My Theatre Journey: The Story of All About Theatre

Hi, I’m Sarah! I started All About Theatre to share my love of the stage and my personal theatre adventures. Being dyslexic, I’ve always loved writing and sharing my views, but I often worried about spelling and grammar errors and didn’t have anyone to proofread my work. So I decided to just do it for me — and I wasn’t bothered if no one read it. That decision has grown into a thriving theatre blog that I’m proud to share with you today.

Before starting this blog, I shared my passion for theatre through vlogs and reviews on YouTube. I loved connecting with people about shows, sharing my thoughts, and bringing performances to life online. Over time, I wanted a space to write more in-depth reviews, cover theatre news, share insider stories, tips, and insights — and that’s how All About Theatre was born.

My love for theatre began in 2001 when I saw Miss Saigon during its first UK tour at the Manchester Palace Theatre. I was 18 and didn’t want to go at first—but it blew me away! From that moment on, I became a huge fan of musicals, plays, and live performance. I started visiting the theatre regularly, explored the West End in 2008 with shows like Wicked and Les Misérables, and even worked front of house at the Manchester Palace Theatre, giving me a backstage perspective on the magic of theatre.

Since then, I’ve shared countless theatre adventures, including trips to New York to see Broadway shows like Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Aladdin, and Matilda. Motherhood and COVID slowed my theatre-going for a while, but now I’m back, catching as many shows as possible and sharing honest, detailed reviews.

All About Theatre has grown beyond theatre reviews. You’ll now find theatre news, insider stories, tips, and insights, as well as our All About Fun Reviews section, where we go beyond the stage to share reviews of family days out, exhibitions, museums, attractions, theme parks, and fun places to eat. You’ll find honest reviews, stories, and insights that showcase the very best of musicals, plays, pantomimes, family shows, dance, and opera.

Whether you’re a lifelong theatre fan, exploring new cultural experiences, or planning your next family adventure, All About Theatre is here to guide, inform, and inspire.

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