Writer: Marie Jones Director: Matthew McElhinney Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, Marie Jones' witty but moving tagic comedy leaves you feeling joyful and inspired. Jones' Son Matthew McElhinney directs the piece and creates a rounded uplifting story of friendship, optimism and the importance of dreams. Rather than focus on whether the 'happily ever after' cliche often... Continue Reading →
COMING UP: Theatre Productions Across The UK in July and August
All eyes are on the West End at the moment and while I love a big London show, I wanted to highlight the many productions from right across the country that will be happening in July and August. This list is definitely not endless and so please do check your local venues and organisations and... Continue Reading →
Review: A Russian Doll at the Barn Theatre, Cirencester
Writer: Cat Goscovitch Director: Nicholas Kent The Barn Theatre's production of A Russian Doll is a harrowing insight and reflection on the Russian troll farms that operated in the EU referendum while it also explores the impact it had on those who were working for those farms and brings to question whether we're past the... Continue Reading →
Review: An Elephant In The Garden by the Barn Theatre, Cirencester (Online)
Writer: Michael Morpurgo Adapter & Director: Simon Reade The Barn are no strangers to the work of Michael Morpurgo and An Elephant In The Garden is one of two more of his stories they will be sharing with everyone on their stage. This uplifting peice of storytelling manages to work with a challenging time in... Continue Reading →
The Secret Society of Leading Ladies (Stream) at the Barn Theatre, Cirencester
Concept & Creative Direction: Ryan Carter Musical Consultant: Leo Munby The Barn Theatre has been a beacon of innovative work during the pandemic and so it should be no surprise that this unique and clever experience is far from your standard concert. Putting you at the heart of the event, there are over 150 different... Continue Reading →
Peter Pan at the Barn Theatre, Cirencester (Live Stream)
Author: J.M.Barrie Adapted by: Alan Pollock Director: Kirk Jameson With so many different versions over the years, Peter Pan has become a festive staple across the country. This new production reigns in the story and strips it back to a compelling story with a beautiful heart. Alan Pollock's adaption of J.M.Barrie's original story is slick... Continue Reading →
Review: Henry V at the Barn Theatre, Cirencester (Live Stream)
Writer: William Shakespeare Director: Hal Chambers A nation lost and in need of a leader. It doesn't feel too long ago when Britain was in a similar world to when Henry V was on the throne. Director Hal Chambers explores those similarities and the role of leaders in those troubling times in this valiant take... Continue Reading →