We are in a weird times. You will hear people say it again and again. But during this time, we get to experience new things, in new ways. And I feel honoured and lucky to have experienced TheShowMustGoOnline performing their first show. Every week, Rob Myles and a group of talented actors will perform aContinue reading “Review: 5***** Two Gentleman of Verona – HALF TIME REVIEW #theshowmustgoonline @robmyles”
Author Archives: Playhouse Pickings
@benadamsuk talks to us about the importance of creativity and how he is working to support his fellow actors as well as bring some joy to us all
I mentioned in my post yesterday that I would be talking to people in the entertainment industry about how they are managing now, why creativity is important and what they are doing to keep arts and culture available to us during this time. Ben Adams, British singer, songwriter, producer, creator of Eugenius and member ofContinue reading “@benadamsuk talks to us about the importance of creativity and how he is working to support his fellow actors as well as bring some joy to us all”
Eugenius streaming on Friday 20th March on Facebook benadamsuk @eugeniusuk
With the theatre industry in an unprecedented position and venues closed across the UK due to the COVID – 19 outbreak, industry leaders are creatively seeking ways to support theatre and bring it directly to you – at home. Following their hugely popular run at the Other Palace in 2018, the out-of-this-world British musical Eugenius! will releaseContinue reading “Eugenius streaming on Friday 20th March on Facebook benadamsuk @eugeniusuk”
We’ve got this! Helping you find where you can watch theatre, concerts and more online in these weird times
When you can’t go to see your favourite sport, what do we do? Watch an old event on the TV. When you can’t go to a gig, what do you do? Listen to it on Spotify or watch last year’s Glastonbury on BBCiplayer. When you can’t go to the pub for a pub quiz, whatContinue reading “We’ve got this! Helping you find where you can watch theatre, concerts and more online in these weird times”
Review: 4**** The Dad’s Army Radio Show @DadsArmyRadio
Tweetingit: 4* Classic comedy given fresh impetus with two brilliant actors voicing an entire cast of characters. A real treat! Shadowed by the gothic splendour of St. Pancras station sits the British Library. And buried deep inside its Knowledge Centre is a well-appointed theatre which played host to a wonderful production of the Dad’s ArmyContinue reading “Review: 4**** The Dad’s Army Radio Show @DadsArmyRadio”
Review: 3*** Lipstick – Southwark Playhouse @swkplay
Tweetingit: 3* Two girls play schoolboys with a different perception of what it’s like to feel different. An intelligent, well observed play raised by some outstanding acting. In a world where sexual identity is nothing more than a routine conversation piece, Lipstick is hardly breaking new territory. It does however provide a showcase for twoContinue reading “Review: 3*** Lipstick – Southwark Playhouse @swkplay”
Review 3*** Falling in Love Again – King’s Head Theatre
Tweetingit: 3* An enjoyable if lightweight tale of the King of England and Queen of Hollywood. Some things never change! With exquisite timing the premiere of Falling in Love Again lands at the King’s Head Theatre. Slap bang in the middle of this week’s crisis in the Royal Family one wonders if mystical powers areContinue reading “Review 3*** Falling in Love Again – King’s Head Theatre”
Review 4**** A Taste of Honey – Trafalgar Studios @NationalTheatre @TrafStudios
A gritty northern drama from the very top draw. A taste of honey just got that much sweeter. Once upon a time, theatre director Joan Littlewood took a pinch of inspiration and mixed it with a cupful of talent to create the Theatre Workshop. Based at Theatre Royal Stratford East the workshop gave many youngContinue reading “Review 4**** A Taste of Honey – Trafalgar Studios @NationalTheatre @TrafStudios”
Review 5***** Amelie the Musical The Other Palace @TheOtherPalace @AmelieMusicalUK
Witty, winsome and whimsical. Amélie The Musical is based on the 2001 film, where one little girl with a big imagination carries out remarkable acts of kindness to bring happiness to those around her. Until one day, Amélie meets arty Nino, her heart begins to pound and everything changes… Audrey Brisson is phenomenal as quirkyContinue reading “Review 5***** Amelie the Musical The Other Palace @TheOtherPalace @AmelieMusicalUK”
Review: 5***** Mother Goose The Marlowe Theatre Canterbury @marlowetheatre @MarcPickering @ #HomeIsWhereThePantoIs #canterbury #pantomime #mothergoose #pantoseason @ben_roddy @lloydhollett @DrRanj
I have a number of traditions at Christmas which make the season special. These include putting a green man bought at Canterbury Cathedral on the top of the Christmas tree while listening to Michael Buble, watching Muppet Christmas Carol, and cooking enough red onion chutney to feed an army. Another essential is pantomime, but notContinue reading “Review: 5***** Mother Goose The Marlowe Theatre Canterbury @marlowetheatre @MarcPickering @ #HomeIsWhereThePantoIs #canterbury #pantomime #mothergoose #pantoseason @ben_roddy @lloydhollett @DrRanj”
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