By Constance Drugeot Pictures: all rights reserved On February 8th, we were delighted to be invited to the U.K. premiere of the Italian play Two Rounds at the Jermyn Street Theatre. The show, written by Cristina Comencini and directed and … Continue reading [Review] Highlight of the Month: “Two Rounds” at Jermyn Street Theatre
The critically acclaimed cast of the smash hit Donmar Warehouse production of the Broadway musical Next to Normal – which sold every seat at every performance across its season at Donmar Warehouse, where the production made its long-awaited UK Premiere – are to return … Continue reading Original Donmar Warehouse’s cast of Next To Normal to return to the West End production in June
Words by Constance Drugeot Picture: @manuelharlanphotography Note: we sat down with Ellena Vincent a week before the Olivier Awards – congratulations to the entire company of ‘Sylvia‘ on their win and performance! First of all, how are you doing? I’m good, thank you! It’s our last day off for the next two weeks because next Sunday is the Oliviers, which is exciting! So today is just a chill day. I’ll be rooting for you on the Oliviers! Thanks! There are tough categories, I think Standing at the Sky’s Edge is a favourite but we’re just happy to be nominated, … Continue reading Get to Know Christabel Pankhurst: An Interview with Ellena Vincent of ‘Sylvia’
“That immersion, that bit of that permission to sit there and forget about the rest of your day, is what makes it as successful as it is.” Recently, I had the chance to speak with Earl Carpenter, who recently returned … Continue reading Reflecting on the Phantom – An Interview with Earl Carpenter
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!
The Royal Court Theatre and Nica Burns have today announced that For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy by Ryan Calais Cameron will transfer to the Apollo Theatre in London’s West End for a … Continue reading For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy to transfer to the West End
By Kat Mokrynski Picture: all rights reserved On January 11th, a new show will arrive at the SoHo Playhouse. Sugar Daddy, written and performed by Sam Morrison, takes audiences on a journey of love, grief, diabetes, and even seagull attacks. The show returns to New York City after receiving critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe last August. I was lucky enough to have seen the show at one of its first performances back in March of 2020 at Pete’s Candy Store in Brooklyn. Morrison moves beautifully between comedy and grief, allowing the audience to feel for him while also … Continue reading Creating Sugar Daddy – An Interview with Sam Morrison
A meticulously crafted piece of art that will leave its mark for sure. Fan of The Lightning Thief and Hadestown, it’s about time you discover your new musical obsession with EPIC. If you’ve been on social media in the last … Continue reading Get To Know – EPIC: The Troy Saga, the new viral musical hit
By Kat Mokrynski This past week, Curtain Call was invited to take a tour of the Shafestbury Theatre with James Williams, the Chief Executive. The Shaftesbury Theatre was built in 1911 and was originally called the New Prince’s Theatre (this … Continue reading Accessibility and Comfort – The Revitalization of the Shaftesbury Theatre
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