by Karen Phillips | May 7, 2025 | Reviews, Theatre Review
An art-fully crafted classic crime thriller As a newcomer to the world of Peter James’ Roy Grace, I went to see Picture You Dead at MK Theatre with no prior knowledge of the books or characters. What I found was an artfully crafted crime thriller and a suspense-filled...
by Karen Phillips | Apr 16, 2025 | Reviews, Theatre Review
A stunning, exquisitely beautiful, unforgettable masterpiece. Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake is a bold and captivating reinterpretation of the classic ballet. Known for replacing the traditional female corps de ballet with an all-male ensemble of swans, Bourne’s version...
by Karen Phillips | Apr 5, 2025 | Reviews
The Headliners show returned to The Cock Hotel, Stony Stratford this week (02/04) with a new Wednesday evening slot. MC David Alfie Ward Kicks Off with High-Energy Stand-Up Comedy MC David Alfie Ward burst onto the stage demanding attention from the get-go!...
by Karen Phillips | Feb 19, 2025 | Reviews, Theatre Review
Superbly Unsettling Ghost Stories – written by the horror legends that are Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman – is a truly terrifying theatre experience. Up close and personal to absolute fear and dread, I was tense with nervous apprehension from beginning to end. Described...
by Karen Phillips | Oct 19, 2024 | Reviews
I was delighted to be invited to the champagne reception and opening night of Taking the Stage at MK Gallery. A lovely venue for what promised to be a fantastic four day festival supporting and celebrating women playwrights and women in performing arts. This is the...