Tag: Richard Eyre
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REVIEW: Mary Poppins, Prince Edward Theatre
Filled with dazzling choreography, plenty of magic and charm – this is fun for the entire family. If you like me were expecting this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical to be exactly like the film – then think again but the differences in the story structure and the addition of new songs actually make the story feel fresher […]
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NEWS: Full Casting Announced For Blithe Spirit
Sir Richard Eyre’s production will begin performances at the Harold Pinter Theatre from the 16th September. It has been announced that Madeleine Mantock (The Long Song, Casualty, The Tomorrow People, Age Before Beauty and Into the Badlands) will be making her West End debut as Elvira in Richard Eyre’s production of Noel Coward’s comedy when it heads to the stage […]
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Review Round Up: Blithe Spirit, Duke of York’s Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the London transfer of Richard Eyre’s production of Noel Coward’s comedy. The Stage: *** “although Saunders summons some three-dimensionality, the rest of the production, while entertaining enough, has as much substance as a spectre.” London Theatre.co.uk: *** “Eyre’s production – and the wives themselves – achieve liftoff, […]
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Review Round Up: My Name is Lucy Barton, Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
We round up the reviews for the stage adaptation based on Elizabeth Strout’s novel, which played at the Bridge Theatre in London in 2018. Variety: “Mother and daughter relationships are always complicated, to say the least. But they don’t necessarily have to be vicious and destructive, either. That’s not Strout’s style, and it’s not what […]
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NEWS: Mary Poppins Extends Run in the West End
The musical is currently playing at the Prince Edward Theatre. It has been confirmed that the musical based on P.L Travers original stories about the nanny is extending its run in the West End and is now booking until the 26th July. The magical story of the world’s favourite Nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane […]
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Review Round Up: Mary Poppins, Prince Edward Theatre
Richard Eyre’s production of the musical has flown back into the West End – but what do the critics think of it? WhatsOnStage: **** “The musical’s best sequences are those that just let rip with joy and wonder. Richard Eyre directs with pace and panache, much helped by the choreography of Matthew Bourne (who is […]
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NEWS: Further Casting Announced for Mary Poppins
Final adult casting has been confirmed for Mary Poppins, playing at the Prince Edward Theatre from the 23rd October. Joining the previously announced Zizi Strallen as Mary Poppins, Charlie Stemp as Bert, Joseph Millson as George Banks and Petula Clark as the Bird Woman, Richard Eyre’s production will also include Amy Griffiths who will play Winifred Banks, Claire Moore as Miss Andrew, Claire […]
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REVIEW: The Bay at Nice, Menier Chocolate Factory
Penelope Wilton and Ophelia Lovibond shine in Richard Eyre’s reflective and simmering production. Is life about following duty or desire? This is a question that lies right at the centre of David Hare’s engaging and passionate play being revived for the first time since its premiere at the National Theatre in 1986. With Richard Eyre’s […]
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Interview With…Martin Hutson
Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon spoke to the actor about starring in the Menier Chocolate Factory’s production of The Bay at Nice. Hi Martin. For those who aren’t familiar with ‘The Bay at Nice’ what can they expect? A perfectly crafted and amazingly prescient short play about art, integrity and personal responsibility. What was […]
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NEWS: Dates Confirmed for Revival of Mary Poppins
The musical is set to return to London to play at the Prince Edward Theatre later this year. This revival of the popular musical is set to star Charlie Stemp as Bert and Zizi Strallen will play the the title role when it arrives at the Prince Edward Theatre from the 23rd October, with official opening night taking place on the 13th November. It is initially booking in the West End […]