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Review: The Woman in Black at the King’s Theatre

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The Woman in Black, a spooky play based on the 1983 book by Susan Hill takes to the stage in the King's Theatre this week. It has been a popular West End hit, long piquing the interest of theatre audiences for over 30 years in the famous Fortune Theatre in London and enjoyed a renaissance after the film version starring Daniel Radcliffe debuted in cinemas in 2012.  The … [Read more...] about Review: The Woman in Black at the King’s Theatre

Review: The King and I at the King’s Theatre

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Rodgers and Hammerstein’s visual spectacular The King and I has been given a revival, appearing in the King's Theatre as part of a UK tour after a successful sell-out run in the London Palladium. The popular tale may be from another time, however, the Lincoln Centre Theatre’ s production is a delight, featuring extravagant Eastern set designs, beautifully detailed costumes and … [Read more...] about Review: The King and I at the King’s Theatre

Talk of the Town: The Start of Another Exciting Year for Theatre in Glasgow

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There's big productions of Mamma Mia!, The King and I, Once the Musical and the Glasgow debut for Les Miserables ahead of us as we begin a busy year for theatres in the city. From Opera to new stage plays, comedies to thrilling drama, each month will bring new opportunities for a night out in one of the city's venues. Here's a selection of what is coming up as we start the … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: The Start of Another Exciting Year for Theatre in Glasgow

Review: We Will Rock You at the Theatre Royal

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If you are looking for an alternative to the usual festivities this Christmas, We Will Rock You thunders into the Theatre Royal for an extended run over the holidays- a jukebox musical inspired by Queen and the songs that defined a rock generation. Almost two decades since its premiere, the 15th longest running West End Musical closed in 2012. However it has remained … [Read more...] about Review: We Will Rock You at the Theatre Royal

Review: Frankenstein at the Theatre Royal

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Rona Munro’s stage adaptation of gothic horror story Frankenstein is a foreboding tale that serves as a stark warning of the dangers of man deciding to play God. The gothic fantasy story is brought to life in a brand new production where Munro incorporates 18 year old writer Mary Shelley (Eilidh Loan) as the driving force behind the story as she frantically writes in between … [Read more...] about Review: Frankenstein at the Theatre Royal