Motown - The Musical Photos: Tristram Kenton The first time we went to see Motown The Musical was in London celebrating my father’s retirement. Despite my horrific hangover, (which actually got better with the wonderful sounds of the Motown soundtrack), we loved this show. The London production of “Motown the Musical” opened on 11 February … Continue reading Motown – The Musical
The Wipers Times
The Wipers Times, Birmingham Rep In 1916 whilst stationed in the front-line in Ypres Belgium, a group of soldiers from the 12th battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire regiment) came across an old printing press, during a routine patrol. Sargent Tyler, a printer by trade, salvaged the press and the decision was made … Continue reading The Wipers Times
The Importance of Being Earnest
As readers of this blog will now be aware, it can be said that I am a big admirer of Oscar Wilde. I am that sad person who pops in quotes from his plays in general conversation such is the effect his works have on me. The Importance of being Earnest was the first Oscar … Continue reading The Importance of Being Earnest
Eugenius!
When it originally opened for a limited run earlier this year to positive reviews, Eugenius a new musical written by Ben Adams and Chris Watkins, quickly gained a large fan base. Demand for tickets has resulted in a revamped version of Eugenius (with new music and a new look) returning to The Other Palace. Set … Continue reading Eugenius!
Saturday Night Fever
Saturday Night Fever 2018, Photo credits: Pamela Raith Photography When you think about Saturday Night Fever, you think about the 1977 John Travolta classic film and iconic movie soundtrack that featured the greatest hits of the Bee Gees such as Stayin’ Alive, How Deep Is Your Love and Night Fever. MT has often told me … Continue reading Saturday Night Fever
Phantom of the Opera – QBMTYS
Quarry Bank Musical Theatre Youth Section (QBMTYS) was launched in 2017. Their 2018 production was the epic musical The Phantom of the Opera (youth group production). With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart and additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe, The Phantom of the Opera opened in London in 1986 and is currently … Continue reading Phantom of the Opera – QBMTYS
Favourite musicals of 2018
Our Favourite Friday blog series starts off with our favourite musical productions that we have seen in 2018 (so far!) First up is MT and her selection.... Fun Home (Young Vic, London) With unique staging and a beautiful haunting score that sent tingles down my spine, Fun Home was outstanding. The performances … Continue reading Favourite musicals of 2018
Heathers – The Musical
Greetings and Salutations. Heathers: the Musical arrived off-Broadway on March 15 2014 and ended its run on August 4th 2014 at New World Stages. It played 17 previews and 145 regular performances Off-Broadway before it’s closure. This production of Heathers evolved from several workshop performances and then a full production at The Other Palace. Following … Continue reading Heathers – The Musical
Fashion Academy – The Musical
Founded in 2015 by director Debbie Parkinson Fylde Coast Youth Theatre is a non for profit theatre school based in Kirkham, Lancashire. The theatre school inspires its pupils whose ages range from 3-17 years old to “Get creative, Get confident, Get heard”. The annual production for 2018 is the UK premiere of Fashion Academy. With … Continue reading Fashion Academy – The Musical
Boogie Nights
The New Alexandra Theatre’s annual stage experience production for 2018 is Boogie Nights. The stage experience showcases the talent of West Midlands young performers supported by a professional creative team, in a professional theatre setting. Written by Jon Conway, Boogie Nights opened in the West End in 1998 and closed in January 1999. This “Juke … Continue reading Boogie Nights
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