Backstairs Billy announces full casting for plays world premiere
Full casting has been announced for Michael Grandage’s production of the world premiere of Marcelo Dos Santo’s new comedy Backstairs Billy.
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Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans to star in Backstairs Billy directed by Michael Grandage
Michael Grandage is to direct Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans in Marcelo Dos Santos’ Backstairs Billy at the Duke Of York’s Theatre
Emma Corrin to star in Virginia Woolf’s Orlando directed by Michael Grandage
Michael Grandage is to direct Emma Corrin in Neil Bartlett’s new version of Virginia Woolf’s Orlando at the Garrick Theatre from 25 November.
REVIEW: Red, Wyndham’s Theatre ✭✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews Alfred Molina and Alfred Enoch in John Logan’s play Red at the Wyndham’s Theatre.
Theatre in 2018 – The Year Ahead In London Theatre
Theatre in 2018 – Star names, revivals, transfers and new writing lie ahead for what promises to be another exciting year for London theatre.
FIRST LOOK: Disney’s Frozen the musical, Denver USA
Disney’s stage adaptation of Frozen had its world premiere on September 14 at the Denver Centre for the Performing Arts’ Buell Theatre. We hope that you enjoy Deen van Meer’s wonderful production photos. Frozen stars Cassie Levy (Else), Patti Murin (Anna), Jelani Alladin (Kristoff), John Riddle (Hans), Robert Creighton (Weselton), Kevin Del Aguila (Oaken), Timothy Hughes (Pabbie), and Andrew Pirozzi (Sven). Rounding out the cast of 40 are Alicia Albright, Tracee Beazer, Wendi Bergamini, Ashley Blanchet, James Brown III, Claire Camp, Lauren Nicole Chapman, Spencer Clark, Jeremy Davis, Kali Grinder, Ashley Elizabeth Hale, Zach Hess, Donald Jones, Jr., Nina Lafarga, Ross Lekites, Austin Lesch, Synthia Link, Travis Patton, Adam Perry, Jeff Pew, Olivia Phillip, Noah J. Ricketts, Ann Sanders, Jacob Smith, and Nicholas Ward. Audrey Bennett and Mattea Conforti share the role of Young Anna and Brooklyn Nelson and Ayla Schwartz share the role of Young Elsa. Britain’s own Michael … Read more
Andrew Scott and David Dawson to Star In The Dazzle
The Michael Grandage Company and Emily Dobbs will co-produce the UK premiere of Richard Greenberg’s The Dazzle at Found111, at the old site of Central St Martins School of Arts on Charing Cross Road. “My brother makes an epic of a molecule — what would he do with the world?” New York City. The beginning of the 20th Century. Two brothers sit in their home surrounded by 136 tons of hoarded junk. When a beautiful guest arrives, everybody’s lives are thrown into sharp focus. The Dazzle will star Andrew Scott (Sherlock, Spectre) as Langley, David Dawson (The Duchess Of Malfi, Posh) as Homer and Joanna Vanderham (The Paradise, Dancing On The Edge) as Milly. The Dazzle is directed by Simon Evans and designed by Ben Stone. Please note that The Dazzle will contain partial nudity and is suitable for ages 12+. The Dazzle opens on 15 December, with previews from … Read more
REVIEW: Photograph 51, Noel Coward Theatre ✭✭
It is important to be clear about Kidman’s failures because the character she plays, Rosalind Franklin, at least in the version of history which Ziegler endorses in her script, is a towering figure in the unlocking of the DNA double helix, a woman betrayed, belittled and beaten by a pack of self-serving, sanctimonious and utterly vile men. For the play to work, Kidman’s character needs to be inspirational, complicated, difficult, extraordinary; coming across as a mediocre functionary is simply not enough.
