News, Reviews & Tips.
Comedy.
Jack Whitehall – Stood Up – Review – Manchester Arena.
If it’s easy to follow, silly comedy that you’re after, then Jack Whitehall’s latest tour ‘Stood up’ is definitely for you. Jack Whitehall is not famed for his clever comedic viewpoint of the...
Suzi Ruffell Nocturnal – Performance Review.
When Suzi Ruffell takes the stage, it’s practically guaranteed that it will be a high energetic and well thought out performance. In her new show ‘Suzi Ruffell Nocturnal’ we find out just how well...
Micky P Kerr, Z list Celebrity – Performance Review.
Britains Got Talent has the potential to change lives. It can take your average person, who works in an average job, to the height of fame and fortune. Or at least that’s the idea. Most people who...
I’m about to lose control and I think Joe Lycett! Performance Review
I’m about to lose control and I think Joe Lycett. The second hit tour from the clever, witty millennial. Providing everyday irritants with his own weird solutions. Resulting in hilarious tales of...
Jason Manford Muddle Class – Review
It's been four years since Jason Manford was last on tour, showcasing his unique flair for observational comedy. During his stand up hiatus, his acting career has rapidly grown. He's played leading...
Katherine Ryan – Glitter Room – Review
The Glitter Room symbolises Katherine Ryan embracing being a successful single mother. A woman who is determined not to submit to the stereotype that label holds. True to form, Katherine smashes...
Music.
The Kaiser Chiefs Duck Tour Review – Hull Bonus Arena.
The Kaiser Chiefs are embarking on a new ‘Northern Holiday’ with their Duck tour; and you should be looking out for them. Their new album, ‘Duck’, smashes together the new and old sounds of the...
Olly Murs – You Know, I Know – Album Review
Back in 2009 a cheeky 25 year old lad from Essex graced the X-factor audition stage. Full of confidence, or maybe approaching it with the 'I have nothing to lose' mentality , due to working in a...
Olly Murs Scarborough Open Air Theatre Review
Thousand of fans, both young and old, made their way to the Scarborough open air theatre last night. Making their pilgrimage see Olly Murs perform one of the shows from his summer 2017 tour. A...
Stay Together: Kaiser Chiefs Manchester Arena Gig
In 2005 the Kaiser Chiefs stormed into the album charts with their debut album 'Employment'. After their prominent opening slot performance at the NME Awards Tour. The Leeds band's debut album...
Busted Night Driver Tour
Last night I visited the Manchester Apollo to capture the Busted Night Driver tour. Having enjoyed their previously energetic rock-pop music from the early 2000's; I found their new album...
Interviews.
Interview with The Stranglers’ Front Man Baz Warne
March 2018 marks the start of The Stranglers’ up coming Definitive tour. I was lucky enough to grab an interview with the lead singer Baz Warne. When I asked about his thoughts on the upcoming tour,...
Scouting for Girls – Mainstage at Ilse of Wight Festival.
Roy Stride, Greg Churchouse and Pete Ellard burst onto the scene back in 2007, releasing their self titled album which later went on to achieve triple platinum status. Several top ten hits and a...
Interview – Run DMC performing Isle Wight Festival 2017
Backstage ahead of Run DMC’s performance at Isle of Wight Festival. DMC explained the reason for Run DMC’s career that’s spanned over 30 years and inspired several generations. “We didn't use...
Lucy Spraggan – I hope you don’t mind me writing – Isle Of Wight Festival
This years Isle of Wight Festival brought X factor contestant Lucy Spraggan along to the Big Top Tent. Performing tracks from her new album ‘I hope you don’t mind me writing’. Backstage before her...
Theatre.
The Full Monty – Performance Review.
The Full Monty hit our screens back in 1997. The original screen play, written by Simon Beaufoy; told the tale of six unemployed men trying everything to pay their bills. Set in the steel capital of...
Cinderella Opera House Manchester – Perfomance Review
Full of magic, tongue in cheek humour, a happily ever after and a flying horse and carriage. Panto season is in full swing. Cinderella, Opera House Manchester is a sure fire hit with audiences...
Wicked at the Palace Theatre Manchester – Performance Review.
Manchester theatre lovers rejoiced when the arrival of Wicked at the Palace Theatre was announced. The much talked about and multi award winning prequel of the Wizard of Oz proved itself worthy...
Benidorm Live at the Palace Theatre Manchester – Performance Review
The multi award winning hit TV show Benidorm is brought to life in spectacular fashion. Audiences are invited to laugh along with the cast of Benidorm Live at the Palace Theatre Manchester....
Kinky Boots the Musical – Manchester Opera House – Performance Review
Kinky Boots tells the well known tale of Charlie Price inheriting his father's shoe factory, Price and Sons. Charlie believed he was destined for something different. He rejected the shoe factory....
Matilda the Musical – Palace Theatre Manchester – Performance Review
The much loved story of Matilda, written by Roald Dahl tells the story of a mistreated and arguably neglected young girl. This original infamous story has inspired the award winning musical...
Events.
It’s Beginning to Look A lot Like Christmas – Ideal Home Show Christmas 2017
Yes it is only November, however it's never too early to learn how to impress during the festive season. The Ideal Home Show Christmas 2017, at Event City, is exactly where you need to go to get all...
Reviews.
The Kaiser Chiefs Duck Tour Review – Hull Bonus Arena.
The Kaiser Chiefs are embarking on a new ‘Northern Holiday’ with their Duck tour; and you should be looking out for them. Their new album, ‘Duck’, smashes together the new and old sounds of the...
Jack Whitehall – Stood Up – Review – Manchester Arena.
If it’s easy to follow, silly comedy that you’re after, then Jack Whitehall’s latest tour ‘Stood up’ is definitely for you. Jack Whitehall is not famed for his clever comedic viewpoint of the...
Suzi Ruffell Nocturnal – Performance Review.
When Suzi Ruffell takes the stage, it’s practically guaranteed that it will be a high energetic and well thought out performance. In her new show ‘Suzi Ruffell Nocturnal’ we find out just how well...
Micky P Kerr, Z list Celebrity – Performance Review.
Britains Got Talent has the potential to change lives. It can take your average person, who works in an average job, to the height of fame and fortune. Or at least that’s the idea. Most people who...
Olly Murs – You Know, I Know – Album Review
Back in 2009 a cheeky 25 year old lad from Essex graced the X-factor audition stage. Full of confidence, or maybe approaching it with the 'I have nothing to lose' mentality , due to working in a...
I’m about to lose control and I think Joe Lycett! Performance Review
I’m about to lose control and I think Joe Lycett. The second hit tour from the clever, witty millennial. Providing everyday irritants with his own weird solutions. Resulting in hilarious tales of...
Photography Tips.
Small business owners – give your images an overhaul with these quick and easy tips.
A picture can tell a thousand words – and if you’re a small business owner you’ll know all too well how crucial professional looking, high quality photography is when it comes to selling your...
Five Easy Ways to up your Instagram Game – Top Tips from a Professional.
Clearly you don’t have to be a professional photographer to have a swoon-worthy Instagram feed but knowing a few tricks of the trade can certainly help. If you’re still stuck in 2010 when it comes...
Introducing the ‘Gratitude Photo Journal’ challenge
Not long ago the world was plunged into a state of emergency and as we try taking baby steps to a life after lockdown there’s a nervousness in the air and a sense of fatigue too. The new normal is...
The Practice of Gratitude – The Visual Method.
I’ve been taking photographs all my life. As a young girl my mum worked for a photo development lab, (yes I’m that old!). In the school holidays she would give me a disposable camera and would allow...
The Exposure Triangle.
(No this isn’t a science lesson and it isn’t that difficult to understand). The exposure triangle is a term banded about by photographers to make the concept of using your DLSR camera sound so much...
Tripod Review – Vanguard VEO265CB 2
For years I have been a the kind of photographer that leaves the my tripod in the boot of my car, unless I know I will be shooting with a slow shutter speed. I’ve always found the standard tripod...