Book: Douglas McGrath Music / Lyrics: Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil Director: Marc Bruni Reviewer: Helen Tope Tapestry is no ordinary record. A chronicle of heartbreak and hope, even forty years after its release in 1971, it continues to speak to men and women about the nature of love. Carole King’s remarkable album is just part of ...
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Writer: Simon Stephens, based on the novel by Mark Haddon Director: Marianne Elliott Reviewer: John Kennedy Awash with deserved accolades and awards, this National Theatre adaptation of Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel has a devilishly inventive conceit to contend with. How the hell will they stage it? With a narrator and ensemble chorus worthy of a Greek tragi-comedy and technical prowess ...
Read More »Music &Lyrics: Frank Loesser Book: Abe Burrows &Jo Swerling Director: Gordon Greenberg Reviewer: Charlie Senate The Olivier Award nominated West End revival of Loesser and Burrows’ much-loved Guys and Dolls has opened the second leg of its UK tour at Liverpool’s Empire Theatre with a new cast, and it sure seems like the entire city just rolled sevens. ...
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Preview by: Maryam Philpott Few people probably remember the theatre museum in Covent Garden that closed in 2007 and even fewer will know that its collection was transferred to the main V&A Museum site in South Kensington. With a remit to showcase the history of design and in a maze of rooms, the Theatre and Performance Gallery is tucked away ...
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Adaptation: Matthew White &Howard Jacques Music &Lyrics: Irving Berlin Director: Matthew White Reviewer: Dominic Corr With the wind of three Olivier Awards fresh on its heels Top Hat has every reason to be proud of their own twinkle toes, Alan Burkitt. Adapted from the 1935 film of the same name and perhaps best known outing of Fred Astaire and Ginger ...
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Book: Dwight Taylor and Allan Scott Music and Lyrics: Irving Berlin Director: Matthew White Reviewer: Natasha Hegarty Fresh from its successful West End run and on the back of winning three Olivier Awards, Top Hat entertains in every possible way. The musical is an adaptation of the 1935 film, which starred Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers and was nominated for ...
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ITV will be the official television broadcast partner for the 38th Olivier Awards with MasterCard, the UK's highest stage honours, which take place on Sunday 13 April 2014 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. ITV will be screening an Olivier Awards ceremony highlights programme, to be broadcast on the night shortly after the ceremony. Exact broadcast time will be ...
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