Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart Day!

Today is eventually the day when I am going to see these two legends on stage! I haven’t even had to travel to London as they have been so kind to do a small tour of the play and come up to Newcastle. It feels like I have been waiting forever to see it after having the tickets for months and months, I am sure it will be worth the wait (and missing the Newcastle United match).

I think I will even attempt the stage door to see if I can catch a glimpse of them leaving, possible autograph/photos!

August 17th = Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart Day

August 17, 2016 4

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Recently the talk has all been surrounding the official opening of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Part one and two) in the West End. The first story in the Potter series to be made especially for the stage, while it has been open for well over a month in previews everything has really kicked on over the past week after it is now open! Reviews have been coming out, I haven’t read any yet though.

Then today the play was released I hope people realise it is in play format and not as just a story like the other books. I know the big fans will but I am sure it will catch some people out. J.K. Rowling is pretty awesome releasing it on the date that would be Harry Potter’s 36th Birthday, I saw that on twitter I didn’t just know it I promise!

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July 31, 2016 2

Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour (UK Tour) Review

Cast

Joanne McGuiness – Orla

Caroline Deyga – Chell

Karen Fishwick – Kay

Kirsty MacLaren – Manda

Frances Mayli McCann – Kylah

Dawn Sievewright – Fionnula

Venue: Theatre Royal, Newcastle

Date: Saturday 16th July (2:30pm)

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July 17, 2016 2

The End of Longing (West End) Review

Cast

Matthew Perry – Jack

Christina Cole – Stevie

Jennifer Mudge – Stephanie

Lloyd Owen – Joseph

Venue – Playhouse Theatre, London

Date – Friday 22nd April 2016

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April 27, 2016 1

The Father (UK Tour) Review

Cast

Kenneth Cranham – Andre

Amanda Drew – Anne

Daniel Flynn – Pierre

Jade Williams – Laura

Brian Doherty – Man

Rebecca Charles – Woman

Date: Wednesday 20th April 2016

Venue: Theatre Royal (Newcastle)

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April 21, 2016 2

North East Theatre – April 2016

Considering I spend quite a lot of time at the Theatre (although not as much as I would like) I thought I would do a post each month highlighting the shows you can catch in the North East of England. I haven’t come across many blogs which feature shows in the North East and reviews of shows at either the Sunderland Empire or Theatre Royal in Newcastle come from the local papers/press.

Here is what you can catch around the North East in April!

Tues 5th-Sat 9th – Oliver! (Amateur Production, Tyne Theatre and Opera House)

Sat 9th –Patricia Routledge In Conversation With Edward Seckerson (Customs House/South Shields)

This is something I am looking to get a ticket for as I think it will be really interesting to see the legend that is Mrs Bucket from Keeping Up Appearances talking about her career etc!

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April 3, 2016 4

Theatre: Olivier Awards 2016 – Nominations

Awards season goes on this time in the Theatre world with the nominees being announced for the Olivier Awards which celebrate the West End (similar to the Tony Awards for Broadway). Obviously having managed to get down to London twice to see Gypsy I will certainly be rooting for that to win all the awards it has been nominated for!

Best New Musical
Bend It Like Beckham
In the Heights
Mrs Henderson Presents
Kinky Boots

Best Musical Revival
Gypsy
Bugsy Malone
Guys and Dolls
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

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February 29, 2016 0

An Inspector Calls (UK Tour) – Newcastle Review

Cast

Liam Brennan- Inspector Goole

Geoff Leesley – Mr. Birling

Caroline Wildi – Mrs. Birling

Matthew Douglas – Gerald Croft

Katherine Jack – Sheila Birling

Hamish Riddle – Eric Birling

Diana Payne-Myers – Edna

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February 10, 2016 2

Top 10 – Theatre Shows in 2015

A brand new top 10 for 2015!

I thought considering how many shows I manage to see at the Theatre it would be a perfect idea to pick a top 10 from everything I have seen. This includes shows I went to see on my many trips to London as well as the touring shows we get in the North East, mainly at the Sunderland Empire and Theatre Royal in Newcastle. It really is fantastic the shows we get now direct from West End runs, I am looking forward to what the future will bring with these tours.