In which it’s my birthday, Sally Bee talks anxiety and Laura has something to say. LINKS: Girl Code Hey It’s Fay Bite Your Brum Anderson’s Bar & Grill Scott’s of Harborne
Weekly Vlog: Dinner In A Retirement Village?
In which we eat dinner in a retirement home, I accidentally buy half of Primark and the boxes are finally gone.
Thoughts on Loss
Over the last few weeks, the news seems to be scattered with stories of male suicide, as campaigns in male mental health gather momentum. This week I’ve found myself sharing stories with others who have lost a friend suddenly. On May 21st, it will be one year since I lost a friend to suicide. It’s …
Weekly Vlog: The Very Fierce Blanket
In which we have a very disappointing dinner, meet an extremely cute puppy, hunt for Dracula in Whitby and visit a priory that was also home to First World War bunkers. Of course.
Set Phasers to Stunning: Weekly Vlog
In which I return to weekly vlogging, head to Space Lupin’s and eat many tasty things.
Virago, Old Rep Theatre
I am always curious about dance productions, especially when they are a little unusual. I went to see Virago, a solo production from Sonia Sabri, which certainly fits the bill. Virago is a unique experience, combining dance with spoken word, music, video projection and a diverse mix of cultural references. In Latin, Virago means ‘female warrior’, and this …
Where Can I Watch Super Bowl 2018 in Birmingham?
It’s Super Bowl season! Super Bowl LII is on Sunday 4th February, with Justin Timberlake performing at halftime. More and more Brits are watching the Super Bowl (and the usually epic halftime show) every year, which means more venues are starting to screen it, complete with suitably American food and drink offers. But where should …
2017 Heroes
2017 has been a rough year for us all, with all sorts of upheaval in the news, from political drama to Hollywood sex scandals. Luckily, not everyone was revealed to be total scumbags, and there have been some heroes who have made my year, or who are just generally smashing it. Here are the people …
Sunset Boulevard at Birmingham Hippodrome
Sunset Boulevard is a classic. The Tony-award winning musical from Andrew Lloyd Webber has been on the circuit for twenty-five years and remains one of the greatest and most beloved productions. The UK touring production, starring Ria Jones and Danny Mac, landed at the Birmingham Hippodrome last night, bringing glamour and golden age Hollywood with it. The staging is ingenious, with clever use …