A Young(ish) Perspective
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IN CONVERSATION WITH: Ramin Gray #AnIdealHusband @ White Bear Theatre 5-11th Jan
'What comes across strongly is the savagery of Wilde’s satire of the English and his powerfully coded plea for authenticity in sexual and gender relations.'
#interview #london #theatre
'What comes across strongly is the savagery of Wilde’s satire of the English and his powerfully coded plea for authenticity in sexual and gender relations.'
#interview #london #theatre
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Ramin Gray
We sat down for an exclusive interview with Ramin Gray, the director, whose show An Ideal Husband performing at the White Bear Theatre, 5-11 Jan.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Ramin Gray #AnIdealHusband @ White Bear Theatre 5-11th Jan
'What comes across strongly is the savagery of Wilde’s satire of the English and his powerfully coded plea for authenticity in sexual and gender relations.'
#interview #london #theatre
'What comes across strongly is the savagery of Wilde’s satire of the English and his powerfully coded plea for authenticity in sexual and gender relations.'
#interview #london #theatre
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Christopher McElroen director of #OurAmericanQueen 9thJan-7th Feb
'OAQ isn’t a political drama; it’s the story of a woman searching for recognition, affection, and a place to belong.'
#interview #london #whatson #theatre
'OAQ isn’t a political drama; it’s the story of a woman searching for recognition, affection, and a place to belong.'
#interview #london #whatson #theatre
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Christopher McElroen
We sat down for an exclusive interview with Christopher McElroen, director of Our American Queen at the Bridewell Theatre 9 Jan - 7 Feb.
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January 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Christopher McElroen director of #OurAmericanQueen 9thJan-7th Feb
'OAQ isn’t a political drama; it’s the story of a woman searching for recognition, affection, and a place to belong.'
#interview #london #whatson #theatre
'OAQ isn’t a political drama; it’s the story of a woman searching for recognition, affection, and a place to belong.'
#interview #london #whatson #theatre
REVIEW: 5 stars to Carols at the @royalalberthall.bsky.social
'The most magical and festive performance in London'
#christmas #festive #review #london #whatson
'The most magical and festive performance in London'
#christmas #festive #review #london #whatson
REVIEW: Carols at the Royal Albert Hall
By now, Carols at the Royal Albert Hall has firmly established itself as a Christmas staple, with the tradition stretching back more than a century.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
REVIEW: 5 stars to Carols at the @royalalberthall.bsky.social
'The most magical and festive performance in London'
#christmas #festive #review #london #whatson
'The most magical and festive performance in London'
#christmas #festive #review #london #whatson
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Camille O’Sullivan @sohotheatre
We sat down for a quick chat with Camille about her show, Loveletter, and much more.
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#interview #london #whatson
We sat down for a quick chat with Camille about her show, Loveletter, and much more.
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#interview #london #whatson
December 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Camille O’Sullivan @sohotheatre
We sat down for a quick chat with Camille about her show, Loveletter, and much more.
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#interview #london #whatson
We sat down for a quick chat with Camille about her show, Loveletter, and much more.
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#interview #london #whatson
REVIEW: The Sixteen: The Fair Maiden ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ @cadoganhall
Voices kissed by angels
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Voices kissed by angels
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REVIEW: The Sixteen: The Fair Maiden
Voices kissed by angels
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December 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM
REVIEW: The Sixteen: The Fair Maiden ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ @cadoganhall
Voices kissed by angels
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#review #music #london
Voices kissed by angels
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REVIEW: WiFi-Sexual 3.5 stars @theplaygroundtheatre
Bizarre, funny satire about the increasing levels of attachment between humans and AI
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#review #theatre #london
Bizarre, funny satire about the increasing levels of attachment between humans and AI
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December 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
REVIEW: WiFi-Sexual 3.5 stars @theplaygroundtheatre
Bizarre, funny satire about the increasing levels of attachment between humans and AI
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#review #theatre #london
Bizarre, funny satire about the increasing levels of attachment between humans and AI
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#review #theatre #london
REVIEW: REVIEW: Anna Lapwood's Christmas ⭐⭐⭐⭐ @RoyalAlbertHall
A festive dopamine hit to the eardrums, pulling out all the stops this Christmas
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A festive dopamine hit to the eardrums, pulling out all the stops this Christmas
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REVIEW: Anna Lapwood's Christmas
A festive dopamine hit to the eardrums, pulling out all the stops this Christmas
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December 20, 2025 at 12:20 PM
REVIEW: REVIEW: Anna Lapwood's Christmas ⭐⭐⭐⭐ @RoyalAlbertHall
A festive dopamine hit to the eardrums, pulling out all the stops this Christmas
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#review #christmas #london
A festive dopamine hit to the eardrums, pulling out all the stops this Christmas
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#review #christmas #london
REVIEW: 4.5 stars to Twelfth Night at the Barbican Centre
"A festive Twelfth Night where music, comedy and longing collide in a funny celebration of love’s beautiful mess."
Read all about this lovely show here - wp.me/pdXz8Y-7Eu
#london #shakespeare #review
"A festive Twelfth Night where music, comedy and longing collide in a funny celebration of love’s beautiful mess."
Read all about this lovely show here - wp.me/pdXz8Y-7Eu
#london #shakespeare #review
REVIEW: Twelfth Night
A festive Twelfth Night where music, comedy and longing collide in a funny celebration of love’s beautiful mess.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
REVIEW: 4.5 stars to Twelfth Night at the Barbican Centre
"A festive Twelfth Night where music, comedy and longing collide in a funny celebration of love’s beautiful mess."
Read all about this lovely show here - wp.me/pdXz8Y-7Eu
#london #shakespeare #review
"A festive Twelfth Night where music, comedy and longing collide in a funny celebration of love’s beautiful mess."
Read all about this lovely show here - wp.me/pdXz8Y-7Eu
#london #shakespeare #review
REVIEW: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ to The Highgate Vampire @OmnibusTheatre
“An obscure chapter of London lore lovingly resurrected in an inventive two-hander.”
#review #theatre #whatson #london
“An obscure chapter of London lore lovingly resurrected in an inventive two-hander.”
#review #theatre #whatson #london
REVIEW: The Highgate Vampire
Based on real events, the critically acclaimed Bag of Beard Theatre bring you the unheard and undead tale of ‘The Highgate Vampire’ at the Omnibus Theatre.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
REVIEW: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ to The Highgate Vampire @OmnibusTheatre
“An obscure chapter of London lore lovingly resurrected in an inventive two-hander.”
#review #theatre #whatson #london
“An obscure chapter of London lore lovingly resurrected in an inventive two-hander.”
#review #theatre #whatson #london
REVIEW: ⭐⭐⭐ to It Happened to Me @ORLTheatre
"It Happened to Me is a new witty one-man show that shines a light on one man's extraordinary rise and ultimate demise."
#review #theatre #london #whatson
"It Happened to Me is a new witty one-man show that shines a light on one man's extraordinary rise and ultimate demise."
#review #theatre #london #whatson
REVIEW: It Happened to Me
Peter Lawford lived a pretty remarkable life. Acting as a conduit between the Rat Pack, the Beatles, and the Kennedys, he experienced all the highs of being an integral part of the elite social circles of the 1950s and 60s.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
REVIEW: 4.5 Stars to A Queermas Carol at Alphabetti Theatre
"This piece was a beautiful combination of adult humour and poignant themes wrapped up with ghosts and christmas songs. "
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#review #newcastle #christmas #theatre
"This piece was a beautiful combination of adult humour and poignant themes wrapped up with ghosts and christmas songs. "
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#review #newcastle #christmas #theatre
REVIEW: A Queermas Carol
"This piece was a beautiful combination of adult humour and poignant themes wrapped up with ghosts and christmas songs. "
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December 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
REVIEW: 4.5 Stars to A Queermas Carol at Alphabetti Theatre
"This piece was a beautiful combination of adult humour and poignant themes wrapped up with ghosts and christmas songs. "
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#review #newcastle #christmas #theatre
"This piece was a beautiful combination of adult humour and poignant themes wrapped up with ghosts and christmas songs. "
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#review #newcastle #christmas #theatre
REVIEW: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks
"Travel through the past, present, and future in an incredible celebration of space history."
#review #whatson #manchester #avivastudios
"Travel through the past, present, and future in an incredible celebration of space history."
#review #whatson #manchester #avivastudios
REVIEW: The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks narrates The Moonwalkers at Aviva Studios Manchester, an epic experience offering a unique perspective on humankind’s past and future voyages to the moon.
Lightroom’s powerful projection and audio technology will transform the immense space into a vehicle for a spectacular
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December 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM
REVIEW: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks
"Travel through the past, present, and future in an incredible celebration of space history."
#review #whatson #manchester #avivastudios
"Travel through the past, present, and future in an incredible celebration of space history."
#review #whatson #manchester #avivastudios
REVIEW: 4.5 stars to Jack and the Beanstalk at @festivaltheatre with Crossroad Panto Productions
"A sparkly spectacular splendour to behold from start to finish!"
Catch up about this exciting show with this link - wp.me/pdXz8Y-7E4
#edinburgh #review #story #adaptation
"A sparkly spectacular splendour to behold from start to finish!"
Catch up about this exciting show with this link - wp.me/pdXz8Y-7E4
#edinburgh #review #story #adaptation
REVIEW: Jack and the Beanstalk
"A sparkly spectacular splendour to behold from start to finish!"
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December 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
REVIEW: 4.5 stars to Jack and the Beanstalk at @festivaltheatre with Crossroad Panto Productions
"A sparkly spectacular splendour to behold from start to finish!"
Catch up about this exciting show with this link - wp.me/pdXz8Y-7E4
#edinburgh #review #story #adaptation
"A sparkly spectacular splendour to behold from start to finish!"
Catch up about this exciting show with this link - wp.me/pdXz8Y-7E4
#edinburgh #review #story #adaptation
REVIEW: 4 stars to Pippin at Upstairs At The Gatehouse
"Whimsical, immersive, bohemian. This highly talented cast, team of creatives and crew excellently capture the mystical world of Hirson and Schwartz's Pippin. "
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#review #london #theatre
"Whimsical, immersive, bohemian. This highly talented cast, team of creatives and crew excellently capture the mystical world of Hirson and Schwartz's Pippin. "
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REVIEW: Pippin
"Whimsical, immersive, bohemian. This highly talented cast, team of creatives and crew excellently capture the mystical world of Hirson and Schwartz's Pippin. "
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December 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
REVIEW: 4 stars to Pippin at Upstairs At The Gatehouse
"Whimsical, immersive, bohemian. This highly talented cast, team of creatives and crew excellently capture the mystical world of Hirson and Schwartz's Pippin. "
Read more - wp.me/pdXz8Y-7Ea
#review #london #theatre
"Whimsical, immersive, bohemian. This highly talented cast, team of creatives and crew excellently capture the mystical world of Hirson and Schwartz's Pippin. "
Read more - wp.me/pdXz8Y-7Ea
#review #london #theatre
REVIEW: 3.5 Stars to Prashasti Singh: Divine Feminine at Soho Theatre
"A confident, cleverly-crafted evening. Prashasti knows how to work a crowd. "
Read all about this exciting show with this link - wp.me/pdXz8Y-7DW
#london #theatre #storytelling
"A confident, cleverly-crafted evening. Prashasti knows how to work a crowd. "
Read all about this exciting show with this link - wp.me/pdXz8Y-7DW
#london #theatre #storytelling
REVIEW: Prashasti Singh: Divine Feminine
A confident, cleverly-crafted evening. Prashasti knows how to work a crowd.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
REVIEW: 3.5 Stars to Prashasti Singh: Divine Feminine at Soho Theatre
"A confident, cleverly-crafted evening. Prashasti knows how to work a crowd. "
Read all about this exciting show with this link - wp.me/pdXz8Y-7DW
#london #theatre #storytelling
"A confident, cleverly-crafted evening. Prashasti knows how to work a crowd. "
Read all about this exciting show with this link - wp.me/pdXz8Y-7DW
#london #theatre #storytelling
REVIEW: 4 Stars to Shaun the Sheep's Circus Show
"playful, impressive, and very enjoyable, but some unnecessary or overused aspects"
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#review #theatre #comedy #manchester
"playful, impressive, and very enjoyable, but some unnecessary or overused aspects"
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#review #theatre #comedy #manchester
REVIEW: Shaun the Sheep's Circus Show
"playful, impressive, and very enjoyable, but some unnecessary or overused aspects"
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December 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM
REVIEW: 4 Stars to Shaun the Sheep's Circus Show
"playful, impressive, and very enjoyable, but some unnecessary or overused aspects"
Find more about this unique show with this link - wp.me/pdXz8Y-7DQ
#review #theatre #comedy #manchester
"playful, impressive, and very enjoyable, but some unnecessary or overused aspects"
Find more about this unique show with this link - wp.me/pdXz8Y-7DQ
#review #theatre #comedy #manchester
REVIEW: 3 stars to Vogue: Inventing the Runway at the Factory International
" a beautifully stunning archive of some of the industries most iconic moments."
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#manchester #immersive #concept
" a beautifully stunning archive of some of the industries most iconic moments."
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#manchester #immersive #concept
December 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
REVIEW: 3 stars to Vogue: Inventing the Runway at the Factory International
" a beautifully stunning archive of some of the industries most iconic moments."
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#manchester #immersive #concept
" a beautifully stunning archive of some of the industries most iconic moments."
Read more about this exciting concept here - wp.me/pdXz8Y-7DM
#manchester #immersive #concept
REVIEW: 4 stars to #Austentatious
'Austentatious remains one of the sharpest improv shows on the British circuit, consistently funny, impressively slick and a reliably excellent night out.'
#review #theatre #improvisation #london
'Austentatious remains one of the sharpest improv shows on the British circuit, consistently funny, impressively slick and a reliably excellent night out.'
#review #theatre #improvisation #london
REVIEW: Austentatious
Austentatious, the much-loved British institution of improvised comedy and theatrical silliness, is now in its 14th year and marking the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
REVIEW: 4 stars to #Austentatious
'Austentatious remains one of the sharpest improv shows on the British circuit, consistently funny, impressively slick and a reliably excellent night out.'
#review #theatre #improvisation #london
'Austentatious remains one of the sharpest improv shows on the British circuit, consistently funny, impressively slick and a reliably excellent night out.'
#review #theatre #improvisation #london
REVIEW:🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ for Most Favoured at Soho Theatre Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social
A perfectly-cast character comedy which goes in an unexpected direction
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#review #london #comedy
A perfectly-cast character comedy which goes in an unexpected direction
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#review #london #comedy
December 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
REVIEW:🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ for Most Favoured at Soho Theatre Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social
A perfectly-cast character comedy which goes in an unexpected direction
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#review #london #comedy
A perfectly-cast character comedy which goes in an unexpected direction
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#review #london #comedy
REVIEW:🌟🌟🌟 for The Ugliest F***** Tree in Vanity Lane
Heartfelt and festive new writing from Glasgow’s newest theatre company
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Heartfelt and festive new writing from Glasgow’s newest theatre company
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#review #panto #Glasgow
December 16, 2025 at 2:15 PM
REVIEW:🌟🌟🌟 for The Ugliest F***** Tree in Vanity Lane
Heartfelt and festive new writing from Glasgow’s newest theatre company
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#review #panto #Glasgow
Heartfelt and festive new writing from Glasgow’s newest theatre company
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#review #panto #Glasgow
REVIEW: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to Paranormal Activity: A New Story Live On Stage @ATGTICKETS
“A beautiful, text-book showcase using horror movie to mirror theatrical ontology"
#theatre #horror #paranormalactivity #whatson #london
“A beautiful, text-book showcase using horror movie to mirror theatrical ontology"
#theatre #horror #paranormalactivity #whatson #london
REVIEW: Paranormal Activity: A New Story Live On Stage
Inspired by the iconic, terrifying film series,
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY
is a new story live on stage.
Written by Levi Holloway and directed by Felix Barrett
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December 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
REVIEW: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to Paranormal Activity: A New Story Live On Stage @ATGTICKETS
“A beautiful, text-book showcase using horror movie to mirror theatrical ontology"
#theatre #horror #paranormalactivity #whatson #london
“A beautiful, text-book showcase using horror movie to mirror theatrical ontology"
#theatre #horror #paranormalactivity #whatson #london
REVIEW: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to Home Alone @RoyalAlbertHall
“A joyous, resonant, and beautifully executed event; the perfect way to begin the Christmas season.”
#review #whatson #london #homealone
“A joyous, resonant, and beautifully executed event; the perfect way to begin the Christmas season.”
#review #whatson #london #homealone
REVIEW: Home Alone
This beloved festive-favourite features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score which will be performed live to picture by a full orchestra. Since its debut in 2013, Home Alone in Concert has become a seasonal favourite with orchestras and audiences around the world.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
REVIEW: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to Home Alone @RoyalAlbertHall
“A joyous, resonant, and beautifully executed event; the perfect way to begin the Christmas season.”
#review #whatson #london #homealone
“A joyous, resonant, and beautifully executed event; the perfect way to begin the Christmas season.”
#review #whatson #london #homealone
REVIEW: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ to Nutcracker @LondonColiseum
"A thoughtful and imaginative reinterpretation"
#review #ballet #whatson #london
"A thoughtful and imaginative reinterpretation"
#review #ballet #whatson #london
REVIEW: Nutcracker
This festive season, step into a world where anything is possible. Join Clara on a fantastical adventure as English National Ballet’s Nutcracker bursts to life with over 100 dancers and musicians.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Joz Norris @oxfordplayhouse.bsky.social
Multi-award-winning "absurdist genius" (Entertainment Now) Joz Norris has finally completed his life's work, and is ready to unveil it to the world
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#interview #inconverstionwith #oxford
Multi-award-winning "absurdist genius" (Entertainment Now) Joz Norris has finally completed his life's work, and is ready to unveil it to the world
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#interview #inconverstionwith #oxford
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Joz Norris
Multi-award-winning "absurdist genius" (Entertainment Now) Joz Norris has finally completed his life's work, and is ready to unveil it to the world - but what exactly is it? And what will he do next?
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December 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Joz Norris @oxfordplayhouse.bsky.social
Multi-award-winning "absurdist genius" (Entertainment Now) Joz Norris has finally completed his life's work, and is ready to unveil it to the world
wp.me/pdXz8Y-7s6
#interview #inconverstionwith #oxford
Multi-award-winning "absurdist genius" (Entertainment Now) Joz Norris has finally completed his life's work, and is ready to unveil it to the world
wp.me/pdXz8Y-7s6
#interview #inconverstionwith #oxford
REVIEW: A Christmas Gaiety: A Fabulous Festive Extravaganza ⭐⭐⭐⭐ @liverpoolphilarmonic
A Christmas Gaiety: A Festival Extravanganza, truly was what it said on the tin, fabulous, festive and oh so very extravagant.
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#review #panto #liverpool
A Christmas Gaiety: A Festival Extravanganza, truly was what it said on the tin, fabulous, festive and oh so very extravagant.
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#review #panto #liverpool
REVIEW: A Christmas Gaiety: A Fabulous Festive Extravaganza
A Christmas Gaiety: A Festival Extravanganza, truly was what it said on the tin, fabulous, festive and oh so very extravagant.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
REVIEW: A Christmas Gaiety: A Fabulous Festive Extravaganza ⭐⭐⭐⭐ @liverpoolphilarmonic
A Christmas Gaiety: A Festival Extravanganza, truly was what it said on the tin, fabulous, festive and oh so very extravagant.
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#review #panto #liverpool
A Christmas Gaiety: A Festival Extravanganza, truly was what it said on the tin, fabulous, festive and oh so very extravagant.
wp.me/pdXz8Y-7CH
#review #panto #liverpool