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: 465
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IN CONVERSATION WITH: Terry O’Donovan

Reading Time: 5 minutesWe sat down for an exclusive interview with Terry O'Donovan, co-creator (alongside Dapha Attias) of I Do, which returns on a UK tour in 2026 to mark the 20th birthday of Dante or Die. This hugely successful immersive hit, with text by Chloë Moss, celebrates the beautiful mess of human connection — an intricate portrait of love and fear, told through Dante or Die’s signature blend of intimacy, detail, and cinematic theatricality.

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Amanda Wilsher

Robin Hood and Maid Marion by PLESTED, BROWN and WILSHER; CAST; Harry Sweetman as Robin Hood; Samara Rawlins as Maid Marian; Alex Crandon as Sheriff of Newburyshire; Graham Mackay-Bruce as Nursemaid Nellie; Grace Kelly Miller as Willamina Scarlett; Jenny Perry as Fairy Ferne-A-Dale; Sophie McKinnon as Ensemble; Abby Fell as Ensemble; Finley Davies as Ensemble; Creatives; Directed by Amanda Wilsher; Choreography by Miranda Wilford; Musical Supervisor, Ben Barrow; Set Design, Mark Wlaters for Glitter Pantomimes; Casting by Brunton Casting; Shot at Newbury Corn Exchange, Newbury, United Kingdom on 28.11.25 by Rich Lakos Copyright Rich Lakos / ArenaPAL

Reading Time: 4 minutesWe sat down for an exclusive interview with artistic director Amanda Wilsher to discuss Newbury's Christmas Panto, Robin Hood and Maid Marian.