Last night we had a great time at the press night of The Choir of Man at The Grand Opera House York. Some theatre shows tell a story. Others leave you humming the songs on the drive home. The Choir of Man somehow manages to do both while making you…
Have you heard of the play 2:22 A Ghost Story? I saw it a couple of years ago and thought it was absolutely brilliant, so when the opportunity came around to see it again at the Grand Opera House, York I jumped at the chance. The story unfolds over a dinner…
If you’re heading to the Grand Opera House this week for a bit of theatre that’s more glitter than grim, Here & Now delivers a feel-good, sing-along musical night centred on the hits of Steps — 5, 6, 7, 8, One for Sorrow, Stomp etc. It’s not just a pop…
Last night we attended the press night of Austen’s Women: Lady Susan. Jane Austen’s sharpest, most unconventional heroine (villain?) was brought to life with all the wit and venom the novella demands. Adapted from Austen’s epistolary work, the play transforms a series of letters into brisk, sparkling dialogue that had…
Last night we went along to the Grand Opera House for the press night of Dear Evan Hansen. If you are not aware, it is a contemporary musical that explores themes of mental health, loneliness, and the human desire for connection. The story follows Evan Hansen, a socially anxious high…
Last night saw us at the press night of Calamity Jane at the Grand Opera House. The original Doris Day film was released – believe it or not in 1953 – 72 years ago! How can it be 72 years old? The eponymous role in this musical comedy classic is…
Last night we went along to the press night of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at The Grand Opera House in York. Right off the bat, I am going to say that this production was absolutely magical, a five star show! It runs until this Saturday, the 26th…
Last night saw us returning to The Grand Opera House for “NOW That’s What I Call A Musical”. It’s a vibrant stage production that takes audiences back to the 1980s through some cracking classic hits from the era. The musical centres on two best friends attending a school reunion, intertwining…
Last night we went along to York Barbican to see Come What May. It’s a fabulous night out for fans of the Moulin Rouge or really any movie musical, with so many hit songs you will recognise from the eponymous Come What May through to songs from The Greatest Showman…
I love outdoor theatre in the summer. It just feels like such a grown up and elegant thing to do, taking a comfortable chair, blanket and a picnic to a lovely location (and praying for good weather!!). I also love Jane Austen, so when I got the chance at some…