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INDIE FILM NIGHT....

SKY NEWS....

UK RADIO BLOG....

REGIONAL THEATRE REVIEWS....

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It's been a good week. I've been on Sky News Live, closed the deal on the Indie Film Night, watched an early Quentin Tarantino film and had a good old laugh in a comedy club. ....

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Douglas....

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>>>>INDIE FILM NIGHT....

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UK Film Network and Raindance have teamed up to bring you the best in independent film. ....

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The opening night will be 2nd September at a venue which is near London Bridge/Tower Bridge, so easy to get to if you are London based. ....

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We are still finalising the programme of what's on that night but feel free to register your interest at this stage.....

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Host: UK Film Network....

Date: Wednesday, 02 September 2009....

Time: 19:30 - 21:30....

Location: Shortwave Cinema....

10 Bermondsey Square, London, SE1 3UN....

Entrance fee: £5....

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>>>>SKY NEWS....

Twitter Joke Falls Flat On US Star....

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Uktheatre.net's Douglas McFarlane chews the online fat with Martin Stanford. The pair discuss the stories garnering the most interest online, including how a Twitter fake wound up a movie star.....

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>>>>REGIONAL THEATRE REVIEWS....

The reviews just keep coming from our fantastic regional review team. We have a carefully selected and talented review team in Edinburgh, Dublin, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Southampton and New York. And we’re coming soon to a city near you.....

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Deceptions – 6th July 2008, Richmond Theatre....

Published by: TREMAYNE (Potter) on Saturday 18th July 2009 05:07pm....

Deceptions – 6th July 2008, Richmond Theatre....

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Scene 1 opens with a wall with bricked-in windows, suggesting a mental asylum.   A central pillar, almost tube-like in shape, has stark white light shining through it.  The scene is between the only two characters of the play, the therapist (Julia Smythe) and her patient ( Adrian Wainwright).  She realizes why her patient has impotency issues.  The love he holds is channelled through to his mother with whom he still lives because of her suffering from depression and the fact that she receives no attention from either her husband (an MI6 Agent) or her daughter.....

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Theatre and Performance Summer School....

Published by: Douglas McFarlane on Saturday 18th July 2009 12:07pm....

TAKE PART IN THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL AND PERFORMANCE PROJECT....

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"STRANGE VOYAGES YOUTH OPERA"....

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The Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall's CREATIVE LEARNING DEPARTMENT is currently looking for young people (between the ages of 10 and 16) to take part in its Summer School and Performance Project, "STRANGE VOYAGES TWO", which takes place between MONDAY 3 and SATURDAY 8 AUGUST 2009.....

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"The Norman Conquests" is a wry sophisticated comedy, in the inimitable Ayckbourn style. By Lucy Komisar....

Published by: Lucy Komisar on Saturday 18th July 2009 12:07pm....

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Alan Ayckbourn's "The Norman Conquests" is an ultra-sophisticated comedy that verges perilously close to sitcom, then skirts around it. The round-robin of three plays is what the clever British author posits against the normal sequential serial, a "Rashomon" style retake of the same events from the viewpoint of different locations rather than different people. The Old Vic Theatre Company gives the tri-part event an engaging revival, returning it to Broadway after 35 years. It is not the slightest bit dated.....

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Written by Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Matthew Warchus.....

The Old Vic Theatre Company at Circle in the Square, 50th Street between Bway & 8th Avenue.....

212-239-6200....

Opened April 23, 2009; Closes July 25, 2009.....

Round & Round the Garden reviewed by Lucy Komisar April 13, 2009.....

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http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/andquot;the-norman-conquestsandquot;-is-a-wry-sophisticated-comedy-in-the-inimitable-ayckbourn-style.--by-lucy-komisar_247.html....

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THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION - now a smash hit stage play....

Published by: Douglas McFarlane on Saturday 18th July 2009 12:07pm....

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BOOK NOW OPENS 4TH SEPTEMBER....

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The new smash-hit play The Shawshank Redemption tells the gripping story of Andy Dufresne, who is sent to the notorious Shawshank Prison for murdering his wife and her lover. Stripped of his life, family and freedom, Andy is forced to endure a spirit-crushing routine, but with his quiet strength and inner courage, there is one thing he never loses - and that is hope. ....

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Based on the short novel 'Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption' by Stephen King, this iconic story also inspired the ever popular film. This unforgettable tale of courage, friendship and daring to hope stars Kevin Anderson (Sleeping with the Enemy, member of the acclaimed Steppenwolf Theater Company) and Reg E. Cathey (The Wire, OZ). ....

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Don't miss this uplifting story full of drama, humour and salvation....

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PREVIEW PRICES JUST £10 - £35....

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TO BOOK ....

http://www.lovetheatre.com/uktheatrenet/whats_on/london/shawshank_redemption_the....

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DUET FOR ONE....

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Last chance to see the talented Juliet Stevenson and Henry Goodman in Duet For One. Ends 1st August.....

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DUET FOR ONE follows Stephanie Abrahams, a brilliant concert violinist, who seemingly has it all, but is forced to re-evaluate her life when struck down by an unforeseen tragedy....

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God Only Knows....

Published by: Steve Burbridge on Monday 13th July 2009 06:07pm....

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The Customs House, South Shields....

(Sunday 12th July, 2009)....

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After bluffing his way into a highly-paid teaching job at the Christ Church Academy, funded by a local millionaire and former criminal, newly-qualified biology teacher Simon, played excellently by Sean Kenney, finds himself becoming further embroiled in a web of deceit that soon spins out of control and threatens to ruin everything that he holds dearest.....

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The Tart and The Vicar's Wife....

Published by: Steve Burbridge on Monday 13th July 2009 01:07pm....

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The Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle....

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Although the title may conjure up images of a traditional farce, ‘The Tart and The Vicar’s Wife’ is much more than just that. It is also an often harrowing and heart-rending drama.....

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Glenda and Robert Parry were the typical successful couple – him an affluent executive, her the glamorous ‘trophy wife’ – until Robert emerges unhurt from a potentially fatal car crash and decides to devote his life to God and become a vicar.....

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Turkish Delight - The Opera , Battersea Barge 23rd June 2009....

Published by: TREMAYNE (Potter) on Saturday 11th July 2009 11:07pm....

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Last year’s original version of Turkish Delight – The Opera had an anti-climatic ending, in contrast to what was a strong first half.   The writers were advised to balance the plot out.  They have quite clearly taken this suggestion on board but the level of intensity is still hard to sustain. This is partly due to its very few quiet, reflective moments.  It is like a thriller made up solely of car chases, comedy with jokes every few seconds or a sexual film containing no foreplay.  In short, there is too much light and not enough shade, making the piece hard to recognise as a whole. However the  individual songs are made up of some great harmonies.  There is a plot, we just can’t see it ,partly because of the way it’s staged but also because the audience needs to be exposed to the quiet, reflective parts to make sense of the high-octane action that has just taken place.....

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http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/turkish-delight----the-opera--battersea--barge-23rd-june-2009_240.html....

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In this update:-....

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From The Editor:-....

The Week That Was....

UK Theatre and Film News....

Tickets for West End Theatre....

UKTheatre.TV Featured on Social Go....

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From The Forum:- ....

Theatre Tokens....

Last 2 roles for national touring pop musical....

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From Events Section:....

Puppet Grinder Cabaret....

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From The Magazine:-....

Alan Cumming Follows Recent OBE with West End Debut of his solo show....

Here I'll Stay: Kurt Weill in America....

The Winslow Boy by Terence Rattigan....

“Waiting for Godot” – Beckett on the uselessness of expecting God to save us from misery....

The Last Days Of A Reluctant Tyrant....

A Fistful of Mondays....

Everybody Loves a Winner - Manchester International Festival/Royal Exchange Theatre....

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The Week That Was....

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Whew. Finally got over my flu. The tiniest of coughs seems to have left the building and my temple has returned to working order. To get my spirits back up after that, it was off to the cinema to see a funny film. The Hangover did it. It's such a simple film, some guys go on a stag party to Las Vegas and get up to mischief. However, the way the story unfolds, complimented nicely with some great characterisations by the actors, and it turned out into one of the funniest films this year. And it's a major success around the world already. For a budget of $35 million it has already grossed a whopping $272,391,312 worldwide. There's no business like show business.....

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Michael Jackson usurped me for a second time on Sky News. On 7th July when his service was televised, the show was postponed yet again, so it's next Thursday16th now. Unless there's another major news event which takes over on that day. The new UK Radio Blog is also going strong, and I've been chatting to other radio stations in Glasgow, London, and in USA to start to stream it around the globe.....

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http://www.skynews.com (search for uktheatre.net)....

http://www.live365.com/ukradioblog (for Britpop through the decades)....

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The new website at http://www.uktheatre.tv is starting to grow nicely and the nice people at SocialGo, who run the core software platform, have publicised UKTheatre.TV on their site which is generating more interest. If you haven't joined, you can do so and have a look around at what's going on in the world of UK Theatre.....

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Have a great week entertaining yourself, or entertaining others.....

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editor@uktheatre.net....

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UK Theatre and Film News....

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I've managed to fix the news sections of each of the sites to collate the best of the articles around the web with "UK Theatre" or "UK Film" in them, and collate them in one page just for you. Just click on the NEWS tab on the website or click the following link:-....

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UK Theatre News....

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Tickets for West End Theatre....

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A partnership with my good friend Simon Warwick at Groupline Tickets, means that I can bring you special prices and discounts and some hard to get tickets direct from the site. Simon produced the masterclasses for Cameron Mackintosh which allowed thousands of people to get in-depth training on some of the major shows in the West End, including Les Miserables, Chicago and Mamma Mia. ....

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UKTheatre.TV Featured on Social Go:-....

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UKTheatre.TV - Supporting Independent Theatre Productions....

Thu, Jul 9, 2009....

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Featured Networks....

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UKTheatre.TV was created with the purpose of supporting independent theatre productions through the web. Douglas McFarlane, site owner, became interested in theatre after he trained as an actor - he then used his technical skills and combined them with his passion for the theatre and created the network.....

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FROM THE FORUM:-....

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Theatre Tokens See 14% Increase In Sales As People Look For Escapism....

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Escapism Gifting - the term for people willing to spend money on activities that will enable them, or family and friends, to 'escape' the recession seems to be on the up if Theatre Tokens sales are anything to go by.....

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Last 2 roles for national touring pop musical....

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The PTC, creators of The Witch's Bogey, has two last parts to cast for the second tour of its original pop musical for families Bink and The Hairy Fairy.....

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The tour will be visiting premier venues across the country for 20 dates between October 10 to December 27, 2009 including Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, The Yvonne Arnaud, Arts Depot London and The Maltings Berwick.....

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FROM EVENTS SECTION:-....

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Puppet Grinder Cabaret....

The season of puppetry work for adults continues at Little Angel Theatre with the ever popular PUPPET GRINDER CABARET… Starts: 24th July 2009....

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ALAN CUMMING FOLLOWS RECENT OBE WITH THE WEST END DEBUT OF HIS SOLO SHOW....

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by Douglas McFarlane on Saturday 11th July 2009 10:07am ....

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ALAN CUMMING:....

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I BOUGHT A BLUE CAR TODAY....

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ALAN CUMMING FOLLOWS RECENT OBE WITH THE WEST END DEBUT OF HIS SOLO SHOW....

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Following acclaimed stints at Lincoln Center in New York and the Sydney Opera House, Olivier and Tony Award winner Alan Cumming completes an international theatrical triangle, arriving in London’s West End to perform his one-man musical show Alan Cumming: I Bought a Blue Car Today at the Vaudeville Theatre for eight performances only from Tuesday 1 to Sunday 6 September 2009.....

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Here I'll Stay: Kurt Weill in America....

Published by: Sara-Mae Tuson on Friday 10th July 2009 11:07am....

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This unusual and riveting piece of theatre, written and directed by Peter Scott-Presland is a labour of love. As such the plot (such as it is) elaborates on composer Kurt Weill's time in America, with many enjoyable excursions into the musical world(s) he created whilst there.....

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The acting is consistently impressive, with a cast who share in common sensitivity of expression and lungs of iron. Despite having few characters per se (other than Kurt himself played by Gary Hughes) they manage the difficult task of engaging the audience in the emotional landscapes created by the music, and in some ways each song is a miniature play in itself. ....

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The Winslow Boy....

Published by: Louise Winter on Tuesday 7th July 2009 09:07am....

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The Winslow Boy by Terence Rattigan....

Reviewed on Monday 6th July 2009 at Milton Keynes Theatre....

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Stating the bare bones of the plot of the Winslow Boy it might appear rather dry. Based on a true incident, a thirteen year old naval cadet, Ronnie Winslow, is expelled from college for stealing a five-shilling postal order. His father, Arthur Winslow, convinced of his innocence, engages the services of the distinguished lawyer Sir Robert Morton, and enters into a protracted and costly case that ulitmately affects everyone connected with it.....

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The Last Days Of A Reluctant Tyrant....

Published by: Ciaran Dwyer on Monday 6th July 2009 10:07pm....

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‘Arina’-The reluctant tyrant in question, a poor servant girl, who marries into a family a class above her. Who then works tirelessly, to build a property and land empire, ruling her new family with a ‘velvet-glove’ that only a true matriarch can.....

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Spawning three sons, Steven, Peter and Paul, and expanding her empire, at the expense of all else, including her own salvation. The death of the prodigal son-Steven, makes Arina rethink her life and relinquishes her power, divides up the empire, to her remaining sons and moves out to seek a better life.....

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Reviews for A Fistful of Mondays....

Published by: Steve Hay on Monday 6th July 2009 01:07pm....

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A Fistful of Mondays is very well scripted and choreographed with an excellent choice of casting, in particular Barry the Barman and Tom Jones the karaoke singer (no, not that one). The performances from all 8 actors were flawless, funny and the cast had good chemistry between them. ....

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Everybody Loves a Winner - Manchester International Festival/Royal Exchange Theatre....

Published by: Caroline May on Sunday 5th July 2009 04:07am....

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Eyes down for a full house, everyone! It’s festival time here in Manchester, and to give visitors an authentic taste of life Up North the Royal Exchange Theatre has been transformed into a bingo hall for the duration. With plastic chairs, dirty carpets, tea in polystyrene cups and flashing scoreboards around the auditorium, you almost believe you’re at the Gorton Mecca or Salford Gala.....

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“Waiting for Godot” – Beckett on the uselessness of expecting God to save us from misery....

By Lucy Komisar....

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For me the mystery of Samuel Beckett’s play about two down-at-the-heels hobos who watch an overbearing “master” abuse a pathetic slave is the division of the audience into those who laugh and those who don’t.....

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I noticed this years ago when I first saw the play Off Broadway. There it was again at the current Roundabout Theatre production. When I commented about it to my seatmate at intermission, a lady in the row in front of us (in her 60s) turned around and nodded emphatically.....

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Nevis Radio - Saturday 12pm-2pm

Lesley Garrett opens up the show today with 'Climb Every Mountain'. Followed by Duffy, Kid Rock, Razorlight, The Kooks and The Fratellis.

Click on the streaming link below to listen online today.

http://stream01.keyone.co.uk/nevis

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The Elixir of Love
An Opera in Acts performed by The Welsh National Opera
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti

Review by Yvonne Penne-Stuart

What a delightful evening – certainly one to uplift the spirits. The cast obviously enjoyed performing this merry romantic comedy, and clearly the audience enjoyed watching it.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/the-elixir-of-love_89.html


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Encore by A Stage Kindly

Review by Tremayne Potter

May I first say what a novel idea it was to showcase original material from New International Musicals, as well as The Company cleverly including their own material in the line-up.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/encore-by-a-stage-kindly-_86.html

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“For King and Country” - King’s Theatre, Edinburgh, 31 March to 4 April 2009

Review by John Sinclair

The play helps to highlight the human tragedy of war. How circumstances can make a person treat their fellow man in such a cruel way. Also, how anyone who tries to make a stand against this is crushed by an unjust and uncaring system

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/�for-king-and-country�---king�s-theatre-edinburgh-31-march-to-4-april-2009_88.html

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Hot Flush !

UK National Tour
Reviewed at Darlington Civic Theatre

Myra, Sylvia, Jessica and Helen all have one thing in common – they are each going through the menopause. The women meet every Tuesday evening to share in their experiences, their secrets, their highs and lows and, together, they make up the ‘Hot Flush Club.’

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/hot-flush!_87.html

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God Of Carnage

Review by Catherine Brian

God of Carnage is a one act situation comedy. The situation is two sets of parents meeting in one of their apartments in order to discuss one of the couple’s sons being hit by the other couple’s son. A believable situation.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/god-of-carnage_85.html

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The Russian State Ballet of Siberia - Giselle

Review by Yvonne Penne-Stuart

I have never seen Giselle before but this production by the Russian State Ballet of Siberia was really worth waiting for. This is of course a truly romantic ballet in the old fashion fantasy style with beautiful sets and magnificent costumes.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/the-russian-state-ballet-of-siberia---giselle_83.html

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The Russian State Ballet of Siberia - Coppelia

2009 UK Tour

Review by Yvonne Penne-Stuart

The sets and costumes were extremely colourful; some might think the former were a little over the top at times, but that is really what Coppelia is all about. The dancing was of excellent quality, with Natalia Goroshko dancing Swanilda being outstandingly the best.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/the-russian-state-ballet-of-siberia---coppelia_84.html

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A Sentimental Journey
at The Mill at Sonning until April 19 2009

Review by Clare Brotherwood

In the fifties and sixties Doris Day churned out 39 movies and 650 pop songs. But she is equally remembered for her wholesome image. However, in A Sentimental Journey - which is currently enjoying its world premiere - writer Adam Rolston lifts the lid on her life to reveal three marriages before she was 30, bereavement, and a life-changing car accident.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/a-sentimental-journey-at-the-mill-at-sonning-until-april-19-2009_81.html

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Duet For One at the Theatre Royal Windsor

Review by Clare Brotherwood

If Juliet Stevenson doesn’t win an award for her role in the powerful two-hander Duet For One, then I’ll lose faith in life itself…

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/duet-for-one-at-the-theatre-royal-windsor_80.html

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UKFILM.TV

Flash of Genius

Review by Katherine Hayes

It’s an entertaining piece of film making which shows an insight into the lengths to which big car corporations in the 1960s through to the 1980s went to silence their detractors.

http://www.ukfilm.tv/magazine/read/flash-of-genius-_32.html

I'm now working with BAFTA on their online activity and the first thing they are keen to let everyone know all about, is their new ACCESS ALL AREAS. It's a new public area of their website and it's not just for professional filmmakers and performers, it's for EVERYONE.

Join today and start to get more inside news throughout the year. All their fantastics events are held throughout the UK and are open to the public.

Read more below and feel free to SHARE on your blog/notes/profile.


Douglas McFarlane
BAFTA Member


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Access All Areas

BAFTA is the UK’s foremost charity working with the leading lights in film, TV and videogames. Access All Areas is our way of making their expertise available to everyone.

We work with learners of all ages – from young children who want to find out more about how their TV show, film or game is made; to students wanting to know about working in the industry; to industry professionals who want to learn from the successes of their peers.

What is learning for BAFTA?

All of BAFTA’s events are part of our learning strategy.

Our events help to develop an accomplished, vibrant and diverse workforce for the UK’s film, TV and video games industries by sharing expertise and developing relationships within the industries.

BAFTA is lucky enough to count some of the most successful and talented practitioners as our members and friends. Our events allow them to share the secrets of their success with their peers, the public and with those who are pursuing careers in the industry.

Examples of BAFTA’s sharing expertise

• A BAFTA Interview – Julie Walters – The acclaimed TV and film actress spoke to an audience of BAFTA members and the public about her career experiences, sharing stories of how she got into the industry, how she approaches her work and her relationship with directors.
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What we do

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BAFTA’s focus is on production skills – we help the public to deepen their understanding of the production process and also help the industry to define best practice.

Our events encourage creativity, but focus is on professional skills, encouraging people to make the business choices which will help them turn their creativity into a successful career.

Learning takes place across regional partner venues, at 195 Piccadilly, and online. Online environments will become increasingly important in the 21st century so BAFTA will continue to develop on-line resources from our events.


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UPCOMING EVENTS

A SENSE OF DELICACY 4 days to go...
This Show Shall Remain Nameless...7 days to go...
Howie the Rookie... 11 days to go...
Free 3 day acting workshop (Swansea)....16 days to go...
Musicalifragilistic.....16 days to go...

Visit these and more @ http://www.uktheatre.tv/events/


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Dreamboats and Petticoats, (King’s Theatre, Glasgow, 2-7 March 2009)

Review by Cameron Lowe

The nostalgic, retrospective musical show tour has become commonplace in our theatres … but their popularity does not guarantee that they are any good. A cynical producer would insist that building a show around 43 classic chart hits from the 50s and early 60s would deliver a smash hit musical. But the audiences who were first attracted to the theatre to see “Buddy” have been suckered by a few badly produced, but similarly themed, shows since and are growing more sophisticated. The bar has been raised.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/dreamboats-and-petticoats-(king�s-theatre-glasgow-2-7-march-2009)_52.html


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Macbeth

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester

Review by Caroline May

The evening begins innocently enough as three little girls watch TV in their bedroom. The party’s about to break up – “When shall we three meet again?” – when a gang of soldiers bursts in and rapes them.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/macbeth-at-manchester-royal-exchange_54.html

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Seven Brides For Seven Brothers

UK National Tour

Review by Steve Burbridge

I last reviewed Seven Brides For Seven Brothers back in September and was less than impressed. However, credit where credit is due, last night’s performance at Darlington Civic Theatre had a new energy and vigour that just about leapt from the stage and into the auditorium.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/seven-brides-for-seven-brothers_55.html

Morning

Hope you are well. My wrist is slowly recovering, enough to type a quick newsletter. My sound and editing team managed to finish the tiny changes to MAKING IT IN HOLLYWOOD to start getting it out to festivals, broadcasters and studios. It was quite strange watching it during Oscars week, when exactly two years ago when filming started, I had wished Kate Winslet “Good luck for tonight” as she walked towards the red carpet.

This week I went to see Scott Christie in Jekyll and Hyde at the Union Theatre at Southwark. Tonight’s the last night so be quick to get along and see a great production of this classic. The direction, writing, lighting and performance were all first class and it was nice to see a fringe production with such high production values. It's a great setting under the arches of the South Bank of London and it's enhanced with smoke machines and clever lighting to scare the living daylights out of their audience. Boo !

I received a copy of The Ouija Board, a horror film I had a small part in a few years ago. It's finally seen the light of day and heading to horror festivals. Then I got asked to be in a Zombie movie playing a Glaswegian that you can't understand. No acting involved clearly.

The Big Picture project also made a big step this week. We’ve selected 4 scripts to take forward to potential investors next month. There’s a lot of talented writers out there but we feel we’ve selected some great stories which you’ll hear more about over the coming 18 months of production.


It's all happening. Hope it is where you are too....

Enjoy your week, and don’t forget to listen to http://www.nevisradio.co.uk @ 12-2pm on Saturday’s where you’ll hear some of my favourites from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.



Douglas McFarlane
editor@uktheatre.net
http://doug.uktheatre.net

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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Monday 6 – Sat 11 April
Sylvester McCoy and Alex Ferns return to Scotland thanks to a giant man-eating plant!

Down-and-out Skid Row floral assistant Seymour becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore offering him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite… but as Audrey II’s hungry demands increase, all that Seymour holds dear is threatened as the plant’s sinister agenda for global domination is revealed….

Mon 6 – Sat 11 April
Mon – Sat eves 7.30pm
Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm
Box Office: 0870 060 6648 (bkg)
Tickets: £11 -£31
www.ambassadortickets.com/glasgow (bkg)

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Murder With Love
UK National Tour
Reviewed at Darlington Civic Theatre

Murder With Love centres around the lives of David Ryder, a successful lawyer, and Larry Campbell, the man who stole his wife and child and who was responsible for their subsequent deaths.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/murder-with-love_48.html


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Coppelia, Kings Theatre, Glasgow

This oldest of the popular ballets is delighting audiences at the Kings this week. The Russian State Ballet of Siberia presents this enchanting ballet based on the music of composer Leo Delibes. Dr. Coppelius, a magician and toymaker, and his ‘daughter’, Coppelia, live in a small town.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/coppelia-kings-theatre-glasgow-23--24-feb-2009_45.html


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You Couldn’t Make It Up
Live Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne

If there’s one thing that is guaranteed to get Tynesiders talking, then surely, it is ‘the beautiful game.’ Whether you’re a supporter of The Black Cats or The Magpies, here in the North East, we take our football very seriously.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/you-couldnand39;t-make-it-up_49.html

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Puccini's Tosca at The Richmond Theatre

Korn/Ferry Opera Holland Park’s Tosca feels like an original production –an amazing feat considering how well known this classic piece is. So good is this production that even minor characters are compelling, delivering brushstroke after brushstroke to the final masterpiece.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/pucciniand39;s-tosca-at-the-richmond-theatre_46.html

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Elaine Paige - Celebrating 40 Years On Stage

The legendary star of the West End and Broadway, Elaine Paige, is celebrating forty years on the stage with a magnificent concert in which she recreates many of her starring roles in the biggest musicals of the modern era.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/elaine-paige---celebrating-40-years-on-stage_43.html

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A SENSE OF DELICACY
Notes from the Journal of a Quick-Tempered Man, by A.P. Chekhov
o Starts: 9th March 2009
o Hosted By: Veronica Lazar

This Show Shall Remain Nameless...
What's in a name? What's in a show with no name???
o Starts: 12th March 2009
o Hosted By: Lianne Perry
o Location: Cheltenham

Free 3 day acting workshop (Swansea)
Aimed at anyone aged 18+ living in or around Swansea
o Starts: 21st March 2009
o Hosted By: Gemma Lloyd


Auditions - Summer Holiday
Theatre Guild Glasgow Open Auditions
o Starts: 31st March 2009
o Hosted By: Cameron Lowe

A Last Belch for the Great Auk
Two worlds collide. A model and a birdwatcher. Will they accomodate, or will they always be what they hope they're not?
o Starts: 1st April 2009
o Hosted By: Steve Hay
o Location: Oxford

Dames at Sea
"You're going out on that poop deck a chorus girl but coming back a star!"
o Starts: 7th April 2009
o Hosted By: Caroline Bennett
o Location: GUILDFORD

Nina and Shaz
'prepare to be amazed by live theatre at its very best'
o Starts: 15th April 2009
o Hosted By: Darren Batten
o Location: London

Planning Permission
the meeting commences
o Starts: 14th May 2009
o Hosted By: Sell a Door Theatre Company


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Inside this update
- Sky/Wrist/Network
- Doug’s Radio Blog
- Oscar Predictions
- Walk Along The Red Carpet
- Sky News Feature
- UK Theatre Reviews
- Facebook/Twitter Links


Hope you had a good week. I was contacted at the last minute this week to appear on Sky News. It all went very smoothly and you can see my nice blue plastercast on screen. It’s off now, and my wrist is slowly starting to heal. I have started typing again with two hands with this newsletter. Slowly but surely does it.

It’s nice to see the social networks starting to get a few hundred people posting, blogging and connecting on theatre and film. If you haven’t already, take a couple of minutes to join, it’s simple and quick.

http://www.ukfilm.tv
http://www.uktheatre.tv


Have a great week ahead.

Douglas McFarlane




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Tune In to Doug’s Radio Blog at 12 noon on Saturday’s.

This week’s show includes David Bowie, George Michael, Simon And Garfunkel, Kraftwerk and Savage Garden.
http://www.nevisradio.co.uk

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Oscar Predictions

Here are my predictions for tomorrow night’s Oscar’s with a link to all the nominees and printouts for you to make your own choices. I’ve also included a link to a bit of film footage I took in 2007 to share the experience of walking along the red carpet with you. I choose not to go this year for a change, but I’m keeping in touch via twitter as Jon Gripton, who introduced me to Sky News in October 2007 and who I subsequently bumped into on the red carpet last year. His tweeter id is listed at the bottom with some other tweeters for you to follow.


Actor In A Leading Role - Brad Pitt

Actor In A Supporting Role - Heath Ledger

Actress In A Leading Role - Kate Winslet

Actress In A Supporting Role - Penelope Cruz

Best Documentary Feature - Trouble The Water

Directing - Danny Boyle/Slumdog Millionaire

Best Picture - The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button


http://www.oscar.com/nominees



Walk Along The Red Carpet

A short walk I took along the red carpet at the Oscars 2007 in order to share the experience. A section of this footage is used in the film Making It In Hollywood, currently being submitted to film festivals.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFeBMgkbKH4


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Sky News Feature

Top Web Stories: A YouTube Symphony, Friends Reunited Try To Meet Buyer And More Popular Internet News
In this edition of Sky.com Movers Douglas McFarlane from uktheatre.net introduces a woman caught on camera having a tantrum at a Thai airport, a YouTube symphony and more popular stories from the internet.

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/video/Top-Web-Stories-A-YouTube-Symphony-Friends-Reunited-Try-To-Meet-Buyer-And-More-Popular-Internet-News/Video/200902315224079?lid=VIDEO_15224079_TopWebStories:AYouTubeSymphony,FriendsReunitedTryToMeetBuyerAndMorePopularInternetNews&lpos=searchresults


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Regional Premiere of Tom Stoppard's Rock 'n' Roll at Manchester Library Theatre

Rock ‘n’ Roll
Library Theatre, Manchester
17 February 2009

Abba has Mamma Mia; Queen has We Will Rock You; Madness has Our House; now Pink Floyd has Rock ‘n’ Roll, a jukebox musical which weaves the band’s greatest hits into a narrative about The Prague Spring and the eventual collapse of Communism in 1990.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/regional-premiere-of-tom-stoppardand39;s-rock-and39;nand39;-roll-at-manchester-library-theatre_35.html




The Last Resort
The Customs House, South Shields, Tyne & Wear
Strangeface Theatre’s production, The Last Resort, is an interesting concept that combines actors wearing half-masks, puppetry, original music and songs to tell the folk-tale of a remote town on the brink of ruin.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/the-last-resort_34.html



Cabaret
UK National Tour – Reviewed at Darlington Civic Theatre
Berlin 1930: The Kit Kat club is a place of decadent and flirtatious celebration, presided over by a sinister Emcee (Wayne Sleep). Sally Bowles (Samantha Barks) is a young British singer who performs there. Cliff Bradshaw (Henry Luxemburg) is an American writer who arrives in Berlin with the hope of finding inspiration to complete his latest novel.


http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/cabaret_33.html


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TWITTERS

Jonathan Ross
http://twitter.com/Wossy

Stephen Fry
http://twitter.com/stephenfry

Fearne Cotton
http://twitter.com/Fearnecotton

Jon Gripton, reporter for Sky News, at the Oscars
http://twitter.com/JonGrip

Sara Bareilles
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Barack Obama
http://twitter.com/BarackObama

My twittering link
http://www.twitter.com/ukfilm

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FACEBOOK GROUPS

Making It In Hollywood – Documentary film project currently submitting to Film Festivals
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2434134276&ref=ts

UK Film Network – Social networking for filmmakers and their audience
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2475992114&ref=ts

UK Theatre Network – Social networking for theatre performers and their audience
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=3122300275&ref=ts

The Big Picture – Feature film project currently in script selection
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=26318483196&ref=ts

The Time Project – Documentary film project currently in pre-production
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=47590808842&ref=ts