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Review : “A Midsummer Night Dream”, Nick Hytner in all his glory

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With theatres around the UK and beyond remaining closed as lockdown continues, companies and venues are doing their bit to keep audiences at home connected and entertained as best as possible. While watching theatre productions online can never match up to really experiencing it live, it’s one way to keep the theatre spirit alive and thriving. Summer 2019. The pit of the Bridge Theatre is turned into a magical forest with fairies flying around on ropes and beds rising from the audience. Shakespeare most famous romantic comedy is brought to life once again, but this time, in a much more … Continue reading Review : “A Midsummer Night Dream”, Nick Hytner in all his glory

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A Sweet Stop: Waitress Tour Visits Tempe, Arizona

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(Photo: Broadway.com) By Jordan Nash-Boulden The first national tour of Waitress rolled into Tempe, Arizona this past week, October 2nd through 7th, and audiences were treated to some truly sweet performances by an incredibly talented cast. The plot of Waitress centers on small-town diner waitress and expert pie-baker Jenna—portrayed brilliantly on the stage by Christine Dwyer, who, on opening night, was still in the midst of her first full week in the role. So far, she has certainly taken the spotlight in stride and made it her own: Jenna’s character was expressive, relatable, and grounded in her humanity in a … Continue reading A Sweet Stop: Waitress Tour Visits Tempe, Arizona