Dear Nick, Janique, George, Shaun, Gary, Barnaby, Ben, Keith, Gugwana and the company of Lion King London, I have a reputation when it comes to my theatregoing that I’m often “late to the party” when it comes to certain shows, as I can’t get into London as often or as regularly as I’d like to. […]
When you’re living with my form of Cerebral Palsy, you find that the physical problems often have a massive impact on your mental health. Being confined to my wheelchair most of the day means two things: your range of movement is limited so your muscles become weak as they aren’t being used – in my […]
It’s been announced today that Waitress will be “Opening Up” in the West End from February next year. It’s playing at the Adelphi, which isn’t my favourite as my seat is right at the back of stalls there and as I love the music and story so much I just would’ve liked to be closer, […]
In my intro to my new feature “Life On Four Wheels” in my previous post, you might remember me saying that I tend to shy away from talking about life with my disability for fear of people thinking I was “oversharing” as aspects of it are pretty personal and intimate. I don’t want to scare […]
I realised recently that I don’t talk about my disability very openly and honestly here, beyond a few passing comments. I think in a weird way, I’ve been scared to, because I often find it difficult to talk about how it affects my life day to day without dwelling on frustrations and negativity, and I’ve […]
Though Stephen Sondheim is my favourite composer in musical theatre, the team of Rodgers and Hammerstein come a very close second. For me their melodies are the most luscious ever written, and many of their lyrics are so meaningful and beautiful. I have my grandparents to thank for introducing me to their work through many […]
Many of my favourite musicals are or have been on Broadway, and not being able to travel overseas anymore because of my disability is something I’m forever wrestling real sadness, frustration and jealousy about. That’s why I’m glad that there are Cast Recordings, they help take the sting out of those feelings, even if only […]
This one must begin with a shout out to my dear friend and fellow blogger, Olivia, who pointed me in its direction! You can read her answers here: https://thoughtsofablueeyedgirl.wordpress.com/2018/06/23/musical-theatre-challenge/?preview=true (and give her a follow while you’re there, she’s brilliant 😉 ) Being the massive musical theatre fan I am, it would be silly to not […]
Dear Jamie, Tom, Rakie, James, Theo, Samuel, Emma, David, Martin and the entire wizarding company of Cursed Child, I’m fully aware even as I write this that it won’t be the first time, and nowhere near the last that someone will express this sentiment to you, and will probably do it far more eloquently than […]
Wheelie Stagey 