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Jamie Parker and Molly Osborne to star in The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button at Southwark Playhouse Elephant

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Following a limited run in 2019, where it received critical and audience acclaim, ATG Productions, GBA, Gavin Kalin Productions, Eilene Davidson Productions, and Jethro Compton Productions are delighted to announce that F. Scott Fitzgerald’s THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON A New … Continue reading Jamie Parker and Molly Osborne to star in The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button at Southwark Playhouse Elephant

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[Review] Character Building Experience at the Museum of Comedy

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“The dice is cruel and random, like Game of Thrones or Tinder” You’ve heard of improvisational comedy. You’ve heard of games. You’ve probably heard of Dungeons & Dragons. But have you heard of comedians playing a game of D&D? Well, that’s exactly what Character Building Experience is all about. Professional Games Master Sasha Ellen leads three comedians on a magical quest, guiding them with her notes and some D20 dice (twenty-sided dice, for those unfamiliar). Each comedian becomes a character with their own personality and quirks, joining together to become the heroes of their story. Ellen is joined by three … Continue reading [Review] Character Building Experience at the Museum of Comedy

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The Tragedy of Macbeth – An Interview with Henry Maynard

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“We’re storytellers, and with the physical theatre aspect of it, it has to serve the story, it has to help people understand.” Flabbergast Theatre’s production of The Tragedy of Macbeth, playing at the Southwark Playhouse, is a mix of the original text with a musical soundscape, thanks to collaborations with Wilton’s Music Hall London and Grotowski Institute Poland. The show uses a mix of puppetry, clown, mask, and physical theatre to tell Shakespeare’s tell in an unsettling and unique fashion.  Recently, I had the chance to speak with Henry Maynard, the Artistic Director of Flabbergast Theatre. We discussed how he … Continue reading The Tragedy of Macbeth – An Interview with Henry Maynard

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Belgrade Coventry announces details for Autumn/Winter 2023 Season

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Laura Elliot and Corey Campbell, the leadership team of the Belgrade Theatre Coventry, are delighted to reveal details of the Autumn/Winter 2023 season, which will include a new home-produced musical The Last Vampire, the WhatsOnStage Award-nominated musical adaption of The Book Thief, produced in association … Continue reading Belgrade Coventry announces details for Autumn/Winter 2023 Season

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Beverley Knight and Alexandra Burke to star in Sister Act at the Dominion Theatre

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The producers of the Olivier Award nominated SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL are delighted to announce that the production will return to the West End at the Dominion Theatre from Friday 15 March to Saturday 31 August 2024. The role of Deloris Van Cartier will be played by the multi-award-winning music star and Olivier Award winning performer Beverley Knight, reprising her performance following sensational acclaim during the show’s run in London during the summer of 2022, from 15 March to 8 June 2024, and by Number One best-selling artist and musical theatre star Alexandra Burke, who returns to the role having previously played Deloris in the 2016 tour, from 10 June to … Continue reading Beverley Knight and Alexandra Burke to star in Sister Act at the Dominion Theatre

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Olivier Awards 2023 – See our predicitions for this year’s ceremony!

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Sunday is the day! Taking place on 2 April at the Royal Albert Hall, the event will see the best performers and shows awarded and will feature amazing performances from all of the Best New Musical nominees, including The Band’s Visit, Standing At The Sky’s Edge, Sylvia and Tammy Faye. Who’s presenting?  Hannah Waddingham, Olivier Awards nominee and Ted Lasso star, will be hosting the event this year. She will also be performing a special opening number written by The Great British Bake Off Musical’s Pippa Cleary. Presenting the awards will be Milly Alcock, Sheila Atim, Matthew Bourne, Darcey Bussell, Liz Carr, Divina … Continue reading Olivier Awards 2023 – See our predicitions for this year’s ceremony!