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‘Let the Sunshine In’: Hair at the Turbine Theatre

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By Constance Drugeot Picture: Charlotte Imber The sun shone on London during the weekend of the 4th-6th September 2020! More precisely, on the Jetty of the Turbine Theatre, right next to the Battersea Power Station, where a production of Hair the Musical was set up.  Produced by Paul Taylor-Mills and directed by Arlene Phillips, this special outdoor concert offered an entertaining and fun break from our strange reality. The cast featured Matt Croke as George Berger, Danielle Fiamanya as Dionne, Jordan Luke Gage as Claude, Grace Mouat as Crissy, Millie O’Connell as Jeanie, Jodie Steele as Sheila, Layton Williams as … Continue reading ‘Let the Sunshine In’: Hair at the Turbine Theatre

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Jesus Christ Superstar at the Open Air Theatre: Theatre in the time of Corona

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By Constance Drugeot Picture: Mark Senior As you can imagine, with the spread of the pandemic and the lockdown and social distancing measures, I haven’t been to the theatre since March. So when I heard that the Open Air Theatre was doing a production of Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert this summer, I didn’t hesitate one second. Not only had I not seen a show for six months, but I had also never seen this musical before. I couldn’t believe I was actually going to see a live musical in an actual theatre. It is amazing how many things we … Continue reading Jesus Christ Superstar at the Open Air Theatre: Theatre in the time of Corona

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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