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BWW Review: Austin Pendleton Directs N.C. Hunter Rarity A DAY BY THE SEA With Deft Delicacy
by Michael Dale - Sep 4, 2016

Though his name is scarcely remembered on American shores, N.C. Hunter was one of the more popular English playwrights during the 1950s. His genteel dramas would feature such distinguished cast members as John Gielgud, Sybil Thorndike, Ingrid Bergman, Ralph Richardson, Vanessa Redgrave and Michael Redgrave, but his work fell out of favor with the rise of Britain's 'angry young men' playwrights.

Columbia Children's Theatre to Launch ROMEO AND JULIET Tour
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 19, 2016

?What happens when your star-crossed lovers carry cell phones, use iPads and sing 1960's love songs?  It's Columbia Children's Theatre's Altered Visions Tour production of Romeo and Juliet.  Before launching its tour of middle and high schools in February, Columbia Children's Theatre (CCT) will present this truly innovative 60-minute version of Shakespeare's classic January 29, 30 and 31.  Show times are Friday, January 29 at 7:00 pm; Saturday, January 30 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm; and Sunday, January 31 at 3:00 pm. The special "sneak peek" admission rate for this production is $5 regular admission. Tickets may be purchased securely on-line at columbiachildrenstheatre.com. The production is recommended for ages 12 and up. All South Carolina educators and arts administrators with proper ID will be given free admission to any of the performances.  All shows take place at Columbia Children's Theatre 2nd level of Richland Mall 3400 Forest Drive.