Tuesday, November 8, 2016
As a writer, Peter Quilter is probably best known for End of the Rainbow, the hit play imagining Judy Garland’s swansong, before
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Jonny Woo’s Un-Royal Variety is a subversive parody of light entertainment’s biggest night of the year. The curtain rises on Keziah Stillwell’s
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In terms of musical theatre, Edinburgh is king of the revival. You can pretty much guarantee at least two productions of Rent
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It is perhaps fitting that ahead of the opening of the Edinburgh Fringe, an image of David Bowie was projected on to
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Kenneth Branagh’s Romeo and Juliet may be sitting at the top of his CV now, but Howard Hudson’s career as a lighting
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Jo Hawes, casting director Jo Hawes works exclusively with children in the entertainment industry. The author of Children in Theatre, the go-to
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When waxwork museum Madame Tussauds decided to open a Sherlock Holmes exhibition, it turned to designer Sam Wyer for inspiration. Wyer was
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Neill Gorton may not be a household name, but in the make-up and special effects industry, he is generally considered to be
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Ireland may have an enviable tradition of dramatists, musicians and choreographers to its name, but, for some reason, the country has never
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When In the Heights walked away with three awards at this year’s Oliviers it brought into focus a growing trend in musical
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There’s a sense of calm that hangs around Giuseppe Cannas, echoed by the lilting Italian accent that welcomes you to the make-up
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West End box office receipts, as The Stage reported in February, increased by 1.6% for 2015 on the previous year, as part
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Amid the hoopla of the Olivier Awards, the focus can shift too easily toward the actors, directors and producers. Paul Vale studies
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Page-to-stage adaptations of children’s books have enjoyed a growing presence in London’s West End with The Gruffalo, Peppa Pig and soon Harry
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In a relatively slight student showcase, the international graduates of the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School still manage to present quite a
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Short but most definitely to the point, the BSA MA Acting showcase delivers a fresh selection of diverse solo performances and challenging
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Opening a musical theatre showcase with a monologue is unusual, but this Royal Central School of Speech and Drama production proves to be
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A flamenco guitar serenades the audience awaiting this showcase, heralding an eclectic mix of thoughtfully selected scenes. Matthew Socci immediately makes an
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A burst of colour, movement and song herald the opening of the Glasgow Academy Musical Theatre Arts showcase, which this year is
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:22AMCriterion, London: A burst of colour, movement and song herald the opening of the Glasgow Academy Musical Theatre Arts showcase, which this year is celebrating 21 years of preparing students…
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Lion and Unicorn, London: Originally written in such a fragmented style, Dracula presents a real challenge to theatremakers looking to stage it. But Simon James Collier's script remains…
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Landor, London: The original production of She Loves Me was overshadowed in 1963 by the juggernaut that was Hello Dolly on Broadway. Later revivals in the 1990s - both in the US and the West…
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Museum of Comedy, London: It has to be said that the actor and writer Jonathan Hansler is committed to keeping the life and work of Peter Cook in the public consciousness. In 2005 he played …
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Arcola Theatre, London: Set on an oncology ward, Anat Gov's final play questions the value of chemotherapy against certain death. Gov addresses deeply personal experiences of cancer wit…
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Union Theatre, London: Predating the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical by seven years, Russell Labey and Richard Taylor's adaptation sticks much closer to Mary Hayley Bell's novel and th…
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Leicester Square Theatre, London: After a chequered production history that began at the Lyric in Belfast in 2010, Molly Wobbly has finally made it to the West End. Originally titled Molly W…
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Criterion, London: A truly dynamic graduation showcase from the students at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, highlighting the value of quadruple-threat talent. An opening medley of songs…
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:35AMKing's Head, London: Following sell-out performances at both the Edinburgh and Brighton festivals in 2013, then a brief stint at the King's Head last year, Between returns to the venue …
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Fortune Theatre, London: An exceptional showcase kicks off with a surprising choice of duologue. The informal cross-examination of young Ronnie by Sir Robert from Rattigan's The Winslow…
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:50AMApollo Theatre, London: Last year the Donmar Warehouse celebrated the 20th anniversary of Kevyn Elyot's award-winning play with its first major London revival. Its current transfer to t…
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Leicester Square Theatre, London: <b>Laura Warwick</b> opens this student showcase solo with confidence and class, her gentle yet assertive soprano gradually supported by the com…
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