Everything good rests on the broad shoulders and Borat-like moustache of director, writer, star and Sheffield export John Savournin. Not only does he have the best jokes and costumes as ‘Lord Conniving’ – including a priapic armchair – he has a gift for comedy.
KING TUT – King’s Head
Everything good rests on the broad shoulders and Borat-like moustache of director, writer, star and Sheffield export John Savournin. Not only does he have the best jokes and costumes as ‘Lord Conniving’ – including a priapic armchair – he has a gift for comedy.
MACK & MABEL – London Musical Theatre Orchestra ★★★★★
Natasha J Barnes as Mabel must surely be on her way to an Olivier at some point in the near future.
MACK & MABEL – London Musical Theatre Orchestra ❤❤❤❤❤
The London Musical Theatre Orchestra made their East London debut with a spectacular and lively performance of Mack and Mabel that thrilled audiences from beginning to end.
WATCH: David Bedella sings ‘I Won’t Send You Roses’ ahead of LMTO concert, Full cast
Full casting has been announced for next weekend’s London Musical Theatre Orchestra much-anticipated concert presentation of Jerry Herman’s Mack and Mabel, which runs for one night only at Hackney Empire on Saturday 23 September 2017. Have you got your tickets yet? Have you entered the competition on our sister site StageFaves.com?
Ready to Tap Your Troubles Away? David Bedella & Natasha Barnes gear up for LMTO’s Mack & Mabel
Just a little over two weeks to go until the next star-studded concert presentation from the London Musical Theatre Orchestra. Have you got your tickets yet for Mack and Mabel, starring David Bedella, Natasha J Barnes and Tiffany Graves?
NEWS: Hackney Empire announces Cinderella for 2017 panto season
Hackney Empire has today announced Cinderella as its 2017 Christmas pantomime. The 2016 production of Sleeping Beauty was seen by audiences from across the globe but 20% of the audience was from Hackney, an increase of 1% on last year.
SLEEPING BEAUTY – Hackney Empire
Hackney Empire’s award-winning Susie McKenna has created a brand new take on the fairy-tale story of Sleeping Beauty, bringing the classic yarn up to date for this year’s pantomime.
And so it begins: Three cheers for pantomime
Yes, it’s that time of year. Last week I saw my first two 2016 pantomimes – Dick Whittington at the Marlowe Theatre (Evolution Pantomimes) and Sleeping Beauty at Hackney Empire. The former is a real humdinger of a show and you can always rely on Susie McKenna at Hackney.
Christmas planning: Pantomime previews
This isn’t an exhaustive list because there’ll be a panto somewhere in practically every postcode come December, but it is a rundown of your options – financial and artistic – for a special Christmas outing. I’ve averaged six pantomimes in recent years, so am already adopting the ‘brace’ position …
BRASS – Hackney Empire
Two years after its premiere in Leeds, the National Youth Music Theatre’s production of Brass arrives at the capital’s Hackney Empire. And yet again, under the aegis of this remarkable organisation, the quality of acting, song and music is magnificent.
HMS PINAFORE – Hackney Empire
This light-hearted and entertaining version of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s work delighted audiences from beginning to end.
KITTEN IN HEELS – Lost Theatre
Dear Santa, in 2016 can we please have no more fringe pantos put on for fifty quid? I want transformations, flying and glitter. Thank you.
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK – Hackney Empire
Who is the nation’s greatest Dame? Maggie Smith, Judi Dench or Helen Mirren? Well, think again, for as pantomime season descends upon us, Clive Rowe yet again claims that illustrious honour with a barn-storming performance as Dame Daisy Trott in Hackney Empire’s Jack And The Beanstalk.
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