I’ve recently begun watching the hit US series Smash, the musical theatre-based show which follows a string of characters through the development of a new Broadway musical. The character of Ivy Lynn (played by actress Megan Hilty) is one who, after ten years in the chorus line, wins the leading role in the Marilyn Monroe musical. While Ivy’s story is just one of many explored in the show, the rise from ensemble member to star is the tale which forms the core of the classic Broadway musical 42nd Street. It charts the path of Peggy Sawyer, a small town … more »
Yes, Prime Minister to transfer to Trafalgar Studios 1
The political comedy play Yes, Prime Minister has proven it is still popular with audiences since its well-received return to London’s West End in 2011. That popularity has earned it an extended stay in town, as the stage adaption of the classic BBC sitcom is now set to transfer to Trafalgar Studios 1 in June after its current run at the Gielgud Theatre ends. Original writers Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn adapted their TV creation for the stage in 2010, where it made its debut at the Chichester Festival Theatre. That same year, it transferred to the West End … more »
Waiting For More – A night of new American writing
When it comes to new writing there is a pool of talent here in the UK, but there is also a fair share of writers making ripples across the pond. The American theatre scene is littered with a wealth of composers and on Sunday 20th May 2012, a selection of work from a few of them is heading to our shores for a one night only performance. Some names you will know and some you may not, but Waiting For More provides a wonderful opportunity to familiarise yourself with them all. Presented by #1Entertainment, the event at Soho’s popular … more »
Review of Saint Joan at The Rose Bankside
Constanza Hola has created with ingenious direction a production where St Joan lives out her dramatic tale in the 21st Century. With a modern soundtrack, an appearance of an ipad, and Joan entering chewing gum dressed as a gothic rock chick listening to her iPod, we know this will be no ordinary revival. The Rose Theatre, Bankside, steeped in history is the perfect setting for Saint Joan. Bernard Shaw wrote St Joan soon after Joan of Arc’s canonisation by the Roman Catholic Church. We follow Joan of Arc’s story, in which a young peasant girl hears voices that tell … more »
Aladdin A Wish Come True at The Theatre at the O2
Lily Savage will once more grace the stage when she takes on the guise of Widow Twankey for a rare and unique appearance in a limited season of Aladdin A Wish Come True at The Theatre at The O2. From Friday 7th December 2012 until Saturday 5th January 2013 Savage will join the cast of a truly unique and magical theatrical event that will be taking place on the Greenwich Peninsula under the canopy of The O2. A purpose built 1900-seat theatre will host what Whatsonstage called “a classy panto” starring the inimitable Lily Savage as one of the … more »
Innovative theatre with threesixty – The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe
Theatre is often at its best when it is pushing the boundaries of what it can achieve and exploring new and innovative avenues of entertainment. Intersplicing live performance with film and puppetry is an effective practice which has previously proven to be popular with audiences and threesixty theatre have taken that to new levels with the help of their unique outdoor venue, which recently returned to Kensington Gardens. The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe is a classic fantasy story from novelist C. S. Lewis; I would imagine nearly every child grew up reading the Chronicles of Narnia books … more »
Cantina at The London Wonderground
“A sensational cocktail of glamorous vaudeville and scintillating circus.” I have always been intrigued by the circus and the incredible skills of acrobatics. However, I have never seen a show that showcases their talent. Along with a mixture of dance, magic and music, Cantina showed me a completely different type of theatre. Cantina is the headline show of Priceless London Wonderground’s, a venue to showcase a variety of cabaret, circus and strange curiosities throughout the summer. Set in a traditional 1920s Spiegeltent, it provides a lively atmosphere and sets the tone for the forthcoming show. Despite quite a restricted view … more »
Billy Elliot Review Victoria Palace Theatre
Having seen the film countless times and the musical several times before, I knew I was in for an entertaining show! The musical is set in Durham during the harsh political and financial climate of 1984/85 when Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, took on the Miner’s Union and the miners went on strike in protest. Times were tough for the working class and the strikes affected not only the whole community but the country. The story of the musical follows how Billy Elliot finds an escape in ballet during a difficult time, as his father and brother are miners on … more »
Revolution Tickets Theatre Royal Haymarket
‘Live. Breathe. Dance. Love’ is the theme of the soon to launch dance phenomenon, which will showcase some of the most celebrated performers from the UK and will be fronted by international artist & Sky1′s Got to Dance judge, Kimberly Wyatt, and fellow judge actor and performer, Adam Garcia. Dancers Inc. presents REVOLUTION, at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, which is set to be a fast-paced, futuristic and inspiring performance, showcasing some of the most recognised dancers in the UK at present from recent TV shows such as Britain’s Got Talent, Got To Dance and So You Think You Can … more »
In Profile: Carl Mullaney
We’ve previously featured several ensemble members of the West End musical Les Miserables in In Profile, like Lily Frazer and Scott Garnham. Les Miserables is a masterpiece of theatre, reflected in its longevity and the legions of undying fans around the globe, so when it comes to the casting of its onstage performers, only the very best will do. The show’s next major cast change is only just over one month away, when acclaimed actors such as Hadley Fraser (Javert) and Alexia Khadime (Eponine) move on to adventures of new and they pass the responsibility on to the next … more »
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