Interviews, Unique Experiences

Interview With…Tracey Iliffe

We chatted to the choreographer about this year's Thursford Christmas Spectacular. For those who have not experienced Thursford Christmas Spectacular before what can they expect? I’d say Thursford is a large scale variety show presenting world class entertainment in a unique setting.It is all the best bits of Christmas wrapped up with heart, joy and… Continue reading Interview With…Tracey Iliffe

drama, News, Review Round Up, Theatre

Review Round Up: Old Bridge, Bush Theatre

We round up the reviews for Igor Memic's 2020 Papatango New Writing Prize winning play now playing at the Bush Theatre. Saffron Coomber (Mina) and Rosie Gray (Leila) in Old Bridge by Igor Memic at the Bush theatre, London Photograph: Tristram Kenton. The Guardian: *** "With strong jokes and jolts, Memic shows high promise but next… Continue reading Review Round Up: Old Bridge, Bush Theatre

News, Review Round Up, Visual Art

Review Round Up: Late Constable, Royal Academy of Arts

We round up the reviews for the Royal Academy's exhibition, focusing on the last 12 years of the artist's career. John Constable RA,Rainstorm over the Sea (detail), 1824-1828. The Guardian: ***** "On the evidence of this exhibition, the Turner prize should be relaunched (and God knows it needs a jolt) as the Constable prize – for… Continue reading Review Round Up: Late Constable, Royal Academy of Arts

Musicals, Reviews, Theatre

REVIEW: Bluff, Online

This new audio musical comedy has the feel of a classic Broadway musical but work does need to be done on the story itself. Both Matt Cavendish and Ed Zanders are familiar with comedy - having worked in different capacities of Mischief Theatre shows and this is very much reflected in this perky musical that… Continue reading REVIEW: Bluff, Online

drama, News, Theatre

NEWS: Dexter Flanders’ Foxes to Play at Theatre Peckham

The play will be performing as part of the Young, Gifted & Black festival, which is formed of theatre, poetry, film and discussions around the Black experience in the UK. Returning for a third year, the Young, Gifted & Black festival concentrates on stories centred around migration andbelonging. Foxes, is the debut play from Dexter… Continue reading NEWS: Dexter Flanders’ Foxes to Play at Theatre Peckham

America, New York, News, Review Round Up, Theatre

Review Round Up: Caroline, Or Change, Studio 54

We round up the reviews for the Broadway revival of the musical from Tony Kushner and Jeanine Tesori. The NY Times: "An electrifying revival of the 2003 musical, featuring a titanic performance by Sharon D Clarke, follows the money to the source of American inequality." Time Out: **** "Clarke’s grounded, moving performance provides much-needed ballast… Continue reading Review Round Up: Caroline, Or Change, Studio 54

America, Musicals, New York, News, Theatre

NEWS: Complete Casting Announced for Broadway Revival of The Music Man

The anticipated revival of the classic musical will begin performances at the Winter Garden Theatre on the 20th December. Full casting has now been confirmed for the upcoming revival of Meredith Willson's The Music Man, which will begin performances on Broadway in December. The cast will be led by Hugh Jackman as Professor Harold Hill,… Continue reading NEWS: Complete Casting Announced for Broadway Revival of The Music Man