The Theatre Reviewer

Dial 1 for UK is a solo show following the journey of an Indian call centre worker who becomes an undocumented migrant worker in the UK. It blends humour, movement, and real-life experiences to explore identity, hope, and resilience in a foreign country. Under the expert guidance of director Phil Willmott, the production strikes a rich balance between humour and emotional truth. Mathur is given space to shine, and the direction never competes with the performance—it enhances

In this interview, I had the great pleasure of doing a Q&A with the wonderful Vincent Hayes MBE to talk about his much-anticipated upcoming Christmas production, The Magic of Christmas . Vincent shared insights into what audiences can expect from this festive extravaganza, as well as the inspiration and hard work behind bringing such a heartwarming show to life. The Magic of Christmas is described as a joyful blend of song, comedy, and cabaret — what was your creative vision

Lucy Bailey’s direction was mostly clear and concise, though there were a few moments that left me scratching my head. The biggest “wait, what?” moment came right at the start of Act 2, when Salome finds the body. She looks under the bed on the side with no curtain (helpfully left open for the audience’s benefit), sees nothing, and then dramatically pulls back the curtain at the foot of the bed. But later, when Poirot enters, he just walks around to the open side and grabs th