308 stories by "Helen McWilliams"
Les Petits Theatre Company are currently touring with a stage version of The First Hippo On The Moon which is a number one best selling children's book by David Walliams. The story takes you…
The story tells the sorry tale of the Johnstone twins, Mickey and Edward who are separated at birth after their mother makes a bargain with her employer. Their lives intertwine despite their…
Kara Tointon plays Bella Manningham; it is evident from the opening scene that she is a troubled, anxious soul who dotes on her husband, Jack (Rupert Young).
Gaslight is a play written by Patrick Hamilton written in 1938 and I play Bella Manningham who has been married for seven years.
I play Norman Wisdom in a one man play called Wisdom of a Fool, It looks at his early life and career taking you from childhood up until the making of his first feature film, Trouble in Stor…
Bunny is the story of Katie, a young girl struggling to find where she 'fits' into the world. In her own words she is the 'unfit fitter'.
Matthew (who wrote the play and stars in the role of Arthur) gave an exclusive interview to Break A Leg, here's what he has to say about this new piece of writing that is set to take The Hop…
Nigel Harman has become a familiar name and face following his popular appearance in EastEnders as Dennis, the Son of Dirty Den. Since then he has gone on to appear on stage and screen as we…
After reading the play, I was struck by how the play accurately brings loneliness to the surface and the transaction of contact " are we ever really equals when we have sex?
Naomi Westerman is a playwright and actress; she has written a piece called Puppy in VAULT Festival this year on Thursday 23 February and Thursday 2 March.
Evita is one of Andrew Lloyd-Webber's classic musicals and 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' is widely known. This particular incarnation of the production was fast, furious and had a distinct Ar…
Jo Wickham is taking a few roles in Puppy, written by Naomi Westerman; this is part of VAULT Festival 2017. In an exclusive interview with Break A Leg, Jo tells us about the latest piece she…
Anita and Me is set in 1970s and yet the topics, issues and heart of the piece are all remarkably current given the political times we are living.
When you arrive at Hotel Europe, where you're from doesn't matter. But your key could take you anywhere.
Mezzo Soprano Flora chatted to Break A Leg about Carmen and what it means to be playing the title role.
I am not a fan of ballad singers as a rule, I certainly wasn't interested in a slow and emotional number when I was in my pre-teens/teens, however there was one singer who crossed that bound…
Award winning singer Robert Habermann brings the highly acclaimed His Way to Barking on Friday 24th February. His Way tells the whole unexpurgated story of the rise and fall of Frank Sinatra…
fter a critically acclaimed launch at the end of 2016, Dragonflies Theatre's new production returns in 2017, exploring HIV amongst gay men through a series of interwoven stories.
To resurrect a legend is no mean feat, yet shut your eyes while you listen to Taylor performing and you would be convinced that you were watching the man himself or indeed somebody had turne…
Oh Boy! Buddy Holly was back in the room, as Alex Fobbester took on the role of the music legend and rocked the theatre.
What's In A Name resembles a snapshot into every day family life. The witty, observational script combined with a cast who are all at the top of their game ensures that this production would…
Following huge success at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe, Throwback returns to Jackson's Lane as part of the London International Mime Festival. With awe-inspiring aerial and acrobatic work, one …
What are your memories of Tommy Cooper? "I simply remember him being absolutely hilarious " even if he was just standing there and not saying very much."
A poem performed as a 65 minute play and in the most innovative and inviting way imaginable, as a nifty two-hander interspersed with postmodern jukebox-style songs. Joey Akubeze and Anna Cla…
The live stage version of The Snowman at Birmingham Repertory Theatre provides a beautiful, elegant and engaging light ballet version of the popular story and was the perfect January family …
