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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

NEWS: Kerry Ellis-led Murder Ballad extends West End booking to 3 Dec by Emma Clarendon

The UK premiere of American musical Murder Ballad will now play at the Arts Theatre until 3 December 2016, having previously been booking until 29 October 2016. With Kerry Ellis, Norman Bowm…

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Sunday, August 21, 2016

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Burnt Part Boys at the Park Theatre by Emma Clarendon

This European premiere production of American musical The Burnt Part Boys, running at London's Park Theatre until 3 September 2016, is directed by Matthew Iliffe and follows the story of a …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:28AM
Friday, August 19, 2016

REVIEW ROUND-UP: 946 The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips at Shakespeare’s Globe by Emma Clarendon

Emma Rice’s production based on Michael Morpurgo’s novel The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips is now playing at Shakespeare’s Globe until 11 September 2016. But what have critics said ab…

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Thursday, August 18, 2016

HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES – West End by Emma Clarendon

Sharp and comic timing is needed to really make this Alan Ayckbourn play really work – thankfully, the cast keep things moving with great pace and energy.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:39AM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Groundhog Day at the Old Vic Theatre by Emma Clarendon

This brand new musical to hit the London stage features music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Danny Rubin – but does it prove to be a hit or a miss? The Guardian: ****Michael B…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:45AM
Wednesday, August 17, 2016

NEWS: Dreamless Sleep raises disorder awareness at Arts Theatre by Emma Clarendon

A new play about neurological disorders, Dreamless Sleep, which is written and directed by Georgie Staight, will play at the West End's Arts Theatre from 12 to 21 September 2016.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:51AM

NEWS: New Bowie-inspired play premieres at same time as Lazarus hits London by Emma Clarendon

Adrian Berry’s play about a young David Bowie obsessive will be performed at the Waterloo East Theatre from 18 October to 6 November 2016, coinciding with the European premiere of Bowie's …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:29AM

NEWS: Kerry Ellis, Dave Willetts & Kerry Ellis star in Wonderland tour by Emma Clarendon

Casting for the 2017 UK tour of Frank Wildhorn’s Wonderland has been confirmed, including Kerry Ellis, Wendi Peters and Dave Willetts.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:25AM
Tuesday, August 16, 2016

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Allegro at Southwark Playhouse by Emma Clarendon

This forgotten Rodgers and Hammerstein musical has finally received its European premiere at the Southwark Playhouse, where it continues until 10 September 2016. But is it worth bringing bac…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:04AM
Monday, August 15, 2016

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Children of Eden at the Union Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Stephen Schwartz and John Caird’s 1991 musical is brought back to the London stage for the first time in a new production directed by Christian Durham, now playing at the Union Theatre unt…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:07PM
Saturday, August 13, 2016

ALLEGRO – Southwark Playhouse by Emma Clarendon

This least known Rodgers and Hammerstein musical is finally given an opportunity to shine in Thom Southerland’s production which proves that it is one that deserves to be seen.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:42AM
Wednesday, August 10, 2016

CTRL+ALT+DELETE – Camden People’s Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Emma Packer’s one woman show asks if the very foundation of our society is based on lies? If so what can we do to change it?

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:59AM
Tuesday, August 9, 2016

NEWS: Shakespeare’s Globe announces full cast for Imogen by Emma Clarendon

Shakespeare’s Globe has confirmed the full cast for Matthew Dunster’s production, running from 17 September until 16 October 2016.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:20AM
Monday, August 8, 2016

My musicals of the month: The Bodyguard, Funny Girl, Allegro, Exposure by Emma Clarendon

Love a great musical? Then here is Love London Love Culture’s guide to must-see musicals of the month!

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Secret Garden at the Ambassadors Theatre by Emma Clarendon

This new slimmed-down musical production based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic children’s book has opened at the Ambassadors Theatre, with a cast of hundreds of children, for a run un…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:20AM

Have you seen these shows leaving London in August? by Emma Clarendon

Sadly, there are some great shows that are closing in the capital, so here is your final opportunity to catch them while they are in the city (except for the first three which finished this …

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Saturday, August 6, 2016

NEWS: Polish folklore musical The Wawel Dragon premieres at The Scoop by Emma Clarendon

The theatre company will celebrate Polish folklore with a production of The Wawel Dragon at The Scoop from 31 August until 25 September 2016.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:20AM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Yerma at the Young Vic Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Billie Piper plays the titular Yerma, a woman who is desperate for a child, in Simon Stone’s production of Lorca's classic. It opened at the Young Vic Theatre last night (4 August) and con…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:40AM
Friday, August 5, 2016

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Queen of Spades at Opera Holland Park by Emma Clarendon

This latest production at Opera Holland Park is Tchaikovsky’s lesser-known opera, directed by Rodula Gaitanou. The Queen of Spades is the final production in Opera Holland park’s 2016 se…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:50AM
Thursday, August 4, 2016

TREASURE ISLAND – St Paul’s Church by Emma Clarendon

If you are looking for family entertainment that will brighten the spirits and enchant young audiences, then look no further than Iris Theatre’s spirited production of Treasure Island.

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NEWS: Charlotte Wakefield takes over as Truly in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tour by Emma Clarendon

Charlotte Wakefield and Jos Vantyler will join the cast of the UK tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang from October 2016. Wakefield will be playing the role of Truly Scrumptious and Vantyler take…

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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

NEWS: Cast & creatives confirmed for UK premiere of punkplay by Emma Clarendon

The cast and creative team for the UK premiere of punkplay, which will run for four weeks at London's Southwark Playhouse from 7 September to 1 October 2016, have been confirmed.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:37AM

NEWS: Cast announced for Park’s premiere of This Little Life of Mine musical by Emma Clarendon

Stage Traffic Productions in association with the Park Theatre will present the world premiere of the new musical This Little Life Of Mine for a limited season, running 4 to 29 October 2016.…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:22AM

7 shows to look out for in August: The Entertainer, Yerma, Allegro, Unfaithful & more by Emma Clarendon

The theatrical axis usually tilts north towards Edinburgh in August, but this year there's still plenty happening in London as summer heads to a conclusion. Here are a few of the most notabl…

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Monday, August 1, 2016

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Breakfast at Tiffany’s at the Theatre Royal Haymarket by Emma Clarendon

Truman Capote’s classic story is once again brought to the stage, with Pixie Lott starring as Holly Golightly. Is it worth a watch? Or is the story lost on stage? Breakfast at Tiffany's co…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:44AM
Sunday, July 31, 2016

ROTTERDAM – Trafalgar Studios by Emma Clarendon

Jon Brittain’s powerful but sensitively written play examines gender and sexuality as well as coming to terms with who you are.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:15PM

NEWS: Linda Nolan & Louise Jameson star in Rumpy Pumpy! in Nov by Emma Clarendon

Rumpy Pumpy! - the musical based on the true story of two ladies from the Hampshire Women’s Institute who take it upon themselves to campaign for better conditions for Working Girls - will…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:55AM
Saturday, July 30, 2016

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Plough and the Stars at the National Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Sean O’Casey’s play focuses on a pivotal moment in Irish history between November 1915 and Easter 1916. But is this revival at the National's Lyttelton Theatre worth a watch?

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EXPOSURE THE MUSICAL – St James Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Corruption, greed, love and the courage to stand up for your convictions are just some of the themes that run through this surprisingly vicious musical that knows how to pack a punch.

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Thursday, July 28, 2016

GUYS & DOLLS – Touring by Emma Clarendon

This lively production of a classic musical is equally a delight to watch and to listen to, thanks to the wonderful cast performances, including Richard Fleeshman and Louise Dearman.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:54AM
Wednesday, July 27, 2016

NEWS: King’s Head Trainspotting transfers to The Vaults in Nov by Emma Clarendon

Adam Spreadbury-Maher and Greg Esplin’s production of Irvine Welsh’s story will transfer to The Vaults in November, it has been confirmed.  Following two successful run…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:58AM

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