Van Helsing in Bury

Front Row / 27th September, 2024

Minimal stage set for Bram Stokers famous gothic horror interpreted by Blackeyed Theatre.

No blood or gore.

More a philosophical encounter not just about the supernatural but an exploration of Dracula as the anti-hero, the dismissive role women played in society in Victorian times and a reminder of the ghastly nature of colonialism.

Wonderfully acted and we …More»

To be or not to be a Villain

Front Row / 26th April, 2024

Richard my Richard was an amazing triumph. Philippa Gregory life’s work has been to locate Richard’s burial site – finally unearthed in a Leicestershire car park, but with this play she investigates if he really was the villain depicted by Shakespeare and history.

Evidence is scarce after all these years but the intrigue is spell …More»

Bizet Buzz

Front Row / 2nd April, 2024

Sadlers Wells hosted the ENB production with a stunning modern stark presentation with a stage set of 3D doors, a clear cipher, that were moved cleverly around to depict and support different scenarios.

The never ending suffering was perfectly executed with rolling ghost bodies moving incessantly across the stage like Sisyphus, forever condemned to pushing …More»

Dead Man Painting

Front Row / 26th October, 2023

Local amateur dramatics performing  in Hadleigh an Agatha Christie style who dunnit  Some small echos of Oscar Wilde and Dorian Grey

Good fun.

Forte family AAS & Friend – 26th October
Written & published 14th March 2024