Meet Julie – the Regional Editor for North West and Midlands
Favourite show? OMG is this even possible? Every time I leave the theatre I declare its my new favourite. I’ve seen so many great shows. From musicals, opera and ballets to art shows. There’s so much to see and do, motto when reviewing just see it, don’t pre-judge and go outside of your comfort zone. One that kept us talking Trainspotting (beware where you sit)
Favourite Theatre? I love The Lowry in Manchester for my first reviews plus they are always so accommodating and friendly.
The show they put on for kids when In The Night Garden toured was Brill. Storyhouse is a newly built theatre in my home city, its built where the old Odeon cinema was, still has the original stair case and many features I remember well. They serve great coffee and include little shortbread biscuits too. The seats are so comfy, at my age comfort is paramount lol. I love the smaller floating stage they build its great to sit so close
Role I’d like to play? Shirley Valentine? Or to be able to star in a ballet if I had any talent ?ohhh or perhaps an Agatha Christie who-dunnit. Ultimate fun laugh a minute would be The Play That Goes Wrong franchise.
How I began reviewing? My hubby Ian was posted in the surrounding area of Salisbury, 22 years later we came home (well just outside 12 miles away in North Wales) The lovely Jo had posted on Facebook that her friend was after someone close to Manchester to review shows… I’m an hour away or 50 miles so thought I’m fairly local. Then suddenly thought OMG I have to write something ? I have to say I feel very privileged and have enjoyed every show. I always try to find the positive vibes. I’m conscious that my views are not your views, I might love something you hate.
About Me? Forty something Mum of 2 teenagers, dog and cat (Toto and Salem) Work in Waitrose (yes discounted Yum Yums ?). Youth club volunteer where my talents are in colouring within the lines ?