Tabitha James

Tabitha James

I’ve been in love with theatre for as long as I can remember but it was intensified when I joined Bedlam Theatre whilst at University of Edinburgh - the oldest student-run theatre in the UK. With an aversion to the spotlight I became involved in stage management and producing and then discovered reviewing. I’ve been reviewing for over six years now but am still delighted to be challenged and thrilled by shows at every viewing. When not working as a marketeer in my day job, I’m at home with my two demanding Siamese cats - more often than not knitting or with a glass of wine in hand.
  • Joined: February 7, 2018
  • Articles: 532
  • Comments: 19

REVIEW: Dick Whittington

Dick Whittington by PLESTED BROWN and WILSHER Dick Whittington, Kai Harris; King Rat, Alex Crandon; Alderman Fitzwarren, Chris Rankin; Alice Fitzwarren, Shannon Bourne; Dame, Scott Riney; Detective Fairy Bowbells, Grace Kelly Miller; Cosmo, Jade Johnson; Ensemble, Adam Craig; Ensemble, Finna Hardy; Ensemble, Jake Poolman; Crew Writen by Plested Brown and Wilsher Director, Adam Brown; Choreographer, Miranda Wilford; Musical Director/Orchestrations, Ben Barrow; Second Musician, Luke Hinchliffe; Production Manager, Guy Dickens; Lighting Designer, Vicky Allen; Sound Designer, Nathan Smith; Set and Dame costume design, Mark Walters of Glitter Pantomimes; Costumer Designer/Wardrobe Supervisor, Carl Davies; Casting Director, Brunton Casting; Shot at Newbury Corn Exchange, Newbury, UK on 28.11.2024 and 29.11.2024 by Rich Lakos. Copyright Rich Lakos and ArenaPAL

Reading Time: 2 minutesA purrfectly entertaining panto with plenty of laughs and fun songs Corn Exchange Newbury’s festive panto, Dick Whittington, delivers a night of vibrant fun, with an enthusiastic cast, catchy tunes, and a healthy dose of slapstick comedy.…

FEATURE: Traverse announces four new creative appointments

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Traverse Theatre has announced an exciting quartet of creative appointments, each poised to redefine the boundaries of storytelling and stagecraft as the theatre heads into 2025. With a mission to challenge, inspire, and innovate, these new roles bring together a blend of experienced voices and fresh perspectives to shape the future of performance in Scotland and beyond.

In Conversation With Martina Perfetto

Varna International Ballet Romeo & Juliet at New Wimbledon Theatre, London, Great Britain 6th February 2024 Photo call UK tour runs until 29th February 2024 British dancer Luc Burns performs alongside Italy’s Mara Salvaggio, Martina Prefetto, Giovanni Pompei, Agnese Di Dio Masa, Andrea Conforti, Mirko Andreutti, Giacomo Ammazzini and Vittorio Scolé, France’s Pauline Clémence Faget, Spain’s Mónica Alegre and Yael Delgado, and Brazil’s Wellson Felipio. Photograph by Elliott Franks

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe sat down with Martina Perfetto, Artistic Director of Varna International Ballet which comes to the UK in the new year, visiting 20 venues from 2 January – 5 March 2025, with beloved classics Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Romeo and Juliet.  Martina will perform Odette/Odile in Swan Lake, Marie (Clara) in The Nutcracker and Juliet in Romeo and Juliet.

In Conversation with Daniela Dimova

Varna International Ballet at New Wimbledon Theatre, London, Great Britain 6th February 2024 Photo call UK tour runs until 29th February 2024 British dancer Luc Burns performs alongside Italy’s Mara Salvaggio, Martina Prefetto, Giovanni Pompei, Agnese Di Dio Masa, Andrea Conforti, Mirko Andreutti, Giacomo Ammazzini and Vittorio Scolé, France’s Pauline Clémence Faget, Spain’s Mónica Alegre and Yael Delgado, and Brazil’s Wellson Felipio. Photograph by Elliott Franks

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe sat down with Daniela Dimova, Artistic Director of Varna International Ballet which comes to the UK in the new year, visiting 20 venues from 2 January – 5 March 2025, with beloved classics Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Romeo and Juliet. 

In Conversation With Megan Jenkins

Reading Time: 3 minutesMegan Jenkins discusses her musical comedy, BILL, about Milton William Cooper, a controversial figure in American conspiracy theories. The play combines humor and serious themes, exploring Cooper's legacy and influence on modern politics. It employs various musical styles and aims to entertain while prompting reflection on conspiracy narratives.

RAD receives Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s archive: A priceless ballet legacy preserved

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) has acquired the Kenneth MacMillan Archive, a significant collection showcasing the life and career of the influential choreographer. Gifted by Lady MacMillan, it features diverse materials from over seven decades, highlighting MacMillan's contributions to British ballet. The archive will be accessible for educational research after cataloguing in 2025.