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[...]
February 26th, 2010 - 7:23 am § in Features
The Cat in the Hat
The production of The Cat in the Hat is a wonderful and engaging first theatre experience for 3 to 6 year olds and will be showing at the Young Vic until March 13th. Based on the much-loved Dr. Seuss book, this legendary story was adapted for the stage by Katie Mitchell. With his red and white [.[...]
February 26th, 2010 - 7:01 am § in theatrenews
Sweet Nothings
Brilliantly directed by Luc Bondy, and in a new version by Divid Harrower Co, commissioned by Warwick Arts Centre, Sweet Nothings starts March 1st. Based on Arthur Schnitzler’s play Liebelei, Sweet Nothings is about the power of sexual longing and the vulnerability of those in love. A young man [...]
