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...]
London Theatre Interviews with Cast and Creatives
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...]
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...]
Interview with David Bryan
David Bryan is known worldwide as a founding member of Bon Jovi. The band have just announced dates for a European Tour in 2019. David is also a talented theatre writer and composer penning shows such as Memphis that opened in the Shaftesbury Theatre in the UK in 2014 and also won 4 Tony Awards when it was on Broadway. Although David does not currently have a show … [Read more...]
Interview with Matt Terry – Alex in Madagascar The Musical
Join Alex (X Factor 2016 winner Matt Terry), Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in Madagascar The Musical. This smash hit musical features all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s … [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...]
Interview with Roanna Cochrane – London to Toronto
In 2013 Roanna Cochrane chatted with us about her career, which at the time included tv, film and stage. We thought it would be great to catch up and see how her career has developed from the Guildford Shakespeare Company to Toronto! Q: Firstly, why Toronto? Roanna: That's a good question. Most Brits looking to crack the North American market move to LA or New … [Read more...]
Interview with Sandra Dickinson and Jonathan Chambers
Years ago I became hooked on the ground-breaking TV series The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Everything about it fascinated me, particularly the characters who included an attractive blonde astrophysicist played by American actress Sandra Dickinson. I’ve been a fan ever since and jumped at the opportunity to chat to Sandra and her co-star Jonathan Chambers during … [Read more...]