Theatre snob

Yes, as the title suggests I am a terrible theatre snob, not about the show itself as I'm open to seeing anything and everything, but for me it's all about the seat I'm sitting in.

Our local theatre is Nottingham Theatre Royal and I have my favourite seats. I'm not going to tell you the exact numbers as they are mine, but they are front or second row, centre dress circle.

It's not just my local theatre though I have the same rules in the West End or my other favourite theatre the Birmingham Hippodrome.

Musicals are my favourite. This year I have been lucky enough to see the following shows: Disney's Aladdin, Jersey Boys, Ghost, Bodyguard, Thriller Live, Million Dollar Quartet and Guys & Dolls.

Connor and I did go to see a little Shakespeare as well. I have wanted to see A Midsummer Night’s Dream for a long time, it was worth the wait and the numb bum. It's a very long play.

Cirque du Soleil La Nuba was a new experience for us. I booked it as a surprise for my mum and Connor on our trip to Florida. I wasn't really looking forward to it but wow, I have no words that can explain how amazing it was.

A theatre snob also means booking as soon as tickets go on sale, so I'm happy to say I have the following shows booked for 2017: Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, Diversity Genesis, Billy Elliott, The Wedding Singer, Funny Girl and Crazy for you. I'm also hoping to see Dreamgirls.

My wish list includes seeing a musical on Broadway and Cirque in Las Vegas.

My biggest regret was never getting to see Bette Midler in Las Vegas, but fingers crossed she may be back one day.

If you fancy a theatre break in the UK or the USA please give me a call, you know where I am.