Michèle Taylor has been appointed MBE for services to Theatre and People with Disabilities as part of the New Year’s Honours list. Taylor works as Director for Change for Ramps On The Moon. This is the Arts Council-funded consortium aiming to change the theatre sector by bringing more Deaf and disabled people into the sector […]
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UK Theatre Awards 2017 – double triumph for Sheffield Theatres, New Wolsey Ipswich and Ramps on the Moon
There was a double triumph for Sheffield Theatres at the UK Theatre Awards 2017 with Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (opening at London’s Apollo Theatre in November) being named Best Musical Production and actor John McCrea – who plays the eponymous role of Jamie – winning the award for Best Performance in a Musical. Also leaving […]
Interview – Kerry Michael on bidding farewell to Theatre Royal Stratford East and pioneering new British musical theatre
Chris Grady writes… From early days working with the production of Ken Hill’s Invisible Man in the West End, and directing his first show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, KERRY MICHAEL went on to be the right hand creative of Philip Hedley at the Theatre Royal Stratford East, and for the last 12 years he has […]
The Who’s Tommy – Theatre Royal Stratford East and Touring
The Who’s Tommy continues at Theatre Royal Stratford East, London until 17 June, then tours until 1 July. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ This ambitious inclusive take on The Who’s 1969 rock musical is vibrant, energetic and showcases some exciting talent. In fact it’s theatrically so busy that you’d probably need to see it half a dozen […]
Tommy – New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich and Touring
Tommy was reviewed at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich and now tours until 1 July. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I caught up with this rock musical delivered with immense skill by a company of 22 multi-abled artists in Ipswich prior to national tour. The New Wolsey Theatre audiences are used […]
