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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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Training: The wicked whispers of agent “interest”
Signing with an agent is the final piece in the ‘actor training’ jigsaw. Yet what type of agency is right for you?
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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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Comment: My First Time
Editor JBR recalls his first time, and offers readers the opportunity to win £50 in Theatre Tokens
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Gender, Race, Sexuality – Is what you can’t help holding you back?
Hannah Berry looks at the thorny issue of stereotyping in the industry.
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The National Theatre on top form during recession
Good news for the industry this week, as The National Theatre report their highest-ever audience figures of 817,000 during the last financial year.
In the company's annual report, the theatre[readmore]
Wednesday 23rd September 2009 -
Mark Rylance and Mackenzie Crook lead transfer
Mark Rylance and MacKenzie Crook are to reprise their roles in the play Jerusalem, which is transferring to the Apollo Theatre.
Jez Butterworth's play, which premiered at the Royal Court Theatre[readmore]
Friday 18th September 2009 -
Central School on top form at Lighting Design awards
The annual Michael Northen Bursary recognises imagination in design and creativity in lighting design, and once again the level of entry, both quantity and quality, was extremely high.
Jack Knowles, organiser[readmore]
Thursday 17th September 2009 -
Susan Boyle makes US debut on American show
Britain's Got Talent runner up, Susan Boyle, made her US debut last night in the US version of the hit series, America's Got Talent.
The unlikely Scottish star, who had to[readmore]
Thursday 17th September 2009 -
Exciting year ahead for several West End shows
Several West End productions have recently announced extensions to their current schedule. Wicked, Jersey Boys, The 39 Steps and The Mousetrap will all lengthen their runs.
It seems some productions in[readmore]
Wednesday 16th September 2009 -
Hollywood star Patrick Swayze has died aged 57
Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze has died at the age of 57. The star of Dirty Dancing had battled pancreatic cancer for the last two years.
Tuesday 15th September 2009
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There’s no place like the BBC for Lloyd Webber
‘The Lord of Star Searching' is at it again, this time he’s on the look out for a Dorothy for a new West End production of The Wizard of Oz.
Friday 11th September 2009
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BBC primetime dance show looks for Jackson stars
The death of Michael Jackson has prompted a surge in theatre and television shows to honour the King Of Pop. Now the BBC are currently casting for an exciting new[readmore]
Thursday 10th September 2009 -
McFly host Music Master Class for young performers
McFly are to host a Music Master Class that will provide insight, tools and tips for 16 to 21 year olds looking to break into the music industry.
The boyband have[readmore]
Wednesday 9th September 2009 -
Young Slumdog Millionaire stars land new movie roles
The young stars of the Oscar winning film Slumdog Millionaire are to continue their acting career in another film.
Azharuddin Ismail, 10, and Rubina Ali,9, will star in “Lord Owen's Lady”[readmore]
Tuesday 8th September 2009
