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Date of Death: November 23, 1990 (74)

Birth Place: Llandaff, WALES

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TheatreWorks Presents JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, 2/3-20
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 3, 2011


JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH comes to spectacular life at Theater Works. Beginning this evening Youth Works presents Roald Dahl's amazing story JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH. The play follows the traditional James and the Giant Peach that children know and love but with some fantastical elements. Adapted by David Wood the play is '... a great introduction for first-timers to the work of the masterful Dahl ... a theatrical treat for children and adults alike.' Belfast Newsletter. Performing in the McMillin Black Box the theater is being used in ways that it has never been used before. The costumes and props are inspired by the 'steam punk' genre and there will be exciting shadow puppet sequences, which take place in the 'shadow world'. This extraordinary children's play will be a favorite among audiences with its new look but same timeless story. JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH runs February 3rd - 20th and tickets are on sale now.

Theater Works Presents JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, 2/3-2/20
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2011


Theater Works is proud to present Roald Dahl's amazing story JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH. The play follows the traditional James and the Giant Peach that children know and love but with some fantastical elements. Adapted by David Wood the play is '... an excellent adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic ... an excellent introduction to live theatre.' The Stage.

MOGADISHU Plays Lyric Hammersmit, Opens 3/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 2, 2011


MOGADISHU by Vivienne Franzmann, and directed by Matthew Dunster

The Children’s Touring Partnership presents GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM Feb 2- May 14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2011


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).

Des Moines Community Playhouse Presents James and the Giant Peach
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 1, 2011


The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'James and the Giant Peach,' Jan. 28- Feb. 13. Tickets may be purchased at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.; by phone at 515-277-6261; and online at dmplayhouse.com.

New Jersey Theatre Alliance Presents THE STAGES FESTIVAL & Family Week
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 1, 2011


The New Jersey Theatre Alliance, its 34 professional member theatres, and partner organizations are happy to offer the fourth annual Stages Festival throughout the month of March 2011.

Upcoming MTI Shows for France - 1/30
by BWW - Jan 30, 2011


Upcoming MTI Shows - 1/30 for Paris

Upcoming MTI Shows for Toronto - 1/30
by BWW - Jan 30, 2011


Upcoming MTI Shows - 1/30 for Toronto

Arden Theatre Company Presents The Borrowers, Closes 1/30
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 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 . The Borrowers will close January 30, 2011.

MLLE. GOD Inaugurates Atwater Village Theatre 1/28-3/6
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2011


Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA's world premiere production of Mlle. God by Oscar-nominated writer Nicholas Kazan inaugurates the new Atwater Village Theatre and an adventurous joint season with Circle X Theatre Co.

MLLE. GOD Inaugurates Atwater Village Theatre 1/28-3/6
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2011


Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA's world premiere production of Mlle. God by Oscar-nominated writer Nicholas Kazan inaugurates the new Atwater Village Theatre and an adventurous joint season with Circle X Theatre Co.

Atlanta Opera Announces Their 2011-12 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 27, 2011


The Atlanta Opera's Zurich General Director Dennis Hanthorn announced today the details of the company's 2011-2012 season, celebrating its fifth anniversary in the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, and welcoming Arthur Fagen as its Music Director

Nat'l Theatre Wales' THE SOUL EXCHANGE To Be Created By Local Artists
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2011


Past and present collide on the streets of Cardiff's Butetown, in an exploratory journey formed by a group of artists from a range of creative and cultural backgrounds.

CHATTER: Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA Headed for Broadway or West End?
by Robert Diamond - Jan 26, 2011


Production shots for the new musical adaption of MATILDA, A Musical, running at the Courtyard Theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon, have been released!

Upcoming MTI Shows for Quebec - 1/23
by BWW - Jan 23, 2011


Upcoming MTI Shows - 1/23 for Montreal

Theater Works Presents JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, 2/3-2/20
by Lauren Wolman - Jan 22, 2011


Theater Works is proud to present Roald Dahl's amazing story JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH. The play follows the traditional James and the Giant Peach that children know and love but with some fantastical elements. Adapted by David Wood the play is '... an excellent adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic ... an excellent introduction to live theatre.' The Stage.

MLLE. GOD Inaugurates Atwater Village Theatre 1/28-3/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 17, 2011


Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA's world premiere production of Mlle. God by Oscar-nominated writer Nicholas Kazan inaugurates the new Atwater Village Theatre and an adventurous joint season with Circle X Theatre Co.

Upcoming MTI Shows for Quebec - 1/16
by BWW - Jan 16, 2011


Upcoming MTI Shows - 1/16 for Montreal

The Production Company Presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Opens 1/14
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2011


Continuing the 50-year anniversary celebration of Harper Lee's landmark book-turned-legend, ‘TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD' opens on January 14th, 2011 as THE PRODUCTION COMPANY unveils their new larger space, The Lex Theatre; 6760 Lexington Avenue, in Hollywood's Theatre Row.

The Production Company Presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Opens 1/14/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2011


Honoring the 50-year anniversary of Harper Lee's landmark book, 'TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD' inaugurates The Production Company's new The Lex Theatre

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