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Profile: Kyle Pedley

Film & Theatre Critic

Kyle is a Midlands-based Film & Theatre Critic who produces reviews, features, celebrity and talent interviews and exclusive behind-the-scenes content across 8 of our papers online. Recent interviews include the likes of Sir Ian Mckellen, comedian Julian Clary, 'Avengers' starlet Scarlett Johansson, Steve 'Phil Mitchell' McFadden and Torchwood/Doctor Who/Arrow star John Barrowman. He is also an internationally-recognised Tolkien superfan, and 'Chief' of the Hobbit Fan Fellowship.

Latest articles from Kyle Pedley

REVIEW: DICK WHITTINGTON at the Wolverhampton Grand

Comically dressed as Boris Johnson, impressionist Aaron James…

Halloween Horror Visits 2019 - XTREME SCREAM PARK, Leicester (REVIEW)

Last year, when reviewing Melton Mowbray’s fantastic Xtreme…

Halloween Horror Visits 2019: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Wolverhampton Grand REVIEW

I would like, if I may, to take you on a not-so-strange…

Halloween Horror Visits 2019: THE EXORCIST at The Alexandra, Birmingham (REVIEW)

What worked most effectively about William Friedkin’s 1973…

Halloween Horror Visits - SCREAMFEST, Burton-on-Trent (REVIEW)

Screamfest - the annual Halloween scare park offering from The…

REVIEW: '9 to 5' at the Alexandra is a veritable Dolly mixture of musical joy and razmatazz.

One of the first things you are greeted with in 9 to 5 the…

REVIEW - 'After the End' by Pop-Up Theatre (Stourbridge)

THERE'S a topical undercurrent that courses through Dennis…

REVIEW: Sweeping, fantastical 'Distant Worlds' at the Royal Albert Hall reminds why 'Game of Thrones' isn't the only fantasy music heavyweight.

As fans, commentators and the world alike continue to fling every…

REVIEW: Collabro bring 'Royal Albert Hall' spectacular to Wolverhampton

THROW a glance at any of the innumerable singing contests and…

THEATRE REVIEW - London's new 9/11 musical 'Come From Away' has landed, but does it impress?

“The truth is it was a horror show from beginning to end”…

Prenger and TV Favourites bring the 'Party' to Birmingham this New Year - Theatre Preview

Still feeling the pang of those seemingly never-ending New Year…

REVIEW: COMPANY (London) - Marianne Elliott's stunning re-take on Sondheim proves the gender flip doesn't have to be a publicity stunt.

Given the hyper-awareness of gender balance in our #MeToo /…

SLEEPING BEAUTY at the Wolverhampton Grand - Panto Review

The Wolverhampton Grand and panto heavy-hitters QDOS have been…

'Nativity Rocks!' once again brings music, mayhem and Midlands talent to the big screen - Film Review

About the midway point through Debbie Isitt’s 'Nativity Rocks!'…

REVIEW | ZOMBIE INFECTION: THE CENTRE (Milton Keynes) - Halloween Horror Visits 2018

On a week that marked the 4th anniversary of this ‘Halloween…

Wolverhampton launches its 'Beauty' of a Pantomime for 2018... with an extra dash of 'Lazy' and 'Lovely'!

'Strictly' star, the 'Lovely' Debbie McGee, Children's TV…

KINKY BOOTS at the Wolverhampton Grand - Theatre Review

There are probably very few footwear puns left to describe the…

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL at The Alexandra, Birmingham - Theatre Review

Telling the story of the titular movement’s spirited…

REVIEW: SCREAMFEST, Burton-Upon-Trent - Halloween Horror Visits 2018

One of the real pleasures of running this ‘Halloween Horror…

WAR HORSE at the Birmingham Hippodrome - Theatre Review

As we approach the Centenary of Armistice Day next month,…

REVIEW: XTREME SCREAM PARK, Leicester - Halloween Horror Visits 2018

As its award cabinet becomes ever more cluttered with each…

THE BETRAYAL OF CLUETANKHAMUN at Clue HQ, Birmingham - REVIEW

A treasure well worth exploring...

WICKED at the Birmingham Hippodrome - Theatre Review

Any show still soaring high after almost 12 years on London’s…

EVITA at the Birmingham Hippodrome - Theatre Review

The First Lady of musical theatre returns to Birmingham this…

'KEY QUEST: THE CELLAR' at Laser Quest Stourbridge - REVIEW

Laser Quest Stourbridge, the company's longest-running venue in…

MAMMA MIA! at the Wolverhampton Grand - Theatre Review

Sun, Sea and the Sounds of ABBA come to Wolverhampton this week,…

JULIUS CAESAR at the Bridge Theatre, London - REVIEW

'Game of Thrones' Michelle Fairley and 'Skyfall' star Ben Whishaw…

CINDERELLA at the Birmingham Hippodrome - Theatre Review (Panto)

Back in 2014, when discussing the subject, panto veteran Julian…

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE - Theatre Review (West End)

With the likes of 'RuPaul’s Drag Race' and 'Kinky Boots' now…

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI - Film Review

“On every movie, I work very hard to make them different. I…

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK - Theatre Review (Panto)

The most challenging time of the year for any self-respecting…

THE HUNDRED AND ONE DALMATIANS - Theatre Review (Birmingham REP)

As a production, 'The Hundred and One Dalmatians' is much akin to…

PREVIEW: Alton Towers resort prepares to serve up a true winter wonderland for its 'Santa Sleepover' getaways this Christmas!

It’s December 1st… it is now officially socially acceptable…

BIG FISH THE MUSICAL - Theatre Review (London)

There are a real abundance of analogies you can hurl in the…

GREASE - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

There’s no real secret ingredient, and there shouldn’t really…

A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Theatre Review (Bilston Operatic Company)

The musical incarnation of festive classic A Christmas Carol is a…

PUPPIES, PUPPETS & PONDERING CRUELLA: Behind-the-Scenes with the Birmingham REP's beautiful new production of 'The Hundred and One Dalmatians'

With a stunning new production of Dodi Smith's classic 'The…

THE VAUDEVILLIANS feat. Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales - Theatre Review

There’s a propensity amongst those only marginally familiar…

LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

Midway through the first act of Legally Blonde, rough-edged yet…

JANE MCDONALD: HOLD THE COVERS BACK - Album Review

It’s certainly been a red letter year for Jane McDonald. The…

NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

Whilst the theatrical release of 2009’s 'Nativity!' may not…

HALLOWEEN HORROR VISITS 2017 - Xtreme Scream Park, Leicester

Continuing his ‘Halloween Horror Visits’ series, this week…

PREVIEW - Alton Towers prepare for their biggest Fireworks Spectacular yet!

As the Theme Park season draws to a close, Alton Towers Resort…

DOREEN: RISE OF THE YAM-YAM - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

Everyone's favourite 'Lazy Cow', Doreen Tipton, has managed to…

THE ADDAMS FAMILY: THE MUSICAL COMEDY - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

With just a couple of weeks to go until Halloween, the creepiest,…

CILLA THE MUSICAL - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

After a Nationwide search to find its leading lady, 'Cilla the…

HALLOWEEN HORROR VISITS 2017 - Alton Towers' Scarefest & 'The Welcoming: Be Chosen' Review.

Alton Towers' annual Scarefest celebrations return for 2017 with…

HAIRSPRAY (UK TOUR) - Theatre Review

After a somewhat disappointing 2015 tour, 'Hairspray' returns to…

WATCH: Gareth Gates talks co-stars, shirtless scenes & magic beans ahead of Wolverhampton panto!

Popstar, singer-songwriter, musical theatre star and not…

Preview: Alton Towers to give guests a terrifying new 'Welcoming' this Halloween!

“If you go down to the woods today…” is set to take on a…