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Actress and songwriter tells of her experience of taking an overdose at the age of 18. She had just been expelled from her convent school, and feared that her parents would put a stop to her plans to study music in Dublin, Ireland. Taking an overdose was a very significant event in her life, making her realise that she could do what she wanted. She stood firm against her parents, and worked extremely hard to gain admission to university. She then spent three years at drama school.

In this article, the author talks about the closure of his favorite theater Queen's Theatre in Barnstaple, England and highlights death of producer Ian Liston.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including the review on Lenny Henry's theater performance by Mark Shenton in the September 29, 2011 issue, one on operetta by Ian Herbert in the September 8, 2011 issue, and one on the donation to Central School of Speech and Drama in honour of Jeremy Brett in the September 15, 2011 issue.

The article discusses significance of understudies in British theater, as of June 2016, and mentions performance of understudies at English National Opera, along with performances of understudies Natasha Barnes, and Ria Jones.

In this article, the author focuses on campaigners that are walking underneath the statue and mentions that theatrical production Great Gatsby, is a misogyny and domestic violence.

In this article, the author discusses the opportunities of friendship in drama schools to bring friends which are important in our lives and meet with old classmates.

The article suggests a checklist for novice goers to the Edinburgh Fringe festival in Scotland that include bringing thermals, fleecy boots, parka and brolly, sleep mask when renting a place, and a notebook a camera for a record of the shows.

The author reflects on her experience of doing a solo show, and missing her friends and former colleagues.

The author, who is a member of British comedy singing group Fascinating Aida, expresses her gratitude toward contributors to social media YouTube, who upload vintage videos of artists such as French singer Mistinguett's show and Gracie Fields singing "Walter, Walter (Lead me to the altar)" in 1930.

The article comments on the negative behavior of some great theatrical stars in Great Britain and the importance of not tolerating their behavior.

The article presents the author's views on free speech, highlighting the fatal shooting at the office of satirical newspaper "Charlie Hebdo" in Paris, France.

The author discusses the issues in the theatre sector in Great Britain as of mid-November 2014, particularly the reactions of the audience on the use of vulgar words in plays, claiming that such use of words is aimed at creating awareness of issues.

The article offers audition tips for performers.

The author offers tips for individuals that are planning to attend the 2014 Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland, including reading theatre reviews, attending similar festivals in the area, and eating properly.

The article focuses on the sexist review by BBC Radio 4 news on the performance of actress Tara Erraught as Octavian, the trouser role in Der Rosenkavalier.

The article presents the author's views on her experiences of attending the funerals of her friends, on the death of her bestfriend who was 34-years-old, on having to perform on stage no matter how sad she is, and on why she cannot attend the funeral of her friend and actress Anna Nicholas.

The author discusses the online production of theatre programmes in Great Britain as of January 23, 2014. Topics discussed include the advantages of British programmes over the New York versions, challenges encountered with theatre productions and the idea of putting a free, downloadable programme available from the Website.

A personal narrative is presented which explores author's experience of singing and playing piano in theatrical performances.

The article discusses the author's experience at the 2013 Verona Opera Festival in Italy. A brief history of the staging of operas in the arena is provided. She claims that it was worth paying the price of admission for the experience of going to the arena which is a Roman amphitheatre seating 15,000. She critics the staging of the opera "Romeo and Juliette," including the set design.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of hiring real musicians to record a song that she wrote for Liza Pulman.

The article offers the author's insight on the value of getting back to former theater producers in Great Britain.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's summer vacation in South Africa while feeling homesickness.

The article discusses the use of the word "cabaret" by Gary Barlow, a judge in the television show "The X Factor."

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of watching a double act called "The Topp Twins" with her date.

The author reflects on the change in the duration of showcasing period of plays at the theatres of west end regions in London, England. She refers to the notable performances of the theatrical production "The Woman in Black," which was showcased for 23 years at the Fortune Theatre. The new theater venues that are being launched along with new plays including "Bully Boy," are also described.

The article presents the author's insights on the assistance given by her financial adviser named Harry to avoid a deal of tax.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of auditioning for Cy Coleman's play "City of Angels."

The article offers the author's insights on the help of her friend named Gary regarding the creation of a DVD of a show which gathered number of compliments in the website YouTube, in which she features how she acted on the illegal uploading of her show at the said website.

The article offers the author's criticisms regarding the observed sensationalism of the storylines of the radio soap drama "The Archers Omnibus."

The article discusses the contribution of executor Dan Crawford and musical revue Coward Custard to the cultural industry of Great Britain.

The article presents the author's views on the incorrect pictures shown during a report on the death of actress Margaret Tyzack at British Broadcasting Corp. (BBC) News in Great Britain.