Jake Brunger - Page 5
Jake is currently studying at Bristol University and hopes to eventually pursue a career in the theatre industry as a writer/director. His favourite writers include American playwright Rebecca Gilman and he's a big supporter of new writing in Britain. In addition to BroadwayWorld, Jake also writes for BBC.co.uk, Whatsonstage.com and Theatremonkey.com.
UK Roundup - Billy Elliot, Matthew Bourne, Michael Jibson
June 28, 2004
June 28, 2004
Billy Elliot gets a big London welcome, Julia goes back to Hollywood and it's a Damning end for a new musical
UK Roundup - Guys, Dolls, Sweeney and Chitty
June 20, 2004
June 20, 2004
Guys and Dolls revive themselves in London, Sweeney Todd takes us to the chair again, and is Wicked about to fly Chitty out of town??
UK Roundup - closure, discounts and Edinburgh Fringe
June 20, 2004
June 20, 2004
Oh Meer! It was never meant to be for the West End run of Fuddy Meers, but solutions are unearthing to this closing trend. Plus, the Edinburgh Fringe programme is announced!
UK Roundup - three shows close, Rent concert and Tony envy
June 7, 2004
June 7, 2004
Three more closures, including Thoroughly Modern Millie, and - with or without Justin - Rent makes a comeback.. as a concert!
UK Roundup - closures, openings, Snoopy and Slamdunk
May 31, 2004
May 31, 2004
Bad box offices cause shows to close within weeks but a good season is in sight. News on Snoopy the Musical, The Office's David Brent and Slamdunk - a hip-hop musical...
BWW Review: Fuddy Meers
May 1, 2004
May 1, 2004
The UK premiere of David Lindsay-Abaire's black comedy Fuddy Meers is interesting, funny and extremely powerful.
UK Roundup - Kevin Spacey, Starlight Express, Barbara Cook and more..
April 25, 2004
April 25, 2004
'Old' Kevin Spacey stars in two new productions alongside Ian McKellen's Widow Twankey.. and will Mamma Mia get a name change to 'The Abba Musical'??
UK Roundup - Jekyll and Hyde, Simply Heavenly, Marti Pellow..
April 18, 2004
April 18, 2004
Paul Nicholas brings Jekyll and Hyde to life in his new production whilst Marti Pellow gears up for his Broadway run by warming up the 'Heavenly' West End.
UK Roundup - Mamma Mia, Jailhouse Rock, Jumpers...
April 10, 2004
April 10, 2004
Mamma Mia's five years old as Baz's Boheme disappears and the Jailhouse rocks with two new theatre spaces.
UK Roundup - Saturday Night Fever, Singing in the Rain, Les Mis and more...
April 2, 2004
April 2, 2004
How will you be spending your Saturday Night? In bed with a 'Fever' or just Singin' in the Rain?? Also this week - anger with Les Mis music and a difficult Stones script dilemma..
'Footloose', based on the 1984 film, tours the UK
March 12, 2004
March 12, 2004
On the success of Fame and other feelgood films, Footloose tours the UK. Not the phenomenon they'd have hoped for, but still leaving you on that high.
The UK tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Cats'
March 10, 2004
March 10, 2004
When it bowed out of the West End, following 21 years of performances, the world's longest running musical vowed to be back. And it is.
UK Roundup - Olivier Special
January 15, 2004
January 15, 2004
As the 28th Laurence Olivier Awards are announced, Jake looks at the disappointment behind an increasingly political ceremony. Other news includes a ticket slashing scheme and a play about.. trains.
Planning a trip to London? The Plays...
January 5, 2004
January 5, 2004
In the second part of his London recommendations, Jake looks at where you should go for good plays.
Planning a trip to London? The Musicals...
December 30, 2003
December 30, 2003
Jake gives an honest guide of what's hot, what's not, and how to get the most of your visit. This week - musicals.
Look-ahead: London 2004
December 12, 2003
December 12, 2003
In this years' final UK column Jake looks at the year ahead in London's West End, including Billy Elliot the Musical, Mary Poppins and the casting game for The Producers
A Chorus Line at the Sheffield Crucible Theatre
December 2, 2003
December 2, 2003
The Sheffield Crucible's dazzling new production breaks new barriers of intimacy
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