I read some wonderful books last year and thought I would share my favourite reads of 2018.
Why I’m grateful for 2018
This time of year brings out some intense feelings, and it's important for me to remind myself of the good, and focus less on the bad; to celebrate the haves, and ignore the have-nots.
Theatre Review | Dick Whittington – The Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
This year's Mayflower pantomime is even better than the last and is definitely one of the best I've had the pleasure of seeing. It is a truly classic production.
Poem | The wake-up call
At the weekend, I attended a Christmas poetry workshop run by the brilliant Artfulscribe in Southampton. We were asked to create a piece reflecting on a childhood Christmas memory; this is what I came up with. Merry Christmas!
Permission to feel less than festive this Christmas
When it seems like everyone under the sun turns into the Lord or Lady of Christmas Cheer at this time of year – when all you see are adverts full of excess and happiness and excitement and magic – it's so hard to accept that you're not quite feeling it this time around.
We recorded a podcast!
Listen to my first ever podcast appearance! I talk all things art and culture with Amy Harwood on her show, Art And Stuff,
Monthly Muses | November 2018
November is always my favourite month. Autumn has fully kicked in; we try to cope with the darkening nights by saying it's 'cosy', and it's my birthday month, which always nudges it to the top of any list
Reading my poetry on the radio
Did you know I was live on air last week? Listen to me talking about slam poetry and performing one of my own pieces on BBC Solent
Theatre Review | Shrek the Musical – Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Shrek the Musical turns the mixed-up, topsy-turvy fairytale into an all-singing, all dancing musical comedy, with all our favourite characters, jokes, and storylines.
Theatre Review | La Traviata, Welsh National Opera – Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
I was swept along by La Traviata and its sumptuous and sorrowful storyline.
