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Jake Brunger Jake is currently studying at Bristol University and hopes to eventually pursue a career in the theatre industry as a writer/director. His favourite writers include American playwright Rebecca Gilman and he's a big supporter of new writing in Britain. In addition to BroadwayWorld, Jake also writes for BBC.co.uk, Whatsonstage.com and Theatremonkey.com.




The King and I with Kevin Gray
May 14, 2005

The King and I remains an important piece of work, and with Jerome Robbins' choreography in tact, this revival is a is a sumptuous feast of colour and sparkle

UK Review - Billy Elliot the Musical
May 12, 2005

Capturing the essence of social despair and eternal hope, Billy Elliot raises the game for film to stage adaptations

Company, Derby Playhouse
April 24, 2005

Karen Louise Hebden's production of Company at the Derby Playhouse starring Glenn Carter as Bobbie

UK Roundup - Kiss Me Kate, Chitty, The History Boys
April 24, 2005

Details of the National's Spring/Summer season, Kiss Me Kate closes on tour, Chitty goes on tour and McKellen makes a comeback..

UK Roundup - Tick Tick Boom, Neil Patrick Harris, Val Kilmer
April 15, 2005

Larson's Tick.. Tick.. BOOMS into London with Neil Patrick Harris, Val Kilmer Rings Twice and Edinburgh begins to shape up nicely..

UK Roundup - Sharon Osbourne, Brooke Shields, Joanna Riding
April 9, 2005

Sharon pulls out of Vagina due to daughter's breast cancer scare, Brooke paints the town red and Anthony Andrews replaces Michael Ball. Plus lots of transfer news!

UK Roundup - Billy Elliot, Cabaret, Sienna Miller
April 1, 2005

Billy's first production shot is unveiled, the new Leo Bloom is announced, Cabaret lights up the West End and Sienna Miller 'Likes It' over the summer..

Photo Coverage: The Marquees of London's West End!
March 30, 2005

With new musicals Billy Elliot and The Far Pavilions leading the marquees, Jake takes a walking tour of the West End's theatres..

UK Review: The Birthday Party
March 20, 2005

Ahead of a West End transfer, the Birmingham Rep's production of The Birthday Party intrigues but fails to grip

UK Roundup - Billy Elliot, LOTR, Avenue Q
March 20, 2005

Billy Elliot cancels his first three previews, Jerry's Opera tour is postponed and Frodo goes to Canada!

UK Roundup - Meryl Streep, Alfie, Osbournes
March 9, 2005

Meryl Streep stars in Charlie Kaufman play whilst Alfie steps from screen to stage and Sharon makes Vagina a family affair..

UK Roundup - Nathan Lane, David Schwimmer, Gaby Roslin
February 25, 2005

Nathan Lane wins Best Actor, David Schwimmer comes to the West End and more on the Olivier Awards.

UK Roundup - Michael Ball, Joanna Riding, Henry Goodman
February 18, 2005

Henry Goodman invites us to his Birthday Party whilst everything extends - including Michael Ball's waistline!

UK Review: Marti Pellow on Tour in Chicago
February 15, 2005

Marti Pellow appears as Billy Flynn in the UK tour of Chicago.

UK Roundup - New National season, Christian Slater, awards galore!
February 6, 2005

The National's, record breaking West End ticket sales, Christian Slater, and a UK screening of Broadway: The Amercan Musical.

UK Roundup - Michael Crawford, Michael Ball, Darren Day and more!
January 30, 2005

Including: Michael Ball replaces Crawford, Darren Day and fiance Suzanne Shaw go to Nazareth and David Blunkett lines up his musical debut!

UK Roundup - Olivier awards, Ralph Fiennes and more!
January 24, 2005

Can The Producers sweep the Laurence Olivier Awards against The Woman in White and Mary Poppins? Also, Ralph Fiennes leads a cast of over 100 on stage..

UK Roundup - Jerry Closure, Sharon Osbourne, Jim Broadbent
January 14, 2005

Sharon Osbourne's Vagina Monologues, Millie tours and Broadbent's Blood at the National.

UK Roundup - Jane Krakowski, Nathan Lane, Aaron Lazar
January 8, 2005

The first roundup of 2005 kicks off with lots of exciting news - Nathan Lane leaves Producers early, Jerry gets Christian boycott and Jane Krakowski comes to London!

2004 UK Roundup!
December 28, 2004

Jake looks back at 2004 in the UK theatre industry, including the summer's disastrous closing trend and the 'big 3' winter..



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