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Madani Younis launches his first season at The Bush
David Richards reports from The Bush Theatre as new Artistic Director Madani Younis outlines his plans for his first season.
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Fourthwall’s Favourites: February
Fourthwall’s round-up of what to see this coming February.
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Training: ALRA North launches online TV station
The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts are launching a new online TV station from their Wigan base.
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Greenwich Playhouse loses home in first casualty of the Olympics?
Curtain down on Greenwich Playhouse after thirteen years.
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Blog: Uncovering The Faction #10
Up and running, there’s time for Gareth to find amusement in the smallest details.
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Blog: Uncovering The Faction #9
All three Faction shows are now up and running and Gareth has a second to take a moment’s pause to contemplate this achievement and to ruminate on Miss Julie.
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Greenroom Gossip: Mulligan on drama school auditions
Last month actress Carey Mulligan told an American newspaper that she was rejected from every drama school she auditioned for.
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Blog: Uncovering The Faction #8
Gareth wonders whether Miss Julie, the third show in The Faction’s rep season, might be suffering from ‘third-child’ syndrome.
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Review: DNA, Rose, Kingston ***
Amy Stow reviews Dennis Kelly’s DNA at the Rose, Kingston and finds it packs a lot of punch.
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Review: The Pitchfork Disney, Arcola ****
Amy Stow reviews a near-perfect revival of Phillip Ridley’s seminal play, The Pitchfork Disney, at the Arcola.
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Review: The Bee, Soho Theatre *****
As part of its world tour, The Bee returns to its original home, The Soho Theatre, London. David Richards reviews.
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Review: The Faction’s Miss Julie, New Diorama ***
David Richards is drawn into The Faction’s mesmerising blend of physical action and theatricality in the final play in their rep season, Miss Julie.
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David Essex set to thrill audiences in the West End
Seventies heartthrob David Essex will star in a new musical that he has penned himself.
David Essex will star in his own musicalAll the Fun of the Fair will open in the West End's Garrick Theatre on 28th April.
The musical is set in a travelling funfair and is the story of its owner Levi Lee (played by Essex), who is coming to terms with the loss of his wife.
The title is taken from Essex's 1975 album and features hits from the singer's career, including favourites Winters Tale, Hold Me Close, Rock On and Gonna Make You a Star.
Also starring is Christopher Timothy (from television's Doctors), Louise English (Oliver!). Nicola Brazil (Hairspray) and Michael Pickering (Wicked).
The production is co-written by Jon Conway and is directed by David Gilmore. It will run until 5th September 2010.
Published on March 2, 2010 · Filed under: Featured, News; Tagged as: All the Fun of the Fair, David Essex, Garrick Theatre, Musical, Shows, Theatre







says:
Will the show be coming north and if so when