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Park Theatre has today announced the launch of a brand new fund called Park Life, to secure the future of the venue. This comes as Artistic Director Jez Bond managed to raise £300,000 in 48 hours from key donors, the minimum amount to keep the theatre running during the lockdown period on a skeleton staff, make use... Continue Reading →
Park Theatre today announces a brand-new series of masterclasses for their Park Up members (a free membership for 16-26-year old patrons). The masterclasses are led by industry professionals to help develop skills and networks, all in a bid to give young people the confidence to succeed in the industry. Classes cover a wealth of areas including casting,... Continue Reading →
Cromer Pier, Norfolk. It’s home to the Pavilion Theatre; the famous end of pier show; and, in Park Theatre’s Time and Tide, May’s caff. The golden age of the seaside resort is sadly a thing of the past and the coastal town is changing, with fat cat chains putting local shops out of business, to... Continue Reading →
Production images have today been released for Time and Tide, which runs at the Park Theatre until 29th February. Relish Theatre in association with Park Theatre are proud to present the world premiere of award-winning playwright James McDermott’s new play Time And Tide, directed by Rob Ellis. Time And Tide is an LGBT comic drama... Continue Reading →
Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment and her co-producers are delighted to announce that there will be a cast recording of their production of Rags The Musical which is currently playing to sold out houses at Park Theatre, London, running until tomorrow, Saturday 8 February. This will be the first recording of the show since Sony’s... Continue Reading →
Production images have been released for the London transfer of Hope Mill Theatre's RAGS. The show opened at Park Theatre, London on 9 January and will run until 8 February 2020. RAGS has a book by Joseph Stein (Fiddler on the Roof), revised book by David Thompson, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) and music by Charles Strouse (Annie), and tells the story of... Continue Reading →
Casting has been confirmed for the English language World Premiere of La Cage aux Folles [The Play]. Jean Poiret’s seminal classic spawned four blockbuster films and a Tony Award-winning musical. This new translation of the heartfelt farce by theatrical legend Simon Callow will star Michael Matus (Richard III – National Theatre and Headlong Theatre Tour,... Continue Reading →
With a new year and new decade just days away, I've compiled a list of the productions which had a huge impact on me over the past twelve months. In no particular order, here's my top theatre shows of 2019. The Ocean at the End of the Lane, National Theatre A late entry into this... Continue Reading →
Rehearsal images have been released for Rags, which transfers to the Park Theatre in January. A heart-warming and powerful musical, Rags tells the story of Russian immigrant Rebecca, who, with her son David, travels to America in search of a better life. Rebecca must decide what matters more to her - staying true to her... Continue Reading →
Relish Theatre in association with Park Theatre are proud to present the world premiere of award-winning playwright James McDermott’s new play Time and Tide, directed by Rob Ellis. Starring Wendy Nottingham as May (Vera Drake, Peaky Blinders, Mr Selfridge), Paul Easom as Ken, Elliot Liburd as Daz, and Josh Barrow as Nemo, the production runs... Continue Reading →
