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UPSTAIRS AT THE GATEHOUSE

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‘Flamboyant & fun piece of musical theatre’: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS – Upstairs at the Gatehouse ★★★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Amy Toledano14th March 2020Leave a Comment

Once Upon A Mattress is a lively and vibrant musical based on Hans Christian Andersen’s famous Princess and the Pea.

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‘Beth Burrows connects with the audience instantly & pulls them in’ – ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

In London theatre, Musicals, Native, Opinion, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Shyama Perera9th March 2020

From the wicked Queen who can’t let go of her stupidly innocent son, from the dumbstruck King to the spunky swamp Princess who swims the moat and swashbuckles her way into favour, this is a show for the young, and the young at heart.

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PHOTOS: The Once Upon a Mattress fairy tale is in full swing in Highgate

In Features, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Photos, Ticket recommendations by Featured Content9th March 2020

Do you remember The Princess and the Pea from childhood? Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy-tale kingdom has now come to musical life with Mark Giesser’s revival of Broadway classic Once Upon a Mattress at Upstairs at the Gatehouse.

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WATCH: Enter the ‘Many Moons Ago’ world of Once Upon a Mattress in rehearsals

In Featured Shows, Features, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Photos, Ticket recommendations, Video by Featured Content3rd March 2020

Rehearsals have flown by for fairy-tale musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress, the Broadway classic revived this month at London’s Upstairs at the Gatehouse. Take a peek at final preparations from the very tuneful sitzprobe with our sneak-peek videos.

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‘The passion that Kaye has for his profession & Elton John is clear’: ELTON JOHN: IT’S A LITTLE BIT FUNNY – Touring ★★★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Debbie Gilpin1st March 2020Leave a Comment

Elton John: It’s A Little Bit Funny is a whistle-stop tour of Elton John’s outrageous life, with a soundtrack of some of his greatest hits performed by an excellent live band.

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‘We’ve simply clicked very well as a director/actor team’: Mark Giesser & Beth Burrows on reuniting for Once Upon a Mattress

In Features, Interviews, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Photos, Ticket recommendations by Featured Content17th February 2020

Offie nominee Beth Burrows stars as Princess Winnifred in rarely seen, 1959 Broadway fairy-tale musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress. It’s her fourth collaboration with director Mark Giesser, following Strike Up the Band, The Lady With a Dog and Sirens of the Silver Screen. What makes their collaboration so successful?

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WATCH The Jury post-show Q&A: Can men be victims of domestic abuse?

In Features, Interviews, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Opinion, Photos, Quotes, Special Events, Ticket recommendations, Video by Terri Paddock15th February 2020Leave a Comment

Are you aware of your inherent biases about gender? How much do they affect your judgments about women or men are capable of? What about when it comes to a violent crime?

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Best of the Blogs: Death of England, Endgame, Chaplin, The Jury & The Gift

In London theatre, Native, Opinion, Plays, Quotes, Reviews, Sticky, Ticket recommendations by Lisa Martland11th February 2020

In our continuing series, editor Lisa Martland picks out some of her Top Picks from the last week of theatre (to 9 February 2020), including Ian Foster seeing Rafe Spall give a career-defining performance in the National Theatre’s production of Death of England.

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‘Can’t think of a single aspect of necessary improvement’: THE JURY – Upstairs at the Gatehouse ★★★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Luca Molinari8th February 2020Leave a Comment

None of the songs are too long in The Jury and they are all well written and never bore – this is a strong new musical and won’t vanish from the stages too soon.

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NEWS: Cast & creatives announced for Broadway revival Once Upon a Mattress

In Featured Shows, London theatre, Musicals, Native, News, Photos, Press Releases, Ticket recommendations by Featured Content3rd February 2020

Full cast and creatives have been announced for Alces Productions’ new production of Mary Rodgers’ rarely seen, 1959 Broadway fairy-tale musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress. Tickets are now on sale. Time to get booking!

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NEWS: Broadway fairytale Once Upon a Mattress follows 42nd Street at Gatehouse

In Featured Shows, London theatre, Musicals, Native, News, Photos, Press Releases, Ticket recommendations by Featured Content8th January 2020

After its Christmas success with 42nd Street, Upstairs at the Gatehouse continues its string of Broadway revivals in 2020 with a brand-new production of Mary Rodgers’ rarely seen fairy-tale musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress in March, starring Offies nominee Beth Burrows. Tickets are now on sale. Time to get booking!

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‘Well-crafted & executed storytelling’: THE MOZART QUESTION – Upstairs at the Gatehouse ★★★★

In London theatre, Native, News, Opinion, Plays, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Shyama Perera16th August 2019

Michael Morpurgo’s story, The Mozart Question, is essentially about the solace and joy great music gifts us. For Paola’s parents, however, beautiful music presages pain and shame and guilt.

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‘Camden has a reputation for introducing great work to the world’: Gary Phillpott on bringing Agent 14 to Camden Fringe

In Festivals, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Plays, Ticket recommendations by Featured Content3rd August 2019

“The size of Camden Fringe festival allows creatives and performers to concentrate on their art rather than suffering the slings and arrows of Edinburgh’s outrageous misfortunes.” Off The Fence Theatre’s Artistic Director tells us what inspired spy comedy Agent 14 and why he is excited to to bring it to Camden Fringe. Book your tickets now!

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CAMDEN FRINGE NEWS: One-man spy caper Agent 14 brings undercover laughter to Upstairs at the Gatehouse

In Festivals, London theatre, Native, News, Plays, Press Releases, Quotes, Ticket recommendations by Featured Content18th July 2019

If you like your fringe theatre served shaken, not stirred, Agent 14 could well up your dimly-lit, ominously deserted street. Book your tickets for the comic spy drama now!

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FEATURED SHOW: The ★★★★ reviews are in for new farce Flat Out

In Comedy, London theatre, Native, Plays, Reviews, Sticky, Ticket recommendations by Featured Content12th June 2019Leave a Comment

“British farce at its best” – that’s the view of critics who’ve laughed their way through an evening at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, enjoying Jennifer Selway’s new comedy Flat Out. Enjoy our collection of the best reviews, and a smattering of enthused audience responses, then book your tickets!

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FIRST LOOK: Check out the hilarious action from new farce Flat Out in these new production images

In Comedy, London theatre, Native, Photos, Plays, Ticket recommendations by Featured Content7th June 2019Leave a Comment

Questionable food choices, a doorway being blocked, a man in a wig – Darren Bell’s production images for Flat Out positively scream ‘farce’ at you… which is lucky considering that’s exactly the type of play Jennifer Selway has written. Take a look then book your tickets!

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‘I wanted to write something that had no other function apart from making people laugh’: Jennifer Selway on new comedy Flat Out

In Comedy, Features, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Plays, Ticket recommendations by Featured Content30th May 2019Leave a Comment

When times are tough, we could all do with a laugh. That’s what was at the forefront of journalist and playwright Jennifer Selway’s mind when she created her new farce Flat Out. Discover her comedy inspirations and why she keeps returning to Upstairs at the Gatehouse in this interview, then book your tickets!

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NEWS: Jennifer Selway premieres new comedy Flat Out at Upstairs at the Gatehouse

In Comedy, London theatre, Native, News, Plays, Press Releases, Sticky, Ticket recommendations by Featured Content24th May 2019Leave a Comment

Flat Out, the new comedy from Jennifer Selway about real estate, mice and adultery, will premiere at Highgate’s Upstairs at the Gatehouse later this month. Book you tickets for the laughter-filled show now!

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‘A great piece of escapism’: THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES – Upstairs at the Gatehouse ★★★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Debbie Gilpin13th April 2019Leave a Comment

The Marvelous Wonderettes is a frothy concert musical that is a nostalgic bit of escapism – two hours of beautifully performed classic pop tunes.

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Terri trips: A Lesson from Aloes, A Hundred Words for Snow, Strike Up the Band

In Features, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Opinion, Plays, Quotes, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Terri Paddock21st March 2019Leave a Comment

My recent theatre trips have included A Lesson from Aloes, A Hundred Words for Snow and Strike Up the Band. Here’s a round-up of my on-the-night reactions to each.

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