Arion Productions has launched a new series of masterclasses offering training in selected areas of the performing arts. The London-based theatre producers will offer four one-day only classes for up to 50 students at the Diorama Arts Studios in London’s Regent’s Place beginning in May. The Portfolio Masterclasses will be led by double Olivier Award […]
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The White Feather – Union Theatre
The White Feather continues at the Union Theatre, London until 17 October. Rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ ✩ ✩ During the First World War, a movement grew where men who had not signed up for service in the Army were presented with white feathers, a visual motif of cowardice. And while lack of bravery is […]
New British musical The White Feather at the Union Theatre – casting details
This September, Arion Productions presents the world premiere of new British musical The White Feather at the Union Theatre (Wednesday 16 September to Saturday 17 October 2015, press night is Friday 18 September). It tells the story of Georgina Briggs whose brother was one of more than 300 allied soldiers executed for cowardice during the First World […]
Also Recognised Awards – first winners revealed
The full list of winners has been revealed in the inaugural Also Recognised Awards, the new audience-voted, industry accolades set up by theatre commentators Mark Shenton and Terri Paddock to celebrate lesser-known but equally worthy talent in fields overlooked by other awards bodies. Over a month’s voting, more than 15,000 people took part. Paddock comments: […]
Shenton and Paddock launch Also Recognised Awards, celebrating lesser-known theatre talent
Leading theatre commentators Mark Shenton and Terri Paddock have teamed up to launch a new audience-voted, industry accolade. Last week, the Olivier Awards shortlists honoured some of the biggest names and shows of 2014. This week, the Also Recognised Awards celebrate lesser-known but equally worthy talent in other fields. The awards are voted for online […]
Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris – Charing Cross Theatre
Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris continues at the Charing Cross Theatre, London until 22 November. Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris (conception, English lyrics and additional material by Eric Blau and Mort Shuman and based on Brel’s lyrics) could be considered the original ‘jukebox musical’. Originally staged Off-Broadway […]
Aherns and Flaherty’s Dessa Rose has European premiere at Trafalgar Studios
The European premiere of the musical drama Dessa Rose comes to London’s Trafalgar Studios from 29 July-30 August (press night is 31 July). Dessa Rose is based on the book by Sherley Anne Williams with lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime, Once On This Island, Seussical and Rocky the Musical). This powerful story, […]
