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Fionn Whitehead, star of Dunkirk and Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, will take on the titular role in an upcoming contemporary digital adaptation of the Oscar Wilde classic, The Picture of Dorian Gray. Most recently seen starring in the Lionsgate and Saban Films’ Don’t Tell A Soul, Fionn Whitehead is best known for his critically acclaimed performance... Continue Reading →
2020 certainly wasn't the year we were expecting, but despite many theatres sadly having to remain closed due to the pandemic we've still been able to get our theatre fix thanks to online productions. I've rounded up just a few of my favourites from the past nine months. What A Carve Up! Barn Theatre, Lawrence... Continue Reading →
Acclaimed stage and screen director, Andy Fickman, who’s West End hit musical Heathers announced a UK tour earlier this year, has joined the Halls creative team after he heard opening number “Flat 15B” which was performed by a West End Cast during the first UK lockdown, earlier this year. Fickman, who has had huge success... Continue Reading →
Following on from the success of Locked Down and All Hallow’s Eve, Morpheus will open two new virtual immersive shows this Christmas. Undercover is an espionage thriller suitable for audiences over 18 and Spymaker is created for teenagers aged 13-17. Performances begin on 12 December for dates throughout the festive period and into the new... Continue Reading →
Petite Pantos' Eunice! A Musical will be bringing all the joy of the Christmas season into one family show this December at Stanley Halls. I caught up with Robert Pearce, co-director of Petite Pantos and creator of Mama G to find out more about this new show. Can you tell me about Petite Pantos and how you... Continue Reading →
An incredible all-star cast have come together to create a unique digital retelling of JM Barrie’s enchanting classic, Peter Pan, in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH Charity). The world premiere audio adaptation will feature the vocal talents of Academy Award winner Olivia Colman, Olivier Award winners Sharon D Clarke, Joanna Riding... Continue Reading →
With a lot theatres around the country still closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many pantomimes have sadly been cancelled this festive season. Thankfully former Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan has come to the rescue with his homemade pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk, now available to stream online. Filmed in Duncan’s own back garden,... Continue Reading →
Production images have been released for A Christmas Carol, which is now playing at the Bridge Theatre. A Christmas Carol didn’t just invent Christmas as we know it. It’s also scary, joyful, spooky, hilarious, furious, beautiful, and a triumphant declaration that even the hardest hearts can melt. Simon Russell Beale, Patsy Ferran and Eben Figueiredo... Continue Reading →
Tall Stories have released a first look at The Gruffalo’s Child which will be arriving at Alexandra Palace Theatre for a limited Christmas season this weekend 5 December 2020 – 3 January 2021. One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big... Continue Reading →
Following news of Birmingham’s Tier 3 status last week, and ongoing uncertainty about what will be possible post 16 December, Birmingham Royal Ballet has taken the difficult decision to move their 2020 adapted version of The Nutcracker online. The magical Christmas production will be streamed live from The Birmingham Repertory Theatre on Friday 18 December... Continue Reading →
