16 stories by "Break A Leg"
Blood Brothers is one of Break A Leg's favourites and it's always a due to review the show, the dynamics are different each time and yet the overall drama, comic timing and splendour of the …
Recently nominated for an 'Off West End award for Best Male Performance' in the play Sid at the Arts theatre, Dario Coates is also recognised for Coronation Street, ITV's Endeavour and Anoth…
A double bill of monologues from writers Dominic Grace and Lesley Ross, performed respectively by Luke Adamson and Gregory Ashton form the structure of Odd Man Out. Both plays are vastly dif…
Bawdy, brutal, a rollicking good ride of a show with fantastic vocals from all cast members and a script filled with local, relevant references " making a classic piece a very current piece.…
Alice in Wonderland has been incarnated on more occasions than I care to remember, but one thing's for sure, the story never gets old (in my humble opinion) and the magic, craziness and wond…
Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival, the award-winning BLUSH will now be transferring to the Soho Theatre and embarking on a UK tour. Written by Charlotte Josephine, BLUSH tel…
Abigail's Party was quite ground-breaking in its day, with the incomparable Mike Leigh at the helm and Alison Steadman heading up the cast as Beverly, it made waves on screen and on stage. T…
I play the mother, Mrs Bates, who is a full-time carer for the Bates' daughter who was left injured and insensible after a car crash. It's controversial and dark and pretty shocking and it w…
The Olivier Award nominated musical comedy version of The Girls by Tim Firth and Gary Barlow has been much anticipated this year and I've scarcely been able to contain my excitement about fi…
There are pros and cons to the stage version by Scamp Theatre, musically it's a strong production but visually it lacked the stimuli to hold my toddler's attention and the same could be said…
A head wasn't the only thing to roll in this hilarious piece about the 17th century Governor of Hull, Sir John Holtham (Mark Addy). Set in the 17th century it may be, but the modern twists t…
Developed in consultation with medical professionals, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) and mental health support groups, Declaration challenges stereotypes with a curious, comic…
"It was a part of my growing up, I watched it when I was quite young and it was always my benchmark, I wanted to be an actress because of that play."
Strains of Donna Summer and Demis Roussos on the turntable, flock wallpaper and a retro bar, can only be setting the scene for Mike Leigh's classic piece, Abigail's Party. Devised and direct…
So much hype surrounded this production of 42nd Street and it didn't disappoint. From the moment the conductor raised his baton the stage and auditorium was alive with the sound of tap shoes!
CTRL+ALT+DELETE explores the harsh realities of life through the character of Amy Jones, an emotionally charged girl from Brixton with a strong political heart. This highly relevant piece a…
