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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

AVENUE Q – Touring by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Famed as the musical for people who don’t like musicals, I was delighted to be given the opportunity to revisit this quirky and surprising show. Not since 2007 have I been exposed to the B…

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Tuesday, September 8, 2015

THE GLENN MILLER STORY – Touring by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

As soon as Steele walked on the stage there was applause, we see a twinkle in his eye and his broad smile that we have come to expect. I like many of the audience I would imagine, after the …

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Saturday, September 5, 2015

THE MAN WHO HAD ALL THE LUCK – Kings Head Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

"With a strong cast and intimate staging at the King’s Head Theatre, this play is definitely worth checking out"

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Friday, September 4, 2015

FLARE PATH – Touring by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Set in 1942 this National tour of Terence Rattigan‘s wartime masterpiece is celebrating the 70th anniversary of VE day and is drawn from Rattigan’s own experiences of his RAF days of whi…

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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE – Landor Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

As someone raised on West End musicals, I’ve grown used to grand spectacles, produced on a huge scale and a big budget, with lavish sets and an army of stage crew. It never would have occu…

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Friday, August 28, 2015

YOU WON’T SUCCEED ON BROADWAY IF YOU DONT HAVE ANY JEWS – St James Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

‘You won’t succeed on Broadway if you don’t have any Jews.’ This quote from the Monty Python musical Spamalot has inspired a new show, dedicated to celebrating the contribution of Je…

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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

NEWS: Full cast announced for premiere of The White Feather by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

This September, Arion Productions presents the world premiere of new British musical The White Feather at the Union Theatre. It tells the story of Georgina Briggs whose brother was one of ov…

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Monday, August 24, 2015

THE PAIN AND STRIFE OF A BOURGEOIS LIFE – Moors Theatre, Crouch End by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

The Moors Bar is a predictable yet cosy fringe venue, a tiny bar with a massive mirror and a lot of sass. I witnessed an exuberant meeting of old friends, peered through next-door’s shop w…

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Thursday, August 20, 2015

Guest Review by @FranMephamG @PascalTheatreCo #CrossingJerusalem “marks a well crafted piece of Theatre” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Photo Credits by Mia Hawk Crossing Jerusalem marks a well crafted piece of Theatre ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Guest Reviewed by Francesca Mepham  @…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:18PM
Wednesday, August 19, 2015

News: @torchlight_co Present Liliom: A Legend in Seven Scenes @BreadandRosesTC 25th-29th August by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

      Name of Show: Liliom: A Legend in Seven Scenes Author: Ferenc Molnar Adapted by: Mark Jackson from an English Translation by: Benjamin F. Glazer Production Brief: “…

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Guest Review by @FranMephamG of @TheatreVoliere #PierrotLunaire “Masterful and Impressive” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

 Guest Review by Francesca Mepham @FranMephamG of @TheatreVoliere #PierrotLunaire “Masterful and Impressive” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️…

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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Guest Review by @Terry_Ea ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Outstanding Acting” for @TheatreVoliere CONSOLATION @BridewellCentre  by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

   Guest Review by Terry Eastham @Terry_Ea ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Outstanding Acting” for @TheatreVoliere CON…

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Monday, August 17, 2015

News: @mbhtheatre are bringing “Stuff” to @EtceteraTheatre for @CamdenFringe 20th-23rd August by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

  Photo Credit Nick Edwards Photography STUFF Mick Cooper who is the producer for Manchester based MBH Theatre Company, as well as being the writer of STUFF – multi-awar…

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Guest Review by @FranMephamG of @IndelibleImageZ @CanalCafe “leaves a lasting impression”⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

  Indelible Images leaves a lasting impression in the memory awarded  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ by Guest Reviewer Francesca Mepham   Thr…

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Sunday, August 16, 2015

Previews start this week for @TheatreVoliere Premier of Pierrot Lunaire Lunchtimes @BridewellCentre  by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

   The European premiere of a dance theatre piece from the same Anglo-French creative team behind the Off-West End Award Nominated Poilu and Tommy. PIERROT LUNAIRE Writer Albert Gi…

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Saturday, August 15, 2015

News: @RedirectionTC present a new play Ho-Hum @EtceteraTheatre @CamdenFringe 26th-30th August Read more here! by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

  Ho-Hum, A New Play For Camden Fringe 2015  Writer Steve Arber has just had his play, The View, chosen by Park Theatre for their Script Accelerator 2015 programme.   […]

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News: Catch @APhilippaHambly one-woman’s show  @CamdenFringe 24-26th August read more here includes trailer! by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

   Inspired by Luis Bunuel’s satirical, surrealist depiction of Italian society in his 1972 film ‘The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie’, and the confessional art…

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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

New Interview with @MusicalTess creators @mrgdavies and @michaeljblore  by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

     My ears pricked up at the thought of supporting some new writing and a new project. So when Tess The Musical made contact I was there like a […]

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News: @InsideIntellige Presents @ScopesMonkeys in Two Operas @arcolatheatre this August! by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

The Wanton Sublime by Tarik O’Regan The Medium by Peter Maxwell Davies Arcola Theatre, 24 Ashwin Street, Dalston, London E8 3DL Tuesday 25th – Saturday 29th August 2015   In…

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New Musical Announced: @WFeatherMusical Directed by @andrewkeates, @ArionProds, @TheUnionTheatre, #TheWhiteFeather  by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

The White Feather – A New British Musical Union Theatre, 204 Union Street, London SE1 0LX Wednesday 16th September – Saturday 17th October 2015  Georgina Briggs’ …

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Sunday, August 9, 2015

Guest Reviewer Emma Boxall (@Emmabox14) awards 4⭐️ To @PinocchioLondon – With additional content from a 10 year old’s perspective!  by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

     Photo Credit Claire Bilyard Guest Review by Emma Boxall (@Emmbox14)  who awards ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ For The Adventu…

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Saturday, August 8, 2015

News: Want to see a “Super” Show @EdFringe? Be My Hero -Go see and support @SupertownShow  by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Supertown  ‘You don’t need Superpowers to be a Hero’   Hot on the heels of its successful World Premiere production by the award-winning ‘LIDOS’ in Le…

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News: Beckett + Havel (@Doublebill_)  presented by Blue Rider group @draytonarmsSW5 til 15th August  by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Blue Rider Group presents Samuel Beckett and Václav Havel double bill.• The Blue Rider Group www.bluerider-group.com Blue Rider Group was formed by Lisa Moore and Mark Webb t…

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Friday, August 7, 2015

Review: 4⭐️ #ForServicesRendered By W.Somerset Maugham at @ChichesterFT Minerva Theatre “illustrates the devastation of war in Peacetime” by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Awarded ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ by Caroline Hanks-Farmer @CTheatrePassion   Written in 1932 by W.Somerset Maugham this story is based on the per…

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Thursday, August 6, 2015

Celebrating the Jersey Boys understudies by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

  Awarded ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ by Caroline Hanks-Farmer @CTheatrePassion It’s no secret that my favourite show is Jerse…

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JERSEY BOYS – Touring by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

My regular readers will know that I’m a huge fan of the West End show Jersey Boys. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve seen it. So imagine my excitement on hearing the news tha…

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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

News: Hilary Tones joins the Cast of We Just Keep Going at The Hen and Chickens Theatre 1-19th September  by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

WE JUST KEEP GOING  by Elle van Knoll Hilary Tones (Wire in the Blood, Persuasion, Swallows and Amazons- Vaudeville Theatre) is announced to play Susan with Sam Parks (Les Miserables, […

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Monday, August 3, 2015

News: Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Presents LORD OF THE FLIES Casting and Full Tour Announced  by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

   Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Presents LORD OF THE FLIES CASTING AND FULL TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED     Casting and full tour dates are announced today for Regent…

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News: Interesting title -One to check out this week @Theatre503 @VelvetTrumpet present #MoneyWomb by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

   Interesting title -One to check out this week @Theatre503 @VelvetTrumpet present #MoneyWomb This is a romance between a man and a city.’ I’m a doer, I’m a roll…

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Guest Review by @LizziD82 of ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @Secret_Theatre “Immersive Theatre unusual and memorable” by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

   Guest Review by Liz Dyer @LizziD82 of @Secret_Theatre “Immersive Theatre unusual and memorable” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I…

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Sunday, August 2, 2015

News: #GrandHotel @SWKplay Cast change news!  by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

CHECKING OUT… AND CHECKING IN! Just a few days before its first preview, there was a last minute cast change for the new production of the acclaimed Broadway musical Grand […]

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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
TBA: Titanic