Jussi Kangas: Pyynikki Summer Theatre, Tuntematon Sotilas 12.7.1961(Tampere Museum picture archive)One of my real passions in life is theatre. Ever since I was a little girl and my mother dragged me and my sister to the summer theatre in Tampere (a revolving stage in Pyynikki which is still going … [Read more...]
London Life: Becky Shaw at The Almeida
Well, my wish to have a jolly play next came true. Becky Shaw, a modern, witty play by Gina Gionfriddo, was just what I needed. (Don't be fooled by the poster above)The play, which is set in New York and Boston among other places, centres around the fall-out from a father's death in a dysfunctional … [Read more...]
How (Not) to Have a Night at the Theatre
Firstly do not book the theatre for the same night (and exact time) as the first England football match in the World Cup. With Husband who's so mad about sports he'd watch extreme ironing from Dubai if it existed (please don't tell me it does..?) In my defence I'll say that … [Read more...]