Michael Darvell follows the life of Dame Gillian Lynne through her fame as actress, dancer, choreographer and director, with special reference to her work on the musical Cats.
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The Roar of the Greasepaint – Interview With Leslie Bricusse – Part Two
Prolific and well-loved British film and musical theatre songwriter LESLIE BRICUSSE has been busy in recent weeks. Not only has the composer, lyricist and librettist revealed that he’s working on a major new musical about the life of his close friend, legendary entertainer, Sammy Davis Jr, but he has been in London celebrating the world premiere of Pure Imagination– The […]
Triple threat writer Leslie Bricusse on what inspires his Pure Imagination. Interview – Part One
Prolific and well-loved British film and musical theatre songwriter LESLIE BRICUSSE has been in the news this week. Not only has the composer, lyricist and librettist revealed that he’s working on a major new musical about the life of his close friend, legendary entertainer, Sammy Davis Jr, but he has been in London celebrating the world premiere of Pure Imagination– […]
Leslie Bricusse musical revue Pure Imagination opens at St James in September
Pure Imagination – The Songs of Leslie Bricusse celebrates the songs of the most prolific and well-loved film and musical theatre songwriters of our time. Whether writing alone or forming partnerships – including Anthony Newley, Henry Mancini, John Williams and John Barry – double Oscar and Grammy Award winner Leslie Bricusse’s music has touched us […]
Exclusive – Anthony Newley musical begins development with starry cast onboard
EXCLUSIVE! Next week, The Ministry of Entertainment is bringing together a dream cast for the first stage in the development process of its new stage musical biography – Newley! Based on the life and loves of legendary British entertainer/actor/singer/composer/lyricist/director Anthony Newley, Newley! is conceived by Graham Mulvein (producer of the world premiere production of Scrooge – The Musical which starred Newley […]
CD reviews – John-Victor, Amanda Thorpe, Anthony Newley
NICK WAKEHAM casts an eye over some of the latest CD releases. SHOOT…BANG – Studio Cast (PPCD005 – available for Download – www.perfectpitchmusicals.com/shootbang.html) This album contains some excerpts from two new musicals with music by John-Victor, a young British composer writing innovative, contemporary scores for new musicals. This album contains excerpts from four of those shows: War […]
Scrooge the Musical – Southampton and Touring
Scrooge the Musical was reviewed at The Mayflower Theatre, Southampton and continues touring until 11 January, 2014. The arrival of the musical Scrooge the Musical in Southampton provides a delightful reminder that Christmas is only just around the corner. The mood is set with its opening ensemble number, ‘Sing a Christmas Carol’, that incorporates a medley […]
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Drury Lane
Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London. Booking until 31st May, 2014. On many different levels much is expected of Sam Mendes’ production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. On one level, Roald Dahl’s story of the mysterious confectioner and his quest for a successor is a much loved piece of British culture, not […]
