goers Unusually uninspired this week in bringing you something interesting to read… not like me at all as I always have something to share with you. Anyhoo, a colleague …

Hi Theatre-goers So who of you has seen the colour explosion at the London Palladium that is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? To those of you who have already seen …

Hi Theatre goers Just heard that two of my favourite shows have extended their booking periods well into 2014. First off, the incredible adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s War Horse at …

London is a true global city… One of the largest European cities in the world, it emanates a unique charisma that attracts the locals and tourists alike. Home to various …

Hi theatre go-ers Hope you are enjoying the start of September still with lots of sunshine and warmth in the UK air. Before we’ve even got close to the end …

Hi there Theatre-goers Hope you’ve all enjoyed the Bank Holiday Weekend here in the UK – wasn’t the weather glorious? Great to receive official confirmation that the sensational Jersey Boys, …

Hi Theatre-goers The sun has come out again in the South East of England which always makes me feel like getting out and doing fun stuff with my friends. Here’s …

Hi theatre-goers With all the good weather we’re having in the South East (& I hope you are having some sunshine too) a trip to the theatre can often be …

Hi Theatre-goers I’m back from my hols looking bronzed and feeling refreshed. And although I’ve been on a sun-lounger in Spain doing nothing for a week, not so for the …

Hi Theatre Goers I’m off on my hols tomorrow – can’t wait, but don’t worry I will of course leave some sunshine here in order for you to make the …

Hi theatre-goers Andrew Lloyd Webber has been pretty busy recently – as well as reviving some of his (and others’) musicals in the West End and presiding over numerous judging …

Hi Theatre-goers It’s out with the old and in with the new (and some not so new) this month. The early closure of Viva Forever! at the Piccadilly theatre has …

Hi theatre-goers Very pleased to read yesterday that one of my favourite musical actors, Darius Campbell, has been cast in Tim Rice’s new musical From Here to Eternity based on …

Hi Theatre-goers Hope you are all enjoying (finally) the June sunshine (fingers crossed you have some where-ever you are in the world!). I am soooo excited that one of my …

Hi Theatre-goers This week I’m very excited to be attending a preview performance of new musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. One of my …

Hi theatre-goers June is a busy month in the West End with shows closing and new ones coming in. The Michael Grandage season continues it’s success at the Noel Coward …

Hi theatre-goers Goodness me, Father’s Day is just 2 weeks away – that’s crept up fast hasn’t it? Maybe because of lack of sun we didn’t realise June was actually …

Hi theatre-goers There’s lots happening in the West End in June 7 July… what with former Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) both headlining in separate …

Hi theatre-goers Sometimes films can make good stage plays/musicals or visa versa and sometimes they absolutely do not make a good transition. For example : Dirty Dancing – great film …