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 🌟 Elf: The Musical 🌟 11 November 2023 at 7:00pm at New Theatre Royal, Lincoln ★★★★★ The 2003 film of Elf, starring Will Ferrell, is perhaps regarded as one of the most popular Christmas films to date. I have never been hugely interested in Christmas movies, and previously only seen clips of this blockbuster. However, presented by CAODS Lincoln this November, Elf The Musical is a glorious adaptation of the hit story, gleaming with even more enthusiasm and joy than ever before! Performing at the New Theatre Royal Lincoln, it may be cold outside, but this festive treat is a sure-fire guarantee to leave you feeling warm inside! We are first greeted by the very familiar Mr and Mrs Claus, who introduce the tale, Santa's presence being a really nice opener for younger audiences. Across the show, we are enchanted by the tale of Buddy The Elf, who leaves his home in the North Pole on a journey to find his father. However stumbling into New York, the Christmas spirit isn't quite what

 🌟 Noises Off 🌟 4 November 2023 at 2:30pm at York Theatre Royal ★★★ Ahead of watching Michael Frayn's Noises Off, I have always been astonished by the play's legacy, often hailed as one of the comedic greats in playwriting history. Upon watching at York Theatre Royal, Frayn's script certainly tickled my funny bones, although a constant comedic high left me feeling somewhat overwhelmed. I have never seen anything quite like this, and a three act structure, featuring two intervals, is certainly a welcome surprise. While at times I struggle to keep up with the hysteria, I can't help but be impressed with the stagecraft, and how the actors keep up the pace. I find it unfathomable how anyone could perform this twice a day, so a huge respect for that! Noises Off is often described as a 'farce within a farce', following an amateur theatre group presenting their performance of Nothing On. Act 1 sees the dress rehearsal, where perhaps almost anything that could go wron