"Grease - The School Edition"

Gatepost Youth Theatre.

Marlpool URC, Heanor, Derbyshire.

This is one of my favourite musicals, just because of the feel-good factor every song evokes. I am sure that I don't need to tell you the story of Danny and Sandy either so we can just cut to the praise!

This is the first proper outing for Gatepost Youth Theatre, apart from a Christmas Concert last year, so I imagine nerves were quite high for all involved before the show.

You may be asking yourself, what is the difference between the fully fledged musical and the School Edition? There are several scenes that have been left out due to their "adult" content, and of course, you can't really stage a road race on the Turnpike, live on stage. 

Some of the song's lyrics have also been changed to "clean up" the content. I'm sure that everyone knows the soundtrack anyway so will know which lyrics have been cleansed.

The soundtrack is iconic with songs like "Summer Nights", "You're The One That I Want", "Greased Lightning", "Sandy", "Hopelessly Devoted To You" and "We Go Together". Some youth performances don't include the song "There Are Worse Things I Could Do" with the licence but it was included in this particular one, and I was so pleased because it is one of my favourite songs from the musical, and was sung with great feeling by Bella Radford. The licensing also doesn't include the title track, which is also strange, but that is all down to the writers of that particular song.

Danny Zuko is played by Isla Farrell. I don't think that I have ever seen a female playing Danny Zuko as Danny Zuko, but I like the way that Isla played the role as a more macho Danny, as opposed to how John Travolta played him as a bit of a thicko.

Sandra (Sandy) Dubrowski is played by Erika Needham. Sandy is no pushover, even at the beginning of the story, and is definitely not by the end. I loved the really tender version of "Look At Me I'm Sandra Dee" Sandy sings just before the big transformation, and Erika looked fantastic after her makeover, showing Danny and the others just who was boss! the slap she delivers near the end was brilliantly timed and delivered.

Kenickie is played by Paige Bone. Kenickie can also be a bit of a lanky goofball, which is probably why Zuko and Kenickie got on so well in the film. Paige didn't do goofball Kenickie, she played him as a wiseguy player, but one thing that both Paige and Kenickie do have in common is that they are both tall and slim.

Rizzo is played by Bella Radford. What feeling Bella put into Rizzo's song, and I loved the attitude she wore as armour for Rizzo's softer side.

Doody is played by Clara Hyland-Thomas; small in stature but BIG on personality, and so full of energy!

Frenchy is played by Evelyn Bridgwood. Another one of my favourite characters from the film.

Roger (Rump), the "mooner" of the show, is played by Jake Bavin and also plays Teen Angel, who sings another one of my favourite songs in the show, "Beauty School Dropout". Jake is a lovely character actor, and has the ability to act with his face as well as the rest of him. Loved his characterisation of "rump" and his version of "Mooning", as well as "Beauty School Dropout" showed off his vocal skills.

Sonny is played by Joseph Ross, who I think showed a few nerves at the start, but they seemed to disappear and the cheekiness of Sonny's character started to show via Joseph. You could tell just how much Joseph was enjoying this part as near the end, just before the new Sandy and Danny meet up, there's a line he delivers that really makes him smile and giggle.

The geeky Eugene is played wonderfully by Arthur Hyland-Thomas. Even if I hadn't got the show programme, as soon as he came on stage, I knew that he was going to be Eugene by the costume, glasses and haircut. The scene at the dance when he is chatting to Cha Cha is hilarious and he really gets into that geeky character brilliantly. 

Gracie Smith (Jan), Bella Nicholson (Marty) and Esmie Smith-Cockayne (Patty) played the rest of The Pink Ladies. Gracie is hilarious in the scenes with Roger, Bella is a fantastic dancer and Esmie really brings the enthusiasm as cheerleader Patty.

Miss Lynch is played by Ellie Hall. It can be quite difficult for a young person to take on a character who is so much older than themselves, but I really enjoyed Ellie's stiffness and sensibility that Miss Lynch has, which Ellie manages to convey so well.

The slimy rock n roll radio presenter with the tongue-twisty lines, Vince Fontaine, is played by Dan Bramley.

Cha Cha, who creates quite a stir at the hop is played by Amelia Tupenny. Brilliant scenes with Eugene made me grin.

The rest of the Rydell High students and Ensemble are played by Willow Kemp, Winter Rose Beeson and Ava Jones. 

Directed by Luke Grainger. This show is pacy and rolls along quite nicely, and all of the young actors looked as if they were having an absolute hop. Sorry that should be "ball". I can't remember if Luke has directed before but he has done a lovely job with this cast, as well as being part of the stage management team.

Choreographed by Jordan Neary, who also wore the Producer's cap and Set Designer's as well. Sometimes a set can really add to a production, and sometimes just the basic does just as well. The latter was the case here and I think everyone in the audience knows the film "Grease" so we didn't need to be told that we were on the playing field, at the hop, in a bedroom, because we all know where everything is on the timeline of this musical. Making the set minimalist was absolutely the right decision, plus it's another thing that the cast do not need to worry about.

Choreography wise, you just need to take a look at just how much energy and enthusiasm these young people put into the dancing to see just how well received the choreography was. It's fun to watch and I imagine fun to teach these youngsters, whose parents probably weren't even a twinkle in their parents' eyes when this film came out in 1978, never mind when the original musical came out in 1971.

The props said everything that were needed to know about the musical, and I love the car with the number plate of GR3A5E. Props were sourced or made by Jude Cliffman.

Musical Director is Christopher Collington, who also took on roles of Sound and Light Designer, along with his very talented Lighting Technician, Freddy Collington.

Costumes are by Jordan Neary and Lottie Lodge, and they all looked groovy, but they must have been so warm in the leather jackets in that Church Hall as there was no air conditioning. 

This fun musical is the one that you want to see on one of these warm and balmy summer nights. Let's face it there are worse things you could do than be entertained by this talented group, so hurry up as I heard that tickets are going like greased lightning. Take a friend and then you can go together, especially if your partner is hopelessly devoted to you, because then in the interval you can moon at each other.....ok I'll stop there.

"Grease The School Edition" is at Marlpool URC until Saturday 25 July. 

 "Apple Of Discord" by Chronic Insanity.

The People's Hall, Heathcote Street, Nottingham.

Ever been invited to a wedding where arguments and a fight breaks out, especially after the wine has been flowing a bit? Of course you have. Well this is a wedding of great historical importance, and you have been invited.

Even before entering the building, all of us "mortals" are asked to read the T's and C's, scan a QR Code to sign a special waiver, and are given a speech about what we were to expect once we walk through those doors of The People's Hall.

Eris, the goddess of strife, has been omitted from the guest list from the wedding of Peleus and Thetis She of course retaliates by chucking a golden apple into the celebration, inscribed with “to the fairest.” That kicks off a massive dispute between Aphrodite, Hera, and Athena, each wanting to claim the crown of "the fairest", which ends up with Paris of Troy making a fateful decision that ultimately spark the Trojan War. And the rest is history as they say!

This is a very special piece of theatre because the action takes place simultaneously over three floors of the People's Hall, so you'll never see everything, unless of course you have been on three different days. That said, you still won't see the same thing as anyone else.

On the ground floor you'll be able to see the wedding venue and all of the action that goes on in any type of wedding reception as well as all of the cabaret entertainment thereafter. I must say, some of those tunes performed are definitely older than I first thought! There's also that legendary scene from William Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream" with The Mechanicals to take in as part of the cabaret entertainment.

You have the choice to stay on this level throughout, and enjoy the entertainment, or visit the other two floors, or simply tour the three floors as and when you feel, where there's entertainment going on at the same time.

On the first floor, The Realm Of The Gods, there are three rooms, Athena, Hera and Aphrodite's rooms, all with different entertainment where you can stay as long or as little as you wish, taking in the various scenes. I'm not going to spoil it by telling you what happens within these three rooms, but then again I have a feeling that the entertainment will not be exactly the same every performance, so every performance will be completely unique to every audience member. You will feel as if you've been invited to an actual wedding reception where something is happening in every room you move to.

Aphrodite's room has a music and dance with some very clever lyrics performed almost in an Eminem style, Athena's room has a more interactive element built in and Hera's room has a traditional theatrical vibe.

The second floor up, which is the Top Floor is another space where every audience member who wishes to visit this part of the experience will receive something very unique entertainment wise. These spaces are where you can have a one to one interaction with members of the cast. I've probably made this sound quite seedy but it's not at all like that, but as you can imagine, with something so very different, it's not that easy to explain without giving out quite big spoilers, and that would take away a lot of the fun and excitement for the individual. My "quest" was a simple one to deliver a letter.

As you can imagine, the behind the scenes work is very different to any other theatrical event, but it is remarkably well stage managed by Olly Francis and Matthew Cordon, who obviously have so much trust in this group of actors who have a script to work from but also have the talent and ability to improvise while keeping to the theme of the story.

Directed by Joe Strickland, and as with stage management, projects the vision to their cast, but also places great faith in each and every actor to create something special for their audience, and again giving everyone a unique experience that they probably will not have access to for a long time. Assistant Director is Chris Sims.

Lauren Brady, Doug Deans, Esther Warren, Joe Strickland, Lauren Brady, Laurie Owen, Nat Henderson, Nicki Morley, Sam Marshall and Ben MacPherson are the writing team and have created a piece of theatre that is pure entertainment.

One thing that I guarantee will take your breath away are the costumes. Haydn Rhys Cawley, who also plays the role of Dionysus, and Sarah Todino have very clearly researched the style and materials required to bring this era to life. Every costume you see is a work of art.

Esther Warren is also the Lighting Director for this show. You can see the fabulous job done in the photographs below.

The Props Designers and Constructors are Katie Mitchell and Sarah Todino.

Phebe Chan is the Sound Op, Stage Manager and Cabaret Compere.

Back in these ancient times there was no order of service for this wedding and evening's entertainment, but here are a list of the cast members.

Ali Lit (Cassandra), Amanda Mitchell (Eris), Ben Macpherson (Zeus), Clare Louise Moss (Thetis), Dan Webber (Cabaret Compere and Aesop), Emma Carlton (Nick Bottom), Emma Webber (Athena - Mon - Thurs), Esther Warren (Tiresias), Ken Ogborn (Peter Quince and Poseidon), Tim Ralphs (Phemius and Cabaret Compere), Francesca Short (Persephone as well as Athena on Friday), Jake Turner Evans (Ares), Jack Dillon (Hephaestes and Robin Starveling), Tom Pluse (Hades - voice only), Laurie Owen (Atlas Tues - Fri), Katie Mitchell (Demeter), Lucy Hallam (Orpheus and Amethyste), Ria Ashcroft (Hestia), Haydn Rhys Cawley (Dionysus), Prof. Helen Lovatt (Homer), James Kaye (Snug The Joiner), Joe Strickland (Charon), Kat Engall (Hermes), Katie Mitchell (Demeter), Lachlan Charles (Francis Flute), Lauren Brady (Thallo), Marilyn Bird (Hera), Matthew Cordon (Argus), Michelle-Louise Wright (Mechanicals Director and Tom Snout), Olly Francis (Carpo), Phebe Chan (Auxo), Reece George Soar (Peleus), Sam Marshall (Apollo), Sarah Todino (Arachne), Nicki Morley (Artemis) and Eden Silk (Aphrodite).

Where else are you going to get the chance to, and I keep using the word "experience" something like this? This is an experience, not just another piece of theatre, it's immersive theatre at its' finest, and your entertainment is, quite literally, in the hands of the Gods, especially when it comes to discovering who is "the fairest of them all".

"Apple Of Discord" is at The People's Hall, Heathcote Street in Nottingham until Friday 24 July.

 "Operation Mincemeat"

Nottingham Theatre Royal.

Possibly the most anticipated show for a long time, especially after listening to the soundtrack for many months now. I can reveal that everything that you may have heard about this show, are all correct.

It's one of the zaniest, cleverest, fastest moving, beautifully timed shows on stage, and these five actors really earn their money. They race about, change characters on stage and have rapid fire costume changes to work into the show. God, It's Brilliant!

The music reminds me of a mix between "Hamilton" and "Six" with plenty of hip hop tunes with very clever lyrics. The book, music and lyrics by David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson and Zoe Roberts.

This show started off at the Edinburgh Fringe back in 2019 and by 2024 they had received the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, as well as three Tony nominations for Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical in 2025.

The plot is based on a World War Two British deception operation named "Operation Mincemeat". Now, I'm not going to go into the detail of the storyline or the characters because, as in all the best spy stories, secrets shouldn't be revealed, a bit like the conclusion of "The Mouse Trap". Believe me though, this show is a proper belter and must be seen to get the full and utter enjoyment from this show.

Just five actors play over fifty roles, which straight away promises a rapid paced and chaotic, but brilliantly funny show; and it did not disappoint.

Charlotte Fleming is Jean Leslie, the glamorous MI5 typist. Jean wants so much more than what women are given in the 1940s. She wants to make a difference.

Jordan Pearson plays Hester Leggatt, the formidable secretary to Charles Cholmondeley. Hester is an older woman who has been working for a long time, and understands how females are perceived in the workplace. Jordan is one of the understudies but obviously knows this role back to front and inside out.

Ahmed Hamad is the socially awkward scientist and Air Force Officer, Charles Cholmondeley.

Chloe Hart plays flamboyant spy Johnny Bevan. He is the first to explain the premise of the operation; the British government requires a strategy to convince the Nazis to leave Sicily. He is the big boss of the gang.

Katy Ellis, one of the other understudies, plays Ewen Montague, a brilliant Naval Intelligence Officer.

Apart from these main characters, the stage is a revolving door for the above to play various other characters....

Ian Fleming: A naval intelligence officer who narrates parts of the show and serves as the mastermind behind the alter-ego James Bond.

Admiral Godfrey: The strict, demanding chief of Naval Intelligence.

Bill / Glyndwr Michael: The homeless man whose body was used by MI5 to carry the fake documents.

The Typing Pool: Including characters named Meryl, Beryl, and Cheryl who help manage the clerical work and gossip in the office.

German Officials & Spies: Including Nazi figures and the German spy Haselden, who operates in Spain.

Various others: Submarine crews, cabaret singers, and seaside locals.

The scene with the submarine crew is hilarious as the scene switches from the submarine to a dance scene in a club, using a quick change of costume and lighting design each time. The rapidity of this scene in particular has the ability to leave you feeling out of breath.

Directed by Robert Hastie. This man must have one of the best jobs in theatre to bring such a theatrical musical masterpiece to an audience.

Choreographed by Jenny Arnold, these moves are insane. There are echoes of Beyonce and Rihanna videos - don't worry you'll easily spot which ones, as well some extremely energetic groove moves. Some scenes have such fast character changes which bring along slightly different choreography for the various characters, it's like being caught up in a whirlwind of dance.

The Set and Costume Designer is Ben Stones. Let's start with the set. If you've ever seen "Curious Incident" the set is a little bit like that with sections of the back wall revealing doors, windows, electronic lighting designs etc. Props are brought on and off, often revealing character entrances and exits from behind large props like roller boards. Desks convert into other items, and the final glitzy finale is breath takingly Hollywood with a BIG illuminated staircase and...... no, I've said too much, I can't reveal anymore about this amazing set.

The costumes are wonderfully wacky, especially the glitz involved in one particular character where instead of blood there are hundreds of red, shiny sequins on several jackets in this wardrobe. Take a look at the photos and you'll get an idea of the full breadth of the costumes.

Lighting Designer is Mark Henderson. This area is yet another big hit with me - to be honest every area in this show is a big hit with me - It's like experiencing a big American Busby Berkeley Hollywood style musical with every colourful light used. 

Sound Designer is Mike Walker. I love musicals that don't hold back on volume and with several of these musical numbers, the volume of the boogie beats bombard you, and I love the power you get from these blasts. Nicely blended with the vocals, and with a lot of the songs including rap sections, it's important that the words are heard, to get the full comedy effect from them, and I heard every word and extracted every ounce of comedy and satirical lyrics from them. I already have the soundtrack, but seeing them performed on stage just adds an additional comedy skin.

Musical Director is Ben Cox with Musical Supervisor being Joe Bunker.

The orchestration and vocal arrangements are by Steve Sidwell. You may have gathered how much I love this soundtrack, and the vocal arrangements, especially for the rap tracks and the faster songs were delivered by the cast with speed and accuracy. It's this ability that reminded me a bit of the "Hamilton" soundtrack with songs like "My Shot", but with even more pace. One song in this show, "Dear Bill", though is a beautiful love letter, sung by Jordan Pearson.

Do you get the idea that I love this manic musical? Does a newt have a tail?

"Operation Mincemeat" is at the Nottingham Theatre Royal until Saturday 1 August.

 "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying"

Nottingham Lace Market Theatre.

I can't remember ever seeing this musical performed anywhere in the East Midlands, at least in the last twenty six years, so this may be the premiere of this musical in the East Midlands. A fantastic premiere and an even more fantastic close to the current season.

"How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying" follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, who uses a little handbook called "How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying" to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive, tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the office party, backstabbing coworkers, caffeine addiction and, of course, true love.

An irreverent and tuneful romp, jam-packed with sly, swift and sharp jabs to the funny bone, this musical is a surefire hit, as bore out by the standing ovation at the final bows; a rare sight at the Lace Market Theatre. This show requires a large cast, and a great opportunity to showcase the Lace Market Theatre's male members.

Bara Erhayiem takes on the lead role of J Pierrepont Finch, energetic and endlessly ambitious. This role has to have excellent comic timing, which is why Bara has the role, because he has this attribute in bucket loads. I love the way that, at certain stages of the story, Finch turns to face the audience with a cheesy grin, to let us all know that his plan is working out just as planned. Anyone who knows Bara knows that he is an experienced and charismatic song and dance man, having performed in many musicals in various venues over the East Midlands, again making him the perfect choice for the role of Finch.

 

Matthew Thomason  is Bud Frump. When we meet Bud Frump, he is a mailroom clerk at the World Wide Wicket Corporation, a job he has been given because he is nephew to the company President, J.B. Biggley. He is an arrogant sycophant who tries to advance his career by exploiting his family connections. Matthew has that wonderful ability to act with his face, think Jim Carrey, and is wonderfully animated in his movements. This is a brilliant comedy vehicle for Matthew which he slams into fifth gear all the way to the end.

 

Nik Hedges plays J B Biggley, the President of the World Wide Wicket Corporation. He is often the most powerful man in any room. Biggley is a gruff, impatient person, used to commanding a lot of respect, but shows to be quite malleable when Finch wraps him around his finger. 

 

Steph Jones is the office secretary Rosemary Pilkington, the love interest for Finch. Rosemary is a sweet, domestic woman who hopes to leave the office, find a husband, and settle down in a comfortable suburb. I've seen Steph in several musicals, most recently in "Kiss Me Kate" for West Bridgford Operatic Society, so I was very well aware of what an excellent voice she has.

 

Rosie Poesl is Smitty, the Human Resources, or Personnel, secretary with a dry sense of humour, and best friend to Rosemary. She is a cynical “working woman” who is on the lookout for a man. Another lovely singer who avid musical theatre goers will know from various musicals over the last few years. That dry sense of humour is perfectly delivered by Rosie as Smitty.

 

Danielle Easter plays Hedy La Rue, and it's lovely to see Danielle back on stage as it's been a while since I last had the opportunity to see Danielle acting. Hedy is a voluptuous, sexually charged woman adored by all of the men. She may appear dim-witted, but she knows how to manipulate men to get what she wants. Think of a cross between Dolly Parton, Marilyn Monroe and Betty Boop and you have an idea of what Hedy looks and sounds like. Love the vocal characterization that Danielle brings to this role, and she has some gorgeous costumes to wear as Hedy as well.

 

Will White is Bert Bratt, the Executive in charge of Personnel at the World Wide Wicket Corporation, and the most trusted man in the company.

 

Billy Bamberger plays Milt Gatch, an Executive at the World Wide Wicket Corporation, a sleazy executive with a penchant for the ladies. I will admit that I didn't recognise Billy and it wasn't until I took a proper look at the programme at the interval that I saw that Billy was in this show. The power of make up is a wonderful thing.

 Sally Eaton is Miss Jones, the formidable, feared secretary to J.B. Biggley, the President of the World Wide Wicket Corporation. She is a dignified and commanding woman, with a strict, businesslike demeanour that gets her heckled and gossiped about, but is soft and kind to those who are good to her. Another brilliant comic role; just look at the timing of her entrances and exits when Biggley's wife is on the phone to her husband. Also wait until the second act when we also get to hear that belter of a voice, as well as the powerful choreography for Miss Jones.

 

William Radford  doubles up as Benjamin Overton and the TV Announcer. I love what the wardrobe department have created for Will in the role of the TV Announcer, so much so I want one in my size!

 

Anne McCarroll is Miss Krumholtz, one of the girls in the offices. A nice cheeky little role which shows that she holds respect from the other younger office girls.

 

Gareth Morris plays Mr Twimble. Mr. Twimble is an extremely faithful employee of the World Wide Wicket Corporation. He is proud to be a “quarter century man,” who has worked for the company for over 25 years. He is a fussy, old-fashioned, and a loyal employee at the company. Supervisor of the mailroom, he believes his success is due to his lack of ambition and ability to remain unnoticed. Always great to see Gareth on stage because he is always so watchable, whether that be in a musical or a play.

 Max Bromley is Wally Womper, the company’s Chief Executive Officer and a really tough boss. We don't get to see Max until near the end of the show, but a memorable role this is, with one of those twists that you half expect but not quite sure what it'll be until it arrives.

 

Ian Smith is The Voice of the Book, letting us know what Finch is reading, and also acts as narrator for the show, guiding us along the path of Finch's success. Almost like an audio book on stage.

The Ensemble consist of Henry Binder, Aaron Connelly, Sorcha Garavan, Eva Martinez, Charmaine Mayeto-Medina, Andrea Pykett, Tom Sneed and Holly Wilson. This wonderful ensemble really flesh out the choreographed parts as well as adding even more comedy to the acting and providing a wave of vocals.

Directors Linda Croston and Alison Hope - two of my favourite theatrical ladies - have created a whopping massive success of a show, which they didn't need a book to advise how to succeed in this business called show. Everything was spot on in every area, and having an almost sold-out show on opening night - only a couple of empty seats were visible, plus that standing ovation for the final bows shows that the hard work that they have invested in this musical has more than paid off.

Choreographed by Arthur Jones, and look out for those signature Bob Fosse dance moves (Fosse was the original choreographer for this show when it opened in 1961), especially in one of the earlier pieces. To choreograph so many people on a smaller stage and to not make it look overcrowded is genius, so I suppose I should say that Arthur is a genius! Dance Captain is Holly Wilson.

Musical Director is Sam Griffiths. I have known Sam now for many years and know that whenever his name is in a programme, the results will be quality. Was I wrong? Course not. Sam has worked all over the world practically; on cruise liners - and we all know how good you need to be to work on cruise liners. The singing and music were just fabulous, which is testament to Sam's experience and ability with working with vocalists. Be prepared for some proper earworms in this show.

Wardrobe by Linda Croston and Maddie Gould. So slick and smart, and that red outfit for Hedy is to die for.

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• Lighting Designer is Matthew Allcock, who along with the Lighting Assistants Amy Bermudez, David Billen and Allan Green gave us an artist's palette of colour, splashed before our very eyes. A colourful musical deserves a colourful lighting design, and that is what we got.
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• Sound Design is by Simon Carter, another expert in his field. The sound was balanced perfectly, and to say that the Lace Market do not normally use vocal amplification, the mix between the music and vocals was a dream.
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• Stage Managed by Helen Sharp, assisted by Rosie Randall. Slick and smooth all the way through.
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There are always  an array of props in any Lace Market Theatre production, and they are all relevant to the period of the shows that they perform, and this is no different. Love those old fashioned telephones. These and the rest of the props were sourced by Wendy Silver and Lesley Brown.

The set design is by Linda Croston with Guy Evans. There's an animated, cartoonish feel to the whole set, which matches the animated, cartoonish physicality of some of the actors. A simple set of doorframes are cleverly utilised to move entrances and exits for the characters, and also double for the office lifts. The design looks simple but at the same time incredibly effective and colourful. Many people were involved in the construction and painting of the set which gives you an idea that, simple it may look, but simple may not describe the construction and painting elements of it.

"How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying" is at the Nottingham Lace Market Theatre until Saturday 25 July. To be successful in getting a ticket for this fantastically funny musical, you best contact the box office pretty sharpish as I have a feeling that this is going to be sold out for the rest of the week after word gets out just how brilliant it is.

Photography by Grace Eden Photography..