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Continue reading →: Rock n Roll Man-Salisbury Playhouse.At the age of 43 DJ Alan Freed died of cirrhosis of the liver caused by alcoholism. However, he left behind an incredible legacy. You might not recognise the name Alan Freed but I guarantee you recognise the music genre he popularised called “Rock and Roll”. Bringing original music to…
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Continue reading →: 1:17am, or until the words run out-Finborough Theatre.
1:17 am, or until the words run out is a powerful two-hander play starring Catherine Ashdown (as Katie) and Eileen Duffy (as Roni). Katie is sorting out her late brother’s belongings in his bedroom before the removers arrive in the morning, arranged by their mother. You get a strong sense…
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Continue reading →: The Red Shoes – Woking Victoria Theatre.I have long been an admirer Sir Matthew Bourne’s productions, ever since I attended my first performance in 2009. His latest show, The Red Shoes, fully lived up to my expectations and has and is my new favourite among his works. It is absolutely amazing from beginning to end. Based on…
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Continue reading →: 20th Ballet Icons Gala – London Coliseum.Yesterday, the London Coliseum hosted a dazzling celebration for the 20th anniversary of the Ballet Icon Gala. This event is widely recognised as one of ballet’s most prestigious gatherings, attracting leading dancers and choreographers from all over the world. Originally founded by Olga Balakleets to honour Maya Plisetskaya’s 80th birthday,…
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Continue reading →: The Bodyguard-New Wimbledon Theatre.There is a certain expectation that comes with The Bodyguard. Big vocals, high stakes, glossy drama, and that roof lifting finale. This touring production, however, feels oddly underpowered from the outset. Starring Sidonie Smith as Rachel Marron alongside Adam Garcia as Frank Farmer, the show never quite finds its dramatic…
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Continue reading →: Carmen-The Farewell Tour-The Anvil Basingstoke.
Carmen featuring the music by Bizet is part of the Ellen Kent farewell tour which also includes Madame Butterfly with music by Puccini. Two popular, iconic and well known Opera’s. Opera producer Kent’s career has spanned over the last thirty-three years and this farewell tour began in January and continues through…
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Continue reading →: Cash on Delivery-Mill at Sonning.Cash on Delivery by Michael Cooney and directed by Ron Aldridge certainly delivers the innuendos and laughter in the Mill at Sonning’s latest production. An antedote to these long dreary days of winter at the moment. Mistaken identity (sort of), defrauding the Department of Social Security (yes they used to make…
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Continue reading →: Shadowlands-Aldwych Theatre.Chichester Festival see two of its highly acclaimed productions opening in the West End this month. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry saw its press night on Tuesday 10th February and Shadowlands directed by Rachel Kavanaugh press night on Friday 13th February. Hugh Bonneville and debut West End actor Maggie…
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Continue reading →: Lark Rise to Candleford-The Watermill Theatre.Written by Tamsin Kennard, based on the book by Flora Thompson. We meet Laura played by Jessica Temple when she is a young schoolgirl, beginning to navigate her way through the world. Understanding the beauty in where she lives and stopping too often for her Mother’s liking to pick wild…
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Continue reading →: Dear England – New Victoria Theatre Woking.“Dear England”, currently showing at the New Victoria Theatre Woking, is a play chronicling Gareth Southgate’s tenure as manager of the England men’s football team. The production delves into the intense pressures of top-level sport and examines how the team contributes to national identity. The story opens with Southgate taking…
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