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Review: HADESTOWN - TEEN EDITION at DreamWrights
by Sandra Harberger - Jun 13, 2026

Our narrator, the greek god Hermes, was portrayed by Moses Banks. She showcased her powerful vocals and brought some sass into the character of Hermes. Ray Baer portrayed the soft and sensitive side of Orpheus as he tried to save Eurydice from the underworld. Joy Ellis portrayed Eurydice with spunk, and her solos were beautiful, especially “Flowers.” Ash Aquayo played Persephone, Queen of the Underworld, as angsty and wild while Adam Coe played Hades as stoic and pragmatic. The sharp contrast in characters was symbolic of spring and winter.

Review: HADESTOWN TEEN EDITION at DreamWrights
by Sandra Harberger - Jun 6, 2026

Our narrator, the greek god Hermes, was portrayed by Elijah Barlett. His strong vocals and charisma gets our attention and introduces us to the tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice. In addition to acting and singing, Jacob Cunningham, played the guitar as well for his performance of Orpheus. Caitlin Shorey portrayed the pain and hope of Eurydice with beautiful vocals, and she even handled a microphone issue with seamless ease of a professional. Deaglan Benson played the villain in this story, Hades, and his stoic and cold performance contrasted with Riley Fidler’s fun and warm performance of Persephone.

HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION to Open at York College's Waldner Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts and Weary Arts Group will present HADESTOWN: Teen Edition at the Waldner Performing Arts Center at York College of Pennsylvania, featuring two full casts and more than 60 young performers.

Cast Set For Matthew Bourne's THE CAR MAN on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026

Casting has been announced for Matthew Bourne's award-winning dance thriller THE CAR MAN which returns for a 2026 UK tour, opening at Curve, Leicester on 15 June 2026.

THE RED SHOES Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

New Adventures will bring Matthew Bourne’s double Olivier award-winning, smash hit production of The Red Shoes to Milton Keynes Theatre, from Tue 10 – Sat 14 Feb as part of a UK tour.

Full Cast and Tour Dates Set for Matthew Bourne's THE RED SHOES
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2025

New Adventures has announced the full cast and tour dates for Matthew Bourne’s double Olivier award-winning, smash hit production of THE RED SHOES as it returns for a 2025/26 tour.

Review: THE MIDNIGHT BELL, Sadler’s Wells
by Alice Cope - Jun 13, 2025

This sultry production from Matthew Bourne unfolds not as a single sweeping story, but as a mosaic of interwoven vignettes, each one a glimpse into the lives of the lonely, the hopeful and the heartbroken.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND to be Presented at DreamWrights Center for Community Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts, in partnership with Weary Arts Group, will present Once on This Island. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Matthew Bourne’s THE MIDNIGHT BELL At the Everyman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2025

Production images have been released for Matthew Bourne’s award-winning THE MIDNIGHT BELL, which opened at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham on Thursday 15 May, ahead of a 17-week countrywide tour including performances at Sadler’s Wells from Tuesday 10 until Saturday 21 June 2025.

Cast Set For Tour of Matthew Bourne's THE MIDNIGHT BELL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the 2025 tour of Matthew Bourne's award-winning THE MIDNIGHT BELL, opening at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham. Learn more here!

MATTHEW BOURNE'S SWAN LAKE Sets Full UK and Ireland Tour Dates
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2024

Full UK and Ireland tour dates have been announced for Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, as it returns for its 30th anniversary with a 2024-25 tour, visiting 19 venues across 29 weeks.

Video: EDWARD SCISSORHANDS Comes to Cinemas This Week; Check Out a Clip!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2024

Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne’s dance version of Tim Burton’s classic, has been filmed for the big screen and will be released in cinemas across the UK and internationally for the first time from Wednesday 25th September 2024. Watch a video clip here!

Matthew Bourne's EDWARD SCISSORHANDS is Headed to Cinemas This Year
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2024

Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne’s dance version of Tim Burton’s classic, has been filmed for the big screen and will be released in cinemas across the UK and internationally for the first time from Wednesday 25th September 2024. 

Full Cast Set For 30th Anniversary Tour of Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024

The full cast has been announced for Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, as it returns for its 30th anniversary with a 2024-25 UK tour.

AMERICAN IDIOT to be Presented at DreamWrights in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024

DreamWrights will present AMERICAN IDIOT, the rock musical based on Green Day's Grammy-winning album, in June. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Matthew Bourne's EDWARD SCISSORHANDS Comes To The Theatre Royal, Glasgow in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, devised, directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, is coming to the Theatre Royal in Glasgoe from 21-25 May 2024.

DreamWrights Center For Community Arts Presents SWEAT By Lynn Nottage
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2024

The Pulitzer Prize-winning drama SWEAT by Lynn Nottage will be presented at DreamWrights Center for Community Arts.

Matthew Bourne's EDWARD SCISSORHANDS Opens at Theatre Royal Glasgow Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, devised, directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, comes to the Theatre Royal in Glasgow from 21-25 May 2024. 

Royal Academy Of Dance Reveals Winners Of The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2023

The Royal Academy of Dance has announced the medallists of the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023 final at His Majesty's Theatre in London.

Cast and Further Dates Set For UK Tour of EDWARD SCISSORHANDS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023

The full cast and additional tour dates for EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, devised, directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!