Did Sheridan Smith rain on her understudy’s parade by offering fans replacement tickets to Funny Girl?
This week has been all about Sheridan Smith. For those who might have been living under a rock for the past few days, Sheridan took a night off from playing Fanny Brice in the sold out run of Funny Girl at the Menier Chocolate Factory to be with her father who had been diagnosed with […]
Mamma Mia/Wicked star Louise Plowright looses battle with Cancer
West End performer Louise Plowright suddenly withdrew from the cast of the London production of Wicked back in 2013 (where she was playing Madame Morrible) after she was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. Back in December 2015, the West End joined together for a A Merry Christmas Cabaret in aid of Louise Plowright and Pancreatic Cancer Research, […]
Sheridan Smith pulls out of FUNNY GIRL performance due to dad’s diagnosis with Cancer
Superstar actress Sheridan Smith is currently playing Fanny Brice in the Menier Chocolate Factory run of Funny Girl. The run sold out within minutes when it went on sale and the show quickly announced a West End transfer to the Savoy Theatre from 8 April for a six month run. Last night, Sheridan took to […]
Today is Rare Disease Day. Here is my story …
This isn’t theatre related but if you will indulge me for a few moments, this is something that is very close to my heart. Two years ago (next week) my grand daughter Isabelle was born with a condition called BPES. Blepharophimosis, ptosis, and epicanthus inversus syndrome (BPES) is a condition that mainly affects development of […]
Is celebrity casting overshadowing the real stars of the theatre?
Last night, a whole host of celebrities including Nicole Kidman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Imelda Staunton, Mark Gatiss and Judi Dench – all won Whats On Stage Awards at the annual ceremony, held at the Prince of Wales Theatre, in London’s West End. Public voting is great as it gives the general public a chance to have […]
Wilma’s top Valentines Day theatre shows
This weekend is Valentine’s Day! Whether you are looking forward to seeing what your loved one has bought you, or trying to forget that the day exists, this is the perfect excuse to book tickets to see a show! Treat yourself, a friend, a loved one or a family member to a night out at […]
Wilma’s top You Tube video’s for this week
Here are some of the theatre related YouTube videos that i’ve been watching this week. Tweet and Facebook me your favourites and if I love them I might include them in my next round-up! KIERAN BROWN – Ring Them Bells (Liza with a “Z”) Live at the Phantom of the Opera […]
REVIEW: THROUGH THE STAGE DOOR – THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE
THROUGH THE STAGE DOOR gives the public a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of one of the most famous theatres in the world, Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The tour transports visitors back in time to feel the mystical and historic atmosphere of London’s oldest and most fascinating theatre. Since its construction in 1663, this […]
Taking theatre etiquette to a whole new level – literally taking the piss
A bug bear of many regular theatre-goers is theatre etiquette. Being well behaved at the theatre is incredibly important, not only so that people can absorb themselves in the piece they are watching, without distraction but also because ticket prices can be so expensive and when paying hard earned money for a night out, people […]
GUEST BLOG: How to make your Broadway experience more affordable!
Most people visit the great white way in hope of seeing some incredible theatre. In my opinion and from what I see on social media posts, the vast majority of people pay for this frivolously without thought as to how to get cheaper, more economically friendly tickets! I write this from my hotel room on […]