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Chaos, Comedy, and Christmas: Farndale Comes to Shirley
Shirley Players take on the chaotic comedy of Farndale
Alexa Keeble
Nov 233 min read


SADC bringing history to life
"Anne Boleyn" by Howard Brenton performed by SADC
Alexa Keeble
Nov 223 min read


Balancing Mystery and Farce: CODA’s "Spider’s Web”
By Alexa Keeble, CODA's take on the classic comedy thriller by Agatha Christie
Alexa Keeble
Nov 144 min read


Another West Wickham Triumph
By Patrick Olliffe, WWOS take on a darker story and tackle the Sondheim classic
Patrick Olliffe
Nov 123 min read


Monsters Got Talent
By Alexa Keeble, a family show created by Acting Up - Community Drama Group
Alexa Keeble
Nov 105 min read


“Ghost Writer” by the Shirley Players
Ghost Writer , performed at Shirley Parish Hall by the ever-welcoming Shirley Players, was an absolute treat—witty, atmospheric, and full...
Patrick Olliffe
Jun 82 min read


Company - CODA
By Alexa Keeble Stephen Sondheim's "Company" marked a triumphant return to musical theatre for CODA, as it was their first full musical...
Alexa Keeble
May 113 min read


A Bunch of Amateurs - Wickham Theatre Centre
By John Fox This Ian Hislop / Nick Newman comedy-drama had a surprising depth that became more apparent as the story unfolded. The plot...
John Fox
May 23 min read


“Beauty and The Beast” by Eldorado Musical Productions
“Beauty and The Beast” by Eldorado Musical Productions at The Bob Hope Theatre Last night, my deputy editor and I had the pleasure of...
Patrick Olliffe
Mar 202 min read


The Weekend - The Shirley Players
On November 29th, the Shirley Parish Hall was transformed into a delightful venue for the latest production by the Shirley Players,...
Patrick Olliffe
Dec 15, 20243 min read


Night of the Iguana - SADC
I was very pleased to return to the arms of The Sutton Amateur Dramatic Club for a pleasant embrace and an enjoyable evening of theatre....
Patrick Olliffe
Dec 7, 20242 min read


Charlie and The Chocolate Factory - WWOS
Review by Alexa Moore We're fresh out of Golden Tickets, but what we do have are five well earned gold stars - the highest score we can...
Alexa Keeble
Nov 23, 20243 min read


The Wedding Singer - The Bromley Players
The Wedding Singer - Staged by Bromley Players It was indeed a "Saturday Night in the City"... or rather in Eltham, but nonetheless. I...
Patrick Olliffe
Nov 4, 20243 min read


The SpongeBob Musical! Performed by The Quay Players
Last week, we were invited by The Quay Players to their production of The SpongeBob Musical. The Quay Players are a community London...
Alexa Keeble
Aug 2, 20243 min read


TWO by Jim Cartwright - Sutton Amateur Dramatic Club
I had the pleasure of attending a captivating and intimate theatrical performance of 'TWO' by Jim Cartwright, skillfully presented by the...
Patrick Olliffe
Jul 22, 20243 min read


Election 2024 - The Arts
The country is a few days away from the 2024 General Election, and politics is on people's minds — everyone from Nurses, Teachers, Civil...
Patrick Olliffe
Jun 30, 20245 min read


Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein - (FAOS)
Review by Patrick Olliffe 19/06/2024 Saturday morning, I embarked on a journey from Clapham Junction to the charming market town of...
Patrick Olliffe
Jun 19, 20244 min read


Lionel Bart's Oliver! - (WWOS)
27/05/2024 - Review by Alexa Moore I recently attended a packed production of Oliver! at the Churchill Theatre for opening night,...
Alexa Keeble
May 27, 20242 min read


PRESCRIPTION FOR MURDER (By Norman Robbins) –The Shirley Players
11/05/2024 – Review by Patrick Olliffe I would like to thank The Shirley Players for inviting me to see their show yesterday evening. As...
Patrick Olliffe
May 11, 20244 min read


PACK OF LIES (By Hugh Whiteman) – CODA
03/05/2024 – Review by Patrick Olliffe I might first begin by highlighting the peculiarities of the show’s venue – Selsdon Hall. One...
Patrick Olliffe
May 6, 20243 min read
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