Roald Dahl News

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 12/05 for St. Paul

Upcoming MTI Shows - 12/05 for Montreal

Peppa Pig's Party, which has been on a sell-out tour since last year, moves into the Criterion Theatre for Christmas, previewing from Tuesday 30 November, with a West End Launch on Thursday 2 December at 2.30pm. The West End run will continue until Saturday 2 January 2011.

As part of Arden Children's Theatre, Arden Theatre Company presents The Borrowers, an adaptation of the beloved children's novel by Mary Norton, who also penned the classic story Bedknobs and Broomsticks .

As part of Arden Children's Theatre, Arden Theatre Company presents The Borrowers, an adaptation of the beloved children's novel by Mary Norton, who also penned the classic story Bedknobs and Broomsticks .

The world premiere of Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales, based on the best loved author's renowned short stories for adults, opens at the Lyric Hammersmith for previews on 14 January 2011, with a press night on 24 January.

James and the Giant Peach auditions will be held December 13th, 2010 at 5 p.m.

Due to an injured actor, the workshop production of the new musical, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH was cancelled Thursday night at Goodspeed Musical's Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn. according to an article from the Hartford Courant.

The Los Angeles Children's Chorus (LACC) goes global at its annual Winter Concert with a program spotlighting the choral music of 20 composers from 10 nations spanning 5 centuries, on Sunday, December 5, 7 p.m, and Sunday, December 12, 2010, 7 p.m., at Pasadena Presbyterian Church. The 'musical tour' includes a Buddhist prayer sung in Japanese, Italian art songs, and a Czech piece based on a Moravian folksong, as well as works by J.S. Bach, Benjamin Britten, John Rutter, Omar Macha and Gustav Holst, and contemporary composers Ruth Watson Henderson, Nicholas Nicassio, Mark Sirett and Brian Holmes, and others. Punctuated with plenty of holiday spirit as well, the Winter Concert is part of the renowned choir's year-long 25th Anniversary celebration, commemorating LACC's commitment to educating young people in the choral arts and creating glorious music for audiences around the world.

Little Angel Theatre welcomes back one of its favourite shows. Adapted from Roald Dahl's well-known book by Sarah Woods, FANTASTIC MR. FOX is directed by Steve Tiplady, designed by Peter O'Rourke and has music and lyrics by Ben Glasstone. The show is suitable for age 4 and up.

As part of Arden Children's Theatre, Arden Theatre Company presents The Borrowers, an adaptation of the beloved children's novel by Mary Norton, who also penned the classic story Bedknobs and Broomsticks .

The newly created Children's Touring Partnership presents its inaugural show next spring: the Chichester Festival Theatre production of Michelle Magorian's stunning novel Goodnight Mister Tom in a brand new adaptation for the stage by David Wood, the UK's "National Children's Dramatist" (The Times).

The Royal Albert Hall was built to fulfil the vision of Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's consort) of a 'Central Hall' that would be used to promote understanding and appreciation of the Arts and Sciences and would stand at the heart of the South Kensington estate, surrounded by museums and places of learning.

Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals is thrilled to announce the cast of the extraordinary new musical Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach which will begin next month at The Norma Terris Theatre, its home for developing new works in Chester, Conn. James and the Giant Peach will charm audiences October 21 through November 21. This production is made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts honoring Artistic Excellence and support from Continental Airlines, the official airline of Goodspeed Musicals.

Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals is thrilled to announce the cast of the extraordinary new musical Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach which will begin next month at The Norma Terris Theatre, its home for developing new works in Chester, Conn.

The Wexford Opera House will present the 59th Wexford Festival Opera Saturday 16 - Saturday 30 October 2010. According to the Wexford Opera House website, 'the Wexford Festival Opera has been running since 1951, playing a central role in the cultural life of Ireland, in the world of Opera and Arts internationally. From small and humble beginnings it has achieved world-wide success and critical acclaim by demonstrating passion, innovation and a willingness to lead audiences and artists into neglected territories to explore the rich vein of operatic work worldwide.'

Building on the record-breaking success of 'The Real Housewives' franchise, Bravo is heading to one of the most glamorous cities in the world for its newest installment, 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.' The highly anticipated series premieres on Thursday, October 14 at 10 p.m ET/PT. The series follows six of the most affluent women in the country as they enjoy the lavish lifestyle that only Beverly Hills can provide.

The Royal Albert Hall was built to fulfil the vision of Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's consort) of a 'Central Hall' that would be used to promote understanding and appreciation of the Arts and Sciences and would stand at the heart of the South Kensington estate, surrounded by museums and places of learning.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 10/03 for Minneapolis

Marking the beginning of its 2010-2011 Family Main Stage Series 'Pure Imagination,' Hartford Children's Theatre (HCT) proudly announces a delicious new production of WILLY WONKA, directed by HCT Artistic Director Ryan Ratelle with musical direction by Louise Fauteux and choreography by Keri Danner. A scrumptious treat for the entire family, WILLY WONKA opens on Friday, September 24, 2010 at the Carol Autorino Center for Arts and Humanities on the campus of Saint Joseph College (1678 Asylum Avenue in West Hartford) where the show will run through Sunday, October 3, 2010. Tickets are now on sale.