Tamara Harvey’s production of Orpheus Descending opens at Theatr Clwyd this month (15th – 27th April 2019) ahead of performances at the Menier Chocolate Factory from 9th May – 6th July 2019. Theatr Clwyd’s Artistic Director Tamara Harvey directs Catrin Aaron (Beulah Binnings), Michael Geary (Pee Wee Binnings), Valentine Hanson (Uncle Pleasant), Jenny Livsey (Eva … [Read more...]
Interview with Jack Whittle – The Comedy About a Bank Robbery
Breaking into its 3rd year, Mischief Theatre's smash-and-grab hit The Comedy About A Bank Robbery is a fast, fabulous comedy caper and the funniest show in the West End. Summer 1958. Minneapolis City Bank has been entrusted with a priceless diamond. An escaped convict is dead set on pocketing the gem with the help of his screwball sidekick, trickster girlfriend… … [Read more...]
Interview with Lorna Dallas as she returns to Crazy Coqs with her new show
In 2017, American born West End favorite, Lorna Dallas, returned to the cabaret world after a twenty-year hiatus. The reviewers were unanimous and unstinting in their praise. Cabaret Scenes raved it was "truly a once in a lifetime event not to be missed". Rex Reed of the Observer also chimed in that the night had "the kind of inspired singing that is as rare as a pink … [Read more...]
Interview with Tej Obano from the cast of The Jumper Factory
Originally staged by prisoners to fellow inmates, Luke Barnes collaborated with HMP Wandsworth to create a new piece of theatre with eight inmates about how they survive a life behind bars. This new production, performed in The Maria Studio, is presented by a cast of young men aged from 18 – 25, whose lives have all been affected in some way by the criminal justice … [Read more...]
Vegans in Theatre and the Performing Arts | Veganuary
The Vegan Society stated that there were 600,000 vegans in Great Britain in 2018. The number of vegans continues to rise. Veganuary is a charity inspiring people to try vegan for January and beyond! The Vegan Society was established 70 years ago but veganism has been around much longer. Evidence of people choosing to avoid animal products can be traced back over … [Read more...]
Interview with Ionica Adriana – Part 2
Ionica Adriana previously chatted with us at the beginning of 2018 (having then just finished appearing as Genie in Aladdin at the Princess Theatre, Torquay and again this year 14th Dec - 6 Jan 2019 in Sleeping Beauty) - with the year nearing its conclusion, we touched base with Ionica to see how 2018 has been for her. Q: What have been the highlights of the year … [Read more...]
Sam O’Hanlon & Charles Blyth – The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Direct from a sell-out worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story arrives in London’s West End at the Vaudeville Theatre! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band and brass ensemble performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, … [Read more...]
Hara Yannas in Dealing With Clair at the Orange Tree Theatre
Richard Twyman directs Gabriel Akuwudike, Roseanna Frascona, Michael Gould, Tom Mothersdale, Lizzy Watts and Hara Yannas in Martin Crimp’s psychological thriller and disturbing satire on real estate Dealing with Clair, in a co-production with English Touring Theatre. The play was first seen thirty years ago at the Orange Tree, where several of Crimp’s early plays … [Read more...]
Q&A with Lara Genovese – Director of Bullet Hole
Freedom Tongues and Naiad Productions in association with Park Theatre present Bullet Hole by Gloria Williams, which is at Park Theatre from 2nd to 27th October 2018. Bullet Hole explores the relationship between three Black, British born women who are survivors of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The piece explores the physical, mental and emotional effects this … [Read more...]
Interview with Lauren Kaye regarding I’m All In LIVE
Writer, Poet and Filmmaker Lauren Kaye unveils her debut stage production I’m All In LIVE at Camden Fringe, 15th August 2018 taking place at Camden People’s Theatre. Bringing you her passionate, humorous and thought-provoking spoken word, with salacious references from food to jewellery. Lauren chats to LondonTheatre1.com about her work and I'm All In. Q: … [Read more...]
Interview with Joey Hickman – We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Live on Stage
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Live on Stage is in the West End this summer, celebrating 10 years since its first UK tour. The show is at the Lyric Theatre, from 7th July to 2nd September 2018. Based on Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury’s much-loved book. Joey Hickman, who plays Boy, chatted with LondonTheatre1 about his career and the show. Q: Your credits … [Read more...]
Spamilton at the Menier Chocolate Factory – Q&A with Jason Denton
The Menier Chocolate Factory presents Spamilton: An American Parody - written and directed by Gerard Alessandrini. Cast includes Marc Akinfolarin, Jason Denton, Eddie Elliott, Liam Tamne and Julie Yammanee, with special guests Sophie-Louise Dann and Damian Humbley. The production renews Alessandrini’s collaboration with the Menier following Forbidden Broadway which … [Read more...]