Volunteer: Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood

Unexpected 2nd of my double bill today. That will teach me to mess up my diary entries.

Volunteer: Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood

I dont know why but the audience were really on form with this show. Laughter was louder. Audience shouting was louder. Everyone was on form.

Film Review: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Fun action flick which takes the older computer game players on a memory trip. As with his previous, Baywatch, Dwayne Johnson just plays a rather wooden hulk. Karen Gillian is always lovely but feels under used, while Kevin Hart is excellent in the geek role. Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart Dir: Jake Kasdan "The game has evolved." Genre: Action, Comedy

Film Review: Pitch Perfect 3

Somewhat unexpected third film in the series. Instead of focusing on the music, and competition with rivals, it chose to turn into a action thriller. Not sure why the writers did this since the audience have certain expectations, nothing fancy, just more of the same. The film also have a few scenes which turn into aawful hen-farm. Girl's high-pitch squealing/chatting/laughing about nonsense has little interest for this male reviewer. Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow Dir: Trish Sie "Last Call, Pitches" Genre: Comedy, Drama

Volunteer: Dear Santa

Kid's Santa show this year had significantly better set i.e. much higher budget. The mums seem to enjoy it even more than the children.

Volunteer: Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood

Another show under the belt, and I can honestly say I'm still enjoying it.

Volunteer: Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood

I've decided that my favourite song in the show is "I'll do anything for love but I won't do that". The duet is emotionally sung, and you really feel Marion's pain at Robin's decision to take part in the competition. The band support brilliantly with a thumping version of the tune.

Film Review: Blade of the Immortal

Was lucky enough to get a private viewing of this in London with free pop-corn and wine, so I was already won over ;). Film is ultra violent with plenty of over-the-top sword action. Body count probably hits 1000!! Still squeezes in some sentiment screens. Takuya Kimura, Hana Sugisaki, Sôta Fukushi Dir: Takashi Miike "Evil Has An Undying Enemy." Genre: Action

Volunteer: Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood

Show number 2.

Volunteer: Playground

Great comedy try-out night despite the snow, with Sarah Millican, Russell Kane and Gary Delaney We had sold all 150 tickets but only 70 people managed to get to the theater. Sarah gave us a couple of boxes of chocolates to give to the public. Very nice of her.

Volunteer: Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood

Opening show for me, and I'm again impressed at how good these panto productions are. Even this early in the run and the whole cast have got their parts polished. Well done.