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Review: ‘The Haunting’ at New Vic Theatre

Review: ‘The Haunting’ at New Vic Theatre

Photo credit: Andrew Billington The New Vic hosts 'The Haunting' in the latest production at the theatre. Adapted by Hugh Janes based on several ghost stories from Charles Dickens, this thriller is sure to set pulses racing. Dickens himself was fascinated by the spiritual world and the occult and as the lights descend, we find ourselves in the Victorian era at an isolated and crumbling mansion set on a lonely moor. There to organise and catalogue the library as part of an estate sale of the late owner, David Filde begins to work day and night whilst a storm rages…
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Review: ‘Operation Julie’ At Crewe Lyceum

Review: ‘Operation Julie’ At Crewe Lyceum

Photo credit Dimitri Legakis The Lyceum stage is used as the platform to transport us back to the 1970s as 'Operation Julie' embarks on its last week of its 2024 tour. Telling the true story of chemist Richard Kemp and his partner Christine Bott, whose house in Mid Wales was the basis to manufacture over half of the worlds' LSD at the time. Their aim, not one of profit, as they largely planned to give the money away to various causes, but to expand and open the mind of the populous to an alternative life without capitalism and to see…
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Review: ‘An Officer And A Gentleman’ at Regent Theatre

Review: ‘An Officer And A Gentleman’ at Regent Theatre

The Regent plays host to the latest leg in the UK tour of 'An Officer And A Gentleman' this week. The musical is a faithful retelling of the 1982 smash hit romatic drama which grossed $190m at the box office and tells the tale of Zack Mayo, a fearless young officer candidate, and the captivating Paula Pokrifki who meet whilst Mayo is stationed at Aviation Officer Candidate School in Florida. The musical opened at the Curve, Leicester in 2018 and has been touring regularly since and is on the road until November of this year in its current run. Luke Baker…
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Review: ‘The Woman In Black’ at Crewe Lyceum

Review: ‘The Woman In Black’ at Crewe Lyceum

Crewe Lyceum hosts the current leg of the UK tour of the famous ghost story 'The Woman In Black'. Based on Susan Hill's 1983 gothic horror story, the stage play has been adapted by Stephen Mallatratt and directed by Robin Herford and tells the chilling tale of a spectre which haunts a small English town. It has been adapted several times, including the 2012 film starring Daniel Radcliffe. The original production ran for over 33 years with in excess of thirteen thousand performances and is exceeded only by The Mousetrap as the longest running play in the West End. The…
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Crewe Lyceum Announce Return Of Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnson In Beauty & The Beast

Crewe Lyceum Announce Return Of Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnson In Beauty & The Beast

Christmas has come early with the announcement that Crewe’s two pantomime favourites are back by populardemand! It is set to be double the fun and double the laughter as popular duo Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston are confirmed to return once again to appear in this year’s enchanting family pantomime – Beauty and the Beast from 13 December 2024 to 5 January 2025.Rhys Hopkin, Crewe Lyceum Theatre Director said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be able to welcome Crewe’s firm favourites Ste Johnston and Malcolm Lord, back to the Lyceum again this December. And although our star casting is yet to…
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Review: ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ at New Vic

Review: ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ at New Vic

The stage of the New Vic becomes 1960's Brighton in the latest play to hit the theatre. One Man, Two Guvnors is an adaption of an Italian work from 1743 (Servant Of Two Masters) by playwright Richard Bean and tells the story of skiffle player Francis Henshall who finds himself separately employed by two men with very different backgrounds. Roscoe Crabbe, a local gangster and Stanley Stubbers an upper class twit. Cue high farce and certain hilarity as Francis desperately tries to keep the two from meeting one another. Quite simply, the whole cast shone from start to finish. To…
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Ambassador Theatre Group becomes ATG Entertainment

Ambassador Theatre Group becomes ATG Entertainment

LONDON, NEW YORK AND COLOGNE – 15TH APRIL 2024 – Ambassador Theatre Group (“ATG”), a leading live entertainment organisation, and operator of the Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, today announced that it is rebranding as ATG Entertainment. The transformation is accompanied by a refreshed logo, design language and brand proposition: “Passion Behind Performance”. “Now is the right time to change our name to ATG Entertainment, modernise our look and strengthen our brand proposition,” said Ted Stimpson, CEO of ATG Entertainment. “Over the past few years, we have grown quickly and, with 64 venues and over 11,500 people across Europe and North America, we are pleased to unify…
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Review: The Mousetrap At Crewe Lyceum

Review: The Mousetrap At Crewe Lyceum

In its 70th anniversary tour after debuting in November 1952, the world's longest running play, The Mousetrap, raises its distinctive plush red curtain on the famous residents and guests of Agatha Christie's Monkswell Guest House. Monkswell's owners, the Ralstons, Mollie (Neerja Naik) and Giles (Barnaby Jago) are adjusting to their new venture and welcoming guests into their home for the very first time, a terrible snowstorm doing its level best to disrupt the opening week. Invited guests, eccentric architect Christopher Wren (Shaun McCort), the fastidious Mrs. Boyle (Gwyneth Strong), the stoical Major Metcalf (Todd Carty) and the well travelled Miss…
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Review: ‘Ladies Down Under’ At New Vic

Review: ‘Ladies Down Under’ At New Vic

The much awaited follow-up to last years' huge success, 'Ladies Day' opened this week at New Vic. Amanda Whittington's original tale followed four ladies from a Hull fish packing factory who struck it big at Royal Ascot winning a six-horse accumulator. Picking up from there we wonder what next for the quartet. Jetting off for a break to Australia each of them find themselves on their own very personal journeys which paves the way for warmth and gentle humour. We learn how the win has affected each one individually and collectively as a group of work friends. Returning back from…
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Review ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ At The Regent

Review ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ At The Regent

The blockbuster Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice rock opera 'Jesus Christ Superstar' hit The Regent this week on its UK tour. Initially released as a concept album in 1970, ahead of getting its Broadway debut in 1971, the musical concentrates on the short final period before the death of Jesus, from the point of view of Judas. The plot sees Judas dissatisfied with the direction Jesus is taking, worrying he is caught up in the hype surrounding him and concerned at his relationship with Mary Magdalene, which culminates with him finally turning on Him. Prior to being overtaken by…
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