Stuart began life as an angelic choirboy and quickly developed a passion for theatre and film. To date, he has pursued 3 careers: Hoteliership (Four Seasons); Performer (theatre and television) and Facilities Management (corporate and media sectors).
By Stuart King Friday, July 26 2024, 11:26
Based on the picture book by Kate Pankhurst — who, as her name suggests, perhaps unsurprisingly hails from the dynasty which fought long and hard for female suffrage, FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD tells the tale of Jade, a capable, willing, but often overlooked young schoolgirl who is blessed with an inquisitive outlook.
Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World a The Other Palace
By Stuart King Wednesday, July 24 2024, 15:33
With book, music and lyrics by Yve Blake, Australian import FANGIRLS hit the Lyric Hammersmith stage last evening — to the sort of girly whooping and a-hollering which only a teen angst musical can truly generate. The opening night with its snappy, boy-band style, crotch-grabbing choreography by Ebony Williams, generated a shockwave of energy and enthusiasm. Thankfully, it also goes places tinged with social conscience, and offers messaging which results in genuinely thought-provoking moments.
FANGIRLS at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre (c) Manuel Harlan
By Stuart King Saturday, July 20 2024, 08:57
The much beloved 1969 film version of HELLO DOLLY directed by dance legend and renowned perfectionist Gene Kelly, ran-up huge budget over-spends through its extravagant sets, and costumes for hundreds of extras. It also substantially overran its original shooting schedule to the extent, that the movie nearly bankrupted 20th Century Fox studios. 55 years on, and a new stage version starring Imelda Staunton has opened at the London Palladium. So how does it compare?
Emily Lane, Tyrone Huntley, Jenna Russell, and Harry Hepple in Hello, Dolly! at the London Palladium (Credit Manuel Harlan)
By Stuart King Wednesday, July 17 2024, 22:19
A certain amount of mystery and intrigue surrounds the production currently playing at the Royal Court’s main space. The Jerwood Theatre Downstairs plays host to ECHO (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen) by Iranian writer Nassim Soleimanpour who has enlisted assistance from a number of high profile actors who each serve as his narrator on stage for one performance (without rehearsal) where they are given lines to deliver through screen projections or fed through an ear piece. So what has the production to say for itself, and given the presentation format, what could possibly go wrong?
Echo at Royal Court Theatre. Photo by Manuel Harlan.
By Stuart King Wednesday, July 17 2024, 13:16
The brute force of FUERZA BRUTA once again bursts onto the London performance scene with the troupe’s new show AVEN. Their energetic and inventive style of movement and storytelling will be familiar to many, including this reviewer who last saw them perform at The Roundhouse back in 2014.
Fuerza Bruta - Aven at the Roundhouse Photo credit Johan Persson
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