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Jake Brunger 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 - Edward Scissorhands, My Fair Lady, Annie Get Your Gun
June 29, 2005

Edward finally cuts his Scissorhands on stage, Sheffield revives Assassins and Rebecca Thornhill Gets Her Gun on tour

UK Roundup - Woman in White, Iron Mask, Santa, Edinburgh Fringe
June 18, 2005

Woman in White has a new set of principles from July 11th, we find out who's Behind the Iron Mask in a new musical and the 2005 Edinburgh Fringe programme is announced

UK Roundup - Guys and Dolls, Spamalot, Michael Ball
June 8, 2005

Ewan McGregor opens in Guys and Dolls, Scrooge fills a festive gap, Mackintosh brings the RSC to London, Spamalot plans a transfer and Michael Ball returns to the radio..

UK Roundup - Chitty closes, Tom Stoppard, David Bedella
May 26, 2005

Chitty in London Bangs no more whilst Bedella goes to Heaven and Stoppard premieres a new translation. Plus news on the new Almeida season..

UK Roundup - Billy Elliot, Ray Charles + West End rumours..!
May 17, 2005

Billy Elliot gets great reviews, a Ray Charles tribute opens, a Motown tribute opens, first-time playwrights invited to write West End play and rumours fly!

The King and I with Kevin Gray
May 14, 2005

The King and I remains an important piece of work, and with Jerome Robbins' choreography in tact, this revival is a is a sumptuous feast of colour and sparkle

UK Review - Billy Elliot the Musical
May 12, 2005

Capturing the essence of social despair and eternal hope, Billy Elliot raises the game for film to stage adaptations

UK Roundup - Rob Lowe, Billy Elliot, Chichester Festival
May 6, 2005

West Wing's Rob Lowe stars in A Few Good Men, Chichester succeeds in 'Business' and 3 Billy Elliots prepare for their West End opening

Company, Derby Playhouse
April 24, 2005

Karen Louise Hebden's production of Company at the Derby Playhouse starring Glenn Carter as Bobbie

UK Roundup - Kiss Me Kate, Chitty, The History Boys
April 24, 2005

Details of the National's Spring/Summer season, Kiss Me Kate closes on tour, Chitty goes on tour and McKellen makes a comeback..

UK Roundup - Tick Tick Boom, Neil Patrick Harris, Val Kilmer
April 15, 2005

Larson's Tick.. Tick.. BOOMS into London with Neil Patrick Harris, Val Kilmer Rings Twice and Edinburgh begins to shape up nicely..

UK Roundup - Sharon Osbourne, Brooke Shields, Joanna Riding
April 9, 2005

Sharon pulls out of Vagina due to daughter's breast cancer scare, Brooke paints the town red and Anthony Andrews replaces Michael Ball. Plus lots of transfer news!

UK Roundup - Billy Elliot, Cabaret, Sienna Miller
April 1, 2005

Billy's first production shot is unveiled, the new Leo Bloom is announced, Cabaret lights up the West End and Sienna Miller 'Likes It' over the summer..

Photo Coverage: The Marquees of London's West End!
March 30, 2005

With new musicals Billy Elliot and The Far Pavilions leading the marquees, Jake takes a walking tour of the West End's theatres..

UK Review: The Birthday Party
March 20, 2005

Ahead of a West End transfer, the Birmingham Rep's production of The Birthday Party intrigues but fails to grip

UK Roundup - Billy Elliot, LOTR, Avenue Q
March 20, 2005

Billy Elliot cancels his first three previews, Jerry's Opera tour is postponed and Frodo goes to Canada!

UK Roundup - Meryl Streep, Alfie, Osbournes
March 9, 2005

Meryl Streep stars in Charlie Kaufman play whilst Alfie steps from screen to stage and Sharon makes Vagina a family affair..

UK Roundup - Nathan Lane, David Schwimmer, Gaby Roslin
February 25, 2005

Nathan Lane wins Best Actor, David Schwimmer comes to the West End and more on the Olivier Awards.

UK Roundup - Michael Ball, Joanna Riding, Henry Goodman
February 18, 2005

Henry Goodman invites us to his Birthday Party whilst everything extends - including Michael Ball's waistline!

UK Review: Marti Pellow on Tour in Chicago
February 15, 2005

Marti Pellow appears as Billy Flynn in the UK tour of Chicago.



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