Following on from his recent success directing Broken Glass at the Vaudeville Theatre, Iqbal Khan is now directing the world premiere of Ishy Din’s new play Snookered. Earlier this week Iqbal answered some questions about himself and his career. I hope you enjoy this fascinating interview. You were born in Birmingham. How did your childhood help define you as a person? Birmingham in the 70s and 80s was culturally very diverse with a clear division between the white majority and the largely black and Pakistani communities. Although part of a large extended family, I found myself not socialising enormously. … more »
Interview with Tamara Wall: Legally Blonde The Musical
For the past year Tamara has starred as Brooke Wyndham in Legally Blonde The Musical at the Savoy Theatre. She has performed this role superbly and will be remembered for the many fantastic performances that she has given in this brilliant show. Since making her stage debut in Woking, Tamara has appeared in various regional theatres, toured the UK and also starred in the West End. She has several television credits including The Royal Variety Performance and the popular television programme, Eastenders. Tamara took time out this week to answer a few questions about herself and her career. What … more »
Review of Freedom the play at the Arcola Theatre
“Freedom is a tense and powerful drama, punctuated by dark humour and tragic romance” The story is set between Tajikistan and England, and follows three characters forced to choose between their own freedom and that of each other. The innovative stage scenery is split between the two countries and it works very well. Without giving too much away from the plot, the play is as follows: Benham, is a Tajik opium farmer who is desperately trying to do the best he can for his family in a country that has had its heart torn apart by civil war. Although … more »
The joy of cabaret: Jonathan Eio and Chloe Hart
Have I ever mentioned how much I enjoy a musical theatre cabaret? Once or twice, I’m sure. A cabaret is always a guaranteed night of fun whether you’re a theatre fan or not: great songs and even better voices to sing them – what’s not to like? Unfortunately, as no rich Sheikh has turned up on my doorstep proposing marriage yet, I can’t always make it along to each and every one, much as I might like to. Still, I pop up at enough of them. I also like to use this space to preview those which I think … more »
Phantom of The Opera Review
One of our customers reviewed The Phantom of the Opera – 25th January, 2012 In its 26th Year at Her Majesty’s Theatre still playing to full houses (mid-week), Phantom of the Opera for the most part, was as enthralling as ever to watch. Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s beautiful score and Charles Hart’s evocative lyrics tell the story of the ‘ghost’ that haunts the Paris Opera House, adapted from Gaston Leroux’s famous 1911 novel. The story begins in late 19th Century Paris on the stage of the Paris Opera House. The Phantom hides beneath the Opera House in a lonely existence, ashamed … more »
Theatre and the media
There are a variety of media forms out there which have proven to be very beneficial for promotional purposes. Television is the obvious one, reaching the biggest audience and the widest range of people. On top of that, there are of course newspapers, radio, billboards/posters and, in the last few years, the phenomenon of social networking has been a very useful tool when it comes to connecting with a potential audience. Successful theatre relies on this promotion. There’s no doubt about how helpful these media outlets can be when it comes to generating a buzz and circulating it around … more »
Interview with Gerard Carey: Master Class
Our interview with Gerard Carey who is appearing as Stagehand in The Tony Award-Wnning Smash Hit Master Class at the Vaudeville Theatre. Master Class is an insight into the life and loves of Maria Callas, the iconic opera singer whose turbulent private life and fiery temperament were as astonishing as her formidable talents. Inspired by her master classes of the early 70s, this is a riveting, hilarious and intensely moving portrayal of the sacrifice and heartache behind the artist, the diva and the legend. Gerard took time out from the play to answer a few questions. What were your … more »
The reality of being a theatre-goer
Last Sunday, there was a cabaret at the Leicester Square Theatre: An Evening With Chris Passey and Friends was a night of performances from the debut album of musical theatre writer Chris Passey, and also featured songs from new writing duo Anderson & Petty. Joined by some top West End stars, it was a brilliant evening and the audience left enthusing about the music and the vocal talent and the amount of fun they’d had. I wasn’t there though. This was something I was sorely disappointed about. I’ve been a supporter of Chris Passey for a long time, dating … more »
Thank you Children of Eden Cast Prince of Wales Theatre
The Children of Eden charity concert held at the Prince of Wales tonight was in aid of “Crohn’s and Colitus” UK. This isn’t a review of the concert, but just a big thank you to all of the cast creatives and crew who gave up their time to put the show on and help with the fundraising for such an event. It is fair to say that all of the cast are West End stars, especially tonight where they shone very brightly indeed. The magnificent Anton Stephans performed as Father, Louise Dearman as Eve and Oliver Thornton as Adam. … more »
In Profile: Tim Walton in Matilda The Musical
Matilda The Musical was undeniably one of the biggest musicals to hit the West End in 2011. The RSC production has had audiences raving over it since it made its 2012 debut at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon, and the West End transfer has now brought even wider success. Bertie Carvel’s performance as the tyrannical Miss Trunchbull has been universally acclaimed, earned him the TMA Theatre Awards UK ‘Best Performance In A Musical’ last year and he has also been nominated for ‘Best Actor In A Musical’ in the upcoming Whatsonstage.com Awards. The child actors in the five girl … more »
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