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Shine - a Drama Based Arts and Education Project in Leicester
Pictured are partners of the Shine Programme, Leicester Leicester’s award winning Curve theatre and the Randal Foundation, in partnership with Sunrise Wellbeing and De Montfort University are creating a new framework for arts-based mental health and wellbeing support that will be implemented by arts organisations and educational institutions. Shine , a three-year project will support mental health and wellbeing of young people in Leicester through drama-based initiatives. Aim
debra Hall
2 days ago2 min read


Stage Review The Signalman
Pictured left to right actors Bruce Chattan, John Burton, Chris Walker, Adam Mort, James Morley. The cast of The Signalman A Middle Ground Touring Production 2025/2026 at Derby Theatre January 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The
debra Hall
2 days ago2 min read


Stage Review The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Directed by Katy Maclaughlin of KTCo (Kristian Thomas Collective) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon Written and Adapted for stage by Simon Stephens Directed by Katy Maclaughlin Kicking off with the first reviewing assignment of 2026 and reviewer enjoyed this fab little community theatre group and t
debra Hall
Jan 193 min read


Stage Review To Kill a Mockingbird Curve 2025
Actor Aaron Shosanya (Tom Robinson) in To Kill a Mockingbird at Curve Theatre, Leicester Photograph by Johan Persson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ To Kill a Mockingbird From the novel by Harper Lee Adapted for Stage by Aaron Sorkin Directed by Bartlett Sher Background The narrator, Scout, daughter of lawyer, Atticus Finch recounts past events over two summers past; much of which had involved persons of her own household. Also those on the outside including a black family from t
debra Hall
Oct 30, 20252 min read


Stage Review Starter For Ten at The Rep
cast members of Starter For Ten a new musical at The Rep, Birmingham - October 2025. Photography Pamela Raith ⭐⭐⭐ Starter For Ten Director and writer Charlie Parham Lyrics Emma Hall Introduction Based on two written works by author, David Nicholls: the novel Starter For Te
debra Hall
Oct 23, 20253 min read


Review - Cyrano De Bergerac The RSC
Actor, Adrian Lester is Cyrano de Bergerac An RSC production at The Swan Theatre 2025 Photograph Marc Brenner ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Title: Cyrano de Bergerac Written by Edmond Rostand Directed and co-adapted by Simon Evans Co-adaptor Debris Stevenson Written over a century ago and prem
debra Hall
Oct 22, 20253 min read
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