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
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
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
The Place For Me
The Young Rep Lightpost company is made up of young black and mixed heritage men aged 18-25 from across the West Midlands who “take pride in telling unique and heartfelt stories". The Place For Me was created by the company using various accounts of the first Caribbean migrants who travelled to the UK in 1948 … Continue reading The Place For Me
Madagascar – The Musical
Madagascar production images Madagascar is a brand new musical based on the 2005 DreamWorks animated movie of the same name; with music and lyrics by George Noriega and Joe Someillian and a book by Kevin Del Aguila. The story tells of Alex the lion, his best friend Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria … Continue reading Madagascar – The Musical
Summer Holiday
ATG production images - Summer Holiday The Musical 2018 tour Based on the 1963 film (screen play written by Ronald Cass and Peter Myers with direction by Peter Yates) Summer Holiday the musical has been adapted for the stage by Michael Gyngell and Mark Haddigan. The production tells the story of Don, a London transport … Continue reading Summer Holiday
Back to the 80’s – Birmingham Youth Theatre
The award-winning Birmingham Youth Theatre perform two shows a year at the Old Rep Theatre Birmingham. Back to the 80's is the first production of the season. This “awesome musical” was written by Neil Gooding, original musical adaptation made by Scott Copeman, and later re-orchestrated and rearranged in 2003 by Brett Foster. Set in the … Continue reading Back to the 80’s – Birmingham Youth Theatre
Legally Blonde
I've seen Legally Blonde (the film) more times than I can remember. I've been waiting for the perfect opportunity to catch the show on stage. With music and lyrics by Laurence O' Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and a book by Heather Hach, Legally Blonde the musical is based on the novel by A. Brown and … Continue reading Legally Blonde
Love from a Stranger
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
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