Donald Spoto brings Grace Kelly back to life in this touching if ultimately brief biography. What makes this particular biography so fascinating is the way in which Spoto was able to balance his friendship with Grace Kelly with being a biographer and the ability to tell the truth about her life. If you have ever… Read More
Roundhouse Announces Programme for Circusfest 2016
One of the UK’s best known festivals celebrating the best of contemporary circus returns to the Roundhouse from the 4th to the 24th April 2016 and the full programme has just been announced. This latest season is filled with plenty of world premieres, amazing new productions and street performances from some of the best acts… Read More
Full Cast of Aladdin Announced as Tickets Go on Sale
As tickets go on sale for Aladdin, Disney Theatrical Productions have announced that Dean John-Wilson will play the role of Aladdin alongside Jade Ewen as Jasmine in the West End premiere of the classic Disney animated film. Aladdin will open at the Prince Edward Theatre on Wednesday 15th June, with previews from Friday 27th May.… Read More
Profile: Ariel Lanyi
17 year old Israeli pianist Ariel Lanyi made his orchestral debut at the age of seven, having begun to play the piano when he was five years old. His talent was quickly recognised as well as being sought with engagements with Israeli orchestras and taking part in a number of concerts broadcast on radio and… Read More
Review: Songs for the Coming Day by Syzygy Quartet
Formed after playing together at the 2009 World Saxophone Congress in Bangkok with the London Saxophone Ensemble, the Syzygy Quartet have plenty to say on their debut album Songs for the Coming Day. Formed of a new piece composed by David Maslanka, the Syzygy Quartet have been the only ensemble in Europe to be awarded the performing… Read More
Full Cast Announced for European Premiere of Grey Gardens
The full cast and creative team have been announced for the premiere of the acclaimed Broadway musical Grey Gardens, taking place at the Southwark Playhouse from the 2nd January to the 6th February 2016. Based on a 1975 documentary that tells the real life story of the rise and fall of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’s aunt… Read More
Review Roundup…The Homecoming, Trafalgar Studios
The 50th anniversary production of Harold Pinter’s The Homecoming, directed by Jamie Lloyd opened at the Trafalgar Studios last night. Starring Keith Allen, Gary Kemp, Gemma Chan and John Simm, the production follows the story of Teddy who returns from America to introduce his wife Ruth to his family. But on their return, they discover… Read More