Rifco Theatre’s hit musical ‘Frankie Goes to Bollywood’ is back for a 2026 UK Tour, and I caught the show last night at Theatre Royal Windsor. Following Huddersfield-born Frankie as she enters the world of Bollywood to follow her dreams, Frankie, and the audience, are asked – how far will she have to go toContinue reading “‘Frankie Goes to Bollywood’ 2026 Review: A bold, Bollywood spectacle that is as entertaining as it is relevant to our times”
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‘Beanbags’ at the Union Theatre 2026: A relatable story about moving on, conversations we wish we had and the anchoring power of beanbags
Yesterday I took my first trip to the Union Theatre to watch Kelly Thurston’s play ‘Beanbags.’ The production follows Em (Helen Louise Baird), who is helping her mum, and her sister move out of the family home. Produced by Off Main Stage, a festival that supports new writing, Thurston’s play touches on a variety ofContinue reading “‘Beanbags’ at the Union Theatre 2026: A relatable story about moving on, conversations we wish we had and the anchoring power of beanbags”
‘An Ideal Husband’ at the Lyric Hammersmith 2026: A sharp cast and bold aesthetic reimagine Oscar Wilde’s classic play of class, scandal and secrets
The Lyric Hammersmith’s latest production of ‘An Ideal Husband’ offers a reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s Victorian domestic drama. The show primarily focuses on Robert Chiltern, whose unassailable reputation is under threat from a past secret weaponised in the present by American socialite Mrs Cheveley. Wilde’s works, like Shakespeare’s, are often revisited because the themes thatContinue reading “‘An Ideal Husband’ at the Lyric Hammersmith 2026: A sharp cast and bold aesthetic reimagine Oscar Wilde’s classic play of class, scandal and secrets”
‘Second Trimester’ at Battersea Arts Centre Review: A unique piece that deftly balances an affecting story with a bold, Bollywood aesthetic – with healing and heartwarming results
Last night I attended the press night of Krishna Istha’s ‘Second Trimester’ at the Battersea Arts Centre. The second in a planned trilogy, this show focuses on the relationship between Krishna Istha and their mother, Geetha Shankar, and stems from Geetha’s initial lack of understanding at Istha’s desire to get pregnant as a trans man.Continue reading “‘Second Trimester’ at Battersea Arts Centre Review: A unique piece that deftly balances an affecting story with a bold, Bollywood aesthetic – with healing and heartwarming results”
‘Heart Wall’ at the Bush Theatre 2026: A relatable piece about how time changes family, friendships and grief
The Bush Theatre’s latest show, ‘Heart Wall,’ written by Kit Withington and directed by Katie Greenall has a lively start, as cast members invite the audience to belt out their favourite karaoke tunes. The opening inviting atmosphere takes some unexpected and surprising directions, delivering some thoughtful musings about how family, friends, relationships and grief changesContinue reading “‘Heart Wall’ at the Bush Theatre 2026: A relatable piece about how time changes family, friendships and grief”
‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ at the Lyric Hammersmith 2026: A comedic and political exploration of the immigrant experience, brought to life by a standout ensemble cast
Jocelyn Bioh’s Tony Award-winning play ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ has hopped across the pond to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre for its UK premiere, and I was lucky enough to attend last night as a guest. Set in a busy Harlem salon, the play takes place over the course of one day. It is rare toContinue reading “‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ at the Lyric Hammersmith 2026: A comedic and political exploration of the immigrant experience, brought to life by a standout ensemble cast”
‘Sweetmeats’ at the Bush Theatre Review 2026: A heartwarming and tender tale about two South Asian elders rediscovering connection and companionship
‘Sweetmeats,’ the Bush Theatre and Tara Theatre’s latest offering, had it’s press night last night, and I was lucky enough to be in attendance. The show, written by Karim Khan and directed by Natasha Kathi-Chandra, follows Hema (Shobu Kapoor) and Liaquat (Rehan Sheikh) – two South Asian elders who bump into each other at aContinue reading “‘Sweetmeats’ at the Bush Theatre Review 2026: A heartwarming and tender tale about two South Asian elders rediscovering connection and companionship”
‘The Undying’ at Soho Theatre Review 2026: A twisty South Asian tale that poses some big questions in its examination of gender, age and trauma
What would you do if you could do it all again? This is the question Rea Dennhardt Patel’s play, ‘The Undying,’ poses. When Amba (Vaishnavi Survaprakash) brings home some TwiceLife pills to her husband Prav (Akaash Dev Shemar) the two become embroiled in a twisty tale that examines gender, age and trauma all through theContinue reading “‘The Undying’ at Soho Theatre Review 2026: A twisty South Asian tale that poses some big questions in its examination of gender, age and trauma”
‘Maggots’ at the Bush Theatre Review 2026: An impressive cast vividly bring to life a thought-provoking piece that is as witty as it is tragic
I was back at the Bush Theatre this week to see their latest show, ‘Maggots.’ Written by Farah Najib, this three hander recounts the story of the residents of Laurel House, and their discovery of Shirley, whose rotting body went undiscovered for a year, breeding a foul stench and a host of maggots. Actors MarciaContinue reading “‘Maggots’ at the Bush Theatre Review 2026: An impressive cast vividly bring to life a thought-provoking piece that is as witty as it is tragic”
Christmas Trees: A Brief History
As soon as November hits, I’m sure that everybody begins seeing Christmas trees popping up all over the place! And then, before we know it, we are taking them all down again come January! Christmas trees are typically evergreen conifer, spruce or pine and are typically decorated with baubles, lights and tinsel. But where didContinue reading “Christmas Trees: A Brief History”
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