Off to watch Macbeth at the Globe tomorrow. It's an abridged 90 mins version aimed at secondary school kids. Saw Romeo and Juliet there last year as part of the same series, and at £10/£5 for standing tickets what's not to like. Studied it over 20 years ago so hopefully I've a clue what's going on
Off to watch Macbeth at the Globe tomorrow. It's an abridged 90 mins version aimed at secondary school kids. Saw Romeo and Juliet there last year as part of the same series, and at £10/£5 for standing tickets what's not to like. Studied it over 20 years ago so hopefully I've a clue what's going on
Is this one of those Deutsche Bank events? Been to three of them, and the actors at the Globe quickly realise that school kids are not going to quietly pay attention if they are bored and confused by the Shakespeare, the kids will be reactive a bit like the original Globe audiences used to be, and to the immense credit of the Globe company they embraced the audience and realised they had to do stuff that would grab the kids and hold their attention. I saw a Macbeth there where the play started with great noise and soldiers raining down on the stage on zip wires, the kids were engaged from the start.
I saw 'Playhouse Creatures' at The Orange Tree in Richmond last night, an exuberant, warm and entertaining comedy drama about the first group of women (including Nell Gwyn) who were permitted to perform on stage in the 1660s. A very good cast of five, including Anna Chancellor.
Off to watch Macbeth at the Globe tomorrow. It's an abridged 90 mins version aimed at secondary school kids. Saw Romeo and Juliet there last year as part of the same series, and at £10/£5 for standing tickets what's not to like. Studied it over 20 years ago so hopefully I've a clue what's going on
Is this one of those Deutsche Bank events? Been to three of them, and the actors at the Globe quickly realise that school kids are not going to quietly pay attention if they are bored and confused by the Shakespeare, the kids will be reactive a bit like the original Globe audiences used to be, and to the immense credit of the Globe company they embraced the audience and realised they had to do stuff that would grab the kids and hold their attention. I saw a Macbeth there where the play started with great noise and soldiers raining down on the stage on zip wires, the kids were engaged from the start.
Exactly that! The "audience warning" promises assault rifles and blood, so I'm looking forward to it
Off to watch Macbeth at the Globe tomorrow. It's an abridged 90 mins version aimed at secondary school kids. Saw Romeo and Juliet there last year as part of the same series, and at £10/£5 for standing tickets what's not to like. Studied it over 20 years ago so hopefully I've a clue what's going on
Off to watch Macbeth at the Globe tomorrow. It's an abridged 90 mins version aimed at secondary school kids. Saw Romeo and Juliet there last year as part of the same series, and at £10/£5 for standing tickets what's not to like. Studied it over 20 years ago so hopefully I've a clue what's going on
Really good! Maybe a bit hard for smaller kids to see if standing, but there were a couple of school groups there who really got into it. It's an experience worth having, and my 13 year old really enjoyed it even if she didn't always know what was going on
I know it's early but this year's Palladium panto has just been announced as Sleeping Beauty. Catherine Tate leading the cast as the Villain with Jon Culshaw and Julian Clary
We're away this Christmas so can't do our traditional Xmas Eve show. Managed to get front row for the evening of the 30th Dec though.
Booked tickets for the Tina Turner musical for next month. Saw it with my wife a few years ago but we're taking our daughter this time.
Tina Turner show was fantastic, forgotten how good it is.
Went to County Hall to see "Witness For The Prosecution". Not often I give something 10/10, but this was fantastic and a definite 10/10 from us. Great setting, and a brilliant stage where you are right in the action. Fantastic performance. We had front row seats in the courtroom and you were really right in the action. You can get "Witness box" seats and take part too if you wish. I would recommend this if you fancy a night up town. Have a look at the YouTube videos.
And I had never been in County Hall before - what a lovely building and a great use of it too.
Saw the new Mischief Theatre show this evening. Comedy about Spies. Admittedly my daughter and I are huge fans of everything Mischief have done, but have to say this was up there as possibly their best show yet. Long time since I have left a theatre with jaw ache from laughing so much. If you like The Play That Goes Wrong etc highly recommend this.
Saw the new Mischief Theatre show this evening. Comedy about Spies. Admittedly my daughter and I are huge fans of everything Mischief have done, but have to say this was up there as possibly their best show yet. Long time since I have left a theatre with jaw ache from laughing so much. If you like The Play That Goes Wrong etc highly recommend this.
Saw the new Mischief Theatre show this evening. Comedy about Spies. Admittedly my daughter and I are huge fans of everything Mischief have done, but have to say this was up there as possibly their best show yet. Long time since I have left a theatre with jaw ache from laughing so much. If you like The Play That Goes Wrong etc highly recommend this.
So tempted by A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, problem is that it's showing round our way in February! Don't think I'll feel like watching something festive then!
Saw the new Mischief Theatre show this evening. Comedy about Spies. Admittedly my daughter and I are huge fans of everything Mischief have done, but have to say this was up there as possibly their best show yet. Long time since I have left a theatre with jaw ache from laughing so much. If you like The Play That Goes Wrong etc highly recommend this.
So tempted by A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, problem is that it's showing round our way in February! Don't think I'll feel like watching something festive then!
Yeah, my daughter and I have booked to see this in the week leading up to Xmas.
Just booked for Evita at The Palladium for 2 September - my birthday present from Mrs M (although my birthday is the end of May!). Hotel and a meal before included - she's a keeper.
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I saw a Macbeth there where the play started with great noise and soldiers raining down on the stage on zip wires, the kids were engaged from the start.
Considering taking my eldest.
And I had never been in County Hall before - what a lovely building and a great use of it too.