Last night I was lucky enough to be sat watching one of the most beautiful and romantic classical ballets in history, Giselle. Performed by Birmingham Royal Ballet and at Birmingham Hippodrome until Saturday 28th September 2019 before moving to Theatre Royal Plymouth from 23rd – 25th October and Sadlers Wells 1st-2nd November 2019. Giselle is…
Month: September 2019
Rebel Music
As I left Birmingham Repertory Theatre this evening, I felt like I had been a part of the rebellion, encompassed in the diverse musical legacy of the Midlands. This evening has given me a superb soundtrack of reggae, 2tone and punk which gave me some electrifying moments. This is the type of gig theatre that…
The Chequers Inn, Ettington
This 18th Century Freehold Pub and Restaurant in Ettington is the epitome of the way to do a gastro pub. From the elegant class of the 1920s style lampshades, the floral and contemporary decor, to the friendly and professional service which greets you from the moment you enter the building. A trip to The Chequers…
The McDougalls Safari Adventure
We were invited along today to watch The McDougalls Safari Adventure at The Old Rep Theatre in Birmingham, and the girls LOVED it. 🐯 The McDougalls are a childrens music and theatre company that know just how to keep little ones entertained. 🦓 Guests are asked to dress as their favourite jungle animal. Mine went…
The Lovely Bones 2019
“It was gripping, emotional and truly outstanding. A true 5 star performance and adaptation of Alice Sebolds wonderful novel.” – SmallHouseBigTrips After seeing The Lovely Bones at The Birmingham Repertory Theatre last year and being absolutely blown away by it, I was very happy when I heard that it was returning this year with a…
Calke Abbey: the un-stately home
This weekend we headed over to Calke Abbey. It had been recommended to us by a few people, so it seemed the perfect place for us to head to as a family for a nice day out and end of summer picnic. As you pull into Calke Abbey, it is a one way system. You…