Theatre N16 (Balham) is an integral and vital component of the ever evolving performing arts industry. In an industry where the right name can often be very influential and money can help ease an array of difficulties, Theatre N16 are dedicated to supporting and showcasing new theatre companies, writers and performers. Theatre N16 is exactly what this industry needs and what new talent depend on. One of their latest productions, The Staff Room, is a brand new one act play by exciting new … [Read more...]
Review of Steel Magnolias at The Hope Theatre
The Hope Theatre has done it again. The second instalment of its series of in-house productions, following the fantastic and extremely well received, Sea Life, Steel Magnolias has landed with a fabulous pink tinted splash. Under the direction of Matthew Parker, the Artistic Director of The Hope Theatre, this heart-warming and beautiful story of friendship, love, strength, courage and fabulous hair, is a play not to be missed. Written by Robert Harling for the stage and made commercially … [Read more...]
That’s Entertainment at Churchill Theatre
It is always quite satisfying when you can book theatre tickets for a show you have never seen and be confident in the knowledge that you are going to get exactly what is promised. This is most certainly true of That’s Entertainment. The show is a first c lass extravaganza of classic and iconic musical numbers from stage and screen from the 30s, 40s and 50s with a sprinkling of other well-loved musical gems. That’s Entertainment is another quality offering from the producers of the sell-out … [Read more...]
Sea Life at The Hope Theatre – Review
The Hope Theatre, above The Hope and Anchor pub in Islington, is a renowned Off West End performance venue, with a remarkable and impressive reputation. This 50 seat venue may be small, but its aims and theatrical outputs are huge and immensely powerful. Dedicated to nurturing new talent in all areas of the performing arts industry as well giving a new lease of life to classic texts, The Hope Theatre is most certainly leading the way in ground-breaking theatre and performance. This year, … [Read more...]
Aladdin at the Churchill Theatre Bromley – Review
The weather is getting cold and the festive decorations are starting to appear, this can only mean one thing, it’s Christmas! Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without the all-important, Christmas Pantomime. There are so many great panto stories that have and continue to keep the Great British public entertained at Christmas and this year is no exception. The Churchill Theatre Bromley has been transformed into a magical panto world, playing host to Aladdin. Aladdin is one of … [Read more...]
5 Star Calamity Jane at New Wimbledon Theatre
Calamity Jane is one of the most famous and well-loved movie musicals of all time. As with many successful films, it has been made into a stage show. Calamity Jane has been staged many different times since 1979 with a variety of female performers in the title role. This new stage version of the classic is a Watermill Theatre Company production, directed by Nikolai Foster. Jodie Prenger in the title role is an absolute whip-cracker! The role was made famous by the legendary Doris Day in the … [Read more...]
5 Star Review of Ghost Stories at Arts Theatre London
Ghost Stories premiered in Liverpool in 2010, since then it has played in London, Toronto and Moscow, entertaining but most of all terrifying over 300,000 people along the way. Ghost Stories was created and written by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman. Dyson is best known as being part of the macabre comedy group, The League of Gentlemen, as well as being a successful author and director. Nyman is a successful actor having played a variety of roles on both stage and screen, including the role of … [Read more...]