All articles by Keeley Rodgers
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FeaturesReview: 58th Street brings Jazz Age New York to Peckham
Hidden in Peckham Rye, 58th Street offers an immersive experience that transports guests to a 1930s New York jazz club, complete with a six-course feast and live performances.
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InterviewAdam Frost shares his favourite UK gardens to visit
The Gardeners’ World presenter talks about the UK gardens that inspire him most, why visiting gardens as a group creates special bonds, and what he wishes he’d have known when starting his 40-year career.
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ReviewLondon Theatre Review: Paddington The Musical
We witness how the beloved character comes to life on stage, spreading his timeless message of kindness and belonging to a captivated audience at London’s Savoy Theatre.
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FeaturesCirque du Soleil: the bugs are back in town for the most incredible show
Cirque du Soleil’s most successful London show is performing at the Royal Albert Hall until March. OVO features 53 acrobats and musicians bringing the colourful world of insects to life.
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InterviewSimon Calder’s top destinations for groups
Travel expert Simon reveals the standout destinations for group travel, from near-continent gems to solar eclipse viewing in Spain.
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InterviewAntiques Roadshow’s Mark Smith on 40 years of battlefield tours
Antique Roadshow’s medals and militaria expert Mark Smith talks about why everyone should do a battlefields tour and what he loves about the BBC show.
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ReviewRegional Theatre Review: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
A sight to behold, this adaptation is a theatrical treat on the senses and groups can catch the nationwide tour to experience the classic story first-hand - here’s what we thought.
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FeaturesSomething for all ages at Stonor in Oxfordshire
Glorious gardens to explore, a magical adventure playground plus lots of food options - Stonor Park and Gardens is great for groups. Editor Keeley Rodgers went along to find out more.
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FeaturesThe single supplements debate
We consider all sides of the single supplements debate for groups including how GTOs get around them and hotelier and coach operator perspectives.
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InterviewMamma Mia! playwright Catherine Johnson on its 25th year
We speak to Catherine Johnson who wrote the book for the ABBA-inspired musical and screenplay for the movie adaptation.
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FeaturesA taster of Shakespeare’s Globe’s story & tour package for groups
We sample Shakespeare’s Globe’s Story & Tour package, as well as its new afternoon tea offer at the Swan Bar & Restaurant.
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ReviewRegional Theatre Review: Disney’s Aladdin
Prepare to be dazzled and whisked off your feet, quite literally, for a Disney classic that has stood the test of time.
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InterviewALVA director: making sure attractions cater for groups is a priority
We speak to Bernard Donoghue, OBE, from ALVA about how important group tourism is and what attractions are doing to be more appealing to coach groups.
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Reader ClubReader Club: highlights of Kew Gardens and The Poppy Factory
GLT editor Keeley Rodgers on the highlights of our fam trip to Kew Gardens and The Poppy Factory in Richmond.
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ReviewRegional Theatre Review: Pretty Woman The Musical
Prepare for an evening of heart-warming romance, with plenty of giggles along the way says Keeley Rodgers who saw Pretty Woman: The Musical in Milton Keynes.
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ReviewRegional Theatre Review: Shrek the Musical
Keeley Rodgers leaves Milton Keynes Theatre with an aching face after seeing Shrek the Musical.
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ReviewKew Gardens’ Orchid Festival is a delight for the senses
Keeley Rodgers immerses herself in the world of Madagascar, the theme of the 2024 Orchid Festival at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
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ReviewNew @sohoplace West End theatre offers groups a special experience
We went along to @sohoplace, the first West End Theatre to open in 50 years, to see why it has already left a huge impression on audiences.
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ReviewRoyal Albert Hall hosts the spectacular Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria: In a New Light
With its Grammy-nominated soundtrack, acrobatics, costume designs, vibrant sets, and humour, Alegría: In a New Light is a quintessential Cirque du Soleil spectacle.
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InterviewMongol Khan spectacle in London puts Mongolia in the spotlight for tourists
The co-producer of The Mongol Khan which is performing at the London Coliseum hopes that audiences will leave with a very strong impression of Mongolia as a place to visit.