Mad Things

I recently had a look back at last years blog post at about this time, only to discover a huge gaping hole where my posts should have been followed by a list of shows. It seems its that time of the year again as I appear to be at the theatre 5 nights out of 7.

After my gorgeous anniversary weekend in town - Champagne at Liberty's, Cocktails at Waterstones, Dinner at Kettners, frolics at The Marylebone Hotel - I was rather looking forward to a rest on Monday, albeit after the launch party for Sideshow at the Leicester Square Theatre. At this event I met two very interesting people. Andrew, one of the West End Whingers and Angela Hyde-Courtney from The Audience Club.

I had been intrigued to meet the West End Whingers for some time, particularly after they had quoted my review George M Cohen on their Twitter site. A personable fellow, he had to dash as he was off to see Caroline O'Connor at The Garrick that evening. I was a big fan of O'Connor and Russell Labey was directing so naturally I was rather jealous, which is when they offered me spare ticket.

So my night off was scuppered but the O'Connor show was a triumph.