Last night I had the immense pleasure of experiencing an indoors, in-person immersive theatre show for the first time since March. It was my first time doing this since the chaos all kicked off, so I was apprehensive but thrilled at the thought of seeing an almost normal show again. Thrilled is a very appropriate … Continue reading Don’t let the lights go out… | Flicker Theatre Review
Author: Leyla Demirel
Hi! I am a British-Turkish nurse, writer and occasional actress. I can usually be found either in a theatre, a bookstore, reading or watching Formula 1. Probably with a piece of baklava close by too. Be sure to also check out my other website, https://one-day-at-a-time.co.uk/.
Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again… | Rebecca Book Review
A bit of a different post today. Recently, in readiness for the Netflix film release, I finally read the book Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier. I found a group of people to read the book with at the same time, and as we all stormed through it, we discussed what we thought, where we thought … Continue reading Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again… | Rebecca Book Review
A declaration of kindness | The Phoenix Theatre
Hello world. It's been a while since I've written a blopost about a London theatre...that series I had such ambitons for to be weekly...maybe weekly was a bit optimistic...but still, I will persist. Shall we carry on? Today's theatre is currently home to a rather special and heartwarming show that has captured theatre fans hearts … Continue reading A declaration of kindness | The Phoenix Theatre
The best moments during a show
Going to the theatre is pretty magical. I am sure many other theate goers like myself will agree, there's no feeling quite like it...sitting down to share a live experience with hundreds of other strangers, and every single person experiencing the same thing differently, in a way that's completely unique to them. TheStageyCouple actually inspired … Continue reading The best moments during a show
A small theatre with a big heart | Southwark Playhouse
Hello everyone! I hope you are all happy and healthy! With two shows I can easily access at the moment being open, I've naturally done what I do best which is go and see one on repeat because it is so good...it almost feels like old times. The opening of Jesus Christ Superstar (although we … Continue reading A small theatre with a big heart | Southwark Playhouse
Jesus Christ Superstar: A Memorable and Special Theatre Experience | Theatre Review
Well, would you look at that...I got to go and see a show and now I'm writing a review...again! Feels like old times (nearly). This is once again, a review written for Dress Circle Antics (to be posted on there some point in the near future), but I liked the show so much and am … Continue reading Jesus Christ Superstar: A Memorable and Special Theatre Experience | Theatre Review
A glimmer of hope
On the 23rd July, I was very lucky to be able to take a trip down the London Palladium as an audience member to trial the new social distancing measures to see if there is a chance for theatres to reopen despite the current pandemic. It was an emotional trip, the first trip to a … Continue reading A glimmer of hope
Incredible stories right before your eyes | The National Theatre
Here we are, post 2 on the More Than Just a Building Series. Despite the last post being emotional to write, I did enjoy doing it so here we are doing another one! If you missed week one, The Colab Factory, you can find read it here. Also just as a full disclosure, these theatres … Continue reading Incredible stories right before your eyes | The National Theatre
Old Sport | Why I Love The Great Gatsby So Much
Anyone who knows me knows that I have a lot of love and adoration for F. Scott. Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby'. Some people share my love for the novel, others less so. In my high levels of excitement and anticipation for the release of the graphic novel adaptation of the book, I thought I … Continue reading Old Sport | Why I Love The Great Gatsby So Much
Student nursing: the honest truth
*This post was originally going to be a youtube video, as I thought that would be easier than a lot of reading, but when it came to editing the video there was only so much staring at my own face I could handle, so the plan is to write out the video into a blogpost … Continue reading Student nursing: the honest truth
One Show at a Time 