This is a list of the shows that have really stuck with me right to the end of the year; the ones that still pop into my head when I think of 2019's highlights; the ones I would urge you to see if you get the opportunity in 2020.
Category: Culture
My Favourite Books of 2019
I wanted to share with you my favourites out of that pile of 28, in the hope that you might find a new favourite of your own to add to your shelves this year.
Theatre Review | Peter Pan – Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Well shiver me timbers and sprinkle me with fairy dust – panto season has well and truly started, and Mayflower Theatre has pulled out all the stops to bring JM Barrie's family-favourite tale of Peter Pan to Southampton.
Theatre Review | Dick Whittington – Theatre Royal Winchester
Thanks to this seasonal spectacular, Winchester's streets are most certainly paved with gold.
Theatre Review | CinderELLA The Musical – Nuffield Southampton Theatres
Hello all. Yes, that's right, another theatre review, and this time it's a festive one; and there's a bit of a twist!
Theatre Review | Nativity! The Musical – Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Most of us all know the story of the Nativity; for many, it's a staple of Christmastime in Britain, along with mince pies, selection boxes, Wizzard and tinsel. We've all known the thrill of being picked to play Mary or Joseph, and the crushing disappointment – or relief! – of being the tree, or one of a whole flock of sheep.
Theatre Review | Present Laughter, National Theatre Live Encore – Nuffield Southampton Theatres
Andrew Scott seems very much the man of the moment, both on screen and on stage. Before he was the Hot Priest in Fleabag, he was the unnervingly charming-yet-sinister Moriarty in Sherlock. You may also have spotted him in Black Mirror, Pride and His Dark Materials. But enough of me listing his filmography; I'm not IMDB.
Press Event | Exploring God’s House Tower, Southampton
Since moving to Southampton a decade ago, the city has continually impressed me and seems to have come on leaps and bounds in terms of its cultural offerings. Now, another jewel has been added to our city's treasures.
Learning to write theatre reviews with Mayflower Young Writers
This month I had the absolute joy of being invited to run two workshops for the Mayflower Young Writers on how to write theatre reviews.
[AD] Winchester Poetry Festival 2019
Nothing says 'poetry is for everyone' more than having a world-class showcase of the word form right on your doorstep. Here in Hampshire we have the wonderful Winchester Poetry Festival, which does just that.
