Romania isn’t on TripAdvisor’s top winter recommendations…but it should be!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And you’re probably dreaming of the perfect holiday with your loved ones. Experiencing a snowy Christmas in a cozy chalet, skiing and exploring a Christmas market may be pretty expensive, especially if you choose a country such as Switzerland or Italy. However, you can have a magical […]
‘Fee Fi Fo Fun’ Panto Review: Jack and the Beanstalk
Halloween is long gone, but Christmas is upon us, which means the festivities can finally begin and we can enjoy the run up to the best time of the year (ignore the scrooges amongst us!). And with Christmas comes panto season! Blue Genie Entertainment is back in the Playhouse, Whitley Bay for their eleventh pantomime […]
The Christmas Chronicles (2018) – Review
View this post on Instagram He’s not the Santa you expected, but he’s the Santa we all deserve. A post shared by The Christmas Chronicles (@christmaschronicles) on Dec 2, 2018 at 9:21am PST Netflix has released its own original festive film this year. Kurt Russell stars as the cookie eating, milk drinking, jolly […]
The Grinch (2018): review
View this post on Instagram Scheme big. A new trailer for #TheGrinch is coming today. A post shared by The Grinch (@grinchmovie) on Sep 18, 2018 at 10:00am PDT The new animated adaptation of The Grinch has plenty of laughs, both for kids and adults, with some wacky childish humour. Some points may leave […]
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: Is it so terrible?
View this post on Instagram Welcome to our world. 🗝 Check out these posters inspired by #DisneysNutcracker and the Four Realms. Which one is your favorite? A post shared by Disneys Nutcracker (@disneysnutcracker) on Nov 1, 2018 at 12:37pm PDT Since its release on November 2nd, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms has been faced […]
REVIEW: Sleeping Beauty adds Christmas sparkle to the Sunderland Empire!
The West End of the North East brings this age old magical tale with a contemporary twist! The Brothers Grimm meet their match with Martin Dodd’s colourful, farcical production of the classic fairytale at the opening night of the pantomime. The dazzling, battling duo – Faye Tozer, the Good Fairy and Vicky Entwistle who plays […]
Spellbinding Sleeping Beauty comes to Sunderland Empire
A panto packed full of comedic jokes, colourful costumes, sensational song and dance and bags of audience participation – Sleeping Beauty is bound to keep you in the festive spirit this Christmas! UK Productions, the producers behind Cinderella, Peter Pan, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Aladdin return to the Sunderland Empire this festive […]
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride – Review
Ye Olde Game Is Afoot
As a fan of Sherlock, I was excited for the New Year special so much, but as it was set in Victorian England, did it disappoint? Here are my thoughts. The special opens in a similar way as the main series does, with Dr Watson (Martin Freeman) returning from war. This time Watson is returning […]
Review: Call The Midwife – Christmas Special 2015
Exploding puddings, plenty of snow and the BBC want to head to Poplar. Yes, that’s right – our favourite Midwifes from Nonnatus House were back on Christmas Day for a one-off festive episode. The show kicked off with some heartwarming scenes where Sister Monica Joan (Judy Parfitt) takes on the duty of making the annual […]