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Monday, December 22, 2014

Stardust , Pound Arts Centre, Corsham by Mike Martin

Pound Arts Centre, Corsham: As the first stage version of Neil Gaiman's classic book, and following on the heels of an epic film version, this adaptation has taken on quite a task. To i…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:16AM

Dick Whittington and His Magical Cat , Rhodes Arts Complex, Bishops Stortford by Mike Martin

Rhodes Arts Complex, Bishops Stortford: Opening with a giant screen hurling out humorous corporate images, it is obvious this is going to be a show with an angle of its own. Indeed, througho…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Friday, December 19, 2014

Jack and the Beanstalk , Princes Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea by Mike Martin

Princes Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea: This Jack and the Beanstalk is an attractive show, easy on the eye, with plenty of colour, although it is blighted by a script that's too wordy at times…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:31AM
Thursday, December 18, 2014

Beauty and the Beast , Oxford Playhouse by Mike Martin

Oxford Playhouse: A large cast supported by numerous lively extras gives required strength to this production, a feast for the eyes and ears - from the colourful Bollywood-style opening righ…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:19AM
Monday, December 15, 2014

Snow White , Princes Hall, Aldershot by Mike Martin

Princes Hall, Aldershot: Robert Hopkins has become an icon of panto magic having been heading up festivities at this venue for 21 years. This latest offering serves as a master class in how …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:23AM
Thursday, March 20, 2014

Battle Lines, The Lights, Andover by Mike Martin

The Lights, Andover: Battle Lines is three plays in one, with each expressing an aspects of war and its affect on people in rural southern England. Read the full review

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:01AM
Monday, November 11, 2013

Vern Allen Entertainments Showcase Session 2, Finlake Holiday Park, Exeter by Mike Martin

Finlake Holiday Park, Exeter: Still buzzing from the previous night's excellent <a href="http://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/review.php/39128/vern-allen-entertainments-2013-showca…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:10AM
Thursday, November 7, 2013

Vern Allen Entertainments 2013 Showcase Session 1, Finlake Holiday Park, Exeter by Mike Martin

Finlake Holiday Park, Exeter: Production values at this <a href="http://haulfrynholidays.co.uk/south-west-england/finlake"> Finlake </a>showcase are superb, stage manag…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:26AM
Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Whaley Entertainments Annual Showcase 2013, Sandy Balls Holiday Park, Fordingbridge by Mike Martin

Sandy Balls Holiday Park, Fordingbridge: First impressions were of a well presented event. The lighting seemed atmospheric, the background music was appropriate and crisp, the agency's …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:42AM
Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Obituaries: Dave Pogson by Mike Martin

The trombonist and comedy entertainer Dave Pogson, known as “Poggy”, played in numerous bands before coming a long-standing member of the wonderfully absurd comedy musical act Nuts and B…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:40AM
Thursday, June 20, 2013

Waiting for Godot, Hartham Park, Corsham by Mike Martin

Hartham Park, Corsham: This two-act production of Beckett's classic is played out on an ultra simple set dressed only by the energetic gymnastics of the cast with, of course, the tree a…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:30AM
Friday, May 24, 2013

Fifty Words, Theatre Royal Bath/Ustinov Studio by Mike Martin

Theatre Royal Bath/Ustinov Studio: Director Boswell's third play in his American season strikes at the heart of issues we can all identify with, indeed, it will seem to many that their …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:45AM
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

TDN Management Winter Showcase, Sandbanks Hotel, Dorset by Mike Martin

Sandbanks Hotel, Dorset: A truly epic effort from Tara Nix who pushed the boat out in style to present a showcase which must squeeze the boundaries for stamina requirements for audience and …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:28AM
Monday, December 10, 2012

The DIY Nativity, The Junction, Cambridge by Mike Martin

The Junction, Cambridge: Visually and atmospherically delightful, inventive and original, The DIY Nativity is a highly entertaining, fast moving mini extravaganza of colourful fun, held toge…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:12AM
Thursday, November 29, 2012

Vern Allen 2012 Gala Showcase, Exmouth Pavilion by Mike Martin

Exmouth Pavilion: I have rarely seen such a well balanced showcase. It was a delight to witness a display of genuine variety which really did contain something for just about everybody. And …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:57AM
Friday, October 19, 2012

Great Western Entertainments Showcase 1, Longwell Green Community Centre, Bristol by Mike Martin

Longwell Green Community Centre, Bristol: With so much PA equipment and other gigging paraphernalia piled up on stage, compere Stuart Masters' comment of it all resembling "a sale …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:44PM
Monday, September 3, 2012

Bloom, Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood by Mike Martin

Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood: From the moment this event began, it had the flavour of a very English experience, with fancy cakes and cordial served on the lawn to the strains of th…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:48AM
Thursday, March 29, 2012

Inspirations in association with BFP Entertainments, Hill Park Memorial Club, Fareham by Mike Martin

Hill Park Memorial Club, Fareham: A joint production from two of the south of England's leading agencies, the evening commenced with a dual introductory chat from BFP's Mike Bantin…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:55AM

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