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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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War Horse film drives demand for stage version
The hype surrounding the release of Spielberg’s film, has triggered huge interest in the award-winning stage production.
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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: 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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Review: The Faction’s Mary Stuart, New Diorama ****
Simultaneously innovative and traditional The Faction’s Mary Stuart, at the New Diorama, impresses Alice Anderson.
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Early closures for two major West End productions
Unfortunate news in the West End theatre world, as two major shows announce early closure notices.
Wednesday 4th November 2009
Prick Up Your Ears, the Simon Bent play about the life and untimely death of[readmore] -
ATG completes £90 million Live Nation portfolio deal
The Ambassador Theatre Group yesterday completed the deal to purchase Live Nation's UK theatre portfolio.
The £90 million acquisition of 16 venues across the country make ATG the biggest theatre[readmore]
Tuesday 3rd November 2009 -
Helen Mirren discusses televised Phedre production
Helen Mirren has revealed she fully supported the National Theatre's decision to transmit a performance of Phedre, in which she played the title role.
Speaking to the Telegraph in California, where[readmore]
Monday 2nd November 2009 -
Theatre review: Woman of Manhattan – Old Red Lion
Woman of Manhattan is billed as a “girl’s night out” for the ‘Sex and the City generation’.
Friday 30th October 2009 -
Simon Callow to play Dickens at Riverside Studios
Simon Callow is to play the Victorian novelist Charles Dickens in a one-man play at the Riverside Studios.
Dr Marigold and Mr Chops is two stories written by the writer at[readmore]
Friday 30th October 2009 -
24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala cast announced
The Old Vic has announced that this year's 24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala will go ahead with an exciting cast.
Wednesday 28th October 2009
Graham Norton is set to host the event this Sunday 1st[readmore] -
EastEnders’ Barbara Windsor to pull final pint
Actress Barbara Windsor has quit EastEnders to spend more time with her family.
Wednesday 28th October 2009
The 72 year old has played Peggy Mitchell (pictured right) for last 16 years in the popular BBC1[readmore] -
Full Monty frolics back in the West End
Fans of The Full Monty are in for a treat, as the musical version is making a comeback to the London stage.
USA Full Monty cast in the original production –[readmore]
Tuesday 27th October 2009 -
Only Men Aloud Announce Open Rehearsal at RWCMD
The world's most popular male voice choir, Only Men Aloud, are inviting the public to watch them at work as they prepare for their upcoming national tour.
The choir –[readmore]
Tuesday 27th October 2009 -
Review: A Stage Kindly ‘Bravo’ cabaret
Edinburgh may be over but new writing is rife here in London, writes Benjamin Potter.
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