Following a successful UK tour, Amelie The Musical arrives in London for a limited run. Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews.
Text of the Day: Ian Kershaw on The Greatest Play in the History of the World
Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.
‘Think stand-up comedy meets cabaret meets theatre’: Amanda Broomell brings Mandy Picks a Husband to the Canal Cafe
Mandy Picks a Husband, an autobiographical show written by and starring Amanda Broomell, continues at London’s Canal Cafe Theatre until 8 December 2019.
WATCH Escape From Planet Trash post-show Q&A video: Why have Sink the Pink blasted off to outer space?
I had my own introduction to Ginger Johnson and Sink the Pink a year ago when I chaired a Q&A for How to Catch a Krampus, the first in a new queer trilogy at the Pleasance Theatre, which also marked the drag collective’s first-ever theatrical residency after a decade of mega club nights, festivals and glitter-doused parties.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Wolf of Wall Street – 5-15 Sun Street
Discover what critics had to say about the immersive production of Wolf Of Wall Street based on Jordan Belfort’s memoirs.
WATCH An Act of God post-show Q&A video: Is the Almighty a peri-menopausal woman… like Zoe Lyons?
How do you get SIX MILLION followers on Twitter? As someone who spends all day most days on social media, I’m staggered by the very notion. It must require divine intervention… of sorts. David Javerbaum has achieved it.
WATCH The Play That Goes Wrong post-show Q&A video: How does it feel to make your debut in a Mischief comedy?
What part do costumes play in branding for The Play That Goes Wrong around the world? How are they made durable enough to survive eight performances a week of one of Theatreland’s most physical productions?
‘We like our plays to have a heart & that heart is often bittersweet’: Kellie Batchelor stars in Martha, Josie & the Chinese Elvis at the Park Theatre
Actress Kellie Batchelor chatted to Emma Clarendon about starring in Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis.
Best of the Blogs: White Christmas, An Act of God, My Brilliant Friend & more
In our continuing series, our editor Lisa Martland picks out some of her Top Picks from the last week of theatre (to 2 December 2019), ranging from The Blog Of Theatre Things’ Liz Dyer feeling festive thanks to a joyful production of White Christmas at the Dominion Theatre.
Text of the Day: Touching the Void
Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.
Love London Love Culture’s Theatre Picks for December
Here’s Love London Love Culture’s guide to some of the best shows opening in December.
PHOTOS: Behind the scenes of Rebel Theatre’s new adaptation of A Little Princess
Frances Hodgson Burnett’s children’s classic A Little Princess gets a brand-new re-imagining care of Rebel Theatre this Christmas. What has adapter and director been getting up to with the cast in rehearsals? Have a look at our behind-the-scenes gallery – and then get booking for the production’s festive season from 10 December 2019 to 5 January 2020.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith
We round up the reviews for the Lyric Hammersmith’s 2019 pantomime Cinderella.
‘We never really have a shortage of new ideas’: Writer & actor Henry Shields talks all things Mischief Theatre
Writer and actor Henry Shields chatted to Emma Clarendon about all things Mischief Theatre including the company’s year long season at the Vaudeville Theatre.
Text of the Day: #WeAreArrested
Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.
PHOTOS: The ten-strong cast of Dragon are getting a workout in rehearsals
You’ve got to get active if you want to slay a fire-breathing beast. The ten-strong ensemble cast for Dragon look like they’re in full workout mode in rehearsals.
‘I really enjoy exploring using my voice in a different way’: Michele Austin stars in the West End’s Cyrano de Bergerac
Actress Michele Austin chatted to us about starring in Jamie Lloyd’s production of Cyrano de Bergerac at the Playhouse Theatre.
Best of the Blogs: Dear Evan Hansen, & Juliet, Land Without Dreams & more
In our continuing series, our editor Lisa Martland picks out some of her Top Picks from the last week of theatre including Ben Dowell (for theatreCat) giving his verdict on the much-anticipated arrival of Dear Evan Hansen at the Noel Coward Theatre.
More apprenticeships please
If more resources are not put into more apprenticeships, it will be a great pity for both for the creative industries & the many young people who simply don’t get the opportunity to make the best of their talents.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Dear Evan Hansen at the Noel Coward Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the highly anticipated transfer of Dear Evan Hansen from Broadway.