The co-founder of Scamp Theatre has launched Freckle Productions, focusing on bringing inspirational stories to the stage for children, young people and families. The new production company will launch their 2017 programme with a return to the West End for Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales, which combines a number of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-known titles that… Continue reading NEWS: Jennifer Sutherland Launches Freckle Productions
The Royal Ballet will celebrate the 50th anniversary of George Balanchine’s full-length abstract ballet when it arrives at the Royal Opera House from the 1st to the 21st April. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHLOzubAVyU Fifty years on since it was first performed by the New York City Ballet, George Balanchine's ballet Jewels will return to Covent Garden. The ballet is… Continue reading PREVIEW: Jewels, Royal Opera House
Trevor Nunn directs this revival of Terence Rattigan's comedy which stars Eve Best, Helen George, Anthony Head and Edward Bluemel. Here is what critics have been saying about it: The Telegraph: **** "not only gripped by its ingenious fusion of domestic tragi-comedy and political debate but ever more seized by the conviction that this work… Continue reading Review Round Up: Love in Idleness, Menier Chocolate Factory
It has been confirmed that Giles Croft's production of Khaled Hosseini’s best selling novel will return to the West End, following a successful run at the Wyndham's Theatre earlier this year. Having wowed audiences and critics alike at Wyndham's Theatre, where it closed earlier this month, producers have confirmed that the production will transfer to the Playhouse Theatre… Continue reading NEWS: The Kite Runner to Return to the West End
The musical theatre group are back with a brand new album - that just might their best yet... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCtgQDqykSI Since winning Britain's Got Talent, it seems that Collabro has gone from strength to strength in terms of the quality of their albums and Home is certainly no different. Filled with such a variety of songs… Continue reading REVIEW: Home by Collabro
The Royal Shakespeare Company have confirmed that Matilda the Musical will present its fourth relaxed performance of the show on the 11th June. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdifNuEw5RU Following the success of its previous relaxed performances, the musical will once again host a relaxed performance to allow access to theatre for those with autism and learning disabilities and their families.… Continue reading NEWS: Matilda the Musical to Present Fourth Relaxed Performance in June
There is no doubting that Alexandra Burke delivers a sassy and funny performance as Deloris Van Cartier - but there are some lingering doubts about the story being made into a musical. Based on the 1992 hit film starring Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act has plenty of laughs but due much of the action happening in… Continue reading REVIEW: Sister Act, New Victoria Theatre
