Tag Archives: Jim Henson

Reviewer: Mark Clegg Jim Henson’s furry creations have been around for over sixty years, but they really secured their place in pop culture history in the late 1970s with The Muppet Show, its perfect blend of anarchy, knowing humour and sweet sentimentalism meaning that it was an immediate hit with all ages. Thanks to eight movies, countless other projects and ...

Writer and Director: Emma Rice Lyrics: Christopher Dimond Music: Michael Kooman Reviewer: Stephen Bates With a celebration of the joy of romance and the miracle of chocolate, Emma Rice bows out as Artistic Director of the Globe Theatre, leaving only broad smiles behind her. Based upon the 2010 French/Belgian film Les Émotifs Anonymes, her new musical is a sweet confection ...

Reviewer: John Roberts [Rating:4] A show is as only as good as its weakest member, luckily then for the team behind Puppet Up that there isn’t a weak link within its team of talented puppeteers. With a wealth of production credits behind the team including; Men in Black, Team America, Babe and so many TV shows it would make the ...

Writers: Ray Galton &Alan Simpson Adaptor &Director: Emma Rice Music: Jim Henson &Simon Baker Reviewer: Samuel Shelton [rating:4.5] It’s a celebration of Steptoe and Son with Britain’s best rag and bone men. The brilliant Steptoe and Son is still at its best 39 years since its final broadcast on the BBC. Something original writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson would ...