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New post-show Q&A: Join Terri & Sink the Pink for Escape from Planet Trash

In Interviews, London theatre, Native, Plays, Special Events, Ticket recommendations by Terri Paddock1st November 2019Leave a Comment

As part of her ongoing post-show talk series, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock reunites with drag collective Sink the Pink for the second annual alternative Christmas offering at the Pleasance, Escape From Planet Trash. Got any questions?

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Best of the Blogs: The Mates give their verdicts on Big, A Dolls’ House, Shida, The Eyes Of The Night & more

In Features, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Plays, Quotes, Regional theatre, Reviews, Sticky, Ticket recommendations by Lisa Martland24th September 2019

Best of the Blogs: The Mates give their verdicts on Big, A Dolls’s House, Shida & The Eyes Of The Night.

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‘Catchy tunes & brilliant vocals’: MIDLIFE COWBOY – Pleasance Theatre ★★★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Luca Molinari22nd September 2019Leave a Comment

For the singing, humour and general feel-good production, Midlife Cowboy certainly ticks all the right boxes.

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‘Who knew a song about the delights of Swindon could be so entertaining?’: MIDLIFE COWBOY – Pleasance Theatre

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Kirsty Herrington21st September 2019Leave a Comment

Midlife Cowboy is infectious and entertaining, with a brilliant soundtrack to boot. With a little work it could be a hit.

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‘The entire cast brings excitement & energy to the piece’: KILL CLIMATE DENIERS – Pleasance Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Laura Kressly25th June 2019Leave a Comment

While the name of the show, Kill Climate Deniers, invokes images of violence and negativity – a fact not unnoticed by the playwright – the show is poignant, entertaining and a clever way to stand its ground on an issue that we continue to fight.

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‘The enduring currency of its message is astounding’: KILL CLIMATE DENIERS – Pleasance Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Shanine Salmon10th June 2019Leave a Comment

The European premiere of David Finnigan’s controversially-titled satire Kill Climate Deniers successfully combines a deeply serious message with some some serious on-stage silliness, set to a spectacular soundtrack of early 90s house and techno.

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‘Lively & entertaining show’: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD LIVE! – Pleasance Theatre ★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Emma Clarendon23rd April 2019Leave a Comment

Night of the Living Dead Live, the stage production based on George A Romero’s classic horror film, is a lively and surprisingly funny show to watch – even if the plot is a bit thin.

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‘Who doesn’t love a random fake-blood zombie attack?’: Mike Bodie stars in Night of the Living Dead Live

In Comedy, Features, Interviews, London theatre, Plays, Quotes, Ticket recommendations by Emma Clarendon25th March 2019Leave a Comment

Mike Bodie chatted to LLLC about bringing George A Romero’s film Night of the Living Dead to the stage.

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NEWS: Felicity Ward makes her UK theatre debut in the European premiere of David Finnigan’s Kill Climate Deniers at the Pleasance

In London theatre, News, Plays, Press Releases, Quotes, Sticky by Press Releases7th March 2019Leave a Comment

In her first UK theatre role, Felicity Ward will lead the cast of the European premiere of David Finnigan’s provocative and incendiary play Kill Climate Deniers.

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FEATURED SHOW: ★★★★★ reviews are in for Call Me Vicky at the Pleasance

In Features, Inspiring people, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Opinion, Plays, Quotes, Reviews, Special Events, Ticket recommendations, Video by Featured Content1st March 2019Leave a Comment

Powerful, gut-wrenching, brutally honest, funny, engaged, delivered with honesty and compassion… What else do critics say about sisters Stacey and Nicola Bland’s playwriting debut Call Me Vicky, based on the true-life story of their transgender godmother. Time to get booking!

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Call Me Vicky Q&A video: Celebrating transgender progress & working-class voices onstage

In Features, Inspiring people, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Opinion, Plays, Quotes, Ticket recommendations, Video by Featured Content28th February 2019Leave a Comment

It was a great big family affair for my post-show Q&A at Call Me Vicky at the Pleasance Theatre this past weekend. The new one-act comedy-drama marks the playwriting debut for sisters Stacey and Nicola Bland, who also perform in the cast, and their mum, dad and nan were in proud attendance.

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FIRST-LOOK PHOTOS: True-life transition tale Call Me Vicky gets its world premiere

In Features, London theatre, Native, Photos, Plays, Special Events, Ticket recommendations by Featured Content22nd February 2019Leave a Comment

True-life transition tale Call Me Vicky, officially received its world premiere last night (21 February 2019) at London’s Pleasance Theatre. We’re looking forward to Terri Paddock’s post-show Q&A with the company and other Mates’ reviews. In the meantime, here are some first-look photos of the production. Time to get booking!

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‘We laugh & cry together, I couldn’t do this without her’: Sisters Stacey & Nicola Bland on co-writing, producing & performing in Call Me Vicky

In Features, Inspiring people, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Photos, Plays, Quotes, Special Events, Sticky, Ticket recommendations by Featured Content5th February 2019Leave a Comment

Sibling rivalry isn’t nearly as fun as sibling collaboration. We caught up with sisters Nicola and Stacey Bland about their debut play Call Me Vicky, which they’ve co-written, co-produced and also star in, playing versions of themselves to tell the remarkable true-life story of their trans godmother. Time to get booking!

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New post-show Q&A: Join Terri for the premiere of trans tale Call Me Vicky

In Inspiring people, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Plays, Special Events, Ticket recommendations by Terri Paddock27th January 2019Leave a Comment

As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, on Sunday 24 February 2019, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock will be at the world premiere of Call Me Vicky, a transition tale inspired by two sisters’ own family experience. Got any questions?

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PHOTOS: Sneak a peek inside Call Me Vicky rehearsals with Wendi Peters

In Features, London theatre, Native, Photos, Plays, Special Events, Sticky, Ticket recommendations by Featured Content25th January 2019Leave a Comment

We’re counting down to the world premiere of Call Me Vicky, sisters Nicola and Stacey Bland’s debut play which charts the true life story of a transwoman’s challenges in 1980s London. Sneak a peek inside rehearsals, with Wendi Peters playing mum – and then get booking!

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NEWS: Sisters’ debut play Call Me Vicky charts true-life transition story, Wendi Peters stars

In London theatre, Native, News, Plays, Press Releases, Special Events, Sticky, Ticket recommendations by Featured Content13th January 2019Leave a Comment

Call Me Vicky, charting a transwoman’s challenges in 1980s London, is written by sisters and debut playwrights Nicola and Stacey Victoria Bland, inspired by their true-life godmother’s experience. Wendi Peters stars in the world premiere production. Time to get booking!

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‘I think it will be a piece that everyone will fall in love with’: Alice Sykes stars in Annie Jenkins’ play In Lipstick

In Features, Interviews, London theatre, Plays, Quotes by Emma Clarendon6th January 2019Leave a Comment

Actress Alice Sykes spoke to Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon about starring in In Lipstick at the Pleasance Theatre.

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New post-show Q&A: Join Terri & drag collective Sink The Pink to learn How to Catch a Krampus

In Cabaret, Interviews, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Special Events, Ticket recommendations by Terri Paddock9th November 2018Leave a Comment

A part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, on Thursday 15 November 2018, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock will meet international drag collective Sink the Pink to learn How to Catch a Krampus. Got any questions?

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The inspiration behind… Nichola McAuliffe’s Revenants at EdFringe

In Edinburgh Festival, Features, Festivals, Musicals, Opinion, Plays, Scotland by Michael Davis6th August 2018Leave a Comment

Most people also know that in the days leading to the ‘November Revolution’ in Russia, his cousin Tsar Nicholas II and family weren’t allowed to enter Britain and were eventually executed.

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‘Will have you leaving the theatre feeling all warm & fuzzy’: BINGO – Pleasance Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Laura Kressly19th June 2018Leave a Comment

A clearly talented playwright and actor, Alan Flanagan creates a world that is not only drenched in reality but gives you a sensation of hope that will have you leaving the theatre all warm and fuzzy.

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