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The Restoration of Nell Gwyn
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The Restoration of Nell Gwyn @ York Theatre Royal Review

[Originally Published by On:Yorkshire Magazine: http://www.on-magazine.co.uk/arts/yorkshire-theatre/restoration-nell-gwyn-review-york-theatre-royal/] Restoration Comedy is a style of drama that flourished in London after the Restoration in 1660. These plays typically had complicated plots marked by wit (more often than not the bawdy kind), cynicism and licentiousness. The Restoration of Nell Gwyn, a new play by Steve Trafford, certainly ticks all of the boxes, with plenty of innuendo and bawdy jokes along … Continue reading The Restoration of Nell Gwyn @ York Theatre Royal Review

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Doxford Hall Hotel
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Doxford Hall Hotel and Restaurant Review

[Originally published by On:Yorkshire Magazine: http://www.on-magazine.co.uk/travel/hotel-reviews/doxford-hall/] Just a few miles outside of Alnwick in the beautiful Northumberland countryside lies Doxford Hall, an attractive-looking luxury hotel and spa. Formerly a private home it was transformed into a hotel in 2008 and, after changing hands, the hotel was renovated and extended further in 2010 to add a new entrance hall, more rooms and a cocktail bar. Doxford Hall … Continue reading Doxford Hall Hotel and Restaurant Review

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Doxford Hall Spa Therapy Room
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Doxford Hall Hotel Spa Review

[Originally published by On:Yorkshire Magazine: http://www.on-magazine.co.uk/beauty/spa-review/doxford-hall-hotel/] As part of our stay at the lovely Doxford Hall Hotel in Northumberland my husband and I booked a treatment each in their on-site Imagine Spa and took advantage of the full use of the spa facilities that came with being hotel residents. I love an afternoon in a spa, whereas my husband had never been in one, let alone … Continue reading Doxford Hall Hotel Spa Review

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1984 Cast
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1984 @ York Theatre Royal Review

[Originally published on On:Yorkshire Magazine: http://www.on-magazine.co.uk/arts/yorkshire-theatre/1984-review-york-theatre-royal/] George Orwell’s Ninety-Eighty Four is, undoubtedly, one of the most important and well-known novels of our time. It often appears near the top of ‘Best Novel’ lists and is on many University’s English Literature reading lists – indeed, that is where I first encountered it. Far from an easy book to adapt for stage down to the challenges of introducing … Continue reading 1984 @ York Theatre Royal Review

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Cooks at Carlton Towers
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Cooks@ Carlton Towers Review

[Originally published by On:Yorkshire Magazine: http://www.on-magazine.co.uk/food/food-features/cooks-carlton-towers-review/] Carlton Towers is a truly stunning country house that is home to Lord and Lady Gerald Fitzalan Howard. Nestled in the small village of Carlton (past Selby and just before Snaith) it really is a hidden gem. A short drive through the surrounding grounds brings you to the breathtaking building – I was so taken aback with the stature of … Continue reading Cooks@ Carlton Towers Review

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Miller and Carter at The Light in Leeds
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The Light Restaurants in Leeds Review

[Originally published on On:Yorkshire Magazine: http://www.on-magazine.co.uk/food/yorkshire-restaurant-reviews/the-light-leeds/] The Light in Leeds has been transformed from a traditional shopping centre to more of a one-stop destination for all of your food, drink and entertainment needs. With an unusual mixture of shops (including an O’Neill for your trendy surfer-inspired gear, a shop selling the crafty creations of local artists and designers and then a fitness supplement store), well-known restaurants … Continue reading The Light Restaurants in Leeds Review

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No5 Restaurant Grassington
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No5 Restaurant @ Grassington House Hotel Review

[Originally posted on On:Yorkshire Magazine: http://www.on-magazine.co.uk/food/yorkshire-restaurant-reviews/no5-restaurant-grassington-house-hotel/] Grassington House Hotel is located in the centre of the traditional market town of Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales. The town is just off the main route between Harrogate and Skipton and one could easily drive along the A59 without thinking about turning off to explore. That would be a big mistake as you would be missing out on the … Continue reading No5 Restaurant @ Grassington House Hotel Review

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The Play That Goes Wrong
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The Play That Goes Wrong @ Leeds Grand Theatre Review

[Originally posted on On:Yorkshire Magazine: http://www.on-magazine.co.uk/arts/yorkshire-theatre/play-goes-wrong-review-leeds-grand-theatre/] Having gone to University in Edinburgh I am pretty well acquainted with improvised theatre and comedy as it is a staple at the Fringe Festival as well as at the Uni’s theatres throughout the year. In my opinion, there are two main things that make an improv performance so brilliant to watch. Firstly, the audience participation: feeding the actors ideas … Continue reading The Play That Goes Wrong @ Leeds Grand Theatre Review

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The Rock of Ages Cast
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Rock of Ages @ Bradford Alhambra Review

[Originally posted on On:Yorkshire Magazine: http://www.on-magazine.co.uk/arts/yorkshire-theatre/rock-ages-review-bradford-alhambra/] As a self-confessed 80’s rock superfan (I even walked down the aisle to Guns n’ Roses’ Sweet Child O’ Mine!) I knew that I would enjoy Rock of Ages. But it is much more than a musical that simply borrows songs from some of the best glam rock bands of the 1980s. It is guaranteed to be one of the … Continue reading Rock of Ages @ Bradford Alhambra Review

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Birdsong at Cast, Doncaster
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‘Birdsong’ Review

[Originally posted on On:Yorkshire Magazine: http://www.on-magazine.co.uk/arts/yorkshire-theatre/birdsong-review-cast-doncaster/] Having once focused on World War One literature for my university dissertation, I was well-acquainted with the story portrayed in Sebastian Faulks’ novel Birdsong and thought I knew what to expect from the theatre adaptation. I was wrong. I was not prepared to be so completely immersed in the story and find myself transported to the middle of the trenches, … Continue reading ‘Birdsong’ Review

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