12/8/13 Family Fun in August
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 …
12/8/13 Family Fun in August Read MoreSara from Theatre Breaks’ Diary
31/07/13 Curious Cast Change
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 …
31/07/13 Curious Cast Change Read More22/7/13 The Sound of Music
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 …
22/7/13 The Sound of Music Read More16/7/13 World Premiere of Stephen Ward
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 …
16/7/13 World Premiere of Stephen Ward Read More11/7/13 What’s new in July
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 …
11/7/13 What’s new in July Read More2/7/13 The Return of Dashing Darius
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 …
2/7/13 The Return of Dashing Darius Read More26/6/13 The return of Miss Saigon
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 …
26/6/13 The return of Miss Saigon Read More17/06/2013 Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
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 …
17/06/2013 Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Read More10/6/13 What’s new in June
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 …
10/6/13 What’s new in June Read More3/6/2013 Father’s Day Gift Packages 2013
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 …
3/6/2013 Father’s Day Gift Packages 2013 Read More29/5/13 What’s new in West End
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 …
29/5/13 What’s new in West End Read More21/5/13 The Full Monty reveals itself in the West End
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 …
21/5/13 The Full Monty reveals itself in the West End Read More13/5/2013 Dirty Dancing returns
Hi theatre-goers Good news for those of you who didn’t want to “put Baby in the corner” as Dirty Dancing the Musical returns to the West End having toured the …
13/5/2013 Dirty Dancing returns Read More7/5/13 Rock of Ages in London
Hi Theatre-goers Hope you all had a great Bank Holiday Weekend (for those of you in UK & I think most of Europe as well). We’re off to see Rock …
7/5/13 Rock of Ages in London Read More29/4/13 Olivier Award Winners 2013
Hi Theatre-goers If you don’t believe me when I say The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time is a brilliant play, then perhaps you will take note of …
29/4/13 Olivier Award Winners 2013 Read More22/4/13 Revived Viva!
Hi theatre-goers There’s been a big buzz in theatreland about the re-vamped version of Spice Girls inspired musical Viva Forever which is currently playing at the Piccadilly theatre. When it …
22/4/13 Revived Viva! Read MoreMay Bank Holiday Family Theatre Breaks
Hi Theatre-goers Forecasters say that the weather is going to pick up on Sunday – it really can’t get any worse in the UK can it? So, I’m looking at …
May Bank Holiday Family Theatre Breaks Read MoreDare you enter The London Dungeons?
Hi Theatre-goers I know The London Dungeons is not what you would class as conventional theatre but it is a theatrical experience none-the-less! And now that it’s firmly in place …
Dare you enter The London Dungeons? Read More28/3/13 Easter holidays
Hi Theatre-goers Hope you are all looking forward to the long Easter weekend ahead of us and for some of you it will mean a couple of weeks off with …
28/3/13 Easter holidays Read More19/3/13 Not another X Factor type show!
Hi Theatre-goers Don’t be alarmed – there isn’t going to be another X Factor Search For A Star Fame Factory Popstars tv show (just yet!), but British comedian Harry Hill …
19/3/13 Not another X Factor type show! Read More13/3/13 Once the Musical
Hi Theatre-goers I had a bit of a shock yesterday whilst out walking my dog… someone in the group asked what show I was seeing next and I told them …
13/3/13 Once the Musical Read More8/3/13 Merrily We Roll Along West End Launch
Hi Theatre-goers Today is very exciting for me and Simon as we are off to the launch of Stephen Sondheim’s musical Merrily We Roll Along which is currently playing to …
8/3/13 Merrily We Roll Along West End Launch Read More4/3/13
Hi Theatre-goers Hope you all had a good weekend. I’ve been reading with interest all the good things being said about The Audience starring Dame Helen Mirren as The Queen …
4/3/13 Read More25/2/13 Another One Man, Two Guvs blog!
Hi Theatre-goers Yes, I know that my last blog was about One Man, Two Guvnors, but that was before I had seen it at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London. Now I …
25/2/13 Another One Man, Two Guvs blog! Read More18/2/2013 One Man, Two Guvnors in London
Hi Theatre-goers Hope you all had a good weekend and many of you got to be romanced with a Valentine’s theatre break. I ended up at Pizza Express with the …
18/2/2013 One Man, Two Guvnors in London Read More15/02/2013 A Chorus Line in London
Hi Theatre-goers I really loved watching A Chorus Line at the London Palladium on Monday night. Although it officially opens next Tuesday 19th February it has already had to extend …
15/02/2013 A Chorus Line in London Read More8/2/13 New Musicals Opening in London
Hi Theatre-goers Oh dear, has it really been that long since I last posted? The days and weeks seems to go so quickly, but again that’s because you lovely people …
8/2/13 New Musicals Opening in London Read More31/1/2013 Viva Forever review
Hi Theatre-goers I know it’s been a while since I last wrote which is a good thing for me & the boss because it means I’m busy answering your questions …
31/1/2013 Viva Forever review Read More21-01-13 Half Term Theatre Breaks
Hi Theatre-goers I hate to do this to you but February Half Term is just over 4 weeks away! I know, I know, you’ve only just packed the little darlings …
21-01-13 Half Term Theatre Breaks Read More17/1/13 New Shows Opening in London
Hi Theatre-goers Apologies, I’ve been a bit neglectful of you this week – not sure where the time has gone, but it just did and I have no idea how …
17/1/13 New Shows Opening in London Read More