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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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‘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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PHOTOS: Take a look at what’s been happening in rehearsals for the 1st London revival of Jane Clegg in 75 years

In London theatre, Native, Photos, Plays by Featured Content10th April 2019Leave a Comment

Smiles, laughter and a fair amount of pointing – check out what Alix Dunmore and the cast of Jane Clegg have been up to in rehearsals for Finborough Theatre’s revival of St John Ervine’s drama, then book your tickets!

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‘Lionel Bart’s diverse score includes sweet & rueful ballads’: MAGGIE MAY – Finborough Theatre ★★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Johnny Fox5th April 2019Leave a Comment

The London Fringe has been diligent in ploughing back catalogue after back catalogue for ‘forgotten’ musicals, and Maggie May has not been seen in London for 55 years.

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‘It was ahead of its time.’ Director David Gilmore tells us about reviving Jane Clegg at Finborough Theatre

In Features, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Plays by Featured Content5th April 2019Leave a Comment

As director David Gilmore prepares to stage St John Ervine’s Jane Clegg at Finborough Theatre, he tells us about its “handling of a red-hot issue” and why it’s perfect for the acclaimed London pub theatre. Read his insightful interview, then book your tickets!

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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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‘Lionel Bart’s love letter to Liverpool is an interesting choice of revival’: MAGGIE MAY – Finborough Theatre

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Shanine Salmon3rd April 2019Leave a Comment

Lionel Bart’s love letter to Liverpool is an interesting choice of revival. Originally performed at the Adelphi in 1964 at the height of Beatlemania and the Merseybeat, Bart claims he came up with the concept before anyone had even heard of the Beatles.

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NEWS: Finborough Theatre revives forgotten play, Jane Clegg

In London theatre, Native, News, Plays, Press Releases, Sticky by Featured Content26th March 2019Leave a Comment

St John Ervine’s pre-First World War tale of a woman attempting to escape her marriage, Jane Clegg, will be revived at Finborough Theatre this spring, marking the first time the play has been seen in the capital for more than 75 years! Book your tickets now!

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