9 June 2016 In the beautiful Bristol Hippodrome where theatre goers can order snacks via a free app to be delivered to their seats, I looked up at the high ceilings above and marvelled at the cohesive nature of the… Continue Reading
2nd June 2016 Focusing on the romance between Russian Jewish artist Marc Chagall and his first wife Bella Rosenfeld – the subject of many of Chagall’s paintings – this new production from Cornish theatre company Kneehigh is an attractively visual… Continue Reading
This weekend, the small city of Wells plays host to some of the biggest acts on the UK comedy scene who are bringing their laughter filled routines into Somerset to amuse local punters. Wells Comedy Festival begins tomorrow and will… Continue Reading
30th May 2016 Saturday 28th May I arrive at Eastville Park in the early afternoon, the warm Spring sun drying the ground from the downpour last night and providing a glow for those attendees finishing off the last of their… Continue Reading
28th May 2016 Though it’s not quite the glorious, almost unseasonably hot bank holiday sunshine that resided over last year’s tenth anniversary event, it’s nonetheless a lovely spring day which greets festival goers queuing up early at the Thekla wristband… Continue Reading
30th June 2016 This months Must See Monday looks ahead to 70’s music legends, Summer Festivals and Comedy spectaculars: Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4Week 5 WEEK 1 TIP OF THE WEEK What: The Alternative Comedy Trio // Where: The Lantern // When:… Continue Reading
23rd May 2016 Having switched from the city centre to make spectacular premiere at Eastville Park in 2015, Love Saves the Day is about to do it all over again. The late May bank holiday weekend will witness one of the… Continue Reading
19th May 2016 The French Revolution, The Plague, Orson Welles “fucking up his second film” are – as Canadian born theatre producer and playwright Deborah Pearson suggests – all contingent factors on which our individual existences are predicated. A straightforward… Continue Reading