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REVIEW: Fiddler on the Roof, Menier Chocolate Factory

Trevor Nunn's beautifully detailed production is filled with moments that capture the heart of the story perfectly.  From the second the audience steps into the auditorium for this glorious revival of Fiddler on the roof, they are immediately made to feel part of the  Anatevka community, thanks to the rustic and haunting set design by… Continue reading REVIEW: Fiddler on the Roof, Menier Chocolate Factory

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NEWS: New Casting Announced for Les Miserables

From the 11th June, major cast changes will take place at the West End production of the long-running musical, now into its 33rd year in London.  Cameron Mackintosh has announced that from the 11th June, Dean Chisnall will star as ‘Jean Valjean’; Toby Miles as ‘Marius’; Elena Skye as ‘Eponine’; Vivien Parry as ‘Madame Thénardier’ and Amara Okereke as ‘Cosette’. Meanwhile, Steven Meo  (‘Thénardier’) and Carley Stenson as… Continue reading NEWS: New Casting Announced for Les Miserables

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REVIEW: Love in Idleness, Apollo Theatre

A sparkling cast makes Trevor Nunn's take on Rattigan's classic comedy a delight to watch from beginning to end.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwb040f2uG4 (c) Nimax Theatres. With its brilliantly witty script and fantastic characters, Love in Idleness has plenty to offer those who are in need of gentle but ultimately affectionate entertainment and Trevor Nunn has created a… Continue reading REVIEW: Love in Idleness, Apollo Theatre

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Review Round Up: Love in Idleness, Menier Chocolate Factory

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

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NEWS: Cast Changes for Les Miserables Announced

Cameron Mackintosh has confirmed changes to the long-running show's cast from the 5th December.  Now into its 32nd year in the West End, the hit musical Les Miserables will have several cast changes from Monday 5th December. Joining the cast from the 5th December,  Simon Gleeson will play ‘Jean Valjean’; Lucy O'Byrne will play ‘Fantine’… Continue reading NEWS: Cast Changes for Les Miserables Announced

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NEWS:Les Miserables Now Booking to October 2017

The long running and popular musical Les Miserables has confirmed that it is now booking at the Queen's Theatre in London until the 14th October 2017.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5vz6-ElKAs This news means that the musical, based on Victor Hugo's novel, will now be booking into its 32nd year in the West End having originally opened at the… Continue reading NEWS:Les Miserables Now Booking to October 2017

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Review Round Up…King John, Rose Theatre Kingston

Trevor Nunn returns to the Rose Theatre in Kingston to direct one of Shakespeare's lesser known plays. Having opened on Wednesday, what have critics been saying about the production?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOJXPlYo7JY The Telegraph:*** Dominic Cavendish said: " Shakespeare reacquires the shock of the new and, for Sir Trevor, theatrical victory is snatched from the jaws of defeat."… Continue reading Review Round Up…King John, Rose Theatre Kingston

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REVIEW: King John, Rose Theatre Kingston

The rarely performed or heard of play by William Shakespeare sees the return of Trevor Nunn at the Rose Theatre, who valiantly tries to deliver a solid production of a problematic play.  William Shakespeare's interpretation of the reign of King John has everything thrown at it: politics, power and religion to name a few -… Continue reading REVIEW: King John, Rose Theatre Kingston

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Cast Changes Announced for Les Miserables

Now into its 31st year in the West End, the smash-hit musical has announced new cast for the production, who will have their first performances from the 13th June.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHeid6YECno From Monday 13th June, David Langham will play ‘Thénardier’ and Chris Cowley will play ‘Enjolras’.  They join Peter Lockyer as ‘Jean Valjean’, Jeremy Secomb as ‘Javert’;… Continue reading Cast Changes Announced for Les Miserables

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Cast Announced for King John at the Rose Theatre

The Rose Theatre in Kingston has announced casting for Trevor Nunn's production of King John , running at the theatre from the 14th May until the 5th June.  The production will see director Trevor Nunn return to the Rose Theatre to direct Jamie Ballard as King John, Howard Charles as Philip the Bastard, Lisa Dillon… Continue reading Cast Announced for King John at the Rose Theatre