Award-winning designer Jon Bausor has released a limited edition of facemasks based on the original artwork for hit show The Grinning Man. Created to raise money for theatrical charities and launched to coincide with the streaming of Bristol Old Vic’s critically-acclaimed production, the masks have been made by ethically paid freelance costume makers who had […]
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The Grinning Man to be streamed as part of Bristol Old Vic’s first At Home season
Bristol Old Vic’s critically-acclaimed The Grinning Man is one of five productions to be streamed live on YouTube as part of the Bristol Arts Channel launched to bring the arts to stay-at-home audiences during lockdown. Directed by the theatre’s Tony Award-winning artistic director Tom Morris (War Horse) and based on the Victor Hugo novel The […]
Hamilton leads musical theatre winners at The Mousetraps
Musical theatre productions once again dominated the winners list at the seventh annual awards ceremony for The Mousetraps. Presented by Mousetraps Theatre Projects’ Youth Forum, chosen by more than 1,000 young theatregoers (aged 15-23), ten out of the 12 awards went to genre performers and productions. Hamilton led the pack picking up three awards including […]
‘London will miss it’ – We bid a fond farewell to The Grinning Man
After a successful transfer from Bristol Old Vic, The Grinning Man will sadly be ending its run at the Trafalgar Studios on 5 May 2018. Having been fortunate enough to have been invited to the London launch and opening night, Musical Theatre Review was invited back once more to take part in a post show […]
The Grinning Man extends at the Trafalgar Studios until 14 April
The London transfer of the critically-acclaimed The Grinning Man, now playing at the Trafalgar Studios, has today announced a new extended booking period until 14 April. Directed by Tony Award-winning Tom Morris (War Horse) and based on the Victor Hugo novel The Man Who Laughs, the gothic love story which premiered at the Bristol Old […]
The Grinning Man – Trafalgar Studios
The Grinning Man continues at the Trafalgar Studios, London until 14 April. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ With puppetry, a gorgeous score (including a cimbalom, which you just don’t hear enough of these days) and a touching story, The Grinning Man (transferring from the Bristol Old Vic) makes quite an impact. […]
The Grinning Man at Trafalgar Studios – launch event
The Grinning Man is a delightfully dark musical based on Victor Hugo’s novel The Man Who Laughs. A year after its successful run at the Bristol Old Vic, the show has been reworked and is now ready to enchant audiences in London. I was fortunate enough to be invited to take a glimpse into the […]
London cast confirmed for The Grinning Man
Full casting has been announced for the London transfer of the critically-acclaimed The Grinning Man which will open at the Trafalgar Studios on 6 December. Directed by Tony Award-winning Tom Morris (War Horse) and based on the Victor Hugo novel The Man Who Laughs, the gothic love story which premiered at the Bristol Old Vic […]
The Grinning Man to transfer to Trafalgar Studios
The critically-acclaimed production of The Grinning Man, directed by Tony Award-winning Tom Morris (War Horse) and based on the Victor Hugo novel The Man Who Laughs, will take over Studio 1 at Trafalgar Studios from 5 December, following an autumn 2016 premiere at the Bristol Old Vic. Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday 11 […]
The Grinning Man – Bristol Old Vic
The Grinning Man continues at the Bristol Old Vic until 13 November. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ Bristol Old Vic has an enviable reputation for producing original musicals. So it is no surprise that this striking new work has been included in the theatre’s 250th anniversary celebrations. It could not be more different, however, from the […]
