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Continue reading →: Blood Brothers by Willy Russell.Review by Olivia Ruggiero Willy Russell’s ‘Blood Brothers’ has been become a classic; and given the prowess and punch of the current UK tour, it is obvious why. It is a hard hitting and necessary piece of theatre that will stay with audiences long after the final curtain falls. Vivienne…
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Continue reading →: Pantomime Award Nominations announced today.The UK Pantomime Association is delighted to announce the nominees for The Pantomime Awards 2025, which will take place on Sunday 13 April at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking, staged in partnership with sponsors Trafalgar Entertainment and ATG Entertainment (ATGE). The Pantomime Awards 2025 nominees exemplify the breadth of talent,…
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Continue reading →: White Rose The Musical by Brian Belding.White Rose tells the story of Hans Scholl (Tobias Turley) who set up a movement against the Germany’s genocide policy. Joined by his sister Sophie Scholl (Collette Guitart) they started to produce and distribute leaflets under the name White Rose to make people aware of the atrocities that were taking place…
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Continue reading →: Dracula by Bram Stoker.Blackeyed Theatre presents an adapted version by Nick Lane of Dracula. The novel by Bram Stoker has a huge cult following and has been adapted many times for the stage, television, audiobooks and film over hhe years with each version slightly different. The stage by set designer Victoria Sperring offers an…
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Continue reading →: The Ripper Files presented by Rumpus Theatre.There are many theories behind the identity of the notorious serial killer Jack The Ripper where many plausible suspects could have been the murderer although the true identity hasn’t been discovered and probably never will be. The Ripper Files was first performed in Middlesbrough Theatre in September 2007. Due to…
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Continue reading →: Interview with Sarah Tara Ray.Ahead of the opening of Sarah Tara Ray’s new play Our Mathers’ Daughter, I caught up with Sarah to find out more about the story influences from behind the scenes and what audiences can expect. Can you give the readers a synopsis of what the play is about? The story…
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Continue reading →: Mayor of West Yorkshire joins Leeds Conservatoire in welcoming BYMT to its new Leeds home.Supporters and friends of British Youth Music Theatre came together for a special evening to mark the performing arts organisation’s move to Leeds. Long-term collaborator Leeds Conservatoire hosted the event in their Rooftop Bar. Guests included Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin and Leeds Children’s Mayor Esosa Ehioghae. The evening…
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Continue reading →: Rushil Ranjan and Abi Sampa named as Royal Albert Hall’s new associate artists.Qawwali music pioneers Rushil Ranjan and Abi Sampa have been announced as the Royal Albert Hall’s new associate artists. The composers and performers, who sold out the Hall with their groundbreaking Orchestral Qawwali Project last year, will create new commissions, and curate and produce a series of shows, including major…
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Continue reading →: The Last Laugh by Paul Hendy.As far as press nights go this will be one that will stay with me. The Noel Coward Theatre in The West End was almost a full house for the press night of The Last Laugh. It’s very rare to see an almost full auditorium of famous faces from the…
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Continue reading →: Cruel Intentions at New Wimbledon Theatre.Based on the 90’s cult classic film, Cruel Intentions the musical is filled with toe-tapping 90’s bangers. It should be a show that leaves you feeling good, a little nostalgic and energized. However, in this instance, it falls flat. The problems begin with the book which does not translate seamlessly…
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