The Tragedy of King Richard II to play in Hampstead
Regime change is a familiar idea to us today. We have got used to seeing legitimate rulers being deposed, even executed, to be replaced by others, supposedly better. It was the same in Shakespeare’s day – which is what makes this politically-charged play so relevant to us. Richard II begins the story, told in Shakespeare’s […]
Twelfth Night – St Paul’s Church
Mistaken identity, silliness and disguises – it must be a Shakespeare play. But not just any Shakespeare play, my favourite: Twelfth Night. Performed in the beautiful and intimate grounds of St Paul’s Church by Iris Theatre. The shipwrecked Lady Viola (Pepter Lunkuse) lands on the island of Illyria and disguises herself as a boy, going […]
James Backway (War Horse) – Tea With Wilma
How does it feel to be making your West End debut in such a hugely popular show as War Horse? For this to be my first West End job out of drama school is such a privilege. This show means so much to so many people and it’s amazing to be a part of the […]
SUNDAY IN THE ARTS WITH…. presents An Evening with Evelyn Hoskins
SUNDAY IN THE ARTS WITH…. presents An Evening with Evelyn Hoskins Join Evelyn Hoskins, who most recently played the title role in ‘Carrie’ at the Southwark playhouse, for an evening of alternative musical theatre performances. Evelyn will spend the evening reminiscing about her career so far (including Spring Awakening, This is my Family, Cool […]
Bromance – Underbelly
Underbelly is a UK-based live entertainment company that runs several festivals and events across the country. Underbelly has grown to include the Udderbelly and London Wonderground festivals in London, The Comedy Hullabaloo in Stratford-Upon-Avon, as well as an ever-growing programme at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Edinburgh’s Christmas. The show Bromance is performed by the Barely […]
Cast and Creative team announced for Sinatra The Man & His Music at the London Palladium
Karl Sydow, award-winning producer of productions ranging from Our Country’s Good to Dirty Dancing and Backbeat, has announced the team behind what is set to be the most visually stunning stage production of 2015. The best creative talents in theatre will create a multimedia spectacular in honour of the centenary of icon Frank Sinatra. Sinatra […]
Casting Announced for UK Tour of Rocky Horror Show
Since its first appearance at the Royal Court Theatre in June 1973, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show has become the world’s favourite Rock N’ Roll musical. It has been performed worldwide for over 40 years in over 30 countries and has been translated into more than 20 languages. Director Christopher Luscombe created a stunning new production […]
Cool Rider – Original Cast Recording
Cool Rider (Grease 2) follows on from the original story of Grease, with Sandy’s cousin Michael arriving in town from England for the start of the new school year. He falls for Stephanie, the leader of the Pink Ladies but quickly learns that if he wants to win her affection, he will need to make […]
The Vagina Monologues – Bread and Roses Theatre
The Vagina Monologues is a 1996 play by Eve Ensler which combines a number of different stories, written based on interviews with women of all ages about how they feel about their lady parts. Opening the show with a sultry dance performance by to the Cabaret song ‘Mein Heir’ was fun, albeit a little cringeworthy, […]
I Went To A Fabulous Party – Kings Head Theatre
At one point during And Davis’s debut play ‘I went to a fabulous party’, I turned to my companion and asked him to translate what on earth was being said as I understood about 1 word in 10. The scene in question was a long list of the abbreviations and nicknames that are used on […]