Books are known to be a form of escapism, shutting away from one world for a few hours to experience another. But they can also be a really creative and wonderful way to read about experiences outside of our own, to learn about different cultures and lives. Daniel Aleman is an author who is a … Continue reading Brighter Than The Sun: A Story That Needed To Be Told | Book Review
Following their hit production of Kinky Boots last year, Basingstoke Amateur Operatic Society (BAOS) is back; this time presenting none other than The Little Mermaid. Running at Basingstoke’s Haymarket Theatre from 22nd-26th March, this show is not one to miss. With the new live-action movie coming out this year, what better way to get ready … Continue reading Escape Under The Sea | Basingstoke Amateur Operatic Society Presents The Little Mermaid!
If you're reading this and have no idea what this is about, welcome! I highly recommend you read the first post in this series, which I have linked here, as it explains what these blog posts are for, how they help, and how you can get involved. (And every read the first post gets will … Continue reading Moments of Happiness: Stories from Turkey & Syria 2
Running until 26th February, Can’t Wait To Leave is a new British play brought to you by Stephen Leach. The one-man play is currently making its world premiere at Waterloo East Theatre. There are not many complex and crucial themes the play does not cover, and what starts as a mostly amusing play about one … Continue reading Can’t Wait To Leave | A Thought-Provoking Show With Lots of Potential | Theatre Review
I'm sure there are very few people, if anyone, who has not seen or heard the news of the heartbreaking earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria. and the heartbreaking impact it caused. I wanted to do something to help. but was limited in what I can do. So I decided to use my skills where … Continue reading Moments of Happiness: Stories from Turkey & Syria
Running for only two shows and still a work in progress, Love Me Like a Chai Tea Latte is Sanjay Lago's first show making its Vaults Festival debut. The Vaults Festival is once again demonstrating that for new theatre, you don’t need to have a perfectly polished show, it can still be rough around the … Continue reading Love Me Like a Chai Tea Latte at The Vaults Festival | A One Man Comedy Show That Has Stayed In My Memory for All The Right Reasons | Theatre Review
The Vaults Festival is back with a bang! Bringing heart, soul, and something for everyone, the Vaults Festival is an annual event showcasing new theatre running in the underground tunnels of Waterloo, and it is the highlight of my theatrical year. With such a range of shows running, there is always bound to be something … Continue reading Borders at The Vaults Festival | Thought-Provoking and Haunting | Theatre Review
Hello…friends? I have been writing in various capacities for over 10 years now and I still don’t know how to open a new blog post. "Hello, friends" feels nice but then if you’re a random stranger, is that too intimate? I mean I’ll gladly be friends with anyone but I don’t know if that means … Continue reading 10 Minutes and 38 Seconds in this Strange World: A Story That Will Stand the Test of Time | Book Review
Following their peek into the rehearsal room, BATS’ production is up and running full steam ahead in Basingstoke’s Haymarket Theatre until the 19th of November. I was fortunate to be invited to their finished show to see how it fares up to the rehearsal, and it was a colourful energetic performance that brought a huge … Continue reading All-singing, all-dancing fun and escapism | Shrek The Musical Review
A mixture of fairytale creatures from pigs to a fairy, a princess, and show-themed t-shirts galore all in an echoey church hall…it can all only mean one thing: there’s another show being rehearsed! Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society (BATS) are back in the room rehearsing their next musical; this time it is the family fun show … Continue reading Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society Welcomes You To Duloc | Shrek The Musical Rehearsals are Underway!
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