The Small Stagey Boy: To Be, or Not To Be
Welcome to a new regular series for The Daily Spectacle. This is a sister series to my Mindfulness 101 series which will soon be restarting....
The End of the Triple Threat
In a recent article by ‘American Theatre’, Maggie Gilroy talks about modern musical theatre students in the USA building on their much coveted triple...
Theatre Review: Julius Caesar (Donmar at Kings Cross)
Julius Caesar
Donmar
King's Boulevard, Kings Cross
Reviewer: Andy Millward
There were many firsts in Phillida Lloyd's adventurous production of Julius Caesar, part of an interesting and contrasting...
Emma Rice & The Globe: A recipe that was bound to turn sour
The arts world has been largely critical of the decision for Emma Rice to step down from her post of Artistic Director at Shakespeare's Globe,...
Finding fulfilment as a creative
There are many stories of artists in constant battle with themselves, many suffering periods of depression or even madness, that it has perhaps become...
Why Representation Matters
Representation is a topic that is growing in momentum across the media. Though for the most part that media seems to be of a...
Creative Minds: Mental health on (and off) the stage
In recent years there has been a growing focus on building and maintaining spaces that are open and supportive of mental health issues, and so...
Theatre Review – Broken Fanny
Broken Fanny
The Space at Jury’s Inn, Venue 260 (Edinburgh Fringe Festival)
Written by: Emma Jerrold
Directed by: Blanche McIntyre
Produced by: Something for the Weekend
Reviewer: Laura Shoebottom
Emma...
Theatre Review – John Robertson: The Dark Room
John Robertson: The Dark Room
Underbelly, Cowgate, Venue 61 (Edinburgh Fringe Festival)
Written and Produced by: John Robertson
Reviewer: Laura Shoebottom
"You awake to find yourself in a...
Theatre Review – Sonder
Sonder
Centrality Theatre
The Cockpit, MaryleboneReviewer: Laura Shoebottom
One homeless man in a city full of strangers and the impact of one random act of kindness, 'Sonder'...
