into the woods noel coward theatre london

3 October 2026

This week has brought me a very special moment in my theatre reviewing life. I was kindly invited to the press night of Into The Woods at the beautiful Noel … Read more

Heathers darlington hippodrome

23 September 2026

Dear Diary…. Westerberg is waiting for you to join them… Heathers The Musical exploded onto the stage in Darlington last night…and wow were the audience ready for them! The atmosphere … Read more

Burlesque the musical sunderland empire

27 August 2026

Discover a club like no other… a place beneath the city lights where sequins sparkle, seduction shimmers, and a life can change in the flick of a feather boa. When … Read more

the last laugh darlington hippodrome

19 August 2026

Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse. Three names that entertained a generation.Paul Hendy’s The Last Laugh brings all of them together in a single dressing room before a show, … Read more

barnum newcastle royal

13 August 2026

Enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds.Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum’s life and career twists and turns as he schemes and … Read more

9 to 5 The musical Darlington hippodrome

5 August 2026

A thoroughly entertaining evening as 9 to 5 exploded onto stage last night at The Hippodrome.It was a first for me and I was pleasantly surprised how taken I was … Read more

the importance of being oscar darlington hippodrome

16 July 2026

The importance of being Oscar was a very moving and intense production. Alastair Whatley gave the show his absolute all, it was part storytelling and part poetry recital, part humour, … Read more

across the universe show darlington hippodrome

2 July 2026

Our guest reviewers had a wonderful time at the Across the Universe show: A celebration of the Beatles. This live stage show celebrating The Beatles’ groundbreaking “Studio years” (1966-1970) features … Read more

Little women stepps theatre group darlington

29 June 2026

Little Women is such a classic beloved story written by Louisa May Alcott and iconic for many things including the warm relationship between daughters and their Mother (Marmee) who is … Read more

Jewellery for teens

4 June 2026

Jewellery for Teens is a lovely new business i’ve found recently and this stunning necklace set of a Sun and Moon is the perfect mother/daughter or friendship gift someone will … Read more

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I’m Cassie, a mum of 3, (most of the time I haven’t had chance to straighten my hair or drink a hot cup of tea) trying to juggle life as we all are and failing some of the time, but try and see my glass as half full!