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UK Theatre Network - Back from the land of Oz
Back from the land of Oz
Hope you had a great time over the festive season. The weather is certainly improving. I spent Christmas and New Year in sunny Melbourne during the hottest period this century, and then returned to the coldest winter in the UK for the last half century. I’m not sure which one I prefer.
It was so hot in Melbourne that I decided to take a late night swim in the pool within an hour of arriving. Within minutes, I quickly realised I wasn’t the only creature in the pool. After a brief glance to my right, I noticed a snake slivering its way toward my face. I kicked back a little under the water to allow it to pass but I had created a splash which resulted in a brief standoff where it stared at me to assess whether I was a threat. I smiled back nervously and at the same time got ready to grab it by the neck. I was sure it smiled back. It seemed to be quite happy after a refreshing dip in cool water. It all seems like it lasted for minutes, like a slow motion movie scene, but it was probably only a nano-second before it headed on its merry way. A quick look up on the internet afterwards identified it as a venomous tiger snake. Gulp. So, I’m really glad to be back in snake-less UK.
Big Blue Site
This month I’ve launched a new online department store, BigBlueSite.com, where you can buy those last minute gifts for your family and friends, or simply to treat yourself. Working with a discount warehouse in Milton Keynes, I’m now able to bring you offers on a wide range of products including household goods, cool gadgets and digital cameras. Registered users will receive a monthly update of gift ideas in your inbox, to help make it simple to click and buy something unique for that someone special. Click here to register
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iCurrent News service
I’m pleased to confirm that UK Theatre Network and UK Film Network are now part of the iCurrent news aggregator service. It’s a great service which takes sources from newspapers, magazines and blogs and consolidates them in a BBC-like website but one that is tailored to suit whatever your interests are. Have a look and if you add these to your sources, you’ll be able to read each review as soon as they are published.
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Reviewers
I have to add a big thank you to all the fantastic reviewers who worked hard throughout 2009, keeping the UK Theatre Network content fresh and informative. I know regular readers will recognise the high quality of the reviews across the UK in Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh and London. We’ll be continuing to grow the network this year, to take on even more theatre and even more reviewers. If you know someone who may have the talent to write great reviews in any of these cities, please ask them to contact me directly.
Have a great week in the world of theatre wherever you are.
Douglas McFarlane
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Salt by Fiona Peek at Manchester Royal Exchange Studio
Fiona Peek’s new play Salt was co-winner of the Royal Exchange’s Bruntwood Playwriting Competition in November 2008, and the premiere of this sophisticated social comedy has been eagerly anticipated.
http://www.uktheatre.net/magazine/re...
Blood Brothers (2 – 13 Feb 2010, Kings Theatre, Glasgow)
Have you heard the story of the Johnstone twins? If not, you have missed what has become a classic of British musical theatre and now is your chance to hear the tale! Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers is on tour - follow a trail of tears and snotty handkerchief0 Comments 3 days
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Good morning
It's BAFTA time and the DVD's of some of the top unreleased films are arriving through members doors, with lots of invites to screenings in the West End. There's a few that are already looking worthy of awards. I enjoyed the new Coen Brothers film, A Serious Man, but it was The Road that stunned me this week. A raw, gruelling and very real post-apocalyptic experience. Viggo Mortensen will undoubtedly receive a nomination for his powerful performance and Nick Cave is worthy of recognition for the atmospheric soundtrack. Look out for the release in the new year.
In the meantime, check out some Tremayne's interviews and reviews at the recent BFI London Festival http://www.ukfilm.tv
In the world of theatre, the West End continues to add big names to their cast to draw audiences in. Mickey Dolenz, from the Monkees, has come out of retirement to work in Hairspray. Griff Rhys Jones will be playing Fagin in Oliver, and Kim Cattrall continues in Private Lives. Not to be outdone, the Broadway musical Hair, is coming to London and bringing it's entire cast with them. It's all happening in the West End.
For tickets for these and more, visit http://www.uktheatre.net and click on 'tickets'.
Have a great week in the world of film and theatre where you are.
Douglas McFarlane
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FRI 27th
Falstaff
Published by: Louise Winter on Friday 27th November 2009 07:11pm
Falstaff
Reviewed on Wednesday 25th November 2009
Richard Jones’ staging of Verdi's comic opera is a lot less controversial than his 2008 production of Macbeth. However, there were some murmurings in the audience in reaction to some of the scenery, particularly when the garden at Ford’s house was revealed with its rows of cabbages, skipping brownies, young Etonian rowers moving backwards and forwards and plenty of men in uniform. The men get the best costumes; poor Alice, Meg and Nannetta spend much of their time in really dull attire. Even in the last scene Meg and Alice are ‘disguised’ under tent-like cloaks made from curtain material. Good for a giggle were the cats that came dangerously close to scene stealing a number of times. So, some imaginative and effective design by Ultz but this did not transpire in the last scene which was too predictable. This was a let down compared to the imaginative and tight staging of the previous scenes. Too many people crowded onto the stage wandering randomly about in seemingly undirected chaos. This climax, where Falstaff is taunted, seemed neither frightening nor funny but merely a bit bewildering.
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Review of Jenufa, Glyndebourne Touring Opera
Published by: Yvonne Penne-Stuart on Friday 27th November 2009 03:11pm
Jenůfa
An Opera in Two Acts performed by the Glyndebourne’s Touring Opera
Composed by Leoš Janáček
Directed by Nikolaus Lehnhoff
Jenůfa is an opera based on a story by Gabriela Preissová, sung in Czech with English subtitles. Tension started as soon as the curtain opened and didn’t cease until the very end.
An extremely dramatic opera which betrays well the deep love a mother has for her child, and the lengths she will go to protect that child.
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WED 25th
Dial M For Murder
Published by: TREMAYNE (Potter) on Wednesday 25th November 2009 10:11pm
Dial M For Murder
Tuesday 3rd November 2009 at Richmond Theatre
In the opening scene Sheila W0 Comments 10 weeks
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UK Theatre Network - New Facebook and Twitter Apps
Facebook and Twitter
I moved to Socialgo's software platform for the new UK Theatre Network in January and the network is growing from strength to strength. I'm delighted with the quality of their service and they've now brought out two new services to allow automatic login and sharing from Facebook and Twitter. I've got a bit of tweaking to do this week, but you will soon be able to easily share your favourite theatre and film articles across your social networks.
You can connect with me online at:-
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Hollywood's Most Overpaid Stars
I enjoyed reading the most overpaid stars from Forbes. I wasn't too surprised with Will Ferrell being at the top, but Ewan McGregor was ranked second ! The challenges of Making It In Hollywood. Here's the article:-
http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/17/hol...
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West End Auditions for Children
UK Theatre Network are supporting the casting of children in the West End. We receive casting information provided by the Youth Administrator. Read more....
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Getting your tickets online
Here are UKTN, we work hard to bring you great ticket offers and we've teamed up with West End Theatre and Love Theatre to give you more choice. Remember you can click on 'tickets' on the main website too, and book in advance for those hard to get West End shows.
UK Theatre Network at West End Theatre
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We've added a special HAIRSPRAY competition to win two tickets to the show, plus there are new offers for Christmas including Peter Pan and The Snowman.
UK Theatre Network at LoveTheatre
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Billy Elliot wins broadway awards. Griff Rhys Jones To Play Fagin in West End's Oliver! Kim Cattrall and Matthew Macfayden to Star in Noel Coward's Private Lives. Phill Jupitus, Belinda Carlisle and Sharon D Clarke To Join Cast of Hairspray. Former Spice Girl Melanie C to Star in Blood Brothers. Whew, it's all happening in the West End.
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The Actors' Society Christmas Party
http://www.theactorssociety.com/news
The Actors' Society is celebrating its launch with a Christmas Party on the River Thames. On boarding the boat complimentary wine and canapes, live music, a games room, a river boat tour of the Thames, and more...
The Actors' Society connects the actor with the industry in an atmosphere designed to support, educate and inspire professional actors in their career development.
On Wednesday, December 2nd, 7-11 p.m. we are celebrating our launch with a Christmas Party on the Thames.
- 100 Early Bird tickets at £17.50
- Standard tickets at £20
Tickets are limited and can be booked here: http://www.theactorssociety.com/news
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FRI 20th
Werther
Published by: Steve Burbridge on Friday 20th November 2009 10:11am
Werther
Opera North at Theatre Royal, Newcastle.
By no stretch of the imagination could I ever claim to be an opera buff. I always believed that a bunch of fat women warbling away in a foreign tongue wouldn’t be my cup of tea at all. It turns out my preconceptions were way off the mark!
Opera North’s stunning production of Werther, a rarely performed opera by Jules Massenet, was about as accessible as you could possibly get. It’s basically a story of unrequited love that ends in tragedy. Werther is a man who is hopelessly in love with a woman already promised in marriage to another.
Although it is sung in French it is easy to follow and compelling to watch. There are screens at either side of the stage, translating the wonderfully poetic dialogue into English.
The performances are exquisite. Paul Nilon and Alice Coote are brilliant as the star-crossed lovers, Werther and Charlotte. Both have powerful voices that are r0 Comments 11 weeks
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Star-Light Theatre Group
Presents
"Saucy Jack And The Space Vixens"
Friday 9th April 2010 - 7:30pm £12
Saturday 10th April 2010 - 6:30pm £12
Saturday 10th April 2010 - 9:30pm £15
Tickets are now on sale!!!
The show will be performing at
Captiol
468 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3JW
Visit our website for more info on the show and to book tickets
www.Star-LightTheatreGroup.com
Hello Dahling,
Please remember that our wee show COPACABANA is on from 17th -- 21st November 2009 at the King's Theatre, Glasgow and tickets are available now:
* Online, at http://www.pantheontheatre.co.uk/sho...
* From The King's box office: 0871 297 5454 (booking fee)
* In person from any Pantheon Club member
Ay, Ay, Ay caramba, at the Copa, Copacabana.... it was the hottest spot north if Havana... YEAH!
Auntie P
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HELLO DOLLY workshop for kids aged 9-16, Saturday 17 October, 1.30-3pm, Linlithgow Academy
Following the success of our 'Pirates' workshop and 'Me and My Girl' workshop, LAMP are running another kids workshop for their forthcoming production of HELLO DOLLY.
Participants will learn music, dance and acting from the show with our Director, perform onstage, get a FREE ticket to see the Tuesday performance AND get a backstage pass to meet the cast!... All for just £5!
To book a place or for more information, visit our website www.linlithgow-musicals.co.uk
PS You can also buy tickets online to see the show
PPS Rehearsal pics on our Bebo page!
Hi everyone,
Come see 'SIngin' I'm no a Billy he's a Tim' at the Lyceum Edinburgh 14th - 16th of May
A FANTASTIC NIGHT OUT, I PROMISE!!!
STUDENTS HALF PRICE!!!!
BOX OFFICE 0131 248 4848
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Hey and Hi UK Theatre Network ! .. poppin in to all my totally awesome friends this day !
Keep the Spirit .. Keep Smiling .. have a totally awesome day and a totally awesome nite !
Two Thumbs Up ... the Theatre reminds me of Venice and Carnival Venice ... style, story, glamour, fashion, and much more ... Totally Awesome !
Dannie
hi doug
kerchoonz is open in beta... still some bugz... but, go check it out if you have second
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Hello my dalhing, just a wee plug for us: tickets are now on-sale for "Boogie Nights"... and WE WANT YOU... not for the Navy: but to PARTAAAY!
BOOGIE NIGHTS the sensational 70s musical is on from 18th to 22nd of November 2008 @ The King's Theatre, Glasgow
http://www.pantheontheatre.co.uk/sho...
Go back to the '70s with Pantheon in The King's Theatre this autumn, for a night of disco nostalgia. BOOGIE NIGHTS tells the hilarious and heart-warming story of Roddy, a Jack-the-lad, whose life of birds, booze and boogie is about to be turned upside down. Packed with all the greatest disco classics, BOOGIE NIGHTS will have you up on your feet doing The Bump and The Hustle, and funking along to the grooviest, chart-topping hits including You Sexy Thing, I Will Survive, Play That Funky Music, We Are Family, Disco Inferno, Boogie Wonderland and many more discotastic tracks!
Bring your friends, family, work night out and blame it on the boogie!
Who luves ya baby
Auntie P
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haha i will!!!
how ru ????
weather is bad down here
Yahhh! hehe i def will be having a blast
hay douglas...
hope things r good
getting pretty busy down my end of the world lol
have a great week
BENT @ Smock Alley Studio in Dublin.
Struts&Frets bold production of Martin Sherman’s ‘BENT’ returns to Smock Alley Theatre Studio. Following a triumphant run in May, acclaimed director Kristian Marken returns with his international cast for a limited run of this award-winning play from August 11th to 23rd.
A talented cast, under the expert hand of Kristian Marken, bring this world of terror, pathos and passion to vivid clarity night after night, culminating with consistant ovations and acclamation.
Performed daily at 8pm, from August 11-23 including Sunday 17th.
For information and bookings contact:
Struts&Frets 086 078 5035 / emma.weafer@gmail.com
Cast: Ruairi O’Gorman, Donncha O’Dea, Eric Keogh, Brendan O’Neill, Graham Boland, Chris Heaney, Alberto Albertino
Director: Kristian Marken Producer: Emma Weafer
Hey Doug, long time no see, what are you up to these days? I hope I'm still entertaining the audiences of Glasgow too - I'm certainly giving it my best efforts
Looking forward to Copacabana, Jonathon is on fire this year with his choreography - another great show for the dancin gals. Maybe if you get a chance you'll be along to see us?
Thanks for the reply Douglas, one is ok,, apart from trying to get rid of one's Cold and a sore throat again!! Grrrrrrrrrrr
Hey Doug, how is one keeping ??
Hey ,
Star-Light is a new Theatre Group Based in Glasgow
Star-Lights First Production will be
"Saucy Jack And The Space Vixens"
A Brand New Musical
Preformed in G12 (Glasgow Uni Theatre)
The Club Auditions Ill be Held on
26th Aug 08
In The
Apollo Rehearsal Studio
on Oxford Street
Please Email the address below for a Audition application form
Email : Star-lightTheatreGroup@live.co.
We are in need of lots of boy and even some more girls applying
so get emailing
thanks
Hello Douglas,
Are there any current shows that you would recommend?
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u were so lucky to be there i bet it was amazing, i wish i could go there some day too 
but glad u must have had a very good time lol bye 4 now lv leah
hey Douglas,
check out my new website
www.nlptheatre.co.uk
augghh you r so lucky going to cannes lol wish i could go with
but well just have to stay in sunny northern ireland 
have a nice time tho xo
Thank you Douglas, for your request to join 'Aspiring Actors' .. This page is for all Up and Coming Guys/Girls in the Acting/Entertainment World. I do hope you enjoy the page as well as any one with the same interest who wishes to join! I do update the page from time to time when i get a chance!!