REVIEW: Titanic the Musical (Royal & Derngate) ★★★
One of the most famous tragedies in the world, at first the story of Titanic might seem an odd choice for a musical. Opening on Broadway just six months before James Cameron’s film, the ensemble piece by Maury Yeston and Peter Stone looks less at the disaster itself, and instead focuses on the people aboard […]
REVIEW: MY BEAUTIFUL CIRCUS (Chiswick House & Gardens Trust Gifford Circus) ★★★★
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the invention of the circus, Gifford Circus sets their artistry to a 1930s theme, spanning hits from the era and sequinned dresses alike. The troupe pulls out all stops for this anniversary show with a brand-new tent, red velvet cushy seating and repainted wagons. “My Beautiful Circus” indeed. The […]
Lauren Silver talks about bringing magic, comedy, ventriloquism, mentalism and illusions to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Name: Lauren Silver Name of Edinburgh show: The Canterville Ghost (performing on alternating days with Wilde Creatures) Venue: Pleasance One at the Pleasance Courtyard Performance time: 2.45pm (on odd-numbered dates) Show length: 1 hour 15 minutes Ticket price: £6.00-£13.00 Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and your performing background? I’m an actress, […]
Daynah Miller talks about bringing her kids show KIKA’S BIRTHDAY to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Name: DANYAH MILLER (Wizard Presents) Name of Edinburgh show: KIKA’S BIRTHDAY Venue: PLEASANCE COURTYARD (BESIDE) Performance time: 11.30AM Show length: 50 MINS Ticket price: FROM £6.50 – £10.00 Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and your performing background? I am a storyteller, writer, trainer and theatre producer. I work internationally as a […]
REVIEW: CONSTELLATIONS (Hen & Chickens Theatre) ★★
Nick Payne’s unforgettable parallel-universes love story Constellations was first performed in 2012 at the Royal Court with Sally Hawkins and Rafe Spall as the romantic couple whose relationship is explored through the what-ifs of quantum multiverse theory. As high-concept as they come, the play nonetheless forces an audience onto the ropes emotionally, making you consider […]
REVIEW: The Penetration Play (Above the Stag) ★★★
In the past, Above the Stag has played host to almost entirely male-focused gay plays, which of course drew attention to the fact that there weren’t many lesbian plays walking through its doors. Well, with a fabulous new location and returb comes a change in the wind: Winter Miller‘s dark comedy, ‘The Penetration Play‘, has […]
REVIEW: WEST SIDE STORY (Bishopsgate Institute) ★★★★
Earlier this week I was treated to The Bishopsgate Institute’s own amateur production of West Side Story, presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. With lyrics written by the unrivalled Stephen Sondheim, this production also celebrates the centenary of the births of the musical’s composer, the legendary Leonard Bernstein, and Jerome Robbins, the show’s original […]
Colette Redgrave talks about bringing PICASSO’S WOMEN to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Name: Colette Redgrave Name of Edinburgh show: Picasso’s Women Venue: The Fruitmarket Gallery Performance time: 7pm – 8.30pm Show length: 1 hour 30mins Ticket price: £13.00 & Conc. £11.00 Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and your performing background? I first trained in Musical Theatre at London Studio Centre. When I graduated […]
Naomi McDonald talks about bringing celebrity impressions and spoof songs to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Name: Naomi McDonald Name of Edinburgh show: Stardumb Venue: Arch III, Fireside, 20 East Market St, EH8 8BE (Venue 75) Performance time: 15:45 Show length: 60 mins Ticket price: Free Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and your performing background? I’ve just featured in Radio 2’s Celebrity Lip Service. I was talent […]
I’m sorry – I just don’t like Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar was the first big musical production I remember seeing as a kid. I was at school and we had all been taken to see the touring production. I remember not being blown away by it then and despite seeing it since then (the 2012 arena tour which starred ITV Superstar winner Ben […]