Recent Articles in Cinema/theatre/TV

CBeebies Christmas Show – Hansel & Gretel
Oct 31, 2019

Following a successful launch in 2018, UK audiences are invited to watch CBeebies’ theatre recording of this year’s Christmas Show: Hansel & Gretel on the big screen on 30 November and 1 December.

Twirlywoos Live! at London's Southbank
Aug 5, 2019

Underbelly & MEI Theatrical presents Twirlywoos Live!, the beloved BBC TV show,Underbelly Southbank this August running from 3 to 31 August 2019. Our young reviewers were entranced.

Kids Week 2019
Jun 5, 2019

For the whole of August, a child who’s aged 16 or under can go to any participating show for FREE as long as they’re accompanied by a full paying adult. Adults can also buy up to two extra children’s tickets at half price, with no booking fees. Booking opens on 11 June, 2019 so plenty of time to check the shows and what you'd like to see.

Dumbo in Cinemas 29 March, 2019
Mar 27, 2019

Harriet and Anne Coates went to a preview of Dumbo the new live-action adventure story directed by Tim Burton which expands on the original animated Disney classic. The film is a triumph and they loved it.

The Winter's Tale – review
Feb 23, 2019

Harriet and Olivia Coates went to see one of the last performances of The Winter's Tale at The Dorfmann – National Theatre this half term. Read what they thought about it.

The Winter's Tale
Feb 6, 2019

Justin Audibert has created a new version Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale for young audiences which is showing at the Dorfman Theatre this February.

The Snowman™ at The Peacock Theatre
Dec 5, 2018

Saddler's Wells presents the Birmingham Repertory Theatre Production of The Snowman™ in London's The Peacock which Harriet and Anne Coates went to see.

Dr Ranj on Strictly Come Dancing
Aug 20, 2018

The news is out about this year's Strictly contestants and young fans – and their mums – all over the UK will be jumping for joy to see that Dr Ranj is amongst them. Harriet is delighted.

Kids Week in London Theatres
Jun 12, 2018

Once again for the month of August children have free entry to shows at participating theatres and booking opens at 10am today. This is organised by the Society of London Theatres and to find out what's on offer we went to see Strictly Ballroom.

An American in Paris Cinema Screening
May 5, 2018

An American in Paris is being screened in cinemas throughout the UK on Wednesday 16 May. 

The Winter's Tale at The National Theatre
Feb 16, 2018

A specially adapted production of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale is running at the National Theatre until 28 February. Anne Coates reviews.

Shrek The Musical – Tour Dates
Feb 14, 2018

SHREK THE MUSICAL® has arrived, stomping into 2018 with a critically acclaimed new UK and Ireland 24-venue tour until January 2019, arriving at Birmingham’s New Alexandra Theatre this week.