A mischievous gang, an epic and ambitious heist, vampires, and still time for tea...what more could you want in a book? Specifically, A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal. This is a new fantasy duology from the bestselling author of We Hunt The Flame that is coming out in February 2024, and what a book … Continue reading A Tempest of Tea | Did I Consume This Book Or Did It Consume Me? | Book Review
It is not too frequently I find myself writing about films; I frequently take myself to the cinema or watch new things on Netflix or Disney Plus - I love to escape in a good story, in whatever form that takes. More often than not, I want to write about films but don’t feel like … Continue reading Wonka | Pure Joy (Or Should I Say, Imagination!) | Film Review
Dark, gritty and emotional, Pentabus Theatre Company presents The Silence and the Noise. This is a play that is now available as a short film to watch online; the previous streaming premiered at the Vaults Festival this year and was greatly successful - featuring on the Guardian’s ‘best theatre to stream’ list, and the piece … Continue reading The Silence and the Noise Review: A dark, powerful & thought-provoking piece of theatre | Theatre Review
I have been very lucky in my years of writing to have gotten some fantastic opportunities; getting to see many a theatre shows, having access to some books prior to their release to read and share my thoughts on, and even a couple of interviews with authors. On Sunday 29th October, I was very fortunate … Continue reading I had Brunch with Cassandra Clare! | Sword Catcher Brunch Event
No Funeral For Nazia is a book that captured my attention from the premise alone…Nazia not wanting a funeral but a party? And a surprise guest, bringing with them the promise that secrets will be revealed? What an intriguing premise for a book, and that’s without even opening it yet! Ironically, I’d already pre-ordered this … Continue reading No Funeral For Nazia | This Isn’t Just any Party, it’s the Party of a Lifetime | Book Review & Interview with the Author!
(AD PR Product) Combining historical fiction with fantasy, based on Mexican mythology and a gender-swapped retelling of Zorro, Sun of Blood and Ruin is an epic debut novel from Mariely Lares that had me hooked from page one until the very end. Own photography (well, with help from a supportive dad!) Book: Sun of Blood … Continue reading Sun of Blood and Ruin | An Epic Debut Historical Fantasy Unlike Any Other | Book Review
Disclaimer: I did previously review this show in the Bolton run. If you wish to read that review, you can do so here. This review is for the newest run of the show. (This is your notice to get comfy and get a drink. I have a lot to share). Show: The Book Thief MusicalVenue: … Continue reading The Book Thief Musical | One of The Most Incredible Pieces Of Theatre That Has Ever Been Staged | Theatre Review
After the first book in the instalment, City Of The Plague God, Sarwat Chadda returns to the Rick Riordan Presents world, and therefore the world of Mesopotamian mythology for the sequel I’ve been waiting for: Fury Of The Dragon Goddess. Every part as epic and adventurous as the first book, my favourite Muslim hero and … Continue reading Fury Of The Dragon Goddess | The Epic, Adventure-Filled Sequel I’ve Been Waiting For | Book Review
Following their rehearsal last week (you can read my piece on the rehearsal here), this week the curtain came up as Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society (BATS) brought RENT to Basingstoke’s Haymarket stage. Under the direction of Louise Travis (who also directed Sister Act and starred as Princess Fiona in Shrek The Musical), with musical direction … Continue reading I Should Tell You | BATS Have Created Something Really Special Here: RENT the Musical Review
I have been lucky enough to have been invited into a few rehearsal rooms now, yet the feeling never feels any less special; the anticipation feels almost magical, as does the energy from the cast; that feeling that they’re bringing a show, story and characters to life and something special is being created. A feeling … Continue reading No Day But Today | Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society is Bringing RENT to Basingstoke at a Perfect Time!
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