Guest Blog: Designer Lydia Monks On Bringing A Children's Classic From Page To Stage
by BWW Staff
- Jun 22, 2021
What the Ladybird Heard was first brought to the West End in 2017, marking a theatrical perch for the hugely popular sequence of picture books created by the writer Julia Donaldson and the illustrator Lydia Monks. The stage adaptation is back on the West End this summer to be followed by a UK tour, with Monks once more on board as design consultant. The bestselling illustrator discusses what it has been like to bring her creations to three-dimensional life.
Little Angel Theatre Announces Summer Season
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 16, 2021
Alongside the shows, the theatre is also running puppetry projects with partnership organisations including Solace Women's Aid, Age UK and Islington Council, as well as working with local food banks to support their work and provide enrichment activities for their beneficiaries.
New Cast and UK Tour Announced for Julia Donaldson's WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 8, 2021
Bringing the farmyard to life will be Nikita Johal (Spring Awakening, Hope Mill), Roddy Lynch (A Christmas Carol, Theatre Royal Bath), James Mateo-Salt (The Pirate Queen, London Coliseum), Matthew McPherson (The Jolly Christmas Postman, Oxford Playhouse), and Abigail Middleton (Pig, Royal Court Theatre Liverpool). Showcasing live instrumental music, original songs, puppetry and rhymes galore this exciting adaptation is a treat for the whole family.
THE SMEDS AND THE SMOOS Will Tour the UK This Autumn
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 8, 2021
Recently awarded the prestigious British Book Award – Children's Book of the Year (Illustrated and Non-fiction), this joyous story of two star-crossed aliens on a far-off planet is being developed and previewed at Tall Stories' new studio space at Central Library, Islington before receiving its world premiere at the ROSE THEATRE in Kingston-upon-Thames, from 27 to 31 October 2021.
Rose Theatre's New Artistic Director Announces New Season
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 8, 2021
Under Haydon's stewardship, the Rose's own work will be the priority, as demonstrated by the five Rose Originals in this upcoming season, but there will always be room on the theatre's stage for the country's leading touring shows as well. This season's Rose Originals are a blend of new plays tackling significant contemporary issues and well-known titles reinvented for today.
Underbelly's London Wonderground At Earls Court Announces Line-up For Their New Summer Festival
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 7, 2021
London Wonderground, the major new summer festival in Earls Court, on the former Earls Court 2 Exhibition Centre site, produced by Underbelly, today announces the first shows of its spectacular 2021 programme, which sees the very best in comedy, music, circus and family entertainment across its spectacular Big Top and the iconic upside-down purple cow, Udderbelly.
Freckle Productions' ZOG Will Embark on a Summer Tour
by Stephi Wild
- May 20, 2021
Zog is one of the best-loved creations of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the UK's number one picture book pair behind many modern classics, including The Gruffalo which has been published in 75 languages. Together their books have sold over 75 million copies.
Rose Theatre to Reopen in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- May 5, 2021
Rose Theatre has announced it is reopening its doors once again on 27 June 2021. Following three national lockdowns, the Rose is reopening to the public with a series of summer shows and events, including The International Youth Arts Festival by Creative Youth from 1 July 2021 and more.
Theatre Royal Winchester Announces Plans to Reopen
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- May 5, 2021
The arts and education charity Play to the Crowd has today announced that Theatre Royal Winchester will re-open later this month with a plethora of socially distanced shows for audiences to enjoy.
Additional Headlining Shows Announced At Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild
- May 4, 2021
Birmingham Hippodrome have announced three new productions for this Autumn with the ever-popular drag superstar Ceri Dupree's A Star Is Torn!!! (11 Sep), family favourite What the Ladybird Heard (16-18 Sep) and the smash-hit West End comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong (26-30 Oct).
Oldham Coliseum Announces Summer 2021 Season
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 23, 2021
Oldham Coliseum Theatre is preparing to welcome audiences back into the historic building from 24 June 2021 as part of an eclectic Summer season combining a return to live theatre, a continuation of innovative online events and an outdoor Pride celebration.
THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN Will Reopen Little Angel Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 22, 2021
Little Angel Theatre will open its doors again to socially distanced audiences with a brand-new production based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's much-loved story The Smartest Giant in Town, published by Macmillan Children's Books. Co-produced with Fierylight, the new show is a highlight of Little Angel's 60th anniversary season and will run from 28 May - 8 August at Little Angel Studios.
Guest Blog: Peta Swindall on Seeing Little Angel Theatre Through Lockdown and Beyond
by Matt Wolf
- Apr 15, 2021
The Little Angel Theatre, tucked away in a charming corner of north London, celebrates 60 years this autumn, during which time it has achieved international prominence. Far from being defeated by the pandemic, Little Angel found a renewed footing across live and digital work and is looking forward to a festive birthday, as executive director Peta Swindall explains below.
« prev … 6 … next »
|
|