Articles by Shelley

‘Theatre’

Theatre Play – ‘The Girl on the Train’ Based on the The Best-Selling Novel by Paula Hawkins Starring: Samantha Womack, Oliver Farnworth, John Dougall Where? The King’s Theatre, Edinburgh I loved the book, enjoyed the movie; however, the play really did bring the whole story to life (quite literally) giving the audience a whole new

Film

The White Crow Written by David Hare and directed by Ralph Fiennes Starring: Oleg Ivenko as the ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev, -and Ukrainian dancer Sergei Polunin as his roommate Yuri Soloviev. It is inspired by the book Rudolf Nureyev: The Life by Julie Kavanagh.. Where: The Filmhouse What a treat this movie is… From the

January 2019 ‘Let the films begin………..’

‘Mary Queen of Scots’ CAST • Saoirse Ronan as Mary, Queen of Scots, the Queen of Scotland and Elizabeth’s cousin • Margot Robbie as Queen Elizabeth I, Mary, Queen of Scots’ cousin and the Queen of England and Ireland • Guy Pearce as William Cecil, advisor to Queen Elizabeth • David Tennant as John Knox,

At the movies

At the movies ‘So fantastic to watch two completely different style of Film and in both cases be transported to a different time and place…..& most importantly switch off and be completely entertained.’ Our first encounter…. You can’t go wrong with a little ‘Disney magic’ The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Directed by Lasse Hallström

Theatre

Theatre Time… A Play ‘ Still Alice’ King’s Theatre, Edinburgh Starring: Sharon Small, Eva Pope. Best-selling novel by Lisa Genova Adapted by Christine Mary Dunford Directed by David Grindley It feels a little indulgent going to the theatre in the afternoon; however, once you’re inside and no natural light can be seen time doesn’t really

Preview Screening….

Preview Screening…. ‘The Wife’ Where? The Cameo Starring: Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Christian Slater, Max Irons, Annie Starke, Director: Björn Runge Firstly, the interest in having to see this film was definitely it’s the leading lady… Glenn Close – Close has played some unforgettable characters that make you react – be that in a positive