When London Irish announced in May that they intended to put together an elite women’s team it was possibly the best news I’d heard from the club in my time following them. I’ve been keeping a close eye on proceedings and with the club holding their first talent ID day a couple of weeks back […]
Oleanna @ Mast Mayflower Studios
Oleanna is a small play with a big reputation. Running at a little under 90 minutes it nonetheless carries a lot of weight. It’s been called “a me too play before me too even existed”, which isn’t far from the mark, so it speaks to current audiences and, from the snatches of conversation I overheard […]
Donmar Warehouse announce new season featuring Rory Kinnear and KitHarington
The Donmar Warehouse are back with another season full of interesting new pieces, classics and some star casting to boot. Read all about it here:
Hamilton and Me by Giles Terera
Who doesn’t want to be in the room where it happens? Anyone who has seen Hamilton, whether onstage or via the recording of the Broadway production on Disney Plus, can’t fail to have wondered what it was like to be part of a show that is as much a movement as a mere musical. A […]
Copenhagen @ Mayflower Mast Studios
To be back in a theatre, for the first time this year, is a wonderful feeling. To be visiting a space you haven’t before is even better and to see an excellent cast perform an acclaimed play (that you are seeing for the first time) makes for a pretty much perfect Monday!
Mill at Sonning announce cast for Christmas musical Top Hat!
The Christmas musical at Mill at Sonning is a must for every theatre fan in the south and, after a year without being able to visit we can’t wait to go back for dinner and a cracking night’s entertainment! Read on for full casting and creative info:
A year out from the World Cup we check in with Simon Middleton for aRed Roses status check.
I’ve been lucky over the past couple of years to regularly be able to take part in press availability for England Women and to talk to players alongside head coach Simon Middleton. Mids is one of rugby’s good guys, an affable Yorkshireman who is refreshingly open and honest in an increasingly media savvy sport. I’ve […]
Cheap Seats Sports' big Allianz Premier 15s semi final preview!
The days are warming up (allegedly), crowds are returning to stadiums and for the Allianz Premier 15s it’s play off time! The top four teams across the league face off on Saturday with the two winners travelling to Gloucester the following weekend where one team will be crowned league champions. In previous seasons Harlequins Women […]
RSC Announce Casting for The Comedy Of Errors
Casting details are announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s (RSC) 2021 summer outdoor production of The Comedy of Errors which runs between 13 July – 26 September in the Lydia & Manfred Gorvy Garden Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. This specially constructed outdoor performance space is located in the Swan Theatre Gardens, flanked by the River Avon and overlooked by the Swan Theatre.
London Irish launch professional women's team
Huge news out of London Irish today as they have announced they are forming a women’s team with intent to bid for a spot in the Allianz Premier 15s when the league reviews it’s members in 2023!