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What’s it like going back to the theatre after lockdown? Musical Movies at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

September 10, 2020September 10, 20201 Comment

[Press theatre tickets] Southampton's Mayflower Theatre has reopened its doors and is dipping its toes tentatively into the world of post-lockdown events.

Faith arrived on four wheels

August 31, 2020Leave a comment

My latest piece for Dear Damsels – which is not, for once, a poem! – shares the story of the ice cream van that made me cry on a regular basis during lockdown, and the hope it eventually brought.

Poem | Thinking

August 27, 2020Leave a comment

This poem is for anyone who misses being close to someone, too. That time will come, but for now, let's think of drinking tea with them.

Theatre review | Until The Ad Break – Maverick Charles Productions

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020Leave a comment

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is just one more cancelled event of 2020 – another calendrical casualty of COVID-19. Fortunately, thanks to the prevalence of online theatre filling the void left by temporarily empty stages, we don't have to entirely miss out.

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Hungry heart

August 2, 2020August 2, 20202 Comments

Each memory I make is usually plated up with some sort of delicious dish.

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What I’ve been watching in lockdown

July 27, 2020Leave a comment

This isn't an exhaustive list, and I've probably forgotten a few shows, but here are some of the TV shows, films and theatre screenings I've been enjoying during lockdown.

Stop the bad press: Southampton is something special

July 9, 2020July 9, 20207 Comments

Southampton has so much to offer, both for visitors and residents alike, and I will never get tired of it. Spend more than a few hours exploring our streets, buildings and spaces, and you’ll find a place full of heart, community and creativity.

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Social distancing, anxiety, and me

May 23, 20201 Comment

I'm worried that the hard work I've put into improving my mental health over the last few years is being undone by this pandemic.

Walking without purpose: rediscovering a city on lockdown

May 20, 2020May 20, 20203 Comments

It’s ironic, really, that during a time when we should be focused on the insides of our homes, I’m rediscovering my city.

Save our theatres from the impact of lockdown

May 17, 20205 Comments

Two weeks ago, Nuffield Southampton Theatres (NST) was the first theatre to announce its fall into administration, after the blow of the Coronavirus pandemic took its toll on the cultural community.

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I’m Jo: a writer, editor, poet, book lover, theatre reviewer and chronic people pleaser.

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