Rhys Whitfield is currently playing Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre, In London's West End. Rhys recently took some time out to answer some questions about his career, Raoul, and The Phantom of the Opera. Q: Can we have some background on your career? Rhys: I graduated in 2015 and have since worked in the West End, on tour and internationally in a variety of roles in theatre predominantly. Q: Can you tell us about your time at Guildford School of … [Read more...]
DEFRIEST at The Lion and Unicorn Theatre
"An epic exploration of the life of Mark DeFriest and the injustices that he has faced as well as the poor treatment of mentally ill and vulnerable prisoners in the USA. This play is like no other you have seen, challenging form and using physical theatre, music, text and more to re tell this infuriating true story. Mark has been nicknamed ‘Prison Houdini’ after attempting an escape 13 times (7 successful) Playwright Aaron-Lee Eyles has been in contact with DeFriest and includes verbatim from … [Read more...]
Q&A with Rosie Day – Teenage Armageddon at Southwark Playhouse
Rosie Day stars in Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon which is directed by Georgie Staight and features voiceovers from Maxine Peake. The production opened on 9th February 2022 running until 5th March 2022. Miss-trusted. Miss-treated. Miss you. Welcome to a miss-spent youth. Eileen’s sister just died while eating a Yorkshire pudding. Ironic as she rarely eats; well, ate. Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon is a call to arms for young women everywhere, and questions why society isn’t … [Read more...]
Top shows of 2021 from reviewers at LondonTheatre1.com
To say that life has been difficult for those working in the performing arts during 2021, would be an understatement of the highest order. That said, those working in the industry have risen to the challenge - it hasn't always been easy, but credit to all of those that have ensured that 'the show must go on'. Very best wishes to everyone involved in the world of theatre - and many thanks to our team of reviewers who have attended many performances this year (over 400). Things can (surely) only … [Read more...]
Interview with Ionica Adriana – 2021
I previously chatted with Ionica Adriana in the winter of 2018/19 when she was in Sleeping Beauty at the Princess Theatre, Torquay - I caught up with her this week to find out how life was for her during these particularly difficult times. Firstly, how have you managed to keep yourself busy during this pandemic? Ionica: I baked 559 cakes (in 15 days) for my local community (for free) just to cheer people up. It started with putting a status on Facebook if anyone wanted to surprise a … [Read more...]
Q&A with Richard Katz – Tatte in ‘Love and Other Acts of Violence’
A young Jewish physicist and an activist poet meet at a party and fall in love. As society splinters around them, the couple’s struggle to survive erupts into violence. Cordelia Lynn’s new play is a subversive and intimate love story about inheritance and the cycles of politics and history. Cast: Richard Katz (Tatte), Tom Mothersdale (Him/Man), Abigail Weinstock (Her/Baba), and Finley Glasgow and Daniel Lawson share the role of Brother 1, and Alexander Fitzgerald and Charlie Tumbridge … [Read more...]
Interview with Richard Frame from the cast of Frozen the Musical
Prepare to fall in love with Disney’s FROZEN all over again, as a brand-new theatrical experience arrives in London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane this August. Incredible special effects, stunning costumes and jaw-dropping scenery bring Elsa and Anna’s journey to life in a whole new way. And with all the beloved songs from the movie – as well as a few surprises from the writers behind Let it Go – you’ll be transported to Arendelle from the moment the curtain rises. FROZEN is brought to the … [Read more...]