January 30, 2020 Donna M Day No comments exist

Magpie Theatre present Faustus, Christopher Marlowe’s classic tale of soul selling and damnation. Directed by Neve McLaughlin, assisted by James Weatherley-Buss, this modern interpretation of devilish delights explores temptation and guilt in an original way. Faustus (Solenna Le Goff) finds herself dissatisfied with theology and life and begins to explore necromancy which leads to her…

November 26, 2019 Donna M Day No comments exist

Make it Write present Start Square, a new play written by their Director and Producer, Sharon Colpman. The play, directed by Steff Hudson, aims to explore themes of domestic violence against men, grief and loss. The play tells the story of Arthur Watts (John Jones), a lonely older man who shares his home with Peter…

November 21, 2019 Donna M Day No comments exist

Start Square is a black-comedy thriller dealing with domestic violence, grief and loss. Written by Sharon Colpman, the creator and Executive Producer of Make it Write Productions CIC, the play delves into the lonely world of Arthur Watt who is haunted by the scattered pieces of his past and explores gender stereotypes around domestic violence. I…

November 14, 2019 Donna M Day No comments exist

Opening night of Picture This is here! Our marketing guru also caught up with Alex May, writer, about the experience. Alex May is the writer behind Ferry Tales and Art for Our Sake – two of the three plays that will be performed as part of Pique Niche Productions’ debut show Picture This. Art for…

November 13, 2019 Donna M Day No comments exist

Ahead of opening the debut show of my brand new theatre company Pique Niche Productions tomorrow, I caught up with Nathan Benjamin, one of our cast members and marketing guru through the entire process. This leaves me in the rather unique position of guesting on my own blog, but I hope you find the change…

July 5, 2019 Donna M Day No comments exist

As Chair of Liverpool Network Theatre Group I’m obviously heavily involved in their work. They’re a lovely, welcoming amateur theatre group whose weekly workshops encourage people to pursue drama and regular productions allow their members to showcase their talents. This evening we are opening our summer production As You Like It which will be touring…

June 8, 2019 Donna M Day 2 comments

  A stirring action-adventure story about two very different boys whose lives unexpectedly cross, forcing them to create an uneasy friendship. When they stumble upon a badger baiting plot by some dangerous criminals, their tenuous relationship is tested to breaking point. Can they overcome their differences and fears to help each other and save the…

May 21, 2019 Donna M Day No comments exist

,Shifting Sirens present Tw*ts, a new play by Rebecca Ozer exploring female friendship and sexuality in the modern world. The writer plays Rachael who shares a house with Georgia (Sophie Koumides) and Norah (Natasha Hale, also directing). Rachael and Georgia really dislike Norah’s boyfriend, Tom, who has cheated on her before and they believe will…

April 22, 2019 Donna M Day No comments exist

The Cruelty Free Beauty Box provide a subscription service to cruelty free beauty products with the aim of making cruelty free beauty easier to source and more accessible for everyone. Here are my thoughts on the March box. Pure Chimp – Natural Shampoo Bar Pure Chimp sell affordable natural skincare and Japanese matcha. This shampoo bar…

April 17, 2019 Donna M Day 2 comments

Flat Pack Music’s latest production is Mozart’s surreal fairy tale The Magic Flute, directed by Wendy Silvester with musical direction by Chris Gill. The classic princess in need of rescuing by a handsome prince story is combined with a clownish birdman, mysterious magic and enchanted musical instruments to create a unique romantic tale which works…