Cast Announced For ZOG at Rose Theatre Kingston
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2019
The full cast and creative team is announced today for the world premiere stage adaptation of Zog, based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, playing at Rose Theatre Kingston from Thursday 14 to Saturday 23 February 2019 prior to a UK Tour.
West Ham Players Give Local Families A Festive Surprise
by Julie Musbach - Dec 17, 2018
On Wednesday 12th December, for the second year running, some of West Ham United's top players paid a visit to excited families at Stratford Circus Arts Centre. The players came along in support of the venue's Full Hearts Full Tummies campaign, which raises money to make Christmas a magical one for families in difficult circumstances in Newham who otherwise wouldn't be able to afford a seasonal treat. Families were thrilled to meet local sporting heroes including team captain Mark Noble, Robert Snodgrass, Aaron Cresswell, Marko Arnautovic and Jack Wilshere, who joined the team from Stratford Circus to help serve hot food and meet the families.
Final Casting Announced For The Return Of SIX To The West End
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2018
Final casting is announced today for the return of SIX, the hit musical by recent Cambridge grads Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss. SIX returns to the Arts Theatre in the West End, where it ran for a short, sold out season in 2018.
TV Adaptation of THE VELVETEEN RABBIT in the Works
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 13, 2018
Producers of 'The Gruffalo' and the writer of the BBC and Netflix series “Watership Down” are adapting “The Velveteen Rabbit” for TV, according to Variety. Magic Light Pictures and Tom Bidwell are currently in development on the project and have begun talks with broadcasters.
Guest Blog: Actor Charlie Guest Talks ROOM ON THE BROOM LIVE
by Guest Blog: Charlie Guest - Nov 26, 2018
I have always wanted to join the cast of Room on the Broom. It's a brilliant piece with catchy songs, a lovely storyline and host of brilliant characters. It really is a great show for everyone to enjoy.
BBC One and Magic Light Announce THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE for Christmas 2019
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 6, 2018
Magic Light Pictures, the multi Oscar nominated and Bafta award-winning production company, has announced that an animated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's children's book The Snail and the Whale is in production and set to premiere on BBC One for Christmas 2019.
Stratford Circus Arts Centre's FULL HEARTS FULL TUMMIES Returns
by Julie Musbach - Oct 15, 2018
Following an amazing response which saw record donations last year Stratford Circus Arts Centre will run its Full Heart Full Tummies campaign again this year. The arts centre, and charity, is aiming to raise £12,000 to make Christmas a magical one for parents and children who may not otherwise be able to afford a family day out over the festive season.
Rose Theatre Kingston Announces Spring 2019 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2018
With the world premiere double-bill of Nick Dear's Hogarth's Progress currently playing at Rose Theatre Kingston as part of its 10th anniversary season, the company today announces its Spring 2019 season. This will be the first season presented in the venue's newly reconfigured auditorium, with developments taking place in January 2019 following a capital fundraising programme.
GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES To Make Its SA Debut
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2018
Gruesome Playground Injuries, the dark comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph, has its South African premiere at Alexander Bar from 5 to 17 November. Directed by multiple award-winner Tara Notcutt (The Taming of the Shrew, The Three Little Pigs, …miskien), the two hander stars Matt Newman as Doug, and introducing Candice Bernstein as Kayleen.
World Premiere Stage Adaptation of ZOG Comes To The Wyvern Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2018
Freckle Productions and Rose Theatre Kingston present the world premiere stage adaptation of Zog, based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, which will fly into Swindon at the Wyvern Theatre on Wed 10 - Thu 11 April on its first ever UK Tour.
Julia Donaldson's STICK MAN Returns to the West End, Celebrating 10th Anniversary of the Book
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2018
Freckle Productions are delighted to announce that Stick Man, based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, will return to London in 2018 for its eighth annual West End season. Playing at Leicester Square Theatre from Saturday 20 October 2018 to Sunday 6 January 2019, the run will coincide with the 10th Anniversary of the book.