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Guest Blog: Gareth Machin, Artistic Director of Wiltshire Creative, On Reopening Salisbury Playhouse (Sep 28, 2021)
BWW Review: PIPPI LONGSTOCKING, Royal And Derngate (Dec 19, 2019)
Royal & Derngate Announces Full Cast and Creative Team For PIPPI LONGSTOCKING (Oct 29, 2019)
Guest Blog: Gareth Machin, Artistic Director of Wiltshire Creative, On Reopening Salisbury Playhouse (Sep 28, 2021)
BWW Review: PIPPI LONGSTOCKING, Royal And Derngate (Dec 19, 2019)
Royal & Derngate Announces Full Cast and Creative Team For PIPPI LONGSTOCKING (Oct 29, 2019)
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Guest Blog: Gareth Machin, Artistic Director of Wiltshire Creative, On Reopening Salisbury Playhouse
In the words of Cosmo Brown, 'Make 'em laugh' - and how life-affirming to hear waves of laughter ripple through Salisbury Playhouse this week. At times over the past few months, the building has felt like a ghost ship, but now it's awake, buzzing and alive with people having a great night out.
In the words of Cosmo Brown, 'Make 'em laugh' - and how life-affirming to hear waves of laughter ripple through Salisbury Playhouse this week. At times over the past few months, the building has felt like a ghost ship, but now it's awake, buzzing and alive with people having a great night out.
Royal & Derngate Announces Full Cast and Creative Team For PIPPI LONGSTOCKING
The full cast and creative team has been announced for the world premiere of Pippi Longstocking, Royal & Derngate's 2019 Made in Northampton Christmas show. Pippi Longstocking is adapted for the stage in the UK for the first time by Mike Akers from Astrid Lindgren's much-loved books, 75 years after they were first written, following on from an initial script by the late John Miller. With original music by Stu Barker, this joyful new musical will be directed by The Wardrobe Ensemble's Jesse Jones and Helena Middleton who co-directed Education, Education, Education for Royal & Derngate in 2017. Design is by Katie Sykes, with Sally Ferguson as lighting designer and Dominic Bilkey as sound designer. An ensemble cast is led by Emily-Mae as Pippi.
The full cast and creative team has been announced for the world premiere of Pippi Longstocking, Royal & Derngate's 2019 Made in Northampton Christmas show. Pippi Longstocking is adapted for the stage in the UK for the first time by Mike Akers from Astrid Lindgren's much-loved books, 75 years after they were first written, following on from an initial script by the late John Miller. With original music by Stu Barker, this joyful new musical will be directed by The Wardrobe Ensemble's Jesse Jones and Helena Middleton who co-directed Education, Education, Education for Royal & Derngate in 2017. Design is by Katie Sykes, with Sally Ferguson as lighting designer and Dominic Bilkey as sound designer. An ensemble cast is led by Emily-Mae as Pippi.
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For Sally Cookson's PETER PAN at Troubadour White City Theatre
Rehearsal images have been released for the National Theatre's production of Sally Cookson's magical retelling of Peter Pan, ahead of its limited run at Troubadour White City Theatre, a brand-new venue, just minutes from Westfield in West London.
Rehearsal images have been released for the National Theatre's production of Sally Cookson's magical retelling of Peter Pan, ahead of its limited run at Troubadour White City Theatre, a brand-new venue, just minutes from Westfield in West London.
Cast Announced For The National Theatre's Transfer Of PETER PAN To Troubadour White City Theatre
Today the National Theatre announced the 24 strong cast of Sally Cookson's magical retelling of Peter Pan as rehearsals get underway for its limited run at Troubadour White City Theatre, a brand-new venue, just minutes from Westfield in West London.
Today the National Theatre announced the 24 strong cast of Sally Cookson's magical retelling of Peter Pan as rehearsals get underway for its limited run at Troubadour White City Theatre, a brand-new venue, just minutes from Westfield in West London.
The National Theatre Announces 15 Productions Of New Plays And Fresh Adaptations By Leading Writers
The National Theatre has announced 15 productions of new plays and fresh adaptations by leading writers.
The National Theatre has announced 15 productions of new plays and fresh adaptations by leading writers.
Sally Cookson's PETER PAN To Open At Troubadour White City Theatre This July
Get set for an awfully big adventure as the National Theatre's magical retelling of J M Barrie's PETER PAN, a thrilling story for audiences of all ages devised by the companies and directed by Olivier Award-winner Sally Cookson (Jane Eyre, A Monster Calls), will open at Troubadour White City, a new theatre in West London, this summer.
Get set for an awfully big adventure as the National Theatre's magical retelling of J M Barrie's PETER PAN, a thrilling story for audiences of all ages devised by the companies and directed by Olivier Award-winner Sally Cookson (Jane Eyre, A Monster Calls), will open at Troubadour White City, a new theatre in West London, this summer.
Royal & Derngate Announces World Premiere Of PIPPI LONGSTOCKING
Royal & Derngate announces another world premiere production, a musical staging of Pippi Longstocking, for the venue's Made in Northampton 2019 Christmas show. Meanwhile, the venue's 2018 Christmas production of The Worst Witch continues to tour the UK. Pippi Longstocking is adapted for the stage for the first time by Mike Akers from Astrid Lindgren's much-loved books, with original music by Stu Barker. It will be directed by The Wardrobe Ensemble's Jesse Jones and Helena Middleton who co-directed Education, Education, Education for Royal & Derngate in 2017.
Royal & Derngate announces another world premiere production, a musical staging of Pippi Longstocking, for the venue's Made in Northampton 2019 Christmas show. Meanwhile, the venue's 2018 Christmas production of The Worst Witch continues to tour the UK. Pippi Longstocking is adapted for the stage for the first time by Mike Akers from Astrid Lindgren's much-loved books, with original music by Stu Barker. It will be directed by The Wardrobe Ensemble's Jesse Jones and Helena Middleton who co-directed Education, Education, Education for Royal & Derngate in 2017.
The New Victory Theater Presents BOING! Beginning December 7
Bursting with holiday spirit, Boing! is a dance-theater work for kids ages 2-5, co-created by Travelling Light Theatre Company and Bristol Old Vic.
Bursting with holiday spirit, Boing! is a dance-theater work for kids ages 2-5, co-created by Travelling Light Theatre Company and Bristol Old Vic.
SNOW WHITE AND THE HAPPY EVER AFTER BEAUTY SALON Comes to Ovalhouse
The classic fairytale Snow White is reinvented this Christmas in a joyous and irreverent new adaptation from acclaimed theatre-makers The Wrong Crowd. Set in a surprising 1950s beauty parlour, the production brims with The Wrong Crowd's trademark fusion of imaginative storytelling, stunning design and puppetry, and original music. For everyone and anyone aged six and over, the show is the first Christmas production that Ovalhouse has commissioned and co-produced.
The classic fairytale Snow White is reinvented this Christmas in a joyous and irreverent new adaptation from acclaimed theatre-makers The Wrong Crowd. Set in a surprising 1950s beauty parlour, the production brims with The Wrong Crowd's trademark fusion of imaginative storytelling, stunning design and puppetry, and original music. For everyone and anyone aged six and over, the show is the first Christmas production that Ovalhouse has commissioned and co-produced.
BWW Interview: Director Sally Cookson Talks JANE EYRE
Sally Cookson's past work includes inventive adaptations of Peter Pan, Hetty Feather and La Strada. Her acclaimed version of Jane Eyre, which first appeared at Bristol Old Vic in 2014, completes its 2017 UK tour with an encore run at the National Theatre from 23 September.
Sally Cookson's past work includes inventive adaptations of Peter Pan, Hetty Feather and La Strada. Her acclaimed version of Jane Eyre, which first appeared at Bristol Old Vic in 2014, completes its 2017 UK tour with an encore run at the National Theatre from 23 September.
VIDEO: Meet Nadia Clifford, Starring as 'Jane Eyre' at the National
Sally Cookson's adaptation of Charlotte Bront 's masterpiece Jane Eyre returns to the NT's Lyttelton Theatre from 26 September - 21 October 2017 following a critically acclaimed season at the National Theatre and a major UK tour. Below, check out an interview with star Nadia Clifford, who plays the title character!
Sally Cookson's adaptation of Charlotte Bront 's masterpiece Jane Eyre returns to the NT's Lyttelton Theatre from 26 September - 21 October 2017 following a critically acclaimed season at the National Theatre and a major UK tour. Below, check out an interview with star Nadia Clifford, who plays the title character!
JANE EYRE Returns to the National Theatre's Lyttelton Theatre this Autumn
Sally Cookson's adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's masterpiece Jane Eyre returns to the NT's Lyttelton Theatre from 26 September - 21 October 2017 following a critically acclaimed season at the National Theatre and a major UK tour.
Sally Cookson's adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's masterpiece Jane Eyre returns to the NT's Lyttelton Theatre from 26 September - 21 October 2017 following a critically acclaimed season at the National Theatre and a major UK tour.
National Theatre Announces June 2017-January 2018 Season
National Theatre has announced today the new season for June 2017 - January 2018. Take a look at the shows coming to the theatre!
National Theatre has announced today the new season for June 2017 - January 2018. Take a look at the shows coming to the theatre!
Photo Flash: Fellini Adaptation LA STRADA Celebrates Opening Night at The Other Palace
One of the true masterpieces of modern cinema, Federico Fellini's 1957 Oscar-winning film, LA STRADA (The Road), is being brought life on stage in a brand new adaptation directed by Olivier Award nominee Sally Cookson, with music composed by Benji Bower. The production received its world premiere at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, followed by a national tour. The show opened on 30 May in its London premiere at The Other Palace, the newest addition to Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Theatre Group, where it will run until 8 July 2017. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening festivities below!
One of the true masterpieces of modern cinema, Federico Fellini's 1957 Oscar-winning film, LA STRADA (The Road), is being brought life on stage in a brand new adaptation directed by Olivier Award nominee Sally Cookson, with music composed by Benji Bower. The production received its world premiere at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, followed by a national tour. The show opened on 30 May in its London premiere at The Other Palace, the newest addition to Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Theatre Group, where it will run until 8 July 2017. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening festivities below!
Shoreditch Town Hall Adds Extra Shows To 2017 Season
Shoreditch Town Hall today announces an additional programme of shows to its 2017 season.
Shoreditch Town Hall today announces an additional programme of shows to its 2017 season.
JANE EYRE Comes to Theatre Royal in June
National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic's co-production of Jane Eyre has just begun a major 21 city tour of the UK and will arrive at Theatre Royal, Glasgow on Monday 5 June.
National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic's co-production of Jane Eyre has just begun a major 21 city tour of the UK and will arrive at Theatre Royal, Glasgow on Monday 5 June.
Photo Flash: First Look at New Stage Adaptation of JANE EYRE on Tour
Sally Cookson's energetic and imaginative new adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's masterpiece - Jane Eyre - has just begun a major, 21-city tour of the UK, culminating in a return to the NT's Lyttelton Theatre from 26 September to 21 October 2017. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Sally Cookson's energetic and imaginative new adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's masterpiece - Jane Eyre - has just begun a major, 21-city tour of the UK, culminating in a return to the NT's Lyttelton Theatre from 26 September to 21 October 2017. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
OSLO, JANE EYRE, and More Part of National Theatre's Newest Season
National Theatre has just announced its newest season line-up. Check out what's coming below!
National Theatre has just announced its newest season line-up. Check out what's coming below!
Stunning New Adaptation of LA STRADA Coming to Exeter Northcott Theatre
A critically acclaimed new stage adaptation of Federico Fellini's La Strada will run at Exeter Northcott Theatre this spring (2-6 May 2017).
A critically acclaimed new stage adaptation of Federico Fellini's La Strada will run at Exeter Northcott Theatre this spring (2-6 May 2017).
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