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/.

For the first time in forever…access was done right! | Discussing Theatre Royal Drury Lane’s Accessibility

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Accessibility in theatres shouldn't feel like a battle but sadly, more often than not, it is. I have had my fair share of experiences with access - firstly with my brother, Jemil (Jimmy for short!), who has Cerebral Palsy and is wheelchair-bound, but also myself after my two operations this year severely reducing my mobility. … Continue reading For the first time in forever…access was done right! | Discussing Theatre Royal Drury Lane’s Accessibility

REVIEW: Rumi: The Musical – An Epic Story With Music, Lyrics & Everything To Match – A Truly Unforgettable Theatrical Experience

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Hello hello hello everyone. Been a while, hasn't it? I hope you're all as happy and healthy as you can be. So, today I am bringing you a review of a show for the first time in a while. If you didn't already know, I am a theatre reviewer for Dress Circle Antics. Because of … Continue reading REVIEW: Rumi: The Musical – An Epic Story With Music, Lyrics & Everything To Match – A Truly Unforgettable Theatrical Experience

Everyone has to start somewhere | Colab Theatre Writing Prompt

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I love theatre. That much is obvious. I am also an aspiring actress. Before I discovered immersive theatre, I wanted to do straight play-acting; then I discovered immersive theatre existed. I have seen countless shows of many genres and types. I read at least one play a month. I have been lucky to meet people … Continue reading Everyone has to start somewhere | Colab Theatre Writing Prompt

My most anticipated 2021 read | Indivisible | And An Interview With Author Daniel Aleman!

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Happy April everyone! I’m starting to get a lot more excited on the book front, as there is a lot of books I’ve pre-ordered this year that are starting to come out and I am really looking forward to reading. The first of which is out one month today. That book being Indivisible by Daniel … Continue reading My most anticipated 2021 read | Indivisible | And An Interview With Author Daniel Aleman!

The most in-depth online immersive theatre show | The House of Cenci | Review

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I am spectacularly late writing this post. I don’t really want to write it - not because I didn’t enjoy the show, entirely the opposite, but because I don’t want to admit the show is over, never to return. Not only that, it has taken me a while to collect my many, many thoughts about … Continue reading The most in-depth online immersive theatre show | The House of Cenci | Review

Close your eyes, immerse yourself & just listen | Half Man Half Bull Music Meets Theatre Review

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Something not everyone knows about me is that I am a massive ancient history nerd. It's one thing my dad and I have a shared love and interest for; I was brought up being taught and learning stories, before studying it for my A-Levels. I even almost did a degree in classics at university. There's … Continue reading Close your eyes, immerse yourself & just listen | Half Man Half Bull Music Meets Theatre Review

“You can’t repeat the past”, but you can certainly bring it to life. | Gatsby: A Musical Review

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This year marks 100 years since F. Scott. Fitzgerald's beautiful book The Great Gatsby was released; following this, there have been many variations of the book published, re-imaginings, illustrated editions and graphic novels to name but a few. Not only this but as long as The Great Gatsby has been published, there have been many … Continue reading “You can’t repeat the past”, but you can certainly bring it to life. | Gatsby: A Musical Review