135 stories by "Rona Kelly"
Rutherford and Son sees director Polly Findlay reunite with actors Justine Mitchell and Sam Troughton,the three having previouslyworkedon Beginning. Sam discusses reuniting with the two, as …
Today is the last day of Folliesat the National Theatre, which means we have time for just one more Song Insight before they part, as Bill Deamer talks 'One More Kiss'.
Lord, lord, lord, how is there only one week left of Follies at the National This week, we're looking at a show stopping dance routine from the show with choreographer Bill Deamer and MC Nig…
Next week, London's Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith will play host to The Best of...Rock Musicals. Director Hugh Wooldridge shares what audiences can expect from the two concerts, bringing toget…
Bringing Tina Turner's iconic numbers to audiences, Ashley Zhangazha shares how he approached playing a real-life figure, and his status as a 'confirmed big-time Tina fan'
Pearl Chanda shares her excitement for revisiting Chekhov with Three Sisters, returning to the Almeida, and reuniting with director Rebecca Frecknall.
Taking us through the gamuts A to Z of 'I'm Still Here', Tracie Bennett and Nigel Lilley breakdown the demands, delivery and tiny details of the number.
Turning the 1590's patriarchy into a matriarchy, Justin Audibert breaks down why he chose to gender reverse The Taming of the Shrew for the Royal Shakespeare Company, and what effects the de…
It's Miss Hope Springs brings the 'never say die showbiz trouper' back to the spotlight, in a journey down memory lane. Ty Jeffries reflects on the conception of Miss Hope Springs and what a…
Hello folks, we're into the Follies To kick off the new Follies Song Insights, we're looking at the song that kicks off the Follies-style numbers which close the show 'Buddy's Blues', with B…
Nigel Lilley serves as Music Director, part of a team who have worked alongside Stephen Sondheim and Jonathan Tunick on this production. Taking us back to his early experiences of Sondheim, …
Siobhan Redmond returns to the National to play Isabella Bird. Giving us an insight into her character and the real life person behind it, Siobhan also shares her excitement and joy for work…
Jessie Nelson penned the book of the musical, which is based on Adrienne Shelly's 2007 film. With the show now playing to audiences around the world, Jessie discusses honouring and adapting …
Berberian Sound Studio marks Luke Pasqualino's professional stage debut. The actor shares how the story resonates today, and reveals why the Donmar Warehouse is 'the perfect theatre to be te…
Witness for the Prosecution announced that it would be extending its run at London County Hall this week, with court now in session until March 2020. Jasper Britton shares what it's like to …
Musical Director Joel Fram joins us once again to dissect The Ladies Who Lunch, Marianne Elliott's staging of it, and the 'complex set of causes and effects' that result from this reworking.
Ever wanted to know how your favourite songs come together Our Song Insights will dissect an iconic number with the cast and creatives themselves. What better way to kick things off than wit…
Actress Golda Rosheuvel has always loved jazz and swing, sharing that 'Ella Fitzgerald is one of the reasons shestarted singing'. Giving us an insight into the music and magic of theatre, Go…
Helena Morais explains why people need to see this production right now, and shares just what being part of the Young Company has meant to her 'It's not enough to just be in a certain space …
Sharing what brings her back to this theatre time and time again, Olivia also reveals one of her first questions for director Blanche McIntyre, as well asher excitement for getting to take o…
With rehearsals underway for As You Like It, this is a formative time for Lucy in what is her first encounter with not only the play, but also the character. Talking ensemble and expectation…
The original cast recording of Marianne Elliott's acclaimed production of Company dropped mere hours ago. We caught up with Musical Director Joel Fram once again, to take you behind the scen…
This Christmas, an adaptation of The Boy in the Dress will play the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, penned by Mark with music and lyrics from Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers.As news of the music…
As news of the West End transfer of Fiddler on the Roof broke, we chatted to Judy Kuhn and Andy Nyman to get their reactions, share their journeys with the show, and lift the lid on married …
With two months left, Musical Director Joel Fram speaks to us about developing the show with Elliott and Sondheim, how the show continues to change across the run, and working with the very …
