“When we play up north, it is very much Maggie’s show being a northern girl. Then when we bring it down south, it is about the boys and Jewish refugees. The power dynamics people identify with change massively. “
From Page to Stage new musicals festival: Report from yesterday’s press launch
On behalf of Carn’s Theatre Passion, Sarah Tinsley attended the press preview event for the three-week new musicals festival From Page to Stage, which opened yesterday and runs until 3 September 2017 at The Other Palace in London.
INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Michael Moor
Having sat on audition panels for over 25 years – I have seen too many very talented young people make obvious and often silly mistakes at audition. The aim, vision and inspiration for my Audition Busters workshop is to shed light on the drama school audition format, process and etiquette.
INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… The Addams Family cast
“I sobbed when I came off stage the first night, just went into my dressing room and had a little cry. It’s incredible. I’d never heard of The Addams Family (musical) until a few years ago. Until I was asked to do a concert with Andrew Lippa.”
INTERVIEW: Spotlight on… cast of No Place For A Woman
Currently playing at Theatre503 is No Place For A Woman which is written by Cordelia O’Neill and has actresses Ruth Gemmell and Emma Paetz in it.
INTERVIEW: Moonchild Theatre Company founders set sights on Pluto
I talk to Liam Joseph and Callum O’Brien, founders of Moonchild Theatre Company about their upcoming new play Pluto. Liam and Callum are both friends who met through working at the Harold Pinter theatre when working front of house.
INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Wonderland’s Rachael Wooding
I recently visited Oxford, where Wonderland was playing at the time. I grabbed a few minutes with Rachael Wooding (Alice) before she went on stage for that evening’s performance.
INTERVIEW: Bill Rosenfield & Oliver Coopersmith on 46 Beacon
Written by Drama Desk and Richard Rodgers Award winner Bill Rosenfield, 46 Beacon is a memory play, directed by Alexander Lass and produced by Oli Sones and Ed Sinke. I caught up with 46 Beacon’s writer Bill, along with one of the actors Oliver, during their busy rehearsal period.
INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Wonderland legend Dave Willetts
I first remember seeing Dave Willetts playing The Phantom in The Phantom of The Opera; it was my first real experience of live theatre. So it was nice to catch up and have a chat with this highly respected actor who is currently touring with Wonderland.
Exclusive: Ray Rackham on the enduring popularity of Judy Garland
That is the Garland I want my play to celebrate. Let’s not ignore the troubles she had, but let’s also not become solely transfixed by them.
INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Les Misérables’ Paul Wilkins
“It’s really hard to find the words to describe it – I’ve been lucky to be in it since I left drama school. I went in as second cover and then progressed to lead role.”
INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… The Commitments’ Kevin Kennedy
Kevin Kennedy is currently on tour with the stage show The Commitments. I had the opportunity to catch up with Kevin before the tour arrives in Southampton.
INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Half a Sixpence’s Devon-Elise Johnson
Who would Devon-Elise Johnson love to work with? “Imelda Staunton, she is absolutely incredible, I saw her in Sweeney Todd and Gypsy and oh my god she is just amazing.”
From training to agenting: ‘There are more courses than theatres in the UK’
On Sunday 15 January 2017, invited guests were in attendance at the classy chic Hospital Club to hear about R.D Production & Casting Limited from Founder and Managing Director Michael Moor.
From training to agenting: ‘There are more courses than theatres in the UK’
On Sunday 15 January 2017, invited guests were in attendance at the classy chic Hospital Club to hear about R.D Production & Casting Limited from Founder and Managing Director Michael Moor.
NEWS: Priority Hamilton booking opens Monday, Paperless ticketing introduced
Priority booking opens next week for the West End premiere of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway blockbuster HAMILTON, which has confirmed its dates at the Victoria Palace Theatre where it opens in November.
PREVIEW: Abigail opens at The Bunker Theatre this week
The world premiere of Abigail by Papatango award-winning playwright Fiona Doyle closes The Bunker’s highly-acclaimed inaugural season. It runs from this Tuesday 10 January to 4 February 2017, with a press night this Thursday 12 January. Abigail is directed by The Bunker’s Artistic Director, Joshua McTaggart.
PREVIEW: Abigail opens at The Bunker Theatre this week
The world premiere of Abigail by Papatango award-winning playwright Fiona Doyle closes The Bunker’s highly-acclaimed inaugural season. It runs from this Tuesday 10 January to 4 February 2017, with a press night this Thursday 12 January. Abigail is directed by The Bunker’s Artistic Director, Joshua McTaggart.
Musicals on the West End horizon in 2017: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
London welcomes
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
Broadway’s Tony® Award-winning new musical
Dominion Theatre from March 2017
Tickets now on sale
In search of a producer: Tim Rice backs new British musical Tess
Legendary lyricist Sir Tim Rice has put his considerable support behind the new British musical TESS. The wordsmith behind some of the world’s best-loved musicals – including Evita, Joseph, Chess and From Here to Eternity – praised material from the new show as “very well crafted” and “very professional in all departments”.