Joseph Hodges talks about starting to produce shows at just 11 years old
Joseph Hodges started producing theatre show’s when he was just eleven years old. Currently he is working on two shows, one of which is the Dolly Parton musical 9 To 5. Kara Taylor Alberts sat down with him for a chat…. When did you start producing? It was when I was 11, and it was […]
REVIEW: From The Ground Up (Assembly Roxy) ★★★★★
Structured like a psychological study, From The Ground Up is the Almeida Young Theatre Company’s fringe transfer from Shoreditich Town Hall. The audience members are asked a series of questions. They are told they have two options. Yes or No. No grey. No middle. I am hesitant to describe the show any further as I […]
REVIEW: Pageant (The Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts) ★★★
Garish, glitzy and glamorous, Billy Russell and Frank Kelly’s Pageant was a camp catastrophe. With more pink than Priscilla Queen of the Desert, it was rather like a beauty contest on questionable substances. Pageant made its theatrical debut in 1991 and ran, off-Broadway, for over a year, gaining itself a revival in 2014. This hilarious […]
REVIEW: Knives In Hens (Donmar Warehouse) ★★★
Yaël Farber’s interpretation of David Harrower’s absorbing and stark play follows one woman in pre-industrial Britain as she realises she can be more than an extension of her husband. The story follows the nameless ‘Young Woman’ (Judith Roddy), who spends her days and nights working for and serving her somewhat pragmatic and cold husband ‘Pony […]
REVIEW: The Producers (Gordon Craig Theatre) ★ ★ ★
There is always something to be said for a story, almost 50 years old, that is still as relevant, humorous and engaging as it was, half a century ago. The Mel Brooks musical interpretation of the cult film definitely withstands the test of time, with song, dance, and comedy oozing out of this clever, witty and […]
REVIEW: Six the musical (Sweet Venues) ★★★★
Six is the story of the return of Henry the 8th’s six wives… who have formed a girl group and are fighting to be the lead singer. The winner? Whoever can prove they suffered the most. Firstly it was the best band I heard in Edinburgh. They are slick and the music is great. The […]
Tori Amos unveils her most interesting album in years, Native Invader
It’s been a few years since Tori Amos made her Musical Theatre writing debut with The Light Princess, which premiered at London’s National Theatre in 2013. The singer/songwriter, who’s impressive career has carved fifteen albums in twenty five years since Little Earthquakes was released in 1992. Now Tori is back with one of her best […]
Full cast announced for the UK Tour of Cilla The Musical
Andrew Lancel and Carl Au join the cast of Cilla the Musical written by BAFTA® award winning Jeff Pope, with it’s world premiere at the Liverpool Empire on 7th September. Bill Kenwright’s new musical features: Andrew Lancel (Brian Epstein); Carl Au (Bobby); Amy Bridges (Rose Willis); Gemma Brodrick-Bower (Pauline); Paul Broughton (John White); Bill Caple […]
Tamsin Greig to replace Sarah Lancashire in Labour Of Love
MGC and Headlong today announce that Olivier Award-winning actress Tamsin Greig will now play Jean Whittaker opposite Martin Freeman as David Lyons in the world première of James Graham’s Labour of Love. Greig has stepped into the role during rehearsals, as Sarah Lancashire has had to regretfully withdraw from the production on doctor’s advice. The […]
Girl From The North Country London Cast Recording to be Released
The Old Vic and Sony Music Entertainment today announces the release of the Official London Cast Recording of Girl from the North Country. Featuring lyrics and music by Bob Dylan, the album was recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios and will be available to buy, download, and stream on 29 September 2017. Girl from […]