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Friday, January 27, 2017

CINDERELLA (Birmingham Royal Ballet) – Touring by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Closely following the traditional Cinderella story and split into 3 short acts this would delight audiences, young and old.

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GAZING AT A DISTANT STAR – Greenwich Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Dan and Arun were bright but socially awkward kids in a south London school. They, and their inspirational teacher Jane, provide the common thread to this work.

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DIRTY GREAT LOVE STORY – West End by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Dirty Great Love Story is a beautifully witty, relatable tale of a one night stand gone right. Eventually.

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Thursday, January 26, 2017

DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY – Charing Cross Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

What happens when “Death” actually takes a holiday? Well apparently nothing, no fatalities are reported in Europe over a weekend, whilst “he” spends a weekend at leisure.

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Monday, January 23, 2017

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Half a Sixpence’s Devon-Elise Johnson by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Who would Devon-Elise Johnson love to work with? "Imelda Staunton, she is absolutely incredible, I saw her in Sweeney Todd and Gypsy and oh my god she is just amazing."

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Sunday, January 22, 2017

THE DOPPEL GANG – Tristan Bates Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Rowdy audiences, comedy acts, a cross-dressing woman. Back in the day, these were all you needed for a great night out. At the height of wartime Britain, a group of actors decide to do the u…

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OUT THERE ON FRIED MEAT RIDGE ROAD – White Bear Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Serial loser Mitch (Robert Moloney) flees his doomed marriage, past the still smouldering wreckage of his car, and takes the Fried Meat Ridge Road. Walking ten miles in the dark; the small a…

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Saturday, January 21, 2017

THE WILD PARTY – The Hope Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Cheeky, quirky, full of fun and fruit, The Wild Party gives you an intimate taste of the '20s in a way you’ve never quite experienced before. Two actors adorn the stage. One is a lithe tem…

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EVITA – Southampton by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

The rags to riches story of Eva Peron charting her rise from poverty as a child to the first lady of Argentina has been wowing audiences worldwide since its conception in 1976. The musical w…

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Thursday, January 19, 2017

PROMISES, PROMISES – Southwark Playhouse by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Promises, Promises, the hit Broadway musical based on the multi Oscar-winning 1960 film The Apartment, with music by Burt Bacharach, lyrics by Hal David and book by Neil Simon, has opened it…

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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

From training to agenting: ‘There are more courses than theatres in the UK’ by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

On Sunday 15 January 2017, invited guests were in attendance at the classy chic Hospital Club to hear about R.D Production & Casting Limited from Founder and Managing Director Michael M…

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Monday, January 16, 2017

ABIGAIL – The Bunker by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Abigail has just opened at The Bunker, London’s newest theatre in the heart of London Bridge. Despite having been open for just four months 110 seat venue has already made an impressive sp…

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Friday, January 13, 2017

THE KITE RUNNER – West End by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul and the skies are full of the excitement and joy of a kite flying tournament. But neither Hassan or Amir can foresee the terrible incident which will sh…

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BU21 – Trafalgar Studios by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Stuart Slade’s BU21 has transferred to the West End’s intimate Trafalgar Studios. The ideal setting for a piece that showcases the spectrum of human emotion in the aftermath of a fatal t…

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NEWS: Priority Hamilton booking opens Monday, Paperless ticketing introduced by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Priority booking opens next week for the West End premiere of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway blockbuster HAMILTON, which has confirmed its dates at the Victoria Palace Theatre where it opens …

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Thursday, January 12, 2017

HE(ART) – Theatre N16 by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Two boys and two girls, contemporary twenty something Londoners. Window cleaner Rhys is struggling to keep up with his posh girlfriend, art gallery curator Alice. Initially it seems incongru…

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Monday, January 9, 2017

PREVIEW: Abigail opens at The Bunker Theatre this week by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

The world premiere of Abigail by Papatango award-winning playwright Fiona Doyle closes The Bunker’s highly-acclaimed inaugural season. It runs from this Tuesday 10 January to 4 February 20…

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Sunday, January 8, 2017

THE TRACKERS OF OXYRHYNCHUS – Finborough Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

We’re cramped among smoky ruins, daubed in ancient Greek. Sprawled on the floor are monochrome-dressed figures, fumbling through discarded pages of text. The stage is set for a memorable m…

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Musicals on the West End horizon in 2017: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

London welcomes AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Broadway’s Tony® Award-winning new musical Dominion Theatre from March 2017 Tickets now on sale

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Saturday, January 7, 2017

In search of a producer: Tim Rice backs new British musical Tess by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Legendary lyricist Sir Tim Rice has put his considerable support behind the new British musical TESS. The wordsmith behind some of the world’s best-loved musicals – including Evita, Jose…

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Wednesday, January 4, 2017

INTERVIEW: Producer David Ralf talks about Hope’s The Wild Party by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Producer David Ralf explains why he was so drawn to book-length poem THE WILD PARTY, what audiences can expect and why The Hope is the perfect space to present Mingled Yarn's refreshing take…

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Saturday, December 31, 2016

Year in Review: Caroline Hanks-Farmer’s top 10 shows of 2016 by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

I’ve personally seen 74 productions this year including some repeat visits, so how do I then pick just ten shows for a top 10?

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Friday, December 30, 2016

Year in Review: Caroline Hanks-Farmer & co choose their favourite shows of 2016 by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

2016 has undoubtedly had its highs and lows. I wanted to find out what were my regular reviewers' two favourite theatrical productions that they had covered for me this year?

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Thursday, December 22, 2016

CHRISTINA BIANCO: O Come, All Ye Divas! – Charing Cross Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

If you haven’t heard of Christina Bianco, a quick YouTube search will yield a few delights – a Broadway and West End singer, turning her talents to impersonation.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET – Royal Festival Hall & touring by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

In 1956 four young men on the brink of stardom had an impromptu jam session at the now legendary Sun Studios under the watchful eye of Sam Phillips, the man who created Rock’n’Roll.

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Friday, December 16, 2016

RENT – St James Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Knowing that the whole run at St James Theatre to celebrate Rent’s 20th anniversary is sold out, I felt incredibly privileged to be able to see it. However, it made me question just why wa…

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Saturday, December 10, 2016

THIS HOUSE – West End by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

“One of the key problems today is that politics is such a disgrace, good people don’t go into government.” Those are the words of Donald Trump and, frankly, there will be a lot of peop…

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Thursday, December 8, 2016

PINOCCHIO – King’s Head Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

This is the tenth seasonal production of the Charles Court Opera company, and their second at the King's Head following their migration from the Rosemary Branch for last year’s Mirror, Mir…

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Tuesday, December 6, 2016

BURIED CHILD – West End by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

At first knowing that this play was a marathon, two-hour forty-five minutes long, with two short intervals, I was a little daunted. However, never have I known such a production absolutely f…

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Saturday, December 3, 2016

BEAUTY & THE BEAST – Touring by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

A Prince obsessed with his looks cursed by an evil Fairy, transformed into a Beast, will need to learn to love another and earn her love in return to break the spell. With not a dancing cand…

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Friday, December 2, 2016

HER ACHING HEART – Hope Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

How can something manage to be irrevocably silly, challenging, and touching, all at the same time? Through a combination of scenery, song and superb character acting, Her Aching Heart manage…

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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