a?oeAnd so we find ourselves gathered once again at the altar of sweet distractiona?? purrs Julian Bleach's Barkilphedro, an ambitious court clown, at the beginning of The Grinning Man, a new musical with book and lyrics by Carl Grose and music by Tim Philips. If only, you might think: being in a theatre would do more than put a smile on my face right now.
Fresh off its hit, critically acclaimed run in London and nominated for three Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, AMELIE is based on the beloved, five-time Oscar®-nominated film. The story of an astonishing young woman who lives quietly in the world, but loudly in her mind, Amélie secretly improvises small but extraordinary acts of kindness that bring joy to those around her. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realizes that she'll have to risk everything and say what's in her heart.
Fresh off its hit, critically acclaimed run in London and nominated for three Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, AMELIE is based on the beloved, five-time Oscar®-nominated film. The story of an astonishing young woman who lives quietly in the world, but loudly in her mind, Amélie secretly improvises small but extraordinary acts of kindness that bring joy to those around her. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realizes that she'll have to risk everything and say what's in her heart.
Need something new to listen to or read? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases, including The Lehman Trilogy, Amelie U.K. Cast Recording, and more!
Craft Recordings and Concord Theatricals have announced the release of the Original London Cast Recording of Amélie, which recently completed its run at The Other Palace Theatre in London.
Sadly, the 2020 Olivier Awards won't be going ahead as planned due to the coronavirus shutdown, although ITV will broadcast a highlights show. So, BroadwayWorld reviewers have been thinking back to some of our favourite Oliviers winners, nominees and performances from past years - plus some of the incredible nominees from this year who we would have loved to see honoured.
As the decade comes to a close, many of us are all left feeling a little more bruised by the world than we felt in 2010. Climate change, political upheaval and humanitarian crises can feel relentlessly negative.
Fortunately, the arts continue to delight, educate and inspire. The power of theatre never ceases to amaze me and the hard-working people on and off the stage are testament to an industry that will always try its best, even in the face of challenges from funding cuts and social media dominance.
a?oeTimes are hard for dreamersa?? but that won't stop Amélie Poulain. Falsely diagnosed with a heart condition as a child, she was home-schooled by her mother and kept at a distance by her germophobe father, forcing her to retreat into her imagination for amusement and company. Fast forward to August 1997 and she's working in a café in Paris, keeping herself to herself until she finds a box of childhood trinkets and becomes determined to reunite them with their owner. This sets her off on a mission to meddle in other people's lives a?' and maybe even change her own if she'll ever talk to Nino, who's fascinated by the identity of the mysterious photo booth man.
London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a starry revival to musical comedies and an incendiary Pulitzer winner, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!
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Today, the shortlist is announced for the 2019 BroadwayWorld UK Awards, celebrating the best long-running West End productions and best new productions from around the country. CLICK HERE TO VOTE!
Audrey Brisson is currently leading the cast of Amelie The Musical, the stage adaption of the 2001 romantic comedy film. She spoke to BroadwayWorld about the show and its imminent London transfer to The Other Palace.
Today, BroadwayWorld's Emma Watkins attended the official West End press launch of AMELIE THE MUSICAL at The Other Palace. The event featured a performance of songs from the show by Audrey Brisson and the company, plus there was a Q&A with director Michael Fentiman and Brisson. Watch the video below!
Almost twenty years after she charmed hearts on the big screen, Amélie is taking to the stage in a bid to change lives and spread joy in the smallest of ways, with the biggest of hearts.
A story of an astonishing young woman who lives quietly in the world, but loudly in her mind. She secretly improvises small, but extraordinary acts of kindness that bring happiness to those around her. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realises that to find her own contentment she'll have to risk everything and say what's in her heart.