As a young white woman who recently decided I needed to learn about the privilege that gives me and become a better, more educated individual, I admit I hadn’t spent much time thinking about race and racism in the industry I love so much. But hoo boy did I get a lesson and a wake up […]
I had my last outing to a theatre on Sunday 15th March, the weekend prior to the lockdown announcement here in the UK. I sat in the auditorium of the Lyceum watching a beloved favourite of mine, The Lion King with all the joy it usually brings, yet this time was tinged with a curious […]
Like everyone in the arts industry right now, I’m terrified about the future. That being said, I’m immensely proud of the spirit and resilience of the community that has welcomed me and changed my life for the better in a multitude of ways, big and small. I want it to be able to continue […]
Though the theatre community is suffering immeasurably right now, as a fan of the industry I’m hugely proud of the way the industry is striving to come together and find new, innovative ways to keep doing what they love, for themselves as creatives and us, the audiences. West End leading lady Alice Fearn (Come From […]
In my theatregoing career, I’ve seen hundreds of shows and had some really wonderful and memorable experiences, especially with musicals. I can’t speak for every fan, but I find that whilst every show you see is memorable in its own unique way, certain shows just stay with you. They get under your skin, you think […]
I begin with a confession: this play is my introduction to the work of Alan Bennett. Yeesh, it feels scary to admit that as someone with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in English Literature but there we are. I love the fact that I’m still discovering and learning about all these works even now so […]
I want to preface this piece by acknowledging a couple things, namely: I can’t speak for everyone’s opinion – this is just a reflection my own behaviour. I’m scared of saying the wrong thing and what people might say. But, it feels important to me write this irrespective of that fear, because it feels like […]
On Friday 29th May, Bristol Old Vic launched their new streaming platform: Bristol Old Vic At Home , showcasing a programme featuring some of their groundbreaking and most exciting work, streaming live to Youtube every Friday for audiences to enjoy whilst we are adapting to the new sense of normality brought about by the pandemic. […]
This past bank holiday, I did something pretty amazing that was a massive tick off my personal bucket list. I helped fundraise, something I’ve always wanted to do but struggled to find the right outlet due to my physical limitations, and indeed the sheer amount of logistical planning it would take given these to find […]
I don’t know about any of you, but I’m really missing the theatre thanks to this pandemic. It will always be special to me because it helped me find my tribe – the people who enjoy my company, accept my limitations and don’t allow me to be defined by them. Finding that space that gives you […]
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