By Phil Willmott Monday, September 21 2015, 07:27
Whilst the nineteenth century yielded few great plays it certainly provided a feast of fine novelists and Charlotte Bronte’s JANE EYRE has remained a firm favourite down the generations.
It’s been adapted for the stage and screen many, many times but few directors have had the opportunity Bristol’s Old Vic Theatre gave to rising star director, Sally Cookson.
By Nicky & Rosie Chambers Friday, September 18 2015, 16:51
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of the musical MATILDA is now a firm family favourite in the West End so we sent mother and daughter, Nicky and Rosie Chambers (aged 8) to check it out and report back with their reviews.
By Phil Willmott Thursday, September 17 2015, 14:00
I’ve seen the jukebox, biographical musical BEAUTIFUL, about the life and music of Carole King before, both in New York and at London’s Aldwych Theatre and always quite enjoyed it.
Kings essential “niceness” shines through the gentle but uplifting story of her journey from hopeful teen hoping to sell her songs, through the ups and downs, friendships and collaborations of her time writing hits for other people, to starring in her own right at Carnegie Hall after the massive success of her solo album TAPESTRY.
By Davor Golub Tuesday, September 15 2015, 12:50
As soon as you enter the refurbished Old Vic it is very clear that there is a new regime in charge. The lobby looks freshly painted and the stark new post-modern lighting provides a subliminal message that the new artistic director, Mathew Warchus, is on a mission to make this venue cutting edge. This is particularly evident in his brave choice to start his tenure with a world premiere, Future Conditional, written by Tamsin Oglesby exploring the state of education today in England.
By Phil Willmott Tuesday, September 15 2015, 12:26
The Brilliant HAND TO GOD is transferring from Broadway but will it be as good with an all new British cast? I’m really excited that the Broadway hit HAND TO GOD will be transferring across the pond to the Vaudeville Theatre from 5 February 2016.
Ever since I gave it a 4 star review in New York I’ve been raving about it and it’s great news that Londoners will be able to see why.
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