Joyce DiDonato and Vittorio Grigòlo will lead the cast in Benoît Jacquot's production, which will appear at the Royal Opera House from the 19th June until the 13th July. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LZbjTH9Oqg This is the second revival of Jacquot's production of Massenet's opera of love, duty and tragedy. Werther loves Charlotte, but she promised her mother on her deathbed… Continue reading PREVIEW: Werther @Royal Opera House
Day: 24 May 2016
Now On… Beckett in London @Print Room at the Coronet
To celebrate the work of Samuel Beckett, company and unparalleled Beckett champions, Gare St Lazare Ireland, is currently presenting a three-week festival in association with the Print Room at the Coronet. The festival explores Beckett's work through theatre, music and visual art. It also marks the return of Gare St Lazare to the Print Room following… Continue reading Now On… Beckett in London @Print Room at the Coronet
Review Round Up: Human Animals @Royal Court Theatre
Stef Smith's debut Royal Court Theatre play, directed by Hamish Pirie opened at the Royal Court last night. Have a read of what some of the critics have been saying about it... The Telegraph: "There are flashes of brilliance in both the writing and the direction but both, ultimately, throw too much into the pot."… Continue reading Review Round Up: Human Animals @Royal Court Theatre
PREVIEW: The Dark Room, Udderbelly Festival
A live interactive videogame that is part comedy and part theatre arrives at the Southbank as part of the Udderbelly Festival on the 28th May. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WzrC_VTJz4 Starting four years ago as an online interactive web game, stand-up comedian John Robertson created and posted his choose-your-own-adventure-game on YouTube called The Dark Room. Following its success, Robertson then… Continue reading PREVIEW: The Dark Room, Udderbelly Festival
New Trailer: Precious Cargo
The official UK trailer for new film Precious Cargo has been unveiled, ahead of the film's release on July 15th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_1f31H7s-M&feature=youtu.be Starring Bruce Willis, Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Claire Forlani, Precious Cargo is directed by Max Adams. After a botched heist, Eddie, a murderous crime boss, hunts down Karen, the seductive thief who failed him. In… Continue reading New Trailer: Precious Cargo
The Very Hungry Caterpillar to Make West End Debut
Eric Carle's classic children's book is set to make its West End debut at the Ambassadors Theatre from the 2nd December it has been announced. Arriving in London for the first time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show will bring to life one of the most familiar characters from children's literature to life. Featuring 75 puppets, the… Continue reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar to Make West End Debut
NEWS: Rebel Wilson to Star as Miss Adelaide
It has been confirmed that Hollywood actress Rebel Wilson will be playing the role of Miss Adelaide in the London production of Guys and Dolls from the 28th June - for a limited season only. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ntx_kkf2HQg The actress will join the cast as the bubbly Miss Adelaide for eight weeks, from the 28th June to… Continue reading NEWS: Rebel Wilson to Star as Miss Adelaide
First Impressions… Beauty and the Beast
It's here!It's finally here! The first teaser trailer for Disney's live action remake of Beauty and the Beast has been released, and its really very clever! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c38r-SAnTWM Disney is on a roll at the moment with its remakes of its classic animation films (well - with Alice in Wonderland being the exception to the rule),… Continue reading First Impressions… Beauty and the Beast