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NW3 has a new comedy venue at JW3!

A brand new central London Comedy Club opens its doors from Wednesday 13 September 2023 at JW3 in NW3 with top comedians on the comedy circuit, in an inclusive and intimate venue – the JW3 Comedy Club!

September’s opening line up includes the fearless Ria Lina – the only Filipina comedian in British stand up, Cerys Nelmes with her West Country charm and colourful life, Mike Cox (”has delicious cynicism and razor sharp wit” – Romesh Ranganthan) and nor forgetting talented fun joker and compere Juliet Meyers.

The next mega comedy gig is on Thursday 2 November with fire crackers: Essex Arab girl comedian Esther Manito, stand up junior doctor and natural charmer Michael Akadiri. Add award winning headliner Mark Maier plus compere Jew Talkin’ To Me?’s Rachel Creeger – and that is a top comedy night out!

What more could you want – a monthly JW3 Comedy Club now at JW3 in NW3,with some of the best, top-notch stand-up performances and improv from the funniest comedians in town?

Beat those winter blues in the New Year on Wednesday 17 January 2024 andspend a night out with: investigative comedian Keith Farnan, Joe Jacobs who effortlessly flits between hip hop and comedy, Samantha Day spouting words of wisdom and self-improvement – whether wanted or not! And compere, Jew Talkin’ To Me?’s Philip Simon.

February’s JW3 Comedy Club falls on Wednesday 14 February 2024 and will go over the top on the Alternative Valentine’s Night vibe with a brilliant line up including: comedy magic with Mandy Muden, Cally Beaton (“Cally is a comedy queen – fiery, intelligent and totally original” – Sara Pascoe), rapid-fire gag merchant Tony Cowards and compere is character comedian Joe Bor.

March-ing towards the end of, well, erm, March, Wednesday 27 March 2024, grab a seat for comedy whirlwind John Robertson, Louise Atkinson(“A strong flavour of Victoria Wood” – Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard), Andrew Bird (“A truly excellent comedian” – Michael McIntyre) and spreading joy and nonsense compere Ben Van Der Velde.

Thursday 18 April 2024 has JW3 Comedy Club’sApril Fools lined up for all to enjoy: the force of nature that is Funmbi Omotayo, musical comedian Kate Lucas, plus comic bile from Andrea Hubert and compare Carey Marx with his own blend of dark humour and gleeful delivery!

Get ready for JW3’s very own regular Comedy Club currently through to April 2024! JW3 brilliantly morphs into an intimate comedy venue to enjoy in your face, close up comedy! So grab a drink and enjoy the electric atmosphere of live comedy in NW3 – that will leave you in stitches.

Book your tickets now for JW3’s Comedy Club – and why not enjoy the delicious Baladyt vegetarian restaurant, bar and café for a great night out at JW3.

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The New Comedy Venue in NW3!

JW3 COMEDY CLUB

13 SEPTEMBER 2023 – 18 APRIL 2024

Wednesday13 September 20237.30pm	Ria Lina, Cerys Nelmes, Mike Cox and compere Juliet Meyers
Thursday2 November 20237.30pm	Mark Maier, Esther Manito, Michael Akadiri and compere Rachel Creeger
Wednesday17 January 20247.30pm	Keith Farnan, Joe Jacobs, Samantha Day and compere Philip Simon
Wednesday14 February 20247.30pmValentine’s Night!	Cally Beaton, Tony Cowards, Mandy Muden and compere Joe Bor
Wednesday27 March 20247.30pm	John Robertson, Louise Atkinson, Andrew Bird and compere Ben Van Der Velde
Thursday18 April 20247.30pm	Funmbi Omotayo, Kate Lucas, Andrea Hubert and compare Carey Marx

JW3:                   341-345 Finchley Road, London NW3 6ET

Tickets:              £15.

Box Office:       jw3.org.uk                

0207 433 8988

CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT
Robert Fox, Jonathan Church Theatre Productions and Theatre Royal Bath Productions present
A VOYAGE ROUND MY FATHER

BY JOHN MORTIMER
DIRECTED BY RICHARD EYRE

STARRING RUPERT EVERETT

JACK BARDOE, ELEANOR DAVID, ALLEGRA MARLAND, JULIAN WADHAM

HEATHER BLEASDALE, ZENA CARSWELL, JOHN DOUGALL, CALUM FINLAY, RICHARD HODDER

LEONI KIBBEY, ROB POMFRET

THEATRE ROYAL BATH FROM 28 SEPTEMBER BEFORE UK TOUR

BAFTA and Golden Globe nominee Rupert Everett will star in John Mortimer’s celebrated autobiographical play A Voyage Round My Father, whichwill open at Theatre Royal Bath, with performances from 28 September, before embarking on a UK tour to Richmond,  Cambridge, Cardiff, Malvern, Chichester, and Nottingham.

Joining Rupert Everett on stage will be Jack Bardoe, Eleanor David, Allegra Marland, Julian Wadham,  Heather Bleasdale, Zena Carswell, John Dougall, Calum Finlay, and Richard Hodder with Leoni Kibbey and Rob Pomfret.

Growing up in the shadow of a brilliant and eccentric barrister, a man whose tea-time conversation could take in music hall, adultery, evolution, the ridiculous inconvenience of sex, Shakespeare, and the importance of avoiding anything heroic in wartime, the son continually yearns for his father’s love and respect.

In shining a light on this delicate relationship between a young man and his father who adored his garden and hated visitors, and whose blindness was never mentioned, A Voyage Round My Father introduces us to a gallery of unforgettable and often hilarious characters.  

John Mortimer was a novelist, playwright and a barrister in his own right, renowned for his political dramas and creator of Rumpole of The Bailey.

Rupert Everett’s leading roles have included the multi award-winning film My Best Friend’s Wedding, The Importance of Being Earnest, An Ideal Husband, Dance With A Stranger and The Happy Prince. His stage roles have included Blithe Spirit on Broadway, Pygmalion and The Judas Kiss in the West End and Uncle Vanya in the Theatre Royal Bath Summer Season.

The world class artistic team for A Voyage Round My Father will include former Director of the National Theatre, the multi-Award-winning film, television, opera and theatre Director Richard Eyre, alongside Olivier® and Tony® Award-winning creatives Bob Crowley (Designer), Hugh Vanstone and Sam Waddington (Co-Lighting Designers), John Leonard (Sound Designer), Stephen Warbeck (Composer) and Gilly Schiller CDG (Casting Director).

MAST Mayflower – until 9th September 2023

Reviewed by Lucy Hitchcock

4****

New Old Friends have introduced the first night of their UK run of Crimes on Centre Court in Southampton, and it truly is not to be missed!!

A limited cast of 4 head up this fantastic show and do a superb job. We follow Penny Pink and Perry Pink as they try to investigate the murder of Lord Knows, a highly esteemed tennis club owner. As the crime is investigated, more deaths ensue and it seems that this case can never be solved. However, with careful investigation, the crimes at Whombuldon Tennis Club are unearthed, and we discover Who Dun It!!!

Kirsty Cox , Ben Thornton, Katriona Brown and Emile Clark are the fabulous four working tirelessly to bring an incredible number of characters to life – not including the funniest part of the show, the barbershop quartet of singing hedges! Each member of the company was superb and did an exquisite job of quick changes between characters. It was astonishing how seamlessly the cast changed-adding in some comedic blunders with wigs and accents!

There is no lead actor, this is a real blend of teamwork and shows that, as the company suggests, these really are new, old friends! From slo-mo tennis plays, to the fast paced predicaments the characters find themselves in, there isn’t a moment without joy in this production. I particularly enjoyed the pantomime-esque ‘oohs’ and ‘ahhs’ as encouraged by the cast members at strategic points. Ben Thornton, as Perry Pink, had the greatest audience interaction as he displayed his perfect ‘taking the stairs, behind a bush and elevator’ tricks-owing to a rapturous applause each time.

If you have no idea about tennis (much like myself) or are a seasoned watcher of Wimbledon, there is no reason why you should not enjoy this. Side-splittingly funny, I was in tears with laughter at every musical interlude from the Hedge Quartet – I cannot recommend enough!

A SPOTLIGHT ON LAUNCH THEIR FIRST A SPOTLIGHT ON LIVE!

WEST END STARS COURTNEY BOWMAN, KATE FLATT, JON ROBYNS TAKE TO THE STAGE IN THE FIRST A SPOTLIGHT ON LIVE

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A Spotlight On, is thrilled to announce the guests for the first A Spotlight On Live.

West End leading lady Courtney Bowman (Pretty Women, Legally Blonde The Musical), will be joined by local West End stars, choreographer, movement director Kate Flatt (Les Misérables,Fiddler on the Roof) and West End leading man Jon Robyns (Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Hamilton).

Chris Wheeler, Director and co-founder, for A Spotlight On said “I am extremely excited to be launching A Spotlight On Live in my hometown as part of the Watford Fringe this year. Growing up, the Pumphouse was an important part of my introduction to theatre so to be returning to the venue with this show and some of the West End’s finest talent is a real honour. Over the past couple of years, we have enjoyed collaborating with the team at The Pumphouse on our filmed content and this new live show will deepen that partnership. A Spotlight On Live will give audiences a unique opportunity to meet their favourite musical theatre stars and discover something new about the magical world of theatre. There may also be a few surprises thrown in too!”

A Spotlight On Live is a new engaging ‘in conversation with’ event that shines a spotlight on some of the most prominent talents from London’s vibrant West End.

Hosted by deputy editor of The Stage, Matt Hemley, this unique experience allows you to get intimately acquainted with these stars, giving you insights into their craft, the dedication required to maintain excellence, and the secrets of their success.

Enhanced by electrifying live performances, A Spotlight On Live offers you an exclusive opportunity to venture through the Stage Door and uncover the captivating world of theatre behind the scenes as you’ve never seen it before!

The Watford Fringe Festival, now in its sixth year, will feature more than 75 acts of great theatre, music, comedy, dance, magic and family fun-filled shows from 22^nd September – 8^th October.

Lee Farman, chairman of the Watford Pump House which organises the annual festival, said: “We’re delighted to be hosting such great West End names to a live version of A Spotlight On as part of this year’s Watford Fringe and hope this will inspire audiences to check out the huge variety of performances we’ve got on offer, right on your doorstep.”

Tickets are on sale now for this brand-new live experience that will take place as part of the Watford Fringe the Pumphouse Theatre on Sunday 1^st October at 7pm.

Hull New Theatre – until 16th September 2023

Reviewed by Dawn Bennett

5*****

Neal Street Productions, Playful Productions. Hunter Arnold & Gavin Kalin Productions present The Leeds Playhouse Production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical (and book writer David Greig) got a well-deserved standing ovation last night from a very appreciative audience.

The production tells the story of Charlie Bucket (Haydn Court) and his family. Mum (Leonie Spilsbury), Grandpa Joe (Lewis Rae), Grandpa George (Christopher Howell), Grandma Josephine (Kate Milner-Evans) and Grandma Georgina (Emily Winter). Now the family don’t have a lot of money so when Willy Wonka (Gareth Snook) has a competition to win one of 5 golden tickets to visit his Chocolate Factory and a chance to win a life time supply of chocolate, which he is re-opening, the chances of Charlie being able to buy a chocolate bar never mind find a winning ticket are very slim. It is his birthday in a few weeks’ time and he hopes to get a Wonka Bar as a present. Hayden Court is such a good Charlie Bucket, his singing and acting were brilliant, he is defiantly going to be a big star and deservedly so.

Over the course of the first half, we meet the winners of the first 4 Golden Tickets Augustus Gloop (Robin Simões da Silva) and Mrs Gloop (Kate Milner-Evans), Veruca Salt (Kazmin Borrer) and Mr Salt (Christopher Howell), Violet Beauregarde (Marisha Morgan) and Mrs Beauregarde (Emily Winter) and finally Mike Teavee (Teddy Hinde) and Mrs Teavee (Leonie Spilsbury). We see them in their own countries and introduced by the news anchors Jerry (Ewan Gillies) and Cherry (Lucy Hutchinson). These two were really good, if you’ve ever watched the cheesy “news” people you’ll recognise them in their characters, their timing was brilliant!

Only just before the interval do we all get to meet Willy Wonka himself. Gareth Snook has definitely made this role his own, he had such stage presence. The asides to the audience, his movements and his total embodiment of the character were a joy to watch!

In the second half we see the winners, apart from Charlie, cause their own downfall. The set (and costume designer Simon Higlett) and backdrop (illusions designer Chris Fisher) were amazing and really helped tell the story brilliantly and the Orchestra (Musical Director Ellen Campbell) played beautifully and really added to the atmosphere. The Oompa-Loompas were a scary looking bunch but the ensemble (Victoria Nicol, who also played Mrs Prachett, Patrick King, Emma Robotham Hunt, Jodie Knight, Darcie Brown, Jonathan McDonald, Ty-Reece Stewart and Morgan Scott) who played them were very talented. A lot of them played other parts as well and it was only when they came together at the end, I realised how small the cast was!

This is a fabulous show which I would absolutely recommend and its definitely one not to missed. And if I could give it more than 5***** I would!

READING REP THEATRE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF AWARD-WINNING ENGAGE PROGRAMME

Following the theatre’s recent season announcement, Reading Rep Theatre has today announced further details on their upcoming celebrations to mark 10 years of their award-winning ENGAGE programme.

ENGAGE, Reading Rep Theatre’s flagship and multi award-winning education and outreach programme, inspires lifelong participation with theatre for thousands of children, young people and vulnerable adults who otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity to take part in arts and culture.

To mark the programme’s tenth anniversary, the theatre will be creating ENGAGE:10; a year-long programme of workshops, projects, and performances for and with the community of Reading, from early years through to care homes. These projects will run from October to June.

Paul Stacey, Artistic Director at Reading Rep Theatre says: “We remain fiercely committed to breaking down barriers that prevent people from accessing world class theatre. After founding the programme a decade ago it is extraordinary to see our ENGAGE department reach its 10th anniversary and reflect on the amazing work we have achieved so far, and look forward to what we will achieve over the next year.”

Chris Cuming, Head of ENGAGE, says “ENGAGE is at the heart of Reading Rep’s artistic mission and was set up to ensure that everyone in Reading – particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds and communities – can access our work throughout their whole lives. To celebrate the department’s anniversary, ENGAGE:10 is an ambitious programme of events and projects that will recognise our diverse communities, bring people together and celebrate the unique work the theatre does beyond our venue.”

Across the year, ENGAGE:10 will work with 49 organisations, 7,600 active participants and 200 practitioners. It will provide 60 work experience opportunities and tour 2 productions to schools across Berkshire as well as an early years show to local libraries. The theatre will continue its work with local community groups and wants to improve its connections with the local SEN community and the hearing impaired community as it works to improve its access offerings.

The year will culminate in a Community Production. As a final celebration of ENGAGE:10, Reading Rep Theatre will work with partners from across the year’s celebrations to create Reading Rep’s first ENGAGE gala performance, featuring up to 100 participants, reflective of the communities the theatre serves.

More information on the new season and ENGAGE can be found at www.readingrep.com

Theatr Clwyd – Thursday 7 September 2023

Reviewed by Julie Noller

5*****

Learning to Fly not to be mistaken with the Tom Petty classic song; is actually a funny yet sad look into the lives of a lonely, sickly 11 year old boy and an older somewhat witchy equally lonely lady Anne. James Rowland is an expert storyteller, he reads his audience, watches them, understands them or should that be us. I could connect to his story on so many levels; I could see myself, my family an even my friends. I laughed; I really laughed, total gutteral laughs, the sort when you’re sat enjoying drinks with friends and you’re relaxed.

James is the sort of person who would sit opposite you on a train and leave, with you having shared silly stories with, he’s a listener, a built in recorder taking away the best of people.

What would a sickly 11 year old in 1990s suburban Manchester make of the spinster possibly sinister elderly lady Anne living alone in the overgrown neglected house; obviously in a Roald Dahl fed imagination she was a witch, looked and spoke just like one, hated boys, hoarder of Telgraph cryptic crosswords and records. Through words and music we witness this unlikely friendship come alive as young teenage James and more human less witchy Anne bond typically over strong milky tea, classical music, Beethoven’s Ninth choral symphony is a favourite (although James isn’t too keen) . She introduces him to documentaries, specifically the Madchester scene, a world he passed by without knowing.

He manages to block a toilet, which spectacularly overflows onto the carpeted bathroom like a horror movie. She tells him in a moment of quiet contemplation about her sadness, how does a teenager deal with this? Not by seeking advice but by going to the cock of the school and attempting to buy Ecstasy which doesn’t backfire but gives Anne possibly the best night of her sad, lonely life. There are so many little bits that have you thinking yes, I get it, I understand. James Rowland is not afraid, he stops, plays music, has a little dance. Silence is golden, silence can be huge but in this case it fills the gaps, leaves the air of expectation in the air. Laughter can be the very best medicine, James delivers that in a moving tribute to friendship. Life is all about learning,

James learned that listening is often key; What is said isn’t always what we hear. Watching James walk on stage before his show… bright crocs, tatty ripped joggers and white vest (stopping short of string) it’s about being unassuming, conflicting the minds of the audience.

He ends the story a million mind miles from the beginning with the sad news of Anne’s death he has changed so much from the teenager locked into a fantasy world into a drama student exploring life in London, how fitting that he pays tribute to her life by getting high on MDMA and sitting up close with the orchestra at a classical concert.

James is right you can connect with a stranger be they alive or long gone, you can find a better understanding simply because you take the time to listen rather than the person in the same room who has known you the longest.

For those who couldn’t get to take in the shows of Edinburgh Fringe then James’ tour is perfect for you, you won’t regret, you certainly won’t forget.

THE AUDITORIUM, M&S BANK ARENA, LIVERPOOL – WEDNESDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2023

REVIEWED BY MIA BOWEN

4****

This week, the brand-new stage production of Helen Forrester’s By The Waters Of Liverpool opened at the Auditorium in Liverpool to a delighted audience and now embarks on its 14 – venue Autumn Tour across the UK.

To all her avid readers out there, Helen Forrester is a very well-known and much-loved author. Born June Hubbard, this fictionalised account of her early life, describes growing up in 1930’s Liverpool. This play is a beautiful period drama produced by the same team (Rob Fennah, Bill Elms and Gareth Tudor Price) that brought the smash hit musical and stage play Twopence To Cross The Mersey, the prequel to By The Waters Of Liverpool.

For those of you outside of Liverpool or who haven’t heard about Helen Forrester, she has written a series of four books about her own journey which began living in the South-East of England in the 1930’s with opulence of private education and nannies, and then being thrust into poverty, due to the depression with her father losing their money. They moved up to depression-stricken Liverpool and with her parents unable to manage household and budget, many of tasks fell to Helen.

We pick up the story in 1939, with the world on the brink of war, a very young Helen (Emma Mulligan) tries to balance family life with her own search for independence amidst crippling poverty. Her father (Tom Roberts), a spineless but moral man, is unable to find work and spends both time and money in the pub. Her mother (Lynn Francis) is incredibly selfish, wastes money and discriminates between her children. She is bitter at the change in the family’s fortune from comfortable middle-class life in the southwest of England to working class Liverpool. Helen is taken out of school to care for her younger siblings, but this modern-day Cinderella is rescued from domestic drudgery by a ‘godmother’ in the form of Miss Finch (Lynne Fitzgerald) who finds her a job and the beginnings of independence.

The story follows the fortunes of the Forrester family, and Helen (played by Mulligan) in particular, through the 1930’s Depression and the war years, as acted and narrated by Mulligan, who speaks directly to the audience. She brought empathy out in the audience with all the challenges life throws at her. The cast, except for Mulligan, all played a number of roles which for me added to my appreciation of those involved, they were brilliant, there was humour, sympathy, frustration and tears.

The standout performance of the night to me was Lynne Fitzgerald as the Deaconess, one of the many parts she played. She had a real presence on stage and her skills in portraying different characters with different accents, were brilliant and very amusing at times.

I had the pleasure of watching this show in Liverpool and drove past the Royal Liver Building on my way to the theatre. This iconic building formed part of the authentic stage design and gave the feeling of nostalgia, setting the scene.

Blackpool Winter Gardens – until Saturday 9 September 2023

Reviewed by Debra Skelton

5*****

Annie has landed at the Winter Gardens Blackpool and will be showing until Saturday 9th September.

This production is based on the book by Thomas Meehan, presented by Exposition Productions and Ramin Sabi and directed by Nikolai Foster.

As Annie is a nostalgic film from me, I was really looking forward to seeing how this was portrayed on the stage and the only word I can say is WOW. Just everything was beyond my imagination and will be classed as one if not the best show that I have seen for a while.

The story is set in 1930’s New York great depression and tells the story of and extraordinary and brave young orphan named Annie who has spent a life of misery in an orphanage ran by gin loving Miss Hannigan where she has been forced to clean and sew.

One thing that makes Annie stand out amongst the other children is her belief that her parents are still alive and will return one day to take her away. She has a locket and note that she keeps close to her heart which gives her the courage to keep going.

Fortunately for her, the famous billionaire Oliver Warbucks decides to have an orphan spend a fairy-tale two weeks of Christmas with him and ends up being captivated with the enigmatic Annie and decides to adopt her, however Annie is still living with the hope of finding her parents so Mr Warbucks decides that he will use his contacts in the FBI and White House to finder her parents with the offer of $50,000 as a reward.

This attracts the attention of con artists Rooster, Lily, and the wicked Miss Hannigan (sister to Rooster) who hatch a plan to impersonate Annie’s parents as Miss Hannigan has the other half of the locket.

Luckily, the plot is foiled but with the unfortunate news from President Roosevelt that Annie’s real parents died many years ago. Thankfully this classical family musical does have a happy ending for Annie, Daddy Warbucks, and the whole gang.

This production starred Craig Revel Horwood  as Miss Hannigan, Alex Bourne as Daddy Warbucks, Amelia Adams as Grace Farrell, Paul French as Rooster, Billie-Kay as Lily, Zoe Akinyosade as Annie (the star of the show) with the support of an incredible cast. Their voices can only be described as out of this world and along with their acting talents created such a presence on stage with a standing ovation at the end.

Annie features two terrific hours with well-known numbers including Hard Knock Life, Tomorrow, Little Girls and many more.

The production also needs special thanks to Colin Richmond for creating such an adaptable set and for the authentic costumes, Richard Brooker for the wonderful sound, Ben Cracknell for the dazzling lighting and Nick Winston for the streamlined choreography.

The Golden Hinde

Reviewed by The Landlubbers

5*****

Part escape room, part immersive theatre, Escape From the Golden Hinde is a swashbuckling brainteasing adventure for all the family.

Designed by Secret Studio, the game gives teams a unique opportunity to explore the replica of The Golden Hinde – in the company of pirates and ghosts! The replica of Sir Francis Drake’s famous ship sailed around the world in the 1970s, 400 years after the original’s voyage. Unfortunately, this means that ghosts from both eras are haunting the ship, and the pirate crew need help to find their captain and stop the ship sinking in 60 minutes.

With a secret codeword to board the ship, some piratical deck games and a quick rundown of historical facts vital to the mission, a pirate hands out some protective pirate headgear and the team ventures below deck to begin the adventure. The challenges are a great mix of physical and cryptic puzzles that need to be solved to journey through the ship and stop it sinking. If your team is in need of help, your pirate mate is on hand to steer you to the solution with helpful hints and reminders – and some very corny jokes. We were a family group, with 3 adults, a teen, a tween and a 6-year-old, and none of us were very experienced at escape rooms, but we managed to save the ship with 3 minutes left! (And LOTS of help – mostly from the children, who zipped around the cabins noticing EVERYTHING before the adults had even figured out what we were supposed to be doing.) More experienced gamers probably won’t need as much guidance as we did, but there are some tricky problems and I suspect their pirate mate would still be popping in with words of encouragement.

Solving puzzles below decks was a thrill, and not just for the children in our group. Ducking below the beams, finding golden coins under cannons, heaving on ropes and clambering up and down steps in the dim light below deck will make even the mildest landlubber feel like swinging a cutlass and singing a shanty. The ghosts you meet around the ship from both eras aren’t frightening for youngsters, and the wonderful actors made the game seem more urgent and exciting as they helped or hindered our quest. There are a few surprises that will make you jump, but our girls were laughing and enjoyed the thrills.

The design and attention to detail is glorious – with a delightful musical treat in the 1970’s cabin (and a very mysterious machine from the 70s that bamboozled our girls!) – this was the favourite cabin of the adults in our group (who doesn’t love a drinks party?), while the children LOVED trading barbs with the ghost of Sir Francis Drake. “He was weird!”

Escape From The Golden Hinde is a unique and enthralling escape adventure for families or adult groups, whatever their experience. An hour of fun solving fascinating, frustrating puzzles and playing pirates – let’s face it, after a long week at work the chance to run around shouting “Arrrrr” and drinking rum can be exactly what you need.

Head to the website to get on board: www.escapeintime.co.uk/goldenhinde/

Use this unique code to get a discount –

FAIRYSHIP

(20 % discount, can’t be combined with any other or discount, expires 15^th November 2023)