I always love taking a shot at a show that seems to go against the grain, one that stands out and seems a bit different from everything else in the West End. So when Scott asked if The Shark Is Broken was a play that I wanted to see, I got us tickets. I'm going to be honest, whilst I love the film of Jaws and it's one that I've seen time and time again, I wasn't too sure if a play about it was really going to win me over, but I am always willing to give something a try. With the show being an Edinburgh Festival smash, I knew we would be in for a treat. 

Cinderella is up there as one of my favourite pantomimes. It's one of those timeless tales that brings together humour, magic, and a happy ending all before the stroke of midnight. The Mayflower Theatre, Southampton have decided that Cinders shall go to the ball this year as it takes to their stage for their annual pantomime. With magic, mayhem and strictly brilliant dancing promised, we were excited to see what was in store for us. And boy did it not disappoint!

 The ballet is something that always marvels and amazes me. How dances can move with such poise and grace across a stage will always completely blow me away. Ballet has always been a part of my families life, with my grandma having had her own dance studio when she was younger and nurturing royal ballet performers. But it's something that I have to admit that I couldn't put my hands (or rather feet) to, for my two left feet were never graceful enough. 

Since becoming a fan of the ballet, I have found that I adore the modern adaptations more so than the traditional. The fact you can follow the stories easier, and the fact that generally the story flows faster than a traditional show. So when I heard that the utterly brilliant Northern Ballet were putting on a production of Merlin and it would tour at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, I was excited to take my seat in the audience.