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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.




'Footloose', based on the 1984 film, tours the UK
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

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

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

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

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

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

The Sheffield Crucible's dazzling new production breaks new barriers of intimacy



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