54 stories by "Steph J. Watkins"
"It took the pain to bind us together, closer than ever." Life. It’s something that we all muddle and struggle through. There are ups, downs, and many roads in between that take us in …
It has to be said that I am a huge fan of suspense horror/thriller theatrical productions. Sure, if you want to get a buzz you can always watch a film of a man sawing off his leg, but there …
As one who is not the most familiar with the genre of opera, I perceived that I might be the 'Lost' component in the Corinthia Hotel London's Found and Lost. However I was excited to see tha…
So it's Christmas time (who would’ve thought?), and in theatre world that automatically means panto season. Naturally you'll be expecting all the old favourites: Aladdin, Snow White an…
Broadcasted theatre is a concept that has been floating around the scenes for a few years now and is a very modern interpretation of theatre. Broadcasting live or pre-recorded theatre allows…
Whether you loved it, hated it, or didn't see it at all, it's clear to say that Urinetown was a huge hit when it was showing in London's West End. This means that any other production by Gre…
When fringe theatre is often associated with new writing, it is pleasant to remind ourselves of the classics from which theatre has evolved. A Woman Of No Importance was written by Oscar Wil…
Who doesn’t love being greeted by a tap-dancing nun-in-drag? Sister Mary McArthur’s Big Sunday Night Show is a compilation of variety acts sewn together by our Sister compare. Th…
Proof is a play that I have read before and that I admire, due to the originality of the concept. It’s not often that a play surrounding mathematics usually interests the common theatr…
There are no words. Literally, there are no words, as this extravagant piece of visual art unfolds through the corridors and empty wards of a modern hospital. Within the confines of the Sir …
Caitlyn Jenner, Kelly Maloney… gender identity challenges are all over the media at the moment. But what we forget to think is that in a modern society, thankfully, people who divert f…
Theatre can inspire creativity and cognitive progression in young children, and is an example of a medium that has been used in this country for hundreds of years as a way of entertainmen…
Caught is a piece of new writing about a detective inspector who has transferred to a smaller town to solve a murder. The story involves five suspects, played by only three women. The story …
Tommy is a musical created around the songs from a concept album written by The Who themselves. Jukebox musicals are a popular trend in today's theatre, simply due to the fact that they are …
Divinely Bette: Bette-er Than Ever is a one-woman tribute to the one and only Bette Midler, playing at the Landor Theatre. The Landor is a gorgeous little venue situated above what seemed li…
"Maybe that was the start of the rot." Silent is the tale of homelessness and mental health, and how these are brushed over by society, causing a downward spiral into 'silence' . Not only th…
The New Wimbledon Theatre has an air of tradition; a classic old building with beautiful paintings on the auditorium ceiling. It’s stunning, and was the perfect setting to watch the En…
Hacktivists is part of the Connections festival held at the National Theatre, hosting a collection of plays that are written by up and coming writers for young adults. This superb opportu…
The National Theatre has been holding a festival of new plays called Connections exclusively for young people aged 13-19 for the last 20 years. All I can say is what a fantastic opportunity …
Chekhov: a man considered to be one of the greatest playwrights in history. Much like Shakespeare, Chekhov's works are world-renowned and have been translated into many languages over the la…
The Southwark Playhouse is a venue I always look forward to visiting, simply due to its consistency in the talent that is produced there. The spaces inside, both The Little and The Large, ar…
Reality is a performance that has been scripted from the devised creations of the Bridge Theatre Company, a group of BRIT school graduates who have formed a theatre company through a course …
Dirty Special Thing is a devised performance that has been created by Generation Arts, a platform that allows young aspiring performers to attend "a free three-week theatre-making project…
I really enjoy when a cast in a musical is singing the final song, with gleaming faces, and I find myself gleaming back at them. For what reasons specifically? There are so many, but most im…
I personally really look forward to fringe venues that are above a pub, as I feel like there is so much charm involved with the homely touches and intimate vibe, and much to my approval, thi…
