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Tuesday, November 28, 2017

BLOOD BROTHERS – Touring ★★★★ by Break A Leg

Blood Brothers is one of Break A Leg’s favourites and it’s always a due to review the show, the dynamics are different each time and yet the overall drama, comic timing and splendour of …

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Monday, July 31, 2017

INTERVIEW: Edinburgh Spotlight On… Dario Coates by Break A Leg

Recently nominated for an ‘Off West End award for Best Male Performance’ in the play Sid at the Arts theatre, Dario Coates is also recognised for Coronation Street, ITV’s Endeavour and…

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Sunday, July 30, 2017

ODD MAN OUT – The Hope Theatre by Break A Leg

A double bill of monologues from writers Dominic Grace and Lesley Ross, performed respectively by Luke Adamson and Gregory Ashton form the structure of Odd Man Out. Both plays are vastly dif…

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Thursday, July 27, 2017

THE BEGGAR’S OPERA – Chester by Break A Leg

Bawdy, brutal, a rollicking good ride of a show with fantastic vocals from all cast members and a script filled with local, relevant references – making a classic piece a very current piec…

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Wednesday, July 19, 2017

WONDERLAND – Touring by Break A Leg

Alice in Wonderland has been incarnated on more occasions than I care to remember, but one thing’s for sure, the story never gets old (in my humble opinion) and the magic, craziness and wo…

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Thursday, April 20, 2017

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… BLUSH director Edward Stambollouian by Break A Leg

Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival, the award-winning BLUSH will now be transferring to the Soho Theatre and embarking on a UK tour. Written by Charlotte Josephine, BLUSH tel…

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ABIGAIL’S PARTY – Touring by Break A Leg

Abigail’s Party was quite ground-breaking in its day, with the incomparable Mike Leigh at the helm and Alison Steadman heading up the cast as Beverly, it made waves on screen and on stage.…

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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Brimstone & Treacle’s Stephanie Beattie by Break A Leg

I play the mother, Mrs Bates, who is a full-time carer for the Bates’ daughter who was left injured and insensible after a car crash. It’s controversial and dark and pretty shocking and …

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Tuesday, April 18, 2017

THE GIRLS – West End by Break A Leg

The Olivier Award nominated musical comedy version of The Girls by Tim Firth and Gary Barlow has been much anticipated this year and I’ve scarcely been able to contain my excitement about …

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THE SCARECROWS’ WEDDING – Touring by Break A Leg

There are pros and cons to the stage version by Scamp Theatre, musically it’s a strong production but visually it lacked the stimuli to hold my toddler’s attention and the same could be …

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Sunday, April 16, 2017

THE HYPOCRITE – Stratford-upon-Avon by Break A Leg

A head wasn’t the only thing to roll in this hilarious piece about the 17th century Governor of Hull, Sir John Holtham (Mark Addy). Set in the 17th century it may be, but the modern twists…

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Thursday, April 13, 2017

INTERVIEW: Declaration writer/director Rachel Moorhouse by Break A Leg

Developed in consultation with medical professionals, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) and mental health support groups, Declaration challenges stereotypes with a curious, comic…

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Monday, April 10, 2017

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Abigail’s Party star Amanda Abbington by Break A Leg

"It was a part of my growing up, I watched it when I was quite young and it was always my benchmark, I wanted to be an actress because of that play."

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ABIGAIL’S PARTY – Touring by Break A Leg

Strains of Donna Summer and Demis Roussos on the turntable, flock wallpaper and a retro bar, can only be setting the scene for Mike Leigh’s classic piece, Abigail’s Party. Devised and di…

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Saturday, April 8, 2017

42ND STREET – West End by Break A Leg

So much hype surrounded this production of 42nd Street and it didn’t disappoint. From the moment the conductor raised his baton the stage and auditorium was alive with the sound of tap sho…

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Thursday, April 6, 2017

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On…Writer of CTRL+ALT+DELETE Emma Packer by Break A Leg

CTRL+ALT+DELETE explores the harsh realities of life through the character of Amy Jones, an emotionally charged girl from Brixton with a strong political heart. This highly relevant piece a…

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards