Home   Authors   Author

Subscribe Now

WRITERS' SISTER ACT: Hosking Houses Trust unveil studio extension

13 September 2019
WRITERS' SISTER ACT: Hosking Houses Trust unveil studio extension

WRITERS' SISTER ACT: Hosking Houses Trust unveil studio extension

13 September 2019

This story originally ran in the Herald edition of 9th May 2019. The sun shone and a feeling of joy pervaded as journalist and Labour Peer Joan Bakewell…


So much to look forward to at Stratford Music Festival

11 September 2019
So much to look forward to at Stratford Music Festival

So much to look forward to at Stratford Music Festival

11 September 2019

Herald arts music reviewer Peter Buckroyd shares his anticipated highlights from the Stratford Music Festival which starts on Friday. See Thursday’s newspaper…


See folk stars Meet On The Ledge this weekend

09 September 2019
See folk stars Meet On The Ledge this weekend

See folk stars Meet On The Ledge this weekend

09 September 2019

Meet On The Ledge return to The Bear Pit Theatre with their unique brand of epic electric folk music for two performances this Friday and Saturday. Some…


Birmingham Royal Ballet’s cracking autumn season

06 September 2019
Birmingham Royal Ballet’s cracking autumn season

Birmingham Royal Ballet’s cracking autumn season

06 September 2019

Birmingham Royal Ballet’s autumn season commences on 19th September and features a fitting balance of classical and contemporary ballet. The company,…


Boy in the Dress composer Guy Chambers announces solo show at RSC

06 September 2019
Boy in the Dress composer Guy Chambers announces solo show at RSC

Boy in the Dress composer Guy Chambers announces solo show at RSC

06 September 2019

Songwriter, musician and producer, Guy Chambers, best known for his work with Robbie Williams, will play a one-off concert at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon…


See Stratford’s future through innovative giant binoculars

06 September 2019
See Stratford’s future through innovative giant binoculars

See Stratford’s future through innovative giant binoculars

06 September 2019

If you spot a giant pair of binoculars around Stratford-upon-Avon town centre, don’t panic – you haven’t shrunk! The two giant pairs of interactive binoculars…


INTERVIEW: Caroline Quentin on her time at the RSC and Stratford... and her desire to return

05 September 2019
INTERVIEW: Caroline Quentin on her time at the RSC and Stratford... and her desire to return

INTERVIEW: Caroline Quentin on her time at the RSC and Stratford... and her desire to return

05 September 2019

Caroline Quentin is currently playing the outrageously vain Lady Fancyfull in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s must-see production of The Provoked Wife…


REVIEW: Robert Plant's Saving Grace at Stratford Play House

02 September 2019
REVIEW: Robert Plant's Saving Grace at Stratford Play House

REVIEW: Robert Plant's Saving Grace at Stratford Play House

02 September 2019

Last Thursday a packed Stratford Play House witnessed a very special performance, legendary rock god Robert Plant introducing his new outfit Saving Grace.…


REVIEW: Treasure Island, Tread the Boards at The Attic Theatre

28 August 2019
REVIEW: Treasure Island, Tread the Boards at The Attic Theatre

REVIEW: Treasure Island, Tread the Boards at The Attic Theatre

28 August 2019

CHARLES ESSEX REVIEWS THE PRODUCTION WHICH RUNS UNTIL 1ST SEPTEMBER Are the school holidays dragging? Are the children getting bored and under your feet?…


FOCUSLife magazine FREE with this week's Herald

28 August 2019
FOCUSLife magazine FREE with this week's Herald

FOCUSLife magazine FREE with this week's Herald

28 August 2019

IN THE SEPTEMBER EDITION: Journalist Matthew Bates died three years ago aged 27, his mum Louise has written a book about her bereavement – she tells us…


Stratford landmarks 'not as old as previously thought'

28 August 2019
Stratford landmarks 'not as old as previously thought'

Stratford landmarks 'not as old as previously thought'

28 August 2019

NEW research has revealed that the Falcon Hotel and Church Street almshouses in Stratford are actually around 100 years younger than originally thought. The…


RSC show briefly halted on Friday

27 August 2019
RSC show briefly halted on Friday

RSC show briefly halted on Friday

27 August 2019

The Friday night performance of The Provoked Wife at the Royal Shakespeare Company's Swan Theatre had to be stopped ten minutes from the end on Friday…


First casting announced for Boy in the Dress

22 August 2019
First casting announced for Boy in the Dress

First casting announced for Boy in the Dress

22 August 2019

Casting kicks off with the first announcement for The Boy in the Dress, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s (RSC) new musical which runs in the Royal Shakespeare…


Stratford MP Nadhim Zahawi offers actress a helping hand

20 August 2019
Stratford MP Nadhim Zahawi offers actress a helping hand

Stratford MP Nadhim Zahawi offers actress a helping hand

20 August 2019

Stratford MP Nadhim Zahawi is not just lending his support to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, he’s also been giving tips to fictional national leader Clare…


INTERVIEW: Storyteller Kate Coleman

19 August 2019
INTERVIEW: Storyteller Kate Coleman

INTERVIEW: Storyteller Kate Coleman

19 August 2019

Stratford-based Kate Coleman has been sharing her Storytree in a number of new projects around the town this summer. She tells us what it means to be…


INTERVIEW: RSC actor Lucy Phelps

18 July 2019
INTERVIEW: RSC actor Lucy Phelps

INTERVIEW: RSC actor Lucy Phelps

18 July 2019

Actress Lucy Phelps takes on an incredible double act in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s current season: playing Rosalind in As You Like It and Isabella…


REVIEW: Crooked Dances at The Other Place

12 July 2019
REVIEW: Crooked Dances at The Other Place

REVIEW: Crooked Dances at The Other Place

12 July 2019

Steve Sutherland reviews Crooked Dances, The Other Place, Until 13th July When the kids were small, we Sutherlands made the classic mistake of holidaying…


Hurrah for the Lionesses – now why don't most schools offer girls football?

12 July 2019
Hurrah for the Lionesses – now why don't most schools offer girls football?

Hurrah for the Lionesses – now why don't most schools offer girls football?

12 July 2019

This feature originally appeared in the Stratford Herald on 4th July ANYONE who watched England take on the United States on Tuesday night at the FIFA…


REVIEW: Behind the Settee, Susie's Bar at RSC's The Other Place

12 July 2019
REVIEW: Behind the Settee, Susie's Bar at RSC's The Other Place

REVIEW: Behind the Settee, Susie's Bar at RSC's The Other Place

12 July 2019

Karl Walker reviews Behind The Settee, Susie's Bar @ The Other Place, 4th July The welcoming environs of Susie's Bar played host to Rugby based alt-pop…


Alcester Male Voice Choir plays at Windsor Castle chapel

09 July 2019
Alcester Male Voice Choir plays at Windsor Castle chapel

Alcester Male Voice Choir plays at Windsor Castle chapel

09 July 2019

Following a highly successful and sell out concert at Worcester Cathedral, at the beginning of May, the popular and in demand Alcester Male Voice Choir…


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More