Principal dancer Samara Downs talks about her contrasting lead roles in Birmingham Royal Ballet's THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Birmingham Royal Ballet principal dancer Samara Downs talks about her contrasting lead roles in THE SLEEPING BEAUTY Birmingham Royal Ballet bring their critically acclaimed production of THE SLEEPING BEAUTY to Salford’s The Lowry this week for a four night run. Based on the popular fairytale, THE SLEEPING BEAUTY tells the story of a beautiful princess […]
Miki Mizutani and César Morales talk about their roles as Princess Aurora and Prince Florimund in Birmingham Royal Ballet's THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Miki Mizutani and César Morales talk about their lead roles as Princess Aurora and Prince Florimund in Birmingham Royal Ballet's THE SLEEPING BEAUTY Birmingham Royal Ballet make a welcome return to Salford’s The Lowry next week with their critically acclaimed production of THE SLEEPING BEAUTY. Based on the famous fairytale, THE SLEEPING BEAUTY tells the […]
Deborah McAndrew talks about her adaption of HARD TIMES and the importance of arts in education
Deborah McAndrew talks to Frankly My Dear UK about HARD TIMES and the importance of arts in education Deborah McAndrew’s new adaption of Charles Dickens’ HARD TIMES heads to The Lowry next month as part of a four month long UK tour. The famous Northern novel of repression and longing has been adapted for stage […]
Garrett Phillips, Nigel Casey and David Hayes talk about their roles in THE RAT PACK – LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS
Garrett Phillips, Nigel Casey and David Hayes talk about their roles in THE RAT PACK – LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS THE RAT PACK is back in town and this time, they are bringing Ella Fitzgerald! Based on a concept by Mitch Sebastian, THE RAT PACK LIVE – LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS takes audience back in […]
Nicola Emmanuel talks about taking on the iconic role of Ella Fitzgerald in THE RAT PACK – LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS
Nicola Emmanuel talks about taking on the iconic role of Ella Fitzgerald in THE RAT PACK – LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS When THE RAT PACK made its West End premiere back in 2003, it took the theatre world by storm. 15 years later, the musical extravaganza is showing no signs of slowing down as THE […]
IN INTERVIEW: George Parker Talks TEDDY
George Parker talks to Frankly My Dear UK about his role in 1950s rock ‘n' roll musical TEDDY Following its award-winning premiere at Southwark Playhouse in 2015, 1950s rock ‘n' roll musical TEDDY makes a welcome return to the stage as part of a UK tour. Set in the aftermath of the Blitz, TEDDY tells […]
Ben Adams talks about his role in FLASHDANCE and his new found love for musical theatre
Ben Adams talks to Frankly My Dear UK about his role in FLASHDANCE and his new found love for musical theatre It’s fair to say that Ben Adams is a busy man. Best known as one-fourth of British–Norwegian pop group A1, the singer, songwriter and music producer is now turning his hand to musical theatre, […]
Isabel Pollen talks about taking on the iconic role of Laura in Kneehigh's BRIEF ENCOUNTER
Isabel Pollen talks to Frankly My Dear UK about taking on the iconic role of Laura in Kneehigh's BRIEF ENCOUNTER Following its hugely successful run in 2008, Kneehigh’s production of Noël Coward’s BRIEF ENCOUNTER makes a welcome return to the stage. Running for a limited season at Empire Cinema Haymarket in London’s West End, BRIEF […]
INTERVIEW: Adam Meggido Talks SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL
Adam Meggido talks about what inspired him to co-create SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL Following three sell-out Edinburgh Fringe seasons and a successful run in London’s West End, SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL heads out on tour visiting Manchester’s Palace Theatre this Saturday for one night only. Based on audience suggestions, SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL is an […]
In Interview: Becky Prestwich Talks CHIP SHOP CHIPS
Playwright Becky Prestwich chats to Frankly My Dear UK about CHIP SHOP CHIPS Following the success of STREETLIGHTS AND SHADOWS (2007) and LETTING IN AIR (2009), Becky Prestwich makes a welcome return to the stage with CHIP SHOP CHIPS, a funny and nostalgic tale of love over fish and chips. Commissioned by Box of Tricks […]