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George Orwell’s 1984 to be staged at Theatre Royal Bath

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The novel which has most influenced the 21st century is brought to the stage in a thrilling new version by Ryan Craig which comes to Theatre Royal Bath from 20 – 28 September 2024, followed by a UK tour to be announced. On 4th April 1984, Winston Smith, comrade 6079, starts a diary. In a world where every action is painstakingly monitored and controlled, this simple act puts Winston’s life in jeopardy. A clandestine love affair with co-worker Julia further enrages the authorities, but can they truly trust each other? And what of the mysterious O’Brien? Will he help them overthrow the … Continue reading George Orwell’s 1984 to be staged at Theatre Royal Bath

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Full casting announced for FANNY at the Watermill

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Full casting has been announced for the world premiere production of FANNY, a new comedy by Calum Finlay that will play at The Watermill from Thursday 23 May to Saturday 15 June. …who? You’ll probably know her younger brother, Felix Mendelssohn, from 19th century smash hits like The Wedding March. He was the Cliff Richard of his day and was even asked to play at a personal concert for Queen Victoria. But only if he played her favourite piece of music ever, a song called Italien. However, we now know that Felix was forced to admit to the Queen that, in actuality, the piece … Continue reading Full casting announced for FANNY at the Watermill

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[Review] ‘In Clay’ Upstairs at the Gatehouse: A Celebration of Women’s Art 

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By Constance Drugeot  Pictures: all rights reserved ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Following an acclaimed run at the VAULT Festival last year, In Clay opened at Upstairs at the Gatehouse in Highgate London on March 13th for a few weeks only. As a French writer, … Continue reading [Review] ‘In Clay’ Upstairs at the Gatehouse: A Celebration of Women’s Art 

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Full casting announced for the English premiere of Midsummer at The Barn Theatre

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Mercury Theatre Colchester and the Barn Theatre in Cirencester have today announced the full cast and creative team for their English premiere production of David Greig and Gordon McIntyre’s play with songs Midsummer. The production marks the first co-production between the two venues. Penned by award-winning playwright, David Greig, and composed by songwriter, Gordon McIntyre, Midsummer is a rose-tinted musical rom-com that provides a fast-paced, funny look at love, life, and the ache of aging. The co-production will run from 3-18 May in Colchester and 22 May – 22 June in Cirencester. One Midsummer night in Edinburgh, two ill-matched thirty-somethings – a high-powered, hard-drinking lawyer called Helena, who’s stuck in a dead-end affair with a married man, … Continue reading Full casting announced for the English premiere of Midsummer at The Barn Theatre

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THE HISTORY BOYS 20th Anniversary production to open at Theatre Royal Bath

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Alan Bennett’s modern classic The History Boys will make a return to stage in the 20th anniversary production opening at Theatre Royal Bath with performances from Thursday 22 August – Saturday 31 August prior to a national tour. Tickets go on sale to priority bookers … Continue reading THE HISTORY BOYS 20th Anniversary production to open at Theatre Royal Bath

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Todrick Hall to play Sean in Burlesque The Musical in Manchester and Glasgow prior to West End run

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It was announced today (7 February 2024) that Todrick Hall will play Sean and It’s a Sin star Michael Mather will play Jackson in Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing movie Burlesque, which starred Christina Aguilera.   Todrick and Michael join the already announced Jess Folley as Ali Rose, Olivier Award-winning George Maguire as Vince, Billie-Kay as … Continue reading Todrick Hall to play Sean in Burlesque The Musical in Manchester and Glasgow prior to West End run

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Jess Folley to play Ali Rose in Burlesque The Musical in Manchester & Glasgow

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It was announced today (22 January 2024) that musical sensation Jess Folley will play Ali in Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing movie Burlesque, which starred Christina Aguilera.  Steven Antin said: ‘I am so thrilled that we have the powerhouse that is Jess Folley … Continue reading Jess Folley to play Ali Rose in Burlesque The Musical in Manchester & Glasgow

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Burlesque the Musical announces Scottish Premiere in Glasgow and return to Manchester

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Following an unprecedented sold-out season at Manchester Opera House in June, producers of the World Premiere of Burlesque the Musical – the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing musical sensation, Burlesque which starred Christina Aguilera, Cher, Kristen Bell and Stanley Tucci – today announced that the production will make … Continue reading Burlesque the Musical announces Scottish Premiere in Glasgow and return to Manchester