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THE WORLD is full of stories. History is jam-packed with tales – shocking anecdotes, quirky episodes and humorous yarns, writes Helen Kerr. So many of them go untold – maybe sometimes we don’t realise they are even interesting enough to tell. Not so for Ruth Ellis.. ....
WITH enormous reluctance this year, I grew a new fondness for pantomime, writes Helen Kerr. Every time I’ve said in the past “I don’t like panto!” then some bright spark shouts back: “oh yes you do!" But I have remained staunch in my position that – oh no, I really. ....
Honestly? When you hear your (much-loved) local amateur drama group is putting on a stage version of a Miramax motion picture – which, incidentally, won the 2003 British Comedy Awards award for Best Comedy Film - you do wonder how that might work out. Film is a whole different. ....
THE CALENDAR Girls play started its run at the Garrison Theatre in Lerwick last night (Tuesday). The above photo from the opening night shows the calendar girls discussing things with photographer Lawrence, played by Martin Summers. The calendar girls from left to right are:. ....
PLEASE NOTE: This review includes potentially upsetting themes, including suicide and references to child sexual abuse. GOOD theatre, I would always say, gets you feeling all the feels, writes Helen Kerr. I’ve seen some tremendous productions over the years – from the West. ....