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‘The performances are wonderfully flamboyant’: RED RIDING HOOD – Hounslow (Online review) ★★★★

In London theatre, Online shows, Opinion, Pantomimes, Reviews by Emma Clarendon23rd December 2020Leave a Comment

Overall, this is a refreshing and entertaining take on the story of Red Riding Hood that provides families a way to still have fun and joy through pantomime this Christmas season.

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The Secret Garden post-show Q&A livestream: How is the Barn Theatre doing things differently?

In Features, Interviews, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Opinion, Photos, Regional theatre, Reviews, Sticky, Video by Featured Content17th April 2018Leave a Comment

The Barn Theatre’s inaugural production of The Secret Garden extended by a fortnight – which very helpfully allowed Terri Paddock to fit another trip to Cirencester and a post-show Q&A into the diary. And she’s very glad she did. The full discussion is going down a storm on Facebook Live too. As is the #SecretGardenJam.

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NEWS: Barn Theatre extends The Secret Garden, announces revival of Simon Stephens’ One Minute

In Children's theatre, Features, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Plays, Press Releases, Regional theatre, Sticky, Video by Featured Content5th April 2018Leave a Comment

The Barn Theatre in Cirencester triumphantly flung open its doors this week with its inaugural production of The Secret Garden. Dominic Shaw’s fresh new actor-musician, folk-influence take on this Tony Award-winning family musical continues until 15 April 2018 at this new theatrical destination in the heart of the Cotswolds. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite review quotes – plus new “Come to the Garden” videos.

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FEATURED SHOW: The Secret Garden at the Barn Theatre, ★★★★★ reviews are in! (Plus, new videos!)

In Children's theatre, Features, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Opinion, Photos, Regional theatre, Reviews, Sticky, Video by Featured Content23rd March 2018Leave a Comment

The Barn Theatre in Cirencester triumphantly flung open its doors this week with its inaugural production of The Secret Garden. Dominic Shaw’s fresh new actor-musician, folk-influence take on this Tony Award-winning family musical continues until 15 April 2018 at this new theatrical destination in the heart of the Cotswolds. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite review quotes – plus new “Come to the Garden” videos.

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‘The future could be rosy’: THE SECRET GARDEN – Cirencester

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Sticky by Ian Foster21st March 2018Leave a Comment

A lively and emotional actor-musician production of The Secret Garden marks a fantastic debut for the brand new Barn Theatre in the Cotswolds.

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WATCH: Actor-turned-artistic director Iwan Lewis lays out his vision for The Barn

In Children's theatre, Features, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Regional theatre, Sticky, Video by Featured Content16th March 2018Leave a Comment

Continuing our series on Cirencester’s new Barn Theatre and its inaugural production of The Secret Garden, we’ve had tingles down the spine watching this speech that artistic director Iwan Lewis gave to local business leaders last year, laying out his vision for the venue as a creative hub in the Cotswolds and the transformational power of theatre for a community. We’ve also rounded up more great interviews with Iwan about this inspiring project.

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PHOTOS & VIDEO: Onstage & off with The Secret Garden’s 12-strong, actor-musician company

In Children's theatre, London theatre, Musicals, Native, News, Press Releases, Regional theatre, Sticky, Video by Featured Content15th March 2018Leave a Comment

Made your travel plans yet for Cirencester? The new Barn Theatre opens its doors in the Cotswolds with Dominic Shaw’s fresh new actor-musician, folk-influence take on family musical The Secret Garden, which starts previews tomorrow (16 March 2018). Check out our galleries of rehearsal and production photography and watch a sneak-peak video of the cast in performance – and then get booking!

WATCH: Visit the Cotswolds & the brand-new Barn Theatre with artistic director Iwan Lewis

In Children's theatre, London theatre, Musicals, Native, News, Press Releases, Sticky, Video by Featured Content14th March 2018Leave a Comment

Yesterday we told you about Dominic Shaw’s fresh new, actor-musician production of The Secret Garden, which officially inaugurates The Barn Theatre in Cirencester when it opens to the press next Monday (19 March 2018). But how much do you know about the brand-new, 200-seat, state-of-the-art theatre in the Cotswolds itself? Watch these fun-filled and inspiring videos with artistic director, and former West End star, Iwan Lewis about this small, country gem with very big ambitions – and start planning your trip to Cirencester!

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From Broadway to Cirencester: Jerry Mitchell cheers on The Secret Garden cast as they prepare to inaugurate new Barn Theatre

In Children's theatre, London theatre, Musicals, Native, News, Press Releases, Sticky, Video by Featured Content13th March 2018Leave a Comment

Less than a week to go until The Barn – a brand-new, 200-seat, state-of-the-art theatre in the Cotswolds – officially opens its doors to the press with its inaugural production of Tony Award-winning family musical The Secret Garden. And leading Broadway director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, who has signed up as one of the theatre’s stellar ambassadors, has a message for the cast.

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