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The Scottish Play is brought to vivid life for GCSE pupils, & anyone interested in Shakespeare, in a fast paced slimmed down version of Macbeth, maintaining all the plot & essential dialogue, from Dickens Theatre Company in a terrific performance The Alexandra. behindthearras.com/Reviewspr/2024…
. #AMidsummersNightsDream has been pulling in the laughs for 400 years and it's pulling in a lot more Belgrade Theatre in a 5* mirth-filled homage to the Bard thanks to Tweedy clown. behindthearras.com/Reviewspr/2024…
. #TheLateMarilynMonroe was far more than a film star, she was an icon and Darren Haywood's play chronicles what did and what might have happened on the day she died with Georgina Kerr-Jones simply magnificent as the tragic star in a 5* treat Sutton Arts Theatre. behindthearras.com/reviewsam/2024…
Escapologist extraordinaire Harry Houdini was more than just a showman and magician, he was also the scourge of spurious mediums and more . . . in this fast paced, fun packed #HoudinisGreatestEscape from New Old Friends Lichfield Garrick 🎭. Laugh while you learn. behindthearras.com/Reviewspr/2024…
Its all high dram with the ams at highburytheatre as a Hollywood A(ish). . . B? C? lister is conned into starring in King Lear in a village barn with #ABunchofAmateurs in a delightful comedy complete with a steamy (alleged) sex romp and laughs a plenty. behindthearras.com/reviewsam/2024…
A multi award winning novel, a 4 Oscar film and now a play with 5 Oliviers and 3 Tonys to its name, Life Of Pi - UK & Ireland Tour washes up Wolverhampton Grand in a 5* feast of imagination, wonderful puppetry and a masterclass in the art of story telling. Simply magical theatre. behindthearras.com/Reviewspr/2024…
A phenomenal 5* revisiting of Jesus Christ Superstar Birmingham Hippodrome bringing the award winning musical bang up to date with soaring vocals, brilliant cast, magnificent ensemble and wonderful stagecraft. The greatest story ever told - told superbly. Louise Christine Francis behindthearras.com/Reviewspr/2024…
Putting on a show is not easy, especially if you have to create, devise & write it first - the task for Hall Green Little Theatre youth theatre who started #TheVelveteenRabbit with the premise that we all knew what we thought of our toys - but what do they think of us? behindthearras.com/reviewsam/2024…
A refugee is given a voice, becoming a real person rather than a political problem hoping to hoover up a few votes in The Boy At The Back Of The Class Wolverhampton Grand all set in a primary school in play aimed at a child audience. A simple story with a strong, simple message. behindthearras.com/Reviewspr/2024…
More than a century after WW1 and 61 years since #OhWhatALovelyWar showed how lovely it wasn't and still the world is in conflict making this Blackeyed Theatre production all the more poignant and relevant with its mix of smiles and sorrow Derby Theatre. behindthearras.com/Reviewspr/2024…
Nostalgia brought bang up to date with delicious bite as the original GlobeLink team return to launch the shadily financed Truth News in Drop The Dead Donkey The Alexandra with whatever is in the real news likely to find its way into the script with nothing sacred. behindthearras.com/Reviewspr/2024…
A legendary band and a legendary lady in THE DRIFTERS GIRL saving the last dance Birmingham Hippodrome in a night of pure nostalgia and classic music from an ever changing quartet in a story full of interest and memorable songs. behindthearras.com/Reviewspr/2024…
The 1980s and a black police officer, Gospel guitarist and community hero amid the conflict of Thatcher's Britain, the setting for #CommunityServicei from Stan's Cafe Belgrade Theatre. behindthearras.com/Reviewspr/2024…
An extraordinary, innovative, enthralling production from Ockham's Razor with #Tess Belgrade Theatre. A heady mix of circus, dance, storytelling, stunning stagecraft and drama taking theatre to stunning new levels in the telling of Hardy's classic tale. behindthearras.com/Reviewspr/2024…
Classic courtroom drama #TwelveAngryMen has a teenager's life in it's hands in a gripping, five star production Lichfield Garrick 🎭. Drama at its best. behindthearras.com/Reviewspr/2024…
There's a green revolution The Alexandra with #ShrekTheMusical The Alexandra. Its rock solid, 5 star entertainment and glorious fun for the entire family, with enough feelgood factor to have you smiling all the way home and make you a believer! Shrek UK behindthearras.com/Reviewspr/2024…
