Chris Jenkins

Casting Announced For Zelda At The Other Palace

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Zelda - A Post-modern musical

Casting has been announced for the workshop performances of Zelda – A Post-Modern Musical at The Other Palace. It’s the debaucherous 1920’s, and infamous flapper and socialite Zelda Fitzgerald and her husband F.Scott Fitzgerald are throwing a party like no other…. and you’re invited. Join Zelda as her tumultuous relationships reaches boiling point and she tries to hold the party, and herself, together. This brand new musical features a jukebox score of reworked “post-modern” classic and popular songs originally performed by artists including Britney Spears, Eminem, The Black Eyed Peas, Pink, Eurythmics and Rihanna.* The cast for the workshop performances is led by Jodie Steele (Heathers, Wicked) as Zelda Fitzgerald and Matt Corner (The Last Ship, Jersey Boys) as F.Scott Fitzgerald. The cast also includes Geri Allen, Chris Auckett, Dougie Carter, Chris Jenkins, Laura Mansell and Esme Sears. Zelda – A Post-Modern Musical is written by Victoria Gimby based on … Read more

Cast Announced For Tick Tick Boom At Park Theatre

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Tick Tick Boom at Park Theatre

Jonathan Larson’s Tick, Tick… Boom comes to the Park Theatre in May 2017 starring Chris Jenkins, Gillian Saker and Jordan Shaw. Tick, Tick… Boom is an autobiographical rock musical that details Jonathan Larson’s life prior to his big break with Broadway blockbuster Rent. Susan wants to get married, move out of the city, and away from the life of impoverished artistry. Michael is making big money on Madison Avenue, yet Jon is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery embraces the ideal of holding onto your dreams through life’s most difficult challenges. Tick, Tick… Boom is directed by Bronagh Lagan. BOOK TICKETS FOR TICK TICK BOOM

REVIEW: The Burnt Part Boys, Park Theatre ✭✭✭

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The Burnt Part Boys at Park Theatre

You must judge for yourself whether you think this may or may not the case with this play. Whatever decision you arrive at, you might also like to consider what effect would it have on you were you to know at first hand what the mothers, widows, sisters, cousins or girlfriends of the heroes of the story might have to say. Alright, that would make it a different play. But there’s one girl here, so: Where are all the (other) women?