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Mind the Blog’s Favourite female performances of 2019

In Features, London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Debbie Gilpin27th December 2019Leave a Comment

As with last year, there were too many brilliant performances to restrict this to one combined list – so once again I’ve split them up into male and female performances.

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Q&A video: How does Kander & Ebb’s Cabaret resonate even more strongly in 2019?

In Features, Interviews, Musicals, Native, Opinion, Regional theatre, Touring, Video by Terri Paddock7th September 2019Leave a Comment

A musical about loss of rights, freedoms and humanity as a far-right populist party takes over a once-liberal society? Nothing familiar about that…

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‘What a triumph’: CABARET – Touring

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Fairy Powered Productions31st August 2019Leave a Comment

So put “down your knitting, the book and the broom” and rush to the Churchill to see this awesome production of sex, violence, love, friendship, sadness, prejudice that proves life is a Cabaret.

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‘You won’t be disappointed’: CABARET – Touring

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Shanine Salmon30th August 2019Leave a Comment

What a pleasure to see Rufus Norris’ award winning production of Kander and Ebb’s Cabaret at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley.

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New post-show Q&A: Join Terri for Kander & Ebb’s Cabaret, starring John Partridge

In Interviews, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Regional theatre, Touring by Terri Paddock17th August 2019Leave a Comment

As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, on Thursday 29 August 2019, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock heads to Bromley for the start of Cabaret’s new tour, starring John Partridge as the emcee. Got any questions?

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‘Performances are all extremely engaging’: MAGGIE MAY – Finborough Theatre

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Emma Clarendon11th April 2019Leave a Comment

Having only being familiar with Lionel Bart’s most famous musical Oliver! it is refreshing to see the Finborough Theatre rediscovering this little known musical set in Liverpool and director Matthew Iliffe gives Maggie May it a lively production.

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‘A timely revival of a forgotten classic’: MAGGIE MAY – Finborough Theatre ★★★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Debbie Gilpin4th April 2019Leave a Comment

Lionel Bart and Alun Owen’s musical Maggie May first opened in London 55 years ago, when it made its debut at the Adelphi Theatre in September 1964 – despite its success it hasn’t been seen since.

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‘Watchable & well-produced’: CILLA THE MUSICAL – Touring

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Not Exactly Billington12th October 2018Leave a Comment

Overall, Cilla the Musical is a watchable and well-produced show. On the other hand, I think there’s possibly a more interesting story in there.

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‘Black herself would be proud’: CILLA THE MUSICAL – Touring ★★★★

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Olivia Mitchell14th March 2018Leave a Comment

Based on both a real-life story and Jeff Pope’s Bafta award-winning ITV drama, Cilla the Musical brings to life the story of Priscilla White, a teenage girl from Liverpool whose dreams turned to reality as she became one of the most loved stars of the 1960s and most popular entertainers of all time.

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‘Truly warms the heart’: CILLA – Touring ★★★★★

In Musicals, Opinion, Reviews, Touring by Olivia Mitchell20th February 2018Leave a Comment

This story of the girl next door who did good, against the backdrop of music that truly stands the test of time, will warm your heart, make you smile, and ultimately leave you sad that we have lost a real “one-off” in Cilla.

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CILLA THE MUSICAL – Touring ★★★★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Olivia Mitchell12th November 2017Leave a Comment

This new production chronicles the Merseyside National Treasure’s rise to fame accompanied by the hits of not only Cilla herself, but the other bands of the time.

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CILLA THE MUSICAL – Touring ★★★★

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Olivia Mitchell24th September 2017Leave a Comment

One feature of the production which thoroughly deserves a mention is the set design, the brainchild of Gary McCann and lighting designer Nick Richings.

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CILLA THE MUSICAL – Touring ★★★★

In Musicals, Regional theatre, Reviews, Scotland, Touring by Thom Dibdin21st September 2017Leave a Comment

Mersey hard to beat: Step inside, love, and see the triumphs and tragedies on the way to Cilla Black becoming an entertainment legend.

NEWS: Full cast announced for screen-to-stage Cilla The Musical on tour

In Musicals, Native, News, Press Releases, Regional theatre, Touring by Emma Clarendon31st August 2017Leave a Comment

It has been announced that Andrew Lancel and Carl Au will join the cast of the world premiere of the new Cilla Black bio-musical, which opens at the Liverpool Empire on 7 September 2017.

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