Review – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
West Yorkshire Playhouse
Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Based on the MGM motion picture
Directed by James Brining
Reviewer:...
Trained Actor, Still In Training – Lesson Three – Self Discipline
For today's lesson, I'll be using a very specific example from my personal experience.
When I was at drama school, there was one note I...
Review – The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
By C.S. Lewis
Dramatised by Adrian Mitchell
Music by Shaun Davey
Directed by Tessa Walker
Reviewed by: Mary Moncrieff
Long...
Review – Guys and Dolls (UK Tour)
Guys and Dolls
a Chichester Festival Theatre Production
New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows
Directed by Gordon Greenberg
Reviewer:...
Review – The Lord of the Flies
The Lord of the Flies
Regent’s Park Theatre Ltd
At Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Novel by William Golding
Adapted for the stage by Nigel Williams
Directed by Timothy Sheader
Co-Directed by...
Trained Actor, Still in Training – Lesson Two – Keep Playing
I'm pretty certain that every drama school comes equipped with that eccentric teacher who's main objective is to get you to 'keep playing'. In...
Review – People, Places and Things
People, Places and Things
Headlong Theatre
The Dorfman Theatre, Stage Door Avenue, London
Written by: Duncan Macmillan
Directed by: Jeremy Herrin
Reviewer: Laura Shoebottom
You know it's a winner when...
Trained Actor, Still In Training – Lesson One – Professionalism
Acting - they say it's like driving a car. First, you learn how to pass your driving test. Then you become a good driver...
Review – Dead Dog In A Suitcase
Dead Dog In A Suitcase (And Other Love Songs)
Kneehigh Theatre
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Written by Carl Grose, Music by Charles Hazelwood
Directed by Mike Shepherd
Reviewer: Sam Chipman
Based...
Review – The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest
By Oscar Wilde
The Vaudeville Theatre, London
Directed by Adrian Noble
Reviewer: Laura Shoebottom
This show has absolutely everything; a phenomenal cast, who work...