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‘I was left cold, not with fright but with boredom’: THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW – Touring ★★

In Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Fairy Powered Productions31st October 2021Leave a Comment

So many questions to keep you engaged in this new iteration of an ancient legend. Although the actors apply their craft with commitment and skill, you are left sometimes confused and not clear by the script.

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‘A superb credit to the 19th-century Gothic novel’: THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW – Touring ★★★★★

In Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Elaine Chapman19th October 2021Leave a Comment

Based on the American Gothic novel by Washington Irving, which was first published in 1819, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow has been adapted for the stage by Tilted Wig Productions in this highly recommended production.

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“It’s devastating what has happened to our beautiful business” Wendi Peters on returning to the stage in Going Ape!

In Comedy, Featured Shows, Interviews, London theatre, Native, News, Plays by Featured Content30th October 2020

Wendi Peters is “so looking forward to being back on stage and in front of a live audience again.” As she and the cast of Andrew Corbet Burcher’s comedy Going Ape! prepare to bring Biblical hilarity to the Union Theatre the former Coronation Street star tells us about the rib-tickling show, her Eve and socially distanced rehearsals.

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NEWS: Adam and Eve are finally Going Ape at the Union Theatre

In Comedy, Featured Shows, London theatre, Native, News, Plays by Featured Content16th October 2020

After having its original run postponed due to COVID-19, Andrew Corbet Burcher’s comedy Going Ape!, brings its Garden of Eden to the Union Theatre next month with a cast led by Wendi Peters. Time to book your tickets!

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‘A fantastic cast carries out the storyline brilliantly’: BANG BANG! – Touring ★★★

In Opinion, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Fairy Powered Productions6th March 2020Leave a Comment

Not all the humour connects in Bang Bang! but impressive performances ensure an entertaining evening is had by all.

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Big the Musical at the Dominion Theatre

In Features, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Opinion, Reviews by Emma Clarendon23rd September 2019Leave a Comment

Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Big, the musical based on the Tom Hanks film, now playing for a limited season at the Dominion Theatre.

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‘Out of step & time’: BIG THE MUSICAL – West End

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Anne Cox19th September 2019Leave a Comment

Big, the film, holds a special place in everyone’s hearts but this musical version is out of step and time.

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‘Indulges entirely in cinematic nostalgia’: BIG THE MUSICAL – West End

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Ian Foster18th September 2019Leave a Comment

Big doesn’t always mean better, size does matter, it’s not how big it is it’s what you do with it – whatever the pun, Big the Musical is a severe disappointment at the Dominion Theatre.

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

In Features, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Opinion, Plays, Reviews, 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, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Opinion, Plays, 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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‘Powerful, eye-opening debut’: CALL ME VICKY – Pleasance Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Liz Dyer24th February 2019Leave a Comment

Based on a true story, Call Me Vicky is the debut play from sisters Nicola and Stacey Bland, following Vicky (Matt Greenwood) – born Martin – in her fight to transition and become the woman she’s always known herself to be.

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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 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, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Photos, Plays, Sticky 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 Interviews, London theatre, Native, Plays 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, Sticky 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, Sticky 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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NEWS: Richard Eyre will receive the Gielgud Award at the UK Theatre Awards, now hosted by Tyrone Huntley

In Awards, London theatre, Musicals, Native, News, Plays, Press Releases, Regional theatre, Touring by Press Releases5th October 2018Leave a Comment

Director Richard Eyre is to be this year’s recipient of the Gielgud Award for Excellence in the Dramatic Arts. The award will be presented by Ian McKellen at the UK Theatre Awards on Sunday 14 October 2018.

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NEWS: Paul Nicholas & Wendi Peters star in Ronald Harwood’s Quartet on tour

In Native, News, Plays, Press Releases, Regional theatre by Press Releases28th September 2017Leave a Comment

Producer Mark Goucher follow The Dresser with another Ronald Harwood play, The Dresser, starring Paul Nicholas, Wendi Peters, Sue Holderness and Jeff Rawle at Cheltenham and on tour.

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WONDERLAND – Touring

In Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Guest Bloggers19th July 2017Leave a Comment

Alice in Wonderland has been incarnated on more occasions than I care to remember, but one thing’s for sure, the story never gets old (in my humble opinion) and the magic, craziness and wonder remains as curious as it did when I first read the book by Lewis Carroll.

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WONDERLAND – Touring

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Caroline Hanks-Farmer22nd April 2017Leave a Comment

Frank Wildhorn, Jack Murphy and Gregory Boyd have created a whole new take on this classic story bringing bang up to date with the musical Wonderland. In this version Alice is a 40-year-old single mum having the worst birthday of her life.

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