Monthly Archives: May 2020

Taking tea with Alan Bennett

Posted on May 28, 2020 by punctualsally

This feature first appeared in British Theatre Guide Who said never meet your heroes? Whoever it was, and whilst they are often right, I’d like to present some evidence to the contrary, specifically a memorable encounter (for me) with Alan … Continue reading →

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Stories from Home – review (streamed)

Posted on May 28, 2020 by punctualsally

This review first appeared in British Theatre Guide In pre-lockdown times, Leicester-based children’s arts organisation The Spark Arts for Children (the Spark) create opportunities for children to get involved in the arts via projects in schools, libraries and venues as … Continue reading →

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It’s Easy To Be Dead – streamed review

Posted on May 11, 2020 by punctualsally

This review first appeared in British Theatre Guide Bréon George Rydell in association with Amanda Castro for the Finborough Theatre present It’s Easy To Be Dead by Neil MacPherson, based on the poems and letters of Charles Hamilton Sorley Directed … Continue reading →

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Frankenstein – review (streamed performance)

Posted on May 5, 2020 by punctualsally

This review first appeared in British Theatre Guide National Theatre presents Frankenstein by Nick Dear based on the novel by Mary Shelley directed by Danny Boyle Available via NT at Home until 7pm 7 May The revolutionary concept of NT … Continue reading →

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