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VIDEO: What did the Victorians get up to in Vauxhall? The Pleasure Garden post-show Q&A

In Featured Shows, Features, Interviews, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Video by Terri Paddock10th October 2021Leave a Comment

I was immediately hooked when Glenn Chandler told me he had written a new musical inspired by that history, staged at Above the Stag, which in its current home beneath the railway arches at Albert Embankment, actually borders the Gardens.

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‘The stage is full of colour & movement’: THE PLEASURE GARDEN – Above the Stag Theatre

In London theatre, Musicals, Native, Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Reviews by Shyama Perera27th September 2021

The biggest pleasure in Glenn Chandler and Charles Miller’s new musical, inspired by the hedonistic history of the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, is the beautiful set and video projections.

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FEATURED SHOW: ‘As welcome as a bowl of punch!’ ★★★★★ reviews are in for The Pleasure Garden

In Featured Shows, Features, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Opinion, Photos, Reviews, Video by Featured Content26th September 2021

Theatre meets local history in Glenn Chandler and Charles Miller’s ‘romantic’, ‘fruity’, ‘bawdy’ and ‘thought-provoking’ new musical at London’s Above the Stag Theatre. We’ve rounded up the reviews. Time to get booking!

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‘Here was arcadia!’: Glenn Chandler takes us on a walk through the history of The Pleasure Garden

In Featured Shows, Features, London theatre, Musicals, Native by Featured Content17th September 2021

The Pleasure Garden, inspired by the history of south London’s Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, premieres this month at Above the Stag Theatre, set on the edge of the modern-day park.

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PHOTOS: Sneak a peek behind the scenes of The Pleasure Garden rehearsals

In Featured Shows, Features, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Photos by Featured Content14th September 2021

Preparations are under way for the world premiere of Glenn Chandler and Charles Miller’s new musical The Pleasure Garden at London’s Above the Stag Theatre. Check out our rehearsal photos here!

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NEWS: Full cast announced for Above the Stag’s new musical The Pleasure Garden

In Featured Shows, London theatre, Musicals, Native, News, Press Releases by Featured Content6th September 2021

Full casting has now been announced for the world premiere of Glenn Chandler and Charles Miller’s new musical The Pleasure Garden, which runs at south London’s Above the Stag Theatre from 15 September to 17 October 2021.

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NEWS: The Pleasure Garden musical premieres a stone’s throw from its historic setting

In Featured Shows, London theatre, Musicals, Native, News, Press Releases by Featured Content3rd September 2021

The Pleasure Garden, inspired by the history of south London’s Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, premieres this month at Above the Stag Theatre, set on the edge of the modern-day park.

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SUNSET BOULEVARD – London Coliseum

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Caroline Hanks-Farmer5th April 2016Leave a Comment

The evening has to be given to Close, who exceeded every expectation and was every ounce the Hollywood star she is. Charisma, dramatisation, characterisation, timing and delivery, all outstandingly perfect.

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