Member Reviews
Charming in more ways than one, The Little Theatre On The Seafront is a book I could easily pick up again as soon as next week. Following the passing of her nan, Lottie is reluctant to execute her last wishes to an audience who aren't all that keen on letting her into their group. However, during a trial period Lottie proves that her nan's spirit lives in her and soon the am dram scene becomes a part of her life, but of course in good old fictional style ... there's every hurdle trying to get in her way. Restoring community spirit is a fab story which I love reading about time and time again. The art of conversation seems a thing of the past with so many screens around, so having a community come together with a shared passion for performing is a joy to read about. Lottie certainly has her hands full in The Little Theatre On The Seafront but she rises to the challenge and shows that anything is possible if you give it your all and a bit more. Although there weren't any characters I could personally relate to, I felt like I got to know the characters well enough to become involved in the story. A lot of the knowledge of am dram came through crystal clear as my husband is in such a group, making the story a little more sentimental and a little less fictional. This however, is a nice and welcome thing. The story itself is well moving with a host of sub plots which makes the plot trickle through your fingers at a comfortable speed. Sadly the book ended too soon for me but I have every hope that I will be reunited with Lottie soon to find out more about The Little Theatre On The Seafront. |
This is a lovely summer read for all romantics to take and enjoy while on holiday, especially if by the sea .Even from the grave one person can influence another to greater things. A true romance that is obvious to readers who want to shout at the two main characters to open t6heir eyes! |
Julie B, Reviewer
An adorable and enchanting read I simply couldn’t bear to put down, The Little Theatre on the Seafront is a gorgeous romance fans of Sarah Bennett and Jane Linfoot are simply going to love from a wonderful new author: Katie Ginger. When Lottie’s gran died she had unfinished business: she wanted her granddaughter to continue her fight to save the Greenley Theatre. Poor Lottie has certainly got more than her hands full trying to honour her grandmother’s last wishes. The theatre has certainly seen better days as the building is decaying and falling to pieces, the mayor is determined to be shot of it and she has a motley group of actors who seem to detest one another and who simply do not get along. Lottie wonders what her grandmother was thinking asking her to continue this fight, but luckily for her she has her best friend Sid by her side who knows that she is more than ready to take on this job – she only wishes that she had his confidence in her abilities, but one thing is certain: Lottie is going to put up a good fight and make her granny proud. However, Lottie hadn’t counted on the arrival of suave London property developer Jeremy to complicate things even further! Jeremy sweeps Lottie off her feet and she soon ends up losing her heart to him, however, with her entire world falling apart, the last thing she wants or needs in her life is an unexpected romance to add even more complications to her life! And just when she thought things couldn’t go even more awry for her, Sid gets a new girlfriend, the actors have a fight to end all fights and the crumbled building ends up crumbling even more! What is poor Lottie going to do? Will she find the courage to save the day? Or will she end up going back on her promise to her grandmother and let property developers get their hands on the Greenley Theatre? Katie Ginger has written a funny, addictive and captivating read that will make readers laugh and cry. The Little Theatre on the Seafront is a wonderful tale of community, friendship and romance that once you start reading, you simply won’t be able to put down. I absolutely adored Lottie and enjoyed her journey throughout the book and how she gained the confidence to go after what she wanted. The supporting characters were delightful, the humour absorbing and the romance poignant and enchanting. A lovely read from a terrific new writer, The Little Theatre on the Seafront is a spellbinding read from a writer who’s books I’ll make sure to look out for in the future: Katie Ginger! |
Emma K, Reviewer
The Little Theatre pulls on the heartstrings for those who love reading drama, romance and theatre. A beautiful novel. Ending on the classic “Aww! That was cute”, I loved the book, often reading past midnight. Deserves five stars+ |
When Lottie's beloved grandmother dies she leaves her a letter asking her to take over her place as chairman of the committee trying to save the local theatre. This is right out of Lottie's comfort zone but with the encouragement of her best friend Sid she decides that she can do it...... but when the gorgeous property developer comes into her life and Sid starts a relationship with a stunning girl all her plans start to go wrong..... can she really pull this off or will the theatre get pulled down for development? A lovely light read, and although predictable it was still enjoyable. There was a good cast of characters especially some of the eccentric am dram group that they set up and I liked the way Lottie's character grew as she became more confident |
Susan Anne B, Reviewer
Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. An easy read with romance but also about friendship and saving the Greenley theatre and can they do it in time or not. I was hooked from the first page and really didn't want it to end |
A good steady three star read. Perfect for those wanting a light read whilst curled up by the fire. Lottie’s grandmother has recently passed away and has left her a letter with her dying wish - that Lottie take her place on the Committee and save the beloved community theatre. The theatre is in a state of disrepair and Lottie doesn’t know the first thing about theatres or putting on a show she is more used to taking photographs for the local paper where her best friend Sid is a journalist. What ensues next is a story of love, friendships and community spirit with just the right amount of ‘bad characters’ thrown in for good measure. I liked how Lottie’s confidence grew and how the characters interacted as the book progressed. It was a pretty straightforward book with no real surprises - you could pretty much guess the ending before you got more than a few chapters in but it was a good read nonetheless. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced read copy of the book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. |
This was a great debut from Katie Ginger. The story was entertaining and a delightful read. Well done. Perfect for cozying up with a cup of tea. |
Absolutely delightful story. I couldn't put it down and wanted more when it was over. Superbly written, fast paced and page turning masterpiece |
Nadine H, Reviewer
This was a pleasant, easy summer read. The story follows Lottie, a photographer for the local village paper, who is very content to be stuck in her rut. However, upon the death of her gran she receives a push to get out in the world when she receives a letter asking her to continue with her gran's quest to save the local theatre. It's a nice story, that follows friendships and new love, and it was interesting watching Lottie blossom under her new responsibilities. Ideal for someone looking for a light read. Thanks to HQ Digital and NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest review. |
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Maria D, Reviewer
In this beautifully written story the two main characters, lifelong friends Lottie and Sid, find their feelings for each other tested with their separate relationships until they eventually realise what they have always felt, but never acknowledged about each other. In there is also Lottie’s grief of losing her much loved grandmother and working towards seeing her grandmothers dream come true by saving the old theatre. Throw in a delightful seaside town and the fallouts within a local amateur dramatic group as well, and the result is a story I found difficult to put down. Thoroughly enjoyed this lovely romantic story and I am looking forward to reading more from this author. |
This is the first book I've read by this author and won't be the last it's simply brilliant. An easy read with romance but also about friendship and saving the Greenley theatre and can they do it in time or not. I was hooked from the first page and really didn't want it to end. Has heartbreak in it to but so heartwarming and a fantastic read so worth more than the five stars. Lottie's gran passes away and leaves her a letter telling here she wants lottie to continue to fight for the theatre problem is its crumbling and decaying age the mayor is not on board at all. Lottie's best friend Sid is with her and wants to save it. There are a group of actors who can't get along and she has her hands full. Jeremy a London developer sweeps lottie off her feet and how will Sid take this and will it work. Sid gets a new girlfriend who know one likes and the group falls apart and lottie goes on a wet dark night to the theatre to check the leaking roof and disaster strikes but who will save her and will lottie find out. Jeremy wants to buy the theatre but Sid does some digging and isn't sure how lottie will take it so will Jeremy buy the theatre or not and will lottie see who is right for her before its to late or not. Simply fantastic and can't wait for more by this author. |




