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Skylight made a double whammy for the stage door and this one is extremely exciting because lets face it who does not love Bill Nighy and think he is just awesome? He is such a cool man and was brilliant signing autographs and posing for photos! Here’s mine :-). Brilliant especially when I have been such a fan of Bill’s for years now. Really topped off seeing an incredible performance in an amazing show!
I have been a huge fan of Carey Mulligan since seeing An Education a few years back now, I related to her performance and the character and have tried to follow her film career since then. So when the chance came to see her on stage I had to jump at it, and to top it off I even got to meet her at the stage door after the show and got a photo taken with her as well!
Cast
Kyra Hollis – Carey Mulligan
Tom Sergeant – Bill Nighy
Edward Sergeant – Matthew Beard
Cast
Che – Marti Pellow
Eva – Michelle Pentecost
Peron – Andrew C Wadsworth
Magaldi – Nic Gibney
Mistress – Sarah McNicholas
Cast
Annie Oakley – Emma Williams
Frank Butler – Jason Donovan
Buffalo Bill – Norman Pace
Dolly – Kara Lane
Charlie – William Oxborrow
Tommy – Yiftach Mizrahi
Winnie – Lorna Want
There’s no business like show business …
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Before seeing Blithe Spirit on Wednesday I managed to catch a glimpse and a couple of photos of Dame Angela heading into the theatre for the matinee performance. She was quickly ushered into the stage door which was a little bit of a shame as there wasn’t really that many people waiting to see her go in.
Cast
Edith – Patsy Ferran
Ruth – Janie Dee
Charles – Charles Edwards
Dr Bradman – Simon Jones
Mrs Bradman – Serena Evans
Madame Arcati – Angela Lansbury
Elvira – Jemima Rooper
20th Century Boy The Musical is based on the life of Marc Bolan and his rise to fame with T. Rex and also his untimely death. The format of the show takes place with Rolan Bolan searching for answers to who his father was and how his life was. His mother Gloria is still struggling with grief after all those years. We take the journey with Rolan from Marc’s childhood, trying to make it in the music world and then the formation and success of T. Rex during the Glam Rock era.
You can’t ‘do’ London without at least one trip to the theatre, and the National Theatre’s ample selection of sell-out shows should be your first port of call. Everything from family frolics and Shakespearean dramas are on offer throughout this year’s spring and summer season, and here’s a pick of the highlights:
A Taste of Honey
One of Shelagh Delaney’s earliest plays, A Taste of Honey is a poignant tale of honour, lust, and rebellion in 1950s Britain. It’s a colourful show that celebrates life in all its often gruelling guises, set to a backdrop of jazz and fiery energy. The show is running until the 11th of May.
A Small Family Business
Returning to the stage on which it premiered in 1987, this dark comedy takes you to a world of dodgy dealings and hilarious antics, as protagonist Jack McCracken tries to maintain his integrity after inheriting his father’s shady family business. Exclusive previews run from the 1st to the 8th of April.
The Silver Tassie
This harrowing and thought-provoking World War One play follows the life of young Irishman Harry Heegan from his home in Dublin to the trenches. Capturing the horrors of war on a level comparable to the acclaimed War Horse and directed by Olivier award-winning veteran Howard Davies, this seldom-performed show begins its run on the 15th of April.
The Elephantom
Whimsical and fun, this show is perfect family entertainment. The story of a little girl and a ghostly elephant that came to stay one Tuesday afternoon is adapted from the picture book by Ross Collins and includes huge blue elephants, fun songs and cheeky, kid-friendly humour. With four and five star reviews all round after its National Theatre run, it’s set for a sell-out season.
King Lear
Critics have showered praise on director Sam Mendes for his re-imagining of this Shakespeare classic. Simon Russell Beale stuns audiences with his performance as the aged King Lear, making this a show well-worth the wait: standard sale tickets are sold out until the end of May. Keep an eye out for new dates released in June and July, or if you’re an American Express card holder, take advantage of American Express
Invites to gain access to sold out shows.
American Express credit cards come with a whole range of benefits, including reserved seating and the chance to buy pre-release tickets for all the best National Theatre shows; just look for the ‘American Express Invites’ box when you book tickets online.
This tour has come straight from the West End with some of the cast being involved as well. I saw it on Saturday night at the Sunderland Empire where it has a few week stint, after seeing it and all the water involved on the stage I can understand why it is having lengthy stays in theatres. It must take some setting up for the different scenes but more about that later!
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