Tag: Menier Chocolate Factory
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NEWS: Menier Chocolate Factory Announces Maria Friedman & Friends – Legacy
This new show will play for 19 performances only at the theatre. The Menier Chocolate Factory in association with Sonia Friedman Productions has announced the world premiere of Maria Friedman & Friends – Legacy, which is set to celebrate the legacy of Marvin Hamlisch, Michel Legrand and Stephen Sondheim. Maria Friedman performed with each of them on multiple occasions […]
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REVIEW: Habeas Corpus, Menier Chocolate Factory
While there are flashes of humour to be found in this revival, this dated play feels uncomfortable to watch. I don’t mind comedy that pushes boundaries, that challenges and can occasionally make you wince – but Alan Bennett’s Habeas Corpus relies on the same joke (usually when it comes to women’s breasts or a character […]
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Interview With…Matthew Cottle
We chatted to Matthew about starring in Alan Bennett’s Habeas Corpus at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Hi Matthew, for those who don’t know what Habeas Corpus is about – what can you tell us aboutit? Habeas Corpus is an Alan Bennett farce set in the 1970s. It’s central themes are sex and death.Trying to get […]
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Review Round Up: Brian & Roger – A Highly Offensive Play, Menier Chocolate Factory
We round up the reviews for Harry Peacock and Dan Skinner’s play now playing in the Menier Chocolate Factory’s new space – The Mixing Room. WhatsOnStage: * “The result is a skit in search of a script, a seemingly endless and preposterous sketch that tests credulity as it strives for ever bigger laughs and wastes […]
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Review Round Up: Indecent, Menier Chocolate Factory
We round up the reviews for the European premiere of Paula Vogel’s play now playing at the Menier Chocolate Factory. The Guardian: **** “Indecent is a brainy play staged with the panache of a musical.” British Theatre.com: ***** “You can see why, and why it will hit the Oliviers lists. It’s a delight, seething with […]
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Interview With…Molly Osborne
We chatted to Molly about starring in the European premiere of Paula Vogel’s play Indecent at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Hi Molly, how does it feel to be part of this production of Indecent? It is an incredible honour. I feel so lucky to have had this particular play and company shining a light at […]
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Inside the Rehearsals of…Indecent, Menier Chocolate Factory
The production will begin performances at the Menier Chocolate Factory from the 13th March. Rehearsal images have been released for the upcoming European premiere of Paula Vogel’s Tony award winning play at the Menier Chocolate Factory from March. Directed by Rebecca Taichman, the production is set to star: Cory English – The Middle (Male); Beverley […]
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Love London Love Culture’s Favourite Shows of 2019
Emma Clarendon selects her favourite theatre production of the year… 10. Soho Cinders, Charing Cross Theatre: warm, funny and genuinely good fun, this revival of Stiles and Drewe’s contemporary take on the classic fairytale Cinderella is immensely good fun from start to finish. 9. The Bridges of Madison County, Menier Chocolate Factory: while it may […]
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Review Round Up: The Boy Friend, Menier Chocolate Factory
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for this revival of Sandy Wilson’s musical. The Guardian: **** “A special mention should go to Paul Farnsworth’s costumes that with their ostrich-plumed headdresses and organdie frocks ideally match Wilson’s exuberant period pastiche.” WhatsOnStage: *** “It all adds up to a perfectly marvellous Christmas evening, with lashings […]
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First Look at…The Boy Friend, Menier Chocolate Factory
Production images for Matthew White’s revival of Sandy Wilson’s musical have been released. Now in previews at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Sandy Wilson’s The Boy Friend will officially open at the theatre on the 3rd December. Casting for Matthew White’s production includes: Jack Butterworth (Bobby van Husen), Janie Dee (Mme Dubonnet), Adrian Edmondson (Lord Brockhurst), […]