By Sarah Mercer Monday, October 19 2015, 10:10
In The Heights is the perfect antidote to a London winter’s evening. Fast paced, with a sparkling cast and sizzling dance numbers, it is utterly gripping and entertaining, the King’s Cross Theatre providing a portal to the vibrant world of New York City.
Set on one street in the Washington Heights district, In The Heights follows the story of a community trapped in a tug of war, between the harsh reality of survival and their own dreams and aspirations.
By London Box Office Wednesday, October 14 2015, 20:49
Andrew Lloyd Webber just released a fully immersive 360° youtube video for “You’re in the Band”, one of the songs featured in his new Broadway musical, School of Rock – The Musical. The Youtube video allows you to navigate all angles of the classroom for an immersive experience of the song.
We've seen this technology used in sports videos but this is the first time it is applied to a musical number.
By Hannah Kerin Monday, October 12 2015, 13:03
As a Michael Jackson fan I was intrigued how the evening would pan out, hoping it wouldn’t just be a concert with carbon copy Michael Jacksons.
I needn't have worried.
By Davor Golub Monday, October 12 2015, 10:42
In preparation for attending the UK premiere of ‘Teddy Ferrera’ by Christopher Shinn at the Donmar Warehouse I read reviews of the play’s 2013 world premiere at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago.
I was surprised to discover that the play was poorly received by the Chicago press and the New York Times. This led me to wonder whether or not improvements had been made for this, the UK premiere.
By Phil Willmott Monday, October 12 2015, 09:53
In my favourite Shakespeare play, the subtle, complex and troubling MEASURE FOR MEASURE, Vienna is in a state of lawlessness and immorality. In Joe Hill-Gibbins production for the Young Vic this is represented by a huge pile of blow up sex dolls.
The Duke decides to travel, disguised as a friar, amongst the people to understand them a little better whilest he leaves a strict disciplinarian, Angelo to enforce harsh laws curbbing the city's excess. Angelo's reighn is represented by clearing away the dolls to leave a bleakly lit, empty space with unadorned cheap wooden panels.
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