Liverpool's Royal Court Presents LIVER BIRDS FLYING HOME
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 25, 2018
LIVER BIRDS FLYING HOME is the brand new musical featuring Beryl & Sandra, the iconic characters created by Carla Lane and Myra Taylor from the classic TV series The Liver Birds. The musical features lyrics by Barb Jungr, music by Mike Lindup and book by Barb Jungr, George Seaton and Linda McDermott. Produced by Liverpool's Royal Court, Olivier Award winning West End producer James Seabright and George Seaton and directed by Benji Sperring, the musical opens at Liverpool's Royal Court for a limited engagement from Friday April 13th.
Full Casting Announced For CHOCOLATE CAKE, The First Production In Polka Theatre's New Season
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 12, 2018
Polka Theatre today announces full casting for the world premiere of the brand new musical adaptation of Michael Rosen'sChocolate Cake, opening the new Spring/Summer season. The production opens with previews from 23 March and runs until 13 May. It has been adapted by the theatre's Artistic Director, Peter Glanville and Barb Jungr. Glanville also directs Mark Houston (Michael), Aminita Francis (Teacher/Mum) and Todd Heppenstall (Brother) in the production.
Little Angel Theatre Presents THE SINGING MERMAID
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 26, 2018
Little Angel Theatre presents The Singing Mermaid, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Lydia Monks, in collaboration with Royal & Derngate this spring. One day, the singing mermaid is tempted away from all of her sea creature friends and her peaceful home at Silversands to join a travelling circus. The audiences love to hear her sing, but the poor mermaid was tricked! Instead of the swimming pool she was promised, she is kept in a small tank by the wicked circus master Sam Sly, and she soon longs to return to the freedom of the sea.
Barb Jungr and John McDaniel Sing The Beatles and Sting
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 10, 2018
In this collaboration and following their new year USA shows, internationally acclaimed and award winning vocalist Barb Jungr and Emmy and Grammy award-winning American pianist, orchestrator and musical director John McDaniel, will be performing 7 very special dates in the UK.
BWW Review: HARD RAIN: BARB JUNGR SINGS DYLAN AND COHEN, Live At Z del
by Debbie Gilpin
- Nov 16, 2017
Celebrated performer Barb Jungr put this collection of songs together a couple of years ago (alongside long-time collaborator and pianist, Simon Wallace) and has been taking the songs across the UK and the US, amongst other places, as well as appearing on the bill of the Art of Protest cabaret at the Donmar Warehouse earlier this year. Jungr describes the show as hundreds and hundreds of words packed together incomprehensibly , hoping to show the nice side of Dylan and the nastiness of Cohen.
Polka Theatre Announces 2018 Season
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 15, 2017
Artistic Director of Polka Theatre, Peter Glanville today announces their new 2018 season. The new season comprises both new Polka productions and visiting work as well as classes and workshops, celebrating some of the greatest living writers for children.
Metropolitan Room Announces Partial Line-Up for 24-HOUR MARATHON
by A.A. Cristi
- Sep 21, 2017
As it bids farewell to its home of 11 years, the Metropolitan Room will present 24 continuous hours of free-wheeling entertainment -- from Sunday September 24 at 9pm, to Monday September 25 at 9pm. Featuring a mind-boggling 144 individual acts, with over a dozen emcees, and a battalion of musicians, technicians and hangers-on, the Metropolitan Room's 3rd annual Cabaret Marathon Extravaganza It's a Tradition was spawned by the Metropolitan Room's first record-setting (60-hour) entertainment marathon in January 2015. That massive undertaking shattered the Guinness World Record for longest variety show ever.
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