Administrators have been called in to the Exeter’s Northcott theatre, after trustees were told it was insolvent. According to chairman Geoff Myers, they had “no choice” when presented with the latest financial information last week. “We took this decision with a heavy heart,[...]
March 4th, 2010 - 11:34 pm § in Obituaries
Barbara Bray dead at 85
Barbara Bray, a champion of European literature has died at age 85. She was an important link between British and French literature in the 20th century. She was the principal translator and an early champion of Marguerite Duras, who was her close friend, and also translated the work of Jean Genet,[...]
March 2nd, 2010 - 7:23 pm § in Obituaries
Julian More dead at 81
It has been a while since he was involved in British theatre, but Julian More will be remember for the book and lyrics of three of the biggest musical comedy shows of the 1950s, Irma La Douce, Expresso Bongo and Grab Me a Gondola. Songbook was his last West End success, written with composer Mont[...]
March 2nd, 2010 - 6:49 pm § in theatrenews
Mice infested theatres
Many of our old theatres look very glamorous to the audience, but according to a recent survey by the actor’s union Equity, 75 per cent of our theatres are infested with mice, rats and fleas. The general secretary of Equity, Christine Payne, was shocked by the responses to the survey. Stage mana[...]
March 1st, 2010 - 7:22 pm § in Features
An Inspector Calls
A Inspector Calls, a Stephen Daldry production, is a classic thriller by JB Priestey and continues to wow audiences at Wyndham’s Theatre until March 13th. Nicholas Woodeson plays Inspector Goole. He also played the role on Broadway in 1994. His recent London stage credits include Moonlight And M[...]
March 1st, 2010 - 7:13 pm § in Uncategorized
Sister Act the Musical coming to the London Palladium
Sister Act The Musical at the London Palladium is a show you don’t want to miss. Produced by Whoopi Goldberg, star of the blockbuster Sister Act movies, this divine musical will keep you rolling in your seat. Sister Act features a score by eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken, eight-time Oscar w[...]
