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By day, Fiona writes about science for a research charity, and she writes about theatre in her spare time. Based just outside Edinburgh, she mostly reviews things at the Edinburgh Fringe these days and particularly enjoys championing new musicals and underrepresented stories.

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First Show

Beauty and the Beast

Favorite Show

Wicked

Favorite Stories

BWW Feature: We Unpack The COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Numbers, Theatre Style! - At a time when returning to packed theatres wasn't safe, I enjoyed using my scientific brain to pull together this article to explain just how many people the COVID-19 vaccine effort had involved in theatre terms.
BWW Interview: Sara Bareilles Chats WAITRESS at London's Adelphi Theatre - I'm a huge fan of Sara's work, including Waitress, so getting to speak with her about joining the West End cast and why certain songs in the show evolved was a real pinch-me moment.
BWW Feature: The Renaissance of the Religious Musical - One of the many hats I wear is I also go to church, I noticed quite a lot of shows were being revived that were based on biblical tales and I had a great time unpicking some of the reasons why, and roping in the thoughts of some of the best talent in the west end.

Edinburgh 2019: BWW Review: BURNS: A LOST LEGACY, Gilded Balloon

August 4, 2019

Many are familiar with the tradition of singing 'Auld Lang Syne' at the end of ceilidhs, or to bring in the new year.

Edinburgh 2019: BWW Review: #HONESTAMY, Pleasance

August 4, 2019

Amy Booth-Steel picked up a ukulele while trying to find a new hobby and started to post performances of candid songs about life on twitter earlier this year.

Edinburgh 2019: BWW Review: ISLANDER: A NEW MUSICAL, Summerhall

August 4, 2019

While Edinburgh may be a hub of activity at the best of times, not just August, Islander: A New Musical transports its audiences to the remote island of Kinnen.

BWW Interview: Blake Harrison Chats WAITRESS at Adelphi Theatre

August 5, 2019

Stage and screen actor Blake Harrison was most recently seen in the BBC drama A Very English Scandal.

BWW Review: STONES IN HIS POCKETS, Theatre Royal Brighton

July 30, 2019

There's always a buzz of excitement when a film crew come to your home town but is it always a positive impact on the community? Marie Jones' multi-award winning comedy, Stones in His Pockets, is currently touring the UK and is making its stop in Brighton's Theatre Royal this week.

BWW Review: BLUES IN THE NIGHT, Kiln Theatre

July 25, 2019

You can forget your troubles or wallow in the richness of Blues in the Night, currently at the Kiln Theatre.

BWW Review: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, Menier Chocolate Factory

July 24, 2019

While the beginning of a heatwave raged outside the Menier Chocolate Factory, attendees of the UK premiere production of The Bridges of Madison County, directed by Trevor Nunn, were transported to a hot summer of a different kind in Iowa in the 1960s.

BWW Review: GODSPELL IN CONCERT, Cadogan Hall

June 30, 2019

The British Theatre Academy gives aspiring young performers the chance to perform for free in top venues.

BWW Interview: Jenna Russell Talks THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, Menier Chocolate Factory

June 25, 2019

Jenna Russell, Olivier Award-winning star of stage and TV, is known for her roles in Les Miserables, Sunday in the Park with George and, most recently, Fun Home at the Old Vic.

BWW Review: LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, Theatre Royal Brighton

June 12, 2019

The 2011 musical adaption of the 2006 Academy Award-winning film Little Miss Sunshine comes to the stage in a hilarious and heart-warming production.

BWW Review: PORGY & BESS, West Horsley Place

June 9, 2019

"Summertime" has just about arrived in the UK and Grange Park Opera continue their 2019 season with George and Ira Gershwin's Porgy & Bess.

BWW Interview: Jac Yarrow Talks JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at the London Palladium

June 11, 2019

Jac Yarrow is about to make his professional debut as Joseph in the most recent revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium.

BWW Interview: Stuart Fox Talks THE WOMAN IN BLACK at Fortune Theatre

June 7, 2019

Susan Hill's The Woman in Black is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary in the West End.

BWW Review: AVENUE Q, Theatre Royal Brighton

June 5, 2019

'What do you do with a BA in English?' What is 'Schadenfreude'? How does one find their 'Purpose' in life? The hit musical comedy Avenue Q comes to Brighton Theatre Royal as part of a new UK tour.

BWW Review: RAILED, Brighton Spiegeltent

May 29, 2019

Head First Acrobats return to Brighton Fringe, bringing their new Wild West themed show, Railed, to the Spiegeltent.

BWW Interview: Marisha Wallace Talks WAITRESS at Adelphi Theatre

May 30, 2019

Marisha Wallace moved to the UK to take on the role of Effie White in Dreamgirls at the Savoy Theatre.

BWW Interview: Ashley Roberts Talks WAITRESS at Adelphi Theatre

May 29, 2019

Ashley Roberts is a former member of the Pussycat Dolls and Strictly Come Dancing 2018 finalist.

BWW Interview: Lucie Jones Talks WAITRESS at Adelphi Theatre

May 28, 2019

Lucie Jones is known for her roles in the Legally Blonde UK Tour, Les Miserables and most recently, LMTO's Girlfriends.

BWW Interview: Mazz Murray Talks MAMMA MIA! at Novello Theatre

May 31, 2019

Mazz Murray was most recently seen as Mama Morton in Chicago at the Phoenix Theatre.

BWW Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, St Nicholas' Rest Garden

May 24, 2019

The Lord Chaimberlain's Men return to Brighton Festival with their dreamy production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

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