The Ellyrian Code | A Magical, Mischeivious And Wonderous New Epic Fantasy Book | Book Review

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One genre I will never tire of reading is fantasy. A fantastic way to escape our world, to go on adventures and experience things one can only dream of. Epic fantasy in particular is a genre I love - whole new worlds, magic and who knows what magical creatures or folk can be encountered within … Continue reading The Ellyrian Code | A Magical, Mischeivious And Wonderous New Epic Fantasy Book | Book Review

Theatre News & Interview: love you, bye Is Headed To Bath & The Edinburgh Fringe…And I Got To Interview The Team In Readiness!

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Theatre is a wonderful form of escapism and entertainment, but it can also be so much more than that. Theatre can also be a powerful way to tell impactful stories and raise awareness. Violence against women and girls is a very real issue that is being tackled on a daily basis and on the back … Continue reading Theatre News & Interview: love you, bye Is Headed To Bath & The Edinburgh Fringe…And I Got To Interview The Team In Readiness!

An Interview With: Charlotte Delima and Samuel Gosrani, Stars Of Make Good: The Post Office Scandal | Featuring Some Very Exciting News!

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The post office scandal rocked the nation and is still ongoing now as people continue their search for justice. This became the inspiration behind Pentabus Theatre's show Make Good: The Post Office Scandal, which was developed in collaboration with affected sub-postmasters and featured in the BBC, ITV, The Guardian, The Independent, The Times, The Stage, and more. The show has so far … Continue reading An Interview With: Charlotte Delima and Samuel Gosrani, Stars Of Make Good: The Post Office Scandal | Featuring Some Very Exciting News!

Miss Myrtle’s Garden Review | Powerfully Emotional, Sensitive, Honest and Poignant

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Bush Theatre is a venue known for showcasing stories that are not only hugely emotive but are also impactful and explore themes and issues being faced daily. Miss Myrtle’s Garden, currently making its world debut at London’s Bush Theatre, is no exception to this. Poster image for Miss Myrte's Garden. All photo credits and rights … Continue reading Miss Myrtle’s Garden Review | Powerfully Emotional, Sensitive, Honest and Poignant

Theatre News: Pentabus Applications Open For 2025 Jerwood Writer In Residence!

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Pentabus have announced that applications for the 2026 Jerwood Writer in Residence are now open. Clockwise from top left former Writers in Residence: Liv Hennessy, Laura Waldren, Henry Madd, Florence Espuet-Nickless, Tom Powell, Sophie Ellerby, Tim Foley and Monkey, Joe White, and Simon Longman. Image used with permission. A £12,000 bursary will be used to … Continue reading Theatre News: Pentabus Applications Open For 2025 Jerwood Writer In Residence!

The Great Gatsby Musical Review | Captivating, Spectacular, Gatsby to the Nth Degree

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Disclaimer: I wrote this review shortly after seeing the show for the first time and intended to share it after press night. When I saw the reviews, I initially decided not to publish it as my opinion largely contrasts with the majority. Now I have decided to share my review. The Great Gatsby is a … Continue reading The Great Gatsby Musical Review | Captivating, Spectacular, Gatsby to the Nth Degree

Basingstoke, Get Ready to Rock! Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society Presents: Rock Of Ages

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The rehearsal period of a show, I think, is just as exciting as the show itself. At the side of an echoey hall, people run lines and their choreography, while others bring a story and characters to life in the centre.  Getting to witness a rehearsal feels like getting to watch the magic come together, … Continue reading Basingstoke, Get Ready to Rock! Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society Presents: Rock Of Ages

Theatre News | Pentabus Announces Their 2025 National Writers

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Following the applications being opened for Pentabus' National Writers, Pentabus have now announced the 8 emerging writers who will join the Pentabus National Young Writers Development Programme! The 8 writers are... Roisin Ann Bonar, a Welsh actor and writer who started off in Pentabus Local Young Writers and played Tor on the S4C series Anfamol. … Continue reading Theatre News | Pentabus Announces Their 2025 National Writers

Theatre News | Pentabus Theatre Release Folklore and Fitness to Celebrate the Spring Equinox!

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As spring is springing, what better time for Pentabus Theatre to re-release their audio piece, Folklore and Fitness With Carole Vegan? The 5-minute short audio piece has been re-released in celebration of the Spring equinox and is in a similar vein to Monty Python, Spike Milligan and What We Do In The Shadows. Written and … Continue reading Theatre News | Pentabus Theatre Release Folklore and Fitness to Celebrate the Spring Equinox!