Tom Machell

Guildhall School of Music & Drama Launches Autumn Evening Courses for 2024

Guildhall School of Music & Drama has announced Autumn Evening Courses for 2024. Autumn Evening Courses for 2024 cover topics including improvisation, writing for screen, film music composition, arts PR, acting practice and orchestration.

Guest Blog: Why We Will Do Writing Courses Until We Die! Writers Maddie Rice & Tom Machell on The Value of Their New Courses at Guildhall

Writing is hard, it is. It takes so much to complete something – even when you have completed it, you hate it. Then you love it, then you hate it again, and then you love it (sort of). Then you send it to a friend to read, and then you wait, then you chase, and then you wait again… you get the idea.

EH UP, ME OLD FLOWERS! The story of Charlie Williams to be Presented at Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August

In the 1970s the biggest comedy show on television was ITV’s The Comedians. And the breakout star, the one who shone brightest of all… was Charlie. Eh Up Me Old Flowers is written by Chris England, whose stage writing includes two plays that began life at the Edinburgh Fringe. The play will run at Edinburgh Fringe from 8-29 August.

TICKER By Tom Machell Transfers To The Turbine Theatre

Ticker follows twenty-something Spencer, a Geordie millennial who is deeply in love with the inestimable Gabi. But Spencer's life is torn apart by Gabi's untimely - and unexplained - death.

Casting Announced For OUTLYING ISLANDS at The King's Head Theatre

Award-winning Atticist have announced the stellar cast who will bring to life Outlying Islands this January - a revival of Scottish playwright David Greig's powerful play, not seen in London since 2002.

Katherine Rundell's LIFE ACCORDING TO SAKI Makes U.S. Debut Tonight at 4th Street Theatre

The Carol Tambor Theatrical Foundation presents the US premiere of the critically-acclaimed LIFE ACCORDING TO SAKI, written by Katherine Rundell, based on Hector Hugh Munro (Saki), and directed by Jessica Lazar.

Katherine Rundell's LIFE ACCORDING TO SAKI to Make U.S. Debt at 4th Street Theatre

The Carol Tambor Theatrical Foundation is thrilled to announce the US premiere of the critically-acclaimed LIFE ACCORDING TO SAKI, written by Katherine Rundell, based on Hector Hugh Munro (Saki), and directed by Jessica Lazar.

BENIGHTED Breaks Box Office Record at Old Red Lion Theatre

Already extended due to phenomenal public demand, Benighted has now broken the pre-sale ticket records at the Old Red Lion. Originally published as a novel in 1927, Benighted was the first real introduction to the world of a then unknown J.B. Priestley. The world premiere of the stage adaptation of Benighted ties in with the Priestly Renaissance that is sweeping our stages.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsals with the Cast of BENIGHTED at Old Red Lion Theatre

After an opening weekend of record breaking ticket sales, Benighted has been extended at the Old Red Lion due to phenomenal public demand - now closing on Saturday 7th January 2017.

J.B. Priestley's BENIGHTED Extended Due to Phenomenal Public Demand

After an opening weekend of record breaking ticket sales, Benighted has been extended at the Old Red Lion due to phenomenal public demand - now closing on Saturday 7th January 2017.