England

It's all happening here…obviously living here means I go to a lot of events in the UK. Keep watching for my updates.

Latest Reviews

Mother Goose Liverpool (England)

One of the biggest pantomimes in England this year is “Mother Goose” featuring the talents of the beloved Ian McKellen (best known perhaps for his performance as Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings films,… 2023-03-01

A Sherlock Carol London (England)

Sherlock Holmes (Ben Caplan) is finding himself in an existential crisis following his adventure at Reichenbach Falls where his arch-enemy Moriarty met his doom. What more is there to do when the “Napolean… 2022-12-29

General Event Review Christmas at Bolesworth Cheshire (England)

Having recently moved to the area we are determined to visit the local attractions including “Christmas at Bolesworth”, a short drive down some rather windy roads in the middle of no where which is particularly… 2022-12-16

General Event Review Liverpool Christmas Market Liverpool (England)

The small (free) Liverpool Christmas Market is in St. George's Place, surrounding St. George's Hall, opposite the road from Liverpool Lime Street train station. … 2022-12-04

General Event Review The Light Before Christmas Liverpool (England)

We were lucky enough to get tickets for “The Light Before Christmas” at Liverpool Cathedral for a busy Sunday evening (£8 for adults; £6 for children). An unusual event, this sees the giant interior… 2022-12-04

General Event Review Frankfurt Christmas Market, Birmingham Birmingham (England)

The “Frankfurt Christmas Market” in Birmingham is billed at the largest German Christmas market outside of Germany and since we live just a short distance to the north we decided to visit. The market… 2022-11-25

Musical Review Back to the Future The Musical London (England)

Yes, you read that right, they have made a musical out of the much loved 1985 film Back to the Future and, surprisingly, it is actually quite good. It doesn't replicate the film… 2022-10-01

General Event Review The Nantwich Food Festival Cheshire (England)

The Nantwich Food Festival returns to the streets of Nantwich following a Covid-hiatus of several years. This year it consisted of three main areas: The town centre, containing a few stalls and a large… 2022-09-03

Musical Review Sister Act London (England)

There is a story here. Back in October 2019 we were told that Whoopi Goldberg and Jennifer Saunders would be staring in a special revival of the “Sister Act” musical (which was based on the highly popular… 2022-08-14

General Event Review Foodies Festival: Tatton Park Cheshire (England)

We have attended Foodies Festivals previously in Syon Park in 2015, Old Truman Brewery (London) in Christmas 2016 and … 2022-07-08

Talk/Lecture Review Bill Bailey: En Route to Normal Liverpool (England)

I have seen Bill Bailey before when he played in London but when a friend offered tickets to his “En Route to Normal” show in Liverpool (and since I have recently moved to the area) we had to see him again… 2022-05-05

General Event Review Lambing & Zoo Weekends Nantwich (England)

During these weekends (two weekends in a row in early March) you are able to visit the lambs and other livestock at Reaseheath College. The college is a short distance north of Nantwich and tickets for… 2022-03-05

Musical Review Six London (England)

“Six” is a riotous rock musical telling the story of each of the six wives of Henry VIII. Over the course of 80 minutes (no interval) each of the wives tell their story via amazing choreography and song…. 2022-01-20

Play Review The Ocean at the End of the Lane London (England)

This is the National Theatre's stage adaptation of Neil Gaiman's book The Ocean at the End of the Lane telling the story of a boy (played by an incredibly talented Tom Mackley)… 2022-01-13

Talk/Lecture Review David Suchet: Poirot And More London (England)

I always found David Suchet's portrayal as Agatha Cristie's fictional detective “Poirot” on television fascinating and so was intrigued when I learned of this show opening in London where he talked not… 2022-01-04

General Event Review Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2021 London (England)

Winter Wonderland has to be the biggest annual Christmas Market in the UK, returning to Hyde Park, in London (near Marble Arch) having been cancelled last year due to COVID. This year they now charge… 2021-12-16

Musical Review Dear Evan Hansen London (England)

An amazing American musical featuring a young man Evan Hansen (played by an incredibly gifted, and very convincing, Sam Tutty) who suffers from social anxiety. As part of the treatment his confused, busy,… 2021-12-14

Musical Review Pantoland at the Palladium London (England)

Having been forced to cancel last year's pantomime due to the pandemic the London Palladium return in 2021 with “Pantoland” which is a salute to pantomime rather than making any sort of attempt at telling… 2021-12-08

General Event Review Winchester Cathedral’s Christmas Market Hampshire (England)

The annual Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market is located in the close on the south side of the cathedral. The market features a central area with various stalls selling food and a live music stage…. 2021-12-05

Musical Review Aladdin London (England)

This year's panto at the Lyric Hammersmith is “Aladdin” which had its premiere on the night we attended, long delayed after last year's pandemic. You would have thought the delay… 2021-11-19

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