With Spamilton: An American Parody recently extending its run at the theatre, the Menier Chocolate Factory today announces initial casting for their major revival of Hugh Whitemore’s Pack of Lies. Hannah Chissick directs Finty Williams as Barbara Jackson and Jasper Britton as Stewart. The production opens on 1 October, with previews from 20 September, and runs until 17 November. The full company will be announced shortly. Continue reading
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It’s been a while since we last shared a roundup of the news, but there’s been a lot that has caught our eye this past week and, well… sharing is caring!
So, without further ado, here’s our favourite news from the past week.
I’m a relatively new convert to Shakespeare. Going to an all-boys secondary school in the mid-nineties there was very little focus on arts subjects and it put me off the bard for a long time. Even when I finally started going to see productions of Shakespeare’s plays I was wary of the Royal Shakespeare Company. These were the protectors of the canon and surely would be the toughest to truly appreciate!
Then I saw Antony Sher as Falstaff… Continue reading
It won’t shock any of our readers to hear we’re very excited about The RSC presenting Henry V as part of their winter season. Their Henry IV was a highlight of 2014 and both productions, alongside the acclaimed Richard II from a few years back, head to London for an exciting run of the “Henries” cycle! Continue reading
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2 months ago by sittinginthecheapseats Six years ago we were born. Things have changed a bit over time. We've gone from a few local reviews to travelling to London and Stratford before, in the last year or so, cutting back a fair but due to work commitments. Here's to the next 6 years! #Repost @mattmerritt • • • • • My new project - Sitting In The Cheap Seats. Theatre news, reviews and more. #theatre #website
2 months ago by sittinginthecheapseats Thoroughly enjoyed @mbnewadventures Swan Lake at @mayflower_theatre last night. Head to the site now to read our full review! #theatre #SwanLake #MattheeBourne #Ballet #Dance #Southampton #MayflowerSouthampton
2 months ago by sittinginthecheapseats Tonight's entertainment at @mayflower_theatre ! #Theatre #Ballet
3 months ago by sittinginthecheapseats The fine folks at @mischiefcomedy are back with a new show, @groanupsplay . Head to the site to read all about it. #theatre #mischieftheatre
3 months ago by sittinginthecheapseats Our American Idiot review is live on the site now. Go have a read! #theatre #MusicalTheatre #Southampton #AmericanIdiot
3 months ago by sittinginthecheapseats We're here! First review of the year will be available for your reading pleasure tomorrow morning.
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