Hey, I am Rachel, a 20-something-year-old Ghanaian-Londoner! I’ve finally decided to create a blog, showcasing all things to do with theatre, music, books, and travel! It is quite a lot, but these are the hobbies I have loved over the years! Theatre My first experience of theatre was in secondary school studying Performing Arts. I …
HEADLONG ANNOUNCE PRINCIPAL CAST & CREATIVES FOR THE UPCOMING UK TOUR OF AUGUST WILSON’S ‘FENCES’
A BRAND-NEW PRODUCTION OF AUGUST WILSON’S FENCES DIRECTED BY DANIEL BAILEY WILL TOUR THE UK FROM SEPTEMBER CO-PRODUCED WITH LEEDS PLAYHOUSE, LYRIC HAMMERSMITH THEATRE & HOME MANCHESTER. Pioneering theatre company Headlong have announced today the first details of cast for their brand new production of August Wilson’s Fences, touring the UK this autumn. The principal cast will include Ray Fearon (Othello- RSC, Fleabag – BBC, Coronation …
LESLIE ODOM, JR. to perform solo concert at London Palladium
TONY & GRAMMY-WINNING ARTIST LESLIE ODOM, JR. TO PERFORM SOLO CONCERT AT LONDON PALLADIUM ON SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER 2026, 7.30PM TICKETS ON SALE 12 JUNE Producers Darren Bell and Cuffe & Taylor are thrilled to announce that Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist and one of today’s most celebrated performers, LESLIE ODOM, JR. will perform live in concert …
REVIEW: The P Word – Bush Theatre
🎭 The P Word📍Bush Theatre🎟️ Gifted⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Waleed Akhtar’s Olivier Award-winning play returns to the Bush Theatre after four years – and it’s just as powerful as I remember. The P Word follows two gay Pakistani men as their worlds collide. We meet Zafar (Esh Alladi), a gay man who flees homophobic persecution in Pakistan after …
I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical to Transfer to Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre!
Producer Adrian Grant is delighted to announce that I’M EVERY WOMAN – THE CHAKA KHAN MUSICAL will transfer to Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from 22 July – 27 September for a limited season starring multi-platinum recording artist and award-winning actress Alexandra Burke* (The X Factor, Sister Act, The Bodyguard, Curfew) as Chaka Khan. Press night will be on 4 August 2026. Tickets on …
REVIEW: Choir Boy – Stratford East
🎭Choir Boy📍Stratford East⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The story Set in the prestigious Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys, Tarrell Alvin McCraney’s coming-of-age drama follows five young Black men as they navigate masculinity, sexuality, identity, and the pressures of belonging within a rigid, traditional institution. The show focuses on the school’s choir lead, Pharus (Terique Jarrett), a gifted …
REVIEW: Bitch Boxer – Arcola Theatre
🎭 Bitch Boxer📍Arcola Theatre 🎟️Gifted⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Charlie Josephine’s smash hit play returns to London following a critically-acclaimed run at Watford Palace Theatre last year. The story The play takes place in 2012 London, ahead of the London Olympics in Stratford, where we meet aspiring boxer, Chloe Jackson (wonderfully played by Jodie Campbell). 2012 is a pivotal …
REVIEW: Talking People – Underbelly Boulevard Soho
🎭 Talking People📍Underbelly Boulevard Soho🎟️ Gifted⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I was invited to Talking People, an improvisational show directed by Richard Vincent and produced by Elina Saleh. The scenarios focus on relationship dynamics, created through audience participation. Each show offers a unique experience, as no performance is the same! The story We are introduced to 5 characters: Tony, …
NEWS: Tosh Wanogho-Maud to alternate the role of Lola with Johannes Radebe in Kinky Boots at the London Coliseum.
Tosh Wanogho-Maud, who is currently starring as Lola in the European leg of the touring production of Kinky Boots, joins the cast as Alternate Lola*. Producers ROYO, Runaway Entertainment and Curve are delighted to announce that multi-platinum-selling recording artist and award-winning West End actor Matt Cardle will play Charlie Price alongside Johannes Radebe as Lola, in the brand-new production of …
NEWS: Jonathan Bailey & Ariana Grande to star in a new production of ‘Sunday in the Park with George;.
Jonathan Bailey & Ariana Grande will star in a new stage production of Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical, Sunday in the Park with George. Performances will begin at the Barbican Centre, London in Summer 2027. Sunday in the Park with George has music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine. The production will be directed by Marianne Elliot, with design by Tom …
REVIEW: Cinderella – Richmond Theatre
🎭 Cinderella📍 Richmond Theatre🎟️ Gifted ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Richmond Theatre’s annual panto has arrived, and it’s absolutely marvellous! I was invited to a fun & festive performance of Cinderella, featuring a stellar cast – Charlie Stemp, Helen George, and TV icon, Basil Brush! I’ve heard wonderful things about the pantomimes at Richmond Theatre & this did not …