The glorious French farce that is Edmund de Bergerac had its press night at the Rep Birmingham last night, and it truly is a joy from start to finish. The story of the playwright Edmund Rostand, and the creation of the play that may be the most famous in French history is both hilariously funny and wonderfully uplifting. I totally loved it. Edmund Rostand is a struggling poet who struggles to write prose, or indeed comedy. His mentor, the great Sarah Bernhardt sets up a meeting with the famous actor Constant Coquelin and he somehow manages to sell the idea of a play. The only problem is that the play…

Red Letter Days are a company that offer you the opportunity to gift a trip or an experience to a loved one. These are a great idea if you have a person who is always difficult to buy for, that situation of what do you give the person who either has everything, or wants nothing. Last weekend I tried out a Red Letter Days experience for myself, when I went for a luxury afternoon tea at the home of golf in the Midlands, The Belfry. The experience of booking was super easy and simple. I was sent my Red Letter Experience as an e-voucher, and then emailed The Belfry for…

This year’s very late Mother’s Day falls next Sunday, the 31st of March, which means if you haven’t yet picked up your gift you still have some time to get the right thing for that very important lady. If you need a little more inspiration, or are struggling for ideas, I have collated a few more options that will not break the bank. Mother and Baby Beauty From Aveeno Aveeno is a brand that we swear by in our house, as both husband and son suffer from skin dryness. The range uses ingredients derived from nature and activated by science that provide real skincare benefits particularly for skin prone to…

It is the taut psychological thriller that was one of the biggest debut novels of recent years, and I am glad to say that ‘The Girl on the Train’ which pulled into Wolverhampton Grand last night, has transferred beautifully to the stage, with a story that is tight with tension and intrigue. A talented cast totally does justice to the dark tale, especially the brilliant Samantha Womack as the girl of the title, this is an adaptation that pulls the audience in from the start, and never let’s them go. Samantha Womack is Rachel Watson, the girl who travels to and from work on the same train every day. We…

Scarlett & Jo have long been a go to brand for me when I have a special occasion. Their dresses are all about flattering the figure, and are as floaty and feminine as you will find anywhere on the High Street. I love the fit and the way they make me feel, and the fact that they celebrate curves, rather than trying to hide or mask them. In short, Scarlett & Jo is a brand that loves women. On Saturday I had a very special afternoon tea at The Belfry, the home of golf in The Midlands, and a stunning, upmarket venue. I chose to wear the Scarlett & Jo…