New one-man play Dream of a King, set on the night of Martin Luther King’s assassination, will explore the man behind the legend when it opens at the Playground Theatre in 2019. The solo play about the civil rights leader runs for a limited season from 14-18 January 2018…
‘Rather slender but well put together & fun, fun, fun’: SILK ROAD (How to Buy Drugs Online) – Trafalgar Studios
This West End revival of smart monologue about drug dealing on the Dark Web is well written if a bit slight.
PHOTOS: Rehearsing in the Garden of Eden with 21st-century Adam & Eve
Just a little over a week before Broken Silence Theatre’s acclaimed, modern-day take on Bible story Adam & Eve returns to London for a strictly limited run at the Hope Theatre. Sneak a peek at the new cast having fun in the rehearsal room – and then get booking!
WATCH: Chilling new trailer for Broken Silence’s modern-day Adam & Eve
Got your tickets yet for Broken Silence Theatre’s “utterly phenomenal” Adam & Eve? After a run last year at Brockley Jack, this modern-day Garden of Eden story transfers to London’s Hope Theatre for a strictly limited season from 22 May to 9 June 2018. Watch the chilling new trailer – and then get booking!
NEWS: Cast announced for Adam & Eve three-hander with a post-truth twist at Hope
Casting has now been announced for the return of Broken Silence Theatre’s critically acclaimed modern-day, feminist update on the Garden of Eden story. Adam & Eve runs at the Hope Theatre from 22 May to 9 June 2018.
NEWS: Feminist take on Adam & Eve transfers from Brockley Jack to Hope Theatre
Broken Silence Theatre’s critically acclaimed feminist take on the Garden of Eden returns to London next month. After success last year at west London’s Brockley Jack Theatre, Adam & Eve transfers north to Islington for a strictly limited season. The modern-day Genesis story will run at the Hope Theatre from 22 May to 9 June 2018, with a press night on 24 May.
Stagedoor raised £350k in its Seedrs crowdfund. What happens next?
At the time of writing, Stagedoor, the app dedicated to helping audiences discover great theatre, announces that it has raised more than £319,000 in the first three weeks of its Seedrs crowdfunding campaign, greatly surpassing its goal of £200,000.
NEWS: Stagedoor app smashes £200k Seedrs crowdfunding target, investment closing soon
At the time of writing, Stagedoor, the app dedicated to helping audiences discover great theatre, announces that it has raised more than £319,000 in the first three weeks of its Seedrs crowdfunding campaign, greatly surpassing its goal of £200,000.
Learn more about pioneering Stagedoor app & the vision behind the company
Have you already downloaded the new “IMDB for theatre app”, Stagedoor? Or maybe you’re already addicted to it and have become a shareholder via the company’s current, wildly popular crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs.com? If not, we recommend you consider doing both as soon as possible!
The IMDB of theatre has arrived: Stagedoor app raises 70% of Seedrs crowdfund target in 24 hours
On 20 November 2017, Stagedoor, the app dedicated to helping audiences discover great theatre, launched a £200,000 fundraising campaign open to the general public via Seedrs.com – and raised 70% of its target in the first 24 hours. As we write, the round is now at 97% – act fast if you want to be a part of a theatrical revolution!
Is crowdfunding the future of the arts?
I love theatre but I already question if it is getting enough of my money. Will donating for shows we haven’t seen yet become the norm? Will Audience/Producer become a new title?
Get your Dirty Laundry here…
Two days ago Charli Whatley and Jason Bradbury launched their opportunity for friends, and film lovers to join them to help make the pilot episode of the web film neo-noir series DIRTY LAUNDRY. Described as “stylised, intelligent, full of dark and serious themes but portrayed through beautiful cinematography that will engage a huge digital audience looking for new content..think Twinpeaks, Brick, Bloodsimple and True Detective but enjoyed in 5 minute episodes, rather than stealing a week of your life.”
3 important ‘new’ schemes for new musicals that get my full support
I’ve been thinking a lot about new musicals recently. It’s an oft-quoted adage (a la Sondheim) that musicals are rewritten rather than written. And that’s rewrites over a period usually of years, even decades. So, for the purposes of this blog, I’m defining ‘new’ musicals as ones still being actively re-written by their makers.
Crowdfunding – graft, grace and gratitude
I was at a Phundee pitching night for potential crowdfunding projects last night. Each creative was telling us their project and seeking a free place on a development programme to lead them from idea through to campaign over 8 weeks. The ideas chosen tonight will be nurtured and supported by the Chief Exec and his team. When they burst onto the www they will be as ready as possible to attract full funding for their start-ups.
How does ‘friend’ funding become crowdfunding?
I’m working with two crowdfunding campaigns as an Ambassador for Phundee, the new platform kids on the block, and advising others on the challenges they face setting out their appeal for funders. There is a problem, and I do believe there could be a solution. I am sure the owners of Playpen Productions will not […]
Will hidden costs stop Edinburgh’s Hidden Door Festival success?
Hidden Door Festival struggling:
The innovative Hidden Door Festival 2015, which has taken over King’s Stable Yards to huge critical acclaim, needs to hike ticket sales to reach its break-even target.