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REVIEW: Great Expectations

Reading Time: 2 minutesIt's hard to tell how many times a timeless tale can be retold without losing its appeal and becoming predictable or dull. However, Tanika Gupta's ambitious adaptation of the Dickensian chronicles of the British class convinced me that great stories can still be relevant today if they carry a message that resonates with current societal issues.

REVIEW: Red Pitch

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe lively and welcoming Bush Theatre, the venue again for the returning Red Pitch. Before we were asked to take our seats, we were invited to have some drinks and hear a few speeches. Lynette Linton (Artistic Director of the Bush Theatre), Daniel Bailey (Director of ‘Red Pitch and Associate Artistic Director of the Bush Theatre), Mimi Findlay (Executive Director of the Bush Theatre), and Lenny Henny, got us all excited for the upcoming show and the upcoming season at the Bush and celebrated all forms of British theatre, Black theatre, and Asian theatre.  

HIGHLIGHT: The Importance of Wheelchair Accessibility in Theatre

Reading Time: 3 minutesUK theatres have reopened their doors following the pandemic-induced lockdown, but a persistent problem of accessibility for both disabled performers and audiences has come to the forefront. The shift to online streaming during the pandemic brought a new sense of inclusivity for disabled and chronically ill people, raising hopes for a more accessible future in theatre.

REVIEW: Stuart Michael – Psychic Medium 

Reading Time: 2 minutesCatching him at the Wonderville in London we were introduced to Stuart and his childhood gift of being able to see with the mind’s eye, and for this show Stuart uses his extraordinary abilities to connect with the spirit world. Walking around the audience and being intuitively drawn to members he claims he will bring forward direct messages from the other side.

REVIEW: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Liverpool Empire played host to BOST's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang this weekend from Thursday 11th to Saturday 13th May. A musical adaptation from the Dahl’s and Hughes 1968 musical fantasy film production, this performance had something to please the whole family. As it was very kid friendly and had a little of everything from all-encompassing teamwork to a love-story, villains, dance numbers and even a flying car!