NMTC return after their successful production of Les Miserables last year, this time with Disney’s High School Musical. Reviewer: Pete Thorn It’s easy to file High School Musical away in your memories as a simple Disney musical, but listening to it again tonight, I was reminded of how complex a Continue Reading
Fringe Festival set to showcase students’ final year productions
The Student Fringe Festival runs from 29 April – 5 May at The Platform The University of Northampton (BA) Events Management students are hosting this year’s Fringe Festival. This theatre festival is a week-long production to showcase the (BA) Acting and Creative Practice students’ final year pieces. A variety of Continue Reading
Lloyd George Knew My Father, Review | Harborough Theatre
Market Harborough Drama Society present ‘Lloyd George Knew My Father’ by William Douglas-Home until Sat 13 April. The first thing that struck me as I arrived at Harborough Theatre was how busy the bar and lounge area was, and it was when I approached the FOH Manager to collect my Continue Reading
High School Musical dances its way to Northampton this Easter
Northampton Musical Theatre Company Youth Society presents the stage edition of Disney’s High School Musical. Bring the whole family to be entertained by iconic song and dance numbers such as Bop to the Top, We’re All in This Together and Breaking Free. The story-line lends itself perfectly to theatre: boy, Continue Reading
Edmond de Bergerac, Review | Royal & Derngate, Northampton
The hugely successful French comedy, Edmond de Bergerac, arrived in Northampton this April – taking to the Royal stage until Saturday 13 April. Few people know about Edmond Rostard, writer of “Cyrano de Bergerac”. I suspect this production will not change that, rightly opting for entertainment over historical accuracy. Edmond, Continue Reading
The Duchess of Malfi, Review | Masque Theatre, Northampton
Northampton’s oldest amateur theatre group present John Webster’s classic revenge tragedy at The Holy Sepulchre until 6 April. Northampton based ‘Masque Theatre’ take on John Webster’s deliciously dark ‘The Duchess of Malfi’, the renowned Revenge Tragedy that has delighted and disgusted audiences since 1613. Directed by John Myhill and performed Continue Reading
Northampton Film Festival – A triumph!
Northamptonshire-based theatre producer Kelly Golding writes about the Closing Ceremony of the Northampton Film Festival I had the pleasure of attending the Closing Ceremony of the Northampton Film Festival hosted at Royal & Derngate, where the audience were treated to an eclectic programme made by talented up and coming film Continue Reading
The Playhouse bring Helen Hanff’s book of literary letters to life
84 Charing Cross Road takes to The Playhouse stage from Tuesday 16 to Saturday 20 April 2019. Hanff’s novel of the same name was adapted by James Roose-Evans, and tells the story of a literary love affair of sorts, between Hanff herself and bookstore owner on the other side of Continue Reading
Interview with… the cast of The Duchess of Malfi
Next week, Masque Theatre present John Webster’s classic tragedy “The Duchess of Malfi” in the stunning Holy Sepulchre on Sheep Street. We’ve been chatting with the cast to find out more… In Part 1 of this 3 part interview, we’re talking to Alex Rex (Bosola), Martin Williams (The Cardinal), and Matthew Continue Reading
Interview with… the cast of The Duchess of Malfi (Part II)
Next week, Masque Theatre present John Webster’s classic tragedy “The Duchess of Malfi” in the stunning Holy Sepulchre on Sheep Street. We’ve been chatting with the cast to find out more… This time, we spoke to Megan Lucas (Delio) and Becki Cockcroft (Julia) (Read Part 1 here) How have rehearsals Continue Reading
