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Death On The Nile ~ Theatre Royal, Nottingham

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  Reviewed by Helen McWilliams  Star rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A simply glorious evening at the theatre watching one of my all-time favourite Agatha Christie stories unfold aboard a decadent set and starring a cast de force. My 12 year old companion AKA Connor , our team vlogger at Our Entertainment Vlog , couldn't have enjoyed a more perfect experience for his first introduction to Christie's extensive work. This production is a must-see and there's no better setting than the stunningly elegant Theatre Royal Nottingham .  Bitter rivals. Buried secrets. A love to die for. On board a luxurious cruise under the heat of the Egyptian sun, a couple’s idyllic honeymoon is cut short by a brutal murder. As secrets that have been buried in the sands of time finally resurface, can the world-famous detective, Hercule Poirot, untangle the web of lies and solve another crime? As Poirot embarks on an Egyptian cruise, supposedly a relaxing holiday for him, its obvious that a murder or two will ta...

Richmond Theatre Tour

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  Just a 3 minute walk from Richmond station stands the splendour of renowned theatre architect, Frank Matcham's masterpiece. The grade II listed Richmond Theatre opened on 18 September 1899 and boasts a decent view from every seat inside the splendour of the spectacular auditorium. We were delighted to take the tour with our tour guide, Ethan , and learn of the stories, secrets and ghostly sightings at one of our favourite London theatres.  Our tour began outside the glorious Edwardian building where we turned to face the green where the remains of Richmond palace can be seen. We were intrigued to discover that sightings of the late Queen Elizabeth I have been reported, often on the anniversary of her death. This was the first of our ghostly discoveries as our tour continued indoors. I personally feel that entering through the double doors of the majestic-looking theatre is akin to stepping back in time. The experience starts before you enter the auditorium and find your se...