Paul Barrett

'The Audience' is an unexpected experience of an unrelatable life becoming relatable and of humanity meeting humanity. A life and rhythm is breathed into the script cleverly connecting 'she who is above' to the hearts of the masses, delivering this message: The Queen is a person, she feels and needs and at times her life is unrecognisably and stiflingly difficult. The theatrical value weighs heavily on talent both individual and collaborative; making refined nuances of timing and delivery, well, crucial.

The Court Theatre is celebrating New Zealand Theatre Month this September with a play full of music, laughter and, of course, a gloriously typical Kiwi family in Mum's Choir.

The Court Theatre is celebrating New Zealand Theatre Month this September with a play full of music, laughter and, of course, a gloriously typical Kiwi family in Mum's Choir.

Local author captivates with new thriller 'Street Light' ... the third book of an award-winning coming-of-age trilogy. 'Street Light' (CreateSpace, June 2015, $12.99) R.L. Herron's third book in a trilogy about growing up in the turbulent Vietnam War era, begins with Paul Barrett, a gifted writer and former Vietnam veteran, emerging from his self-imposed seclusion after the early loss of his beloved wife, to attend the wedding of two childhood friends. The first book in the series, 'Reichold Street,' (amzn.to/1fdau9u) a 2012 Readers Favorite Gold Medal Winner that presented a realistic, coming-of-age drama about growing up in those turbulent times, introduced the world to Paul and his young friends, and was a book Kirkus Reviews called 'Skillfully written and emotionally charged.' 'One Way Street,' (amzn.to/1mRW163) the historically accurate sequel to that first book, detailed Paul Barrett's own service time in the war, his subsequent reacquaintance to the normal world, and related the horrifying tale of the murderous stalker psychopath who destroyed his young marriage. In 'Street Light,' (amzn.to/1TmzsUg) the final book of the trilogy, old friends reunite and discover that not all evil is to be found in war. Some of it walks on the streets of home. Author Bio: A former advertising, public relations and marketing manager, Herron has been a Michigan resident almost his whole life, and for nearly 30 years he has lived in suburban Lake Orion. Herron's work has appeared online and in the collection Tales from the Circle and in the former monthly publication The Family. Street Light ($12.99, ISBN: 978-1514198728), a 266-page paperback published by CreateSpace, is available online from Barnes & Noble and Amazon. It is also available as an eBook. Contact: R.L. Herron, ron@ronaldherron.com, 248-391-0885

HELP share the magic of theatre - that's the message from The Marlowe as it launches its Give a Little Extra campaign.

The Court Theatre will stage a one-night-only musical extravaganza in the Aurora Centre on July 7.

The Forge at The Court Theatre is thrilled to present the world première of the latest play by Roy Smiles: the fast-paced farcical comedy BACKSTAGE.

And so we have it, the final scripted performance for The Forge in 2009. Backstage is the performance which puts actors on a stage and lets the be as big, brash, bolshy and over the top as they possibly can be and what a treat it is.

The Forge at The Court Theatre is thrilled to present the world première of the latest play by Roy Smiles: the fast-paced farcical comedy BACKSTAGE.

The Forge at The Court Theatre is thrilled to present the world première of the latest play by Roy Smiles: the fast-paced farcical comedy BACKSTAGE.