Artistic Director of the National Theatre, Rufus Norris has confirmed reports that Imelda Staunton and Janie Dee will star in a new production of Stephen Sondheim's Follies at the National Theatre next year. In a statement released today Rufus Norris said: "We are thrilled Imelda Staunton and Janie Dee will return to the National in… Continue reading NEWS: Imelda Staunton and Janie Dee to Star in Follies at the National Theatre
Day: 30 September 2016
NEWS: Orson Welles’ First Play to Premiere at White Bear Theatre
The White Bear Theatre is to present Brice Stratford's world premiere production of Orson Welles first play, Bright Lucifer, from the 8th November until the 3rd December it has been announced. Jack Flynn’s in movies – “creature features” – quite the celebrity so far as men in rubber masks go. Celebrity enough that when his wife… Continue reading NEWS: Orson Welles’ First Play to Premiere at White Bear Theatre
Review Round Up: La Fille Mal Gardee, Royal Opera House
Frederick Ashton's ballet is brought to life once again and opening the Royal Ballet's new season at the Royal Opera House. https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_250289173&feature=iv&src_vid=h-SlwMaRwPg&v=c3cZK0MSrRo The Independent: **** "Warmth comes glowing off the stage in this Royal Ballet performance of Frederick Ashton’s ballet, an enchanting blend of sweetness and brilliant dancing." The Stage: **** "Warming, cheerful and charming… Continue reading Review Round Up: La Fille Mal Gardee, Royal Opera House
NEWS: Final Casting Announced for Buried Child
It has been confirmed that Game of Thrones star Charlotte Hope, Jack Fortune, Barnaby Kay and Gary Shelford will be joining the cast for Scott Elliott's production of Buried Child. The new additions to the cast will join the previously announced Ed Harris, Amy Madigan and Jeremy Irvine in this new production of Sam Shepard's… Continue reading NEWS: Final Casting Announced for Buried Child
PREVIEW: Fear and Love: Reactions to a Complex World, Design Museum
As one of the new exhibitions to open the new home of the Design Museum, Fear and Love will feature eleven new installations created by some of the world's leading designers. This new exhibition opening the new home of the Design Museum in Kensington will feature works by OMA, Hussein Chalayan, Kenya Hara and Neri Oxman… Continue reading PREVIEW: Fear and Love: Reactions to a Complex World, Design Museum
NEWS: Jest End to Return to Waterloo East Theatre
Musical comedy parody Jest End will return to the Waterloo East Theatre from November in a new production, following its run in 2015 it has been confirmed. Written and directed by Garry Lake, the show explores and exposes the successes, the misses and of course the gossip in the world of theatre and is back… Continue reading NEWS: Jest End to Return to Waterloo East Theatre
REVIEW: Southside With You
The film follows Barack Obama and Michelle Robinson on their first date in 1989 - but can it charm the audiences? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erpUF2ToUls Written and directed by Richard Tanne, Southside With You is a straightforward film about a couple who go on to become the most famous couple in the world and changing history. Taking place… Continue reading REVIEW: Southside With You