308 stories by "Helen McWilliams"
Go and see Blood Brothers for yourself, it'll challenge your way of thinking, make you want to sing along, have you crying with laughter and sobbing with heartbreak.
"We selected the play for production because we were won over by the beautifully complex central female character, Grace. Through her experiences, we gain insight into the intricacies of liv…
Peppa Pig remains such a popular television programme for children of varying ages, that the live show has something for everyone, from a tiny age to school age and beyond.
Before the curtain opened, we were entertained by the sarcasm and wit of Captain Shaw (Clive Mantle) who appeared as the resident Fireman, his job being to undo the pyrotechnical mayhem caus…
For a fast-paced and thought-provoking evening at the theatre which simultaneously offers very real, believable insight into gangster life, Brighton Rock has it all.
Actor Neil Hurst is currently starring in Kay Mellor's Fat Friends The Musical which is on UK tour. Neil gave us the low-down on the musical that's setting regional theatres alight.
Fat Friends the Musical has got quick wit and northern humour, a cast who is as passionate about the production as the audience appears to be, and it's got Kay's Mellor's life-affirming stam…
If you're looking for a family trip to the theatre, Dear Zoo is one of the best. As a first visit to the theatre, it's definitely ideal for all young ages.
With two presenters familiar from Milkshake Live! and a whole host of famous faces from a variety of children's telly favourites, The Magic Story Book Tour is a show set to delight.
If you've seen Mamma Mia! before, go again If you've never seen it… GO! It's the ultimate feel-good musical and you won't be disappointed.
Directed by Emma Rice, Kneehigh's Brief Encounter is a fast-paced, superbly powerful, moving and yet hilarious piece of theatre.
The Hope Theatre continues to programme top rate Fringe theatre and Moments & Empty Beds, two bijou theatrical nuggets from Pennyworth, are no exception.
Gallowglass, the world premiere stage adaptation of one of Ruth Rendell's classics, has wowed me to the point where I'm keen to see the production again.
It's a real delight and breath of fresh air to see such a beautifully written and performed new play from seasoned actors. I very much hope Louise Jameson and Nigel Fairs write and perform t…
Choosing my top five favourites from amongst the pantomimes I had the great pleasure and privilege of watching has been really easy! Here they are…. oh yes, they are…. (I need to stop th…
2018 – a new year to embrace new shows and experiences in the theatrical bubble I often find myself mooching around in. As I’ve said in my previous more personal blog posts, I ra…
2017 has been a bumper year for Break A Leg, we've literally been all over the place in as many theatres as possible and loving every minute.
With a small cast of lead roles, an extremely able ensemble and a set to rival most of the pantomimes I've seen this season " it's one to bag a ticket for if you can.
I've seen more than my fair share of Pantomimes this season " oh yes I have! I'm having a ball and I've liberally dished out the stars which have been richly deserved.
It's been a long time since I last saw Robin Hood And The Babes In The Wood performed, and it was a very different incarnation to the Rock 'N' Roll version currently being staged at Stafford…
'I just love the festive season anyway, it's something which doesn't take itself too seriously " you know what you're going to get with a pantomime.'
As pantomimes go, Cinderella is up there with the most renowned and the magic of the fairy tale has been brought to life superbly at Malvern Theatres.
He can now be seen treading the boards as Fleshcreep in Jack And The Beanstalk at Cambridge Arts Theatre and he's appearing with a stellar cast. I caught up with Stephen to find out all abou…
Last year's pantomime at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre was exceptional " this season they've only gone and topped it!
101 Dalmatians " no easy feat for a stage production, one might imagine, getting all those dalmatians up on stage in one go with no unruly canine behaviour, etc. What's the answer? Use puppe…