The National Theatre’s production of Shelagh Delaney’s classic play ‘A Taste of Honey’ will tour the UK this Autumn, opening at The Lowry in September. It is also travelling to the Wolverhampton Grand in November, with Jodie Prenger playing Helen, the role made famous by Dora Bryon. With Jodie currently starring in the Midlands, playing Miss Hannigan in Annie at the Birmingham Hippodrome, there was an opportunity to take part in a round table discussion about the play, and the exciting new production. Here are some of the highlights of the discussion. On Jodie’s Introduction to A Taste of Honey I was first introduced to it about 8 years ago,…

Confidence is such an important trait throughout life and can determine whether or not we are happy in our own skin and successful in our careers. Parents can help their children develop confidence in many ways, as explored below by a primary school in Cambridge. The sooner you help them find their self-assurance, the sooner you will notice them excel in different aspects of their lives, whether academically or personally.   Be selective with your compliments because if your kids hear them too often, they start to lose their meaning. Your children need to know which of their accomplishments are truly worth celebrating. For instance, there’s no need to praise them…

Any parent of a teenager will understand that this period of life comes with a unique set of challenges and can sometimes cause rifts in the parent-child relationship. From facing secondary school to going through puberty, a new found sense of independence and introducing new relationships it can be a difficult time for both teenagers and parents to get through.   There are lots of ways to combat the challenges that come with having a teenage son or daughter and ensure your relationship with them doesn’t suffer, as discussed below by a top London sixth form, Brampton College. Give Independence As your children start to grow into teenagers put your trust in…

Let’s be honest, most parents love the idea of their child becoming a prodigy in one area of their education or another. Perhaps they have shown an interest in learning to play an instrument and although you’d love for them to become the next Beethoven, you’re not sure if it’s worth the financial investment. A prep school in Kent have put together the following information for parents who are on the fence about getting their kids involved with music.  One huge benefit for children who learn an instrument, as shown by thorough research, is that it helps with their overall academic performance. The ability to translate musical notes and count…

When it comes to our homes, we take our cleaning very seriously. We are obsessed with Mrs Hinch, aka Sophie Hinchcliffe, who has become an Instagram sensation due to her cleaning hacks. We are becoming more eco friendly in our choice of cleaning products, and with cute ranges of cleaning utensils, humble cleaning has become almost trendy. We all know how to clean carpets and other essentials with no problems at all. But can the same be said for our workplace? The answer is probably not, particularly if we work in an office, or have an home office. I mean, have you ever seen the amount of dirt and grime…