Love from a Stranger (Photo Credits : Sheila Burnett) This play is based on the 1934 short story Philomel Cottage written by Agatha Christie. Two years later Christie developed a stage version of this short story, which was revamped and re-titled by Actor and playwright Frank Vosper in 1936. The story tells of Cecily Harrington, … Continue reading Love from a Stranger
Our House – Youth Onstage
Youth Onstage theatre company, formed in 2002, perform two productions each year. Our House staged at the Old Rep Theatre is their first production of the season. Based on the music of Madness with a book by Tim Firth, Our House tells the story of Joe Casey. Set in North London on the night of … Continue reading Our House – Youth Onstage
Crazy For You
Originally written in 1930 by George and Ira Gershwin titled “Girl Crazy”, this light-hearted piece of musical theatre was revamped and renamed by Ken Ludwig in 1992 and went on to win the Tony Award for best musical the same year. The story tells of Bobby Childs a banker who dreams of performing on … Continue reading Crazy For You
The Thrill of Love
Ruth Ellis is infamous for being the last woman in the United Kingdom to be hanged in 1955. Ellis received the death penalty for killing her lover, racing car driver David Blakley. The sad and emotional play A Thrill of Love, by Amanda Whittington, tells the events leading up to the death of Ellis from … Continue reading The Thrill of Love
Seussical – The Musical
Seussical is the fourth musical from the award-winning Bilston Youth Company. Written by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty this family musical based on the stories of Dr Seuss, opened on Broadway in 2000 and ran until May 2001. The Cat in the Hat leads the viewer into the jungle of nool, where we meet Horton … Continue reading Seussical – The Musical
Blithe Spirit – Union Theatre Solihull
Opening in 1941 and running in the West End London for 1,997 performances, Blithe Spirit is one of Noel Coward’s best-known works and our personal favourite. So, when we discovered award winning Union Theatre group were preforming this piece at Christchurch URC, we purchased our tickets and headed to Solihull. This non-for profit amateur theatre … Continue reading Blithe Spirit – Union Theatre Solihull
Kiss Me, Kate – Manor Musical Theatre Company
Kiss Me, Kate is an iconic film and musical that I have never seen on stage. When we saw that Manor Musical Theatre Company were performing Cole Porter's classic at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, we seized the opportunity to catch the show. Kiss Me, Kate was written by Bella Spewack and Sam Spewack with music … Continue reading Kiss Me, Kate – Manor Musical Theatre Company
The Twisted Tale of Hansel and Gretel
Patrick studio, Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst street, Birmingham. The Twisted Tale of Hansel and Gretel is a co-production between Birmingham Hippodrome and the Open theatre company, with artistic direction and assistance provided by Metro-Boulot-Dodo. This fully integrated production includes cast members from BecauseWeCanCanCan, a learning disabled-led theatre company based in the West midlands. A flustered storyteller … Continue reading The Twisted Tale of Hansel and Gretel
Strictly Ballroom – The Musical
Strictly Ballroom is my favourite Baz Luhrmann film. The characters, story, dry wit and breathtaking dancing make it a true classic for me. MT and I often quote some of the best lines from the film in casual conversation. Of course, I deliver them with my best (terrible) Australian accent. When I found out that … Continue reading Strictly Ballroom – The Musical
The Last Ship
From the opening anthem We got nowt else, quickly followed by The island of souls, with its descriptive lyrics and haunting harmonies, I sailed away on the “Last Ship”. This Tony nominated musical, opened at the Neil Simon theatre on Broadway in October 2014 and ran until January of the following year. In the UK … Continue reading The Last Ship
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