ABOUT ME: Lisa in the Theatre

Hello I'm Lisa, and I run Lisa In The Theatre.

I've been in theatres my whole life. I began dancing aged 3, and from then I was frequently on stage in dance shows, concerts, at competitions and in professional productions. I'm a qualified dance teacher in a number of disciplines with the BATD (British Association of Teachers of Dancing) and I'm always on the lookout for a pointed toe!

I fell in love with movie musicals at a young age, and have been obsessed with stage musicals and stage plays since I first begged to see 'Jesus Christ Superstar' and 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat' at my local theatre for my 13th birthday.

I've been a regular theatre goer for over 35 years now, and I can frequently be found in theatres across central Scotland and beyond.

Lisa in the theatre Scottish Edinburgh Glasgow blogger

For the past 20 years I've worked in a professional capacity for global financial organisations managing IT projects and programs, hosting online and in-person events, and writing content, copy and comms for a global audience. I never stopped going to the theatre though; it's my passion and I'm more obsessed than ever! I'm normally at a show a few times per week. I was always being asked 'What's on?' and 'What's good?' So I decided to combine my writing and planning skills with my love of the arts, and 'Lisa in the Theatre' was born in July 2022.

I review

Regional, Scottish Productions.

I'm a huge fan and supporter of our arts industry in Scotland. I think we have the best talent in the world.

National, Touring productions.

(UK Tours of musicals, plays, dance, comedy)

West End productions

(Once or twice per year I try to squeeze in as many London shows as I can, as the budget allows)

If it's happening, I'm interested!

I also cover Events, Exhibitions and Cinema. And on my instagram I have been know to post a lot about food and drink! Pre-theatre, festivals and day to day eats.

In the time I have been reviewing professionally I have established a reputation for quality, knowledgeable reviews. I've been invited to join the press / media list for all of the major theatre groups in Glasgow, Edinburgh and beyond. I hold media accreditation for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and I have reviewed for a number of independent local and UK touring theatre productions in Scotland, and in London's West End.

If you have a show you'd like me to cover or to arrange an interview, please get in touch.

As I launch this new website and blog, I look forward to expanding on my experience and primarily on seeing more shows and meeting more like-minded people. In future, my blog and Instagram will run in tandem.

Putting myself and my opinions out on the internet was initially terrifying, but I can honestly say that the people I've met through this hobby are some of the kindest, funniest, most-knowledgeable people I've ever met, and I'm honoured to now call them my friends.

Lisa in the Theatre

May 2023