
Mamma Mia! - What a show.
I had the pleasure of watching Mamma Mia at the Sunderland Empire last night. The show has been described as the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical! And I totally agree. Set on a Greek island it is a story of love, friendship and identity cleverly told through the hit-songs of ABBA. The Empire was packed and the audience were up for a party. Mammia Mia! moves at a pace. There is hardly time to breathe before another timeless, ABBA song hits you in the f

Driving Miss Daisy at the Theatre Royal Newcastle
Last night I saw a wonderful production of Driving Miss Daisy at Newcastle's Theatre Royal, starring Siân Phillips, Derek Griffiths and Teddy Kempner. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Alfred Uhry, Driving Miss Daisy affectionately covers the 25-year relationship between a wealthy, head-strong Southern lady (Siân Phillips) and her equally strong-willed chauffeur Hoke (Derek Griffiths). The chemistry between these two seasoned actors was electric. Derek Griffith's co