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Children Of Eden Comes To The Union Theatre

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Children Of Eden at the Union Theatre

Children Of Eden will be presented at the New Union Theatre from 10th August, with a new production celebrating the shows 25th Anniversary. Inspired by the Book of Genesis, Children of Eden tells the timeless story of what it means to be a parent. From the moment you bring a child into the world everything changes; you learn to protect, cherish, and love unconditionally. But as they grow you have to learn one more thing; to one day let them go. Featuring one of the most beautiful scores in contemporary musical theatre from the composer of Godspell, Pippin and Wicked, Children of Eden is a heartfelt and humorous musical about the unique family bond. Children Of Eden has Music and Lyrics by award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Wicked, The Hunchback Of Notre Dame, Pocahontas and Enchanted and a Book by John Caird, who together with Trevor Nunn adapted and directed … Read more

Glitz, Glamour and Gatsby at the Union Theatre

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Gatsby At The Union Theatre

To mark the tenth anniversary of Ruby in the Dust, the theatre company will be presenting their iconic production of Gatsby at the Union Theatre, where they had their first production in 2006. Gatsby has been specially tailored to suit the seductive environs of the Union Theatre’s intimate space. The characters of F Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby – the epitome of glitz, glamour and the end of the American Dream – come to life as they weave their way through the famous story and unravel the mystery that is Jay Gatsby. Gatsby was first presented by Ruby in the Dust in 2012 at the King’s Head Theatre, and again in 2013 at the Riverside Studios, and was greeted with sell out audiences on both occasions. Ruby In The Dust have gained a reputation for integrating original music into the text, and in their decade as a theatre company, … Read more

REVIEW: Road Show, Union Theatre ✭✭✭

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Road Show by Stephen Sondheim at the Union Theatre

Stephen Sondheim is, without question, one of the greatest living lyricists, and his contributions to musical theatre will be revered for decades to come. Sadly, Road Show is not one of his finer efforts, although The Union Theatre’s inventive and solidly performed production makes for an enjoyable night at the theatre, if you leave your disbelief at the door.

REVIEW: Loserville, Union Theatre ✭✭✭✭

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The cast of Loserville at the Union Thetare

With direction from Michael Burgen, musical direction from Bryan Hodgson, and choreography by Matt Kazan, this version of Loserville sparkles with enthusiastic effervescence, combining familiar comic stereotypes with excellent ensemble singing and dancing, and giving some excellent performers a chance to shine, all the while emphasising the inherent gifts provided by book, score and lyrics.

REVIEW: Love Story, Union Theatre ✭✭✭

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Love Story musical Union Theatre

Victoria Sierra as Jenny Cavilleri and David Albury as Oliver Barratt IV, as the young student couple share the warmth and passion of youth, determined to make their place in the world, despite family misgivings. There is real chemistry in their performances, allowing the audience to buy into their relationship.

Love Story at The Union Theatre

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Love Story musical Union Theatre

Inspired by Erich Segal’s best-selling novel and subsequent film of the same name, Love Story is a heart breaking ‘chamber musical’ that is the second piece to be featured in the Union Theatre ‘s Howard Goodall Season. Book and lyrics for Love Story are by Stephen Clark. Harvard Law student Oliver Barrett IV and music student Jennifer Cavilleri share a chemistry they cannot deny – and a love they cannot ignore. Despite their opposite backgrounds, the young couple put their hearts on the line for each other. When they marry, Oliver’s wealthy father threatens to disown him. Jenny tries to reconcile the Barrett men, but to no avail. Oliver and Jenny continue to build their life together. Relying only on each other, they believe love can fix anything. But fate has other plans. Soon, what began as a brutally honest friendship becomes the love story of their lives. Few people … Read more