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The Barn Theatre announced extension to The True Adventure of Marian and Robin Hood

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The Barn Theatre in Cirencester have today announced that, due to popular demand, their Christmas theatrical production The True Adventures of Marian and Robin Hood will now run at the Cotswold venue until 6 January 2023, adding an extra seven performances. The new take on the classic tale, which rounds out the theatre’s acclaimed 2022 Built by Barn Season, follows archer, swordswoman, and trick rider Marian as she joins forces with her childhood nemesis Robin to thwart her hapless husband-to-be, the Sherriff of Nottingham, and overthrow his evil protector, Prince John. The True Adventures of Marian and Robin Hood has it all – magic, acrobatics, … Continue reading The Barn Theatre announced extension to The True Adventure of Marian and Robin Hood

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Lydia West to star in the UK premiere of A Play for the Living in a Time of Extinction

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Headlong and the Barbican, have today announced that Lydia West (It’s a Sin, Inside Man) will make her stage debut in the UK premiere of A Play for the Living in a Time of Extinction by award-winning playwright Miranda Rose Hall. Directed by Katie Mitchell, West will perform the role of Naomi at the Barbican from 26 – 29 April, ahead of a national tour across the UK, which will see a different local actor and director take on the production at each venue. Each performance will be powered by bicycles peddled in real time throughout the duration of the … Continue reading Lydia West to star in the UK premiere of A Play for the Living in a Time of Extinction

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Improv, People-Pleasing, and Growth – An Interview with Charlie Russell

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One of Mischief’s newest shows, Charlie Russell Aims to Please, is coming to The Other Palace for one night only on December 5th! The solo show, written and performed by Charlie Russell, premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this past August. In one hour, Russell is determined to prove that she can please everyone in the audience, using improv and audience suggestions to ensure that each audience member is pleased. As the Mischief site states, “She’s aiming to please everyone. And she means EVERYONE.” Recently, I had the chance to talk with the star and writer, Charlie Russell, about the … Continue reading Improv, People-Pleasing, and Growth – An Interview with Charlie Russell

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Harry Potter And The Cursed child to partner with Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery this holiday season

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Global entertainment studio Jam City and Portkey Games, a label from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment dedicated to creating new Wizarding World mobile and video game experiences, today announced that the leading narrative-based, RPG mobile game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery and stage production of Harry Potter and … Continue reading Harry Potter And The Cursed child to partner with Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery this holiday season

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Casting announced for Guys & Dolls at Bridge Theatre

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Making their Bridge Theatre debuts will be Daniel Mays (Nathan Detroit), Andrew Richardson (Sky Masterson), Celinde Schoenmaker (Sarah Brown), Marisha Wallace (Miss Adelaide) and Cedric Neal (Nicely-Nicely Johnson). Also appearing are Cornelius Clarke (Lieutenant Brannigan), Cameron Johnson (Big Jule), Anthony O’Donnell (Arvide Abernathy), Mark Oxtoby (Benny Southstreet), Adam Pearce (Harry the Horse), Ryan Pidgen (Rusty Charlie) and Katy Secombe (General Cartwright). Completing the cast … Continue reading Casting announced for Guys & Dolls at Bridge Theatre

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Disney’s The Lion King UK & Ireland Tour welcome new cast members including Kyle Richardson as ‘Simba’

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The UK and Ireland Tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome 12 new members to its cast of over 50 actors, singers and dancers this winter. The award winning landmark musical is currently playing a season at Manchester Palace until … Continue reading Disney’s The Lion King UK & Ireland Tour welcome new cast members including Kyle Richardson as ‘Simba’