In this update....
- UK FILM NETWORK....
- REVIEWERS WANTED....
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY....
- UK RADIO BLOG....
- SKYNEWS.COM....
- APOLOGIA AT THE BUSH....
- FRY AND LEY....
- YOU REALLY COULDN'T MAKE IT UP....
- THRILLER LIVE....
- OPERA - PUCINI....
- EVITA....
- POOLS PARADISE....
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Morning....
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There was no newsletter last week as I was one of the latest
victims of the very strong flu bug that's been going around. It knocked me for
six and I'm still trying to get rid of the last remaining symptoms. ....
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UK FILM NETWORK ....
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I've been getting great feedback from my report to BAFTA
about Social Networking and they'll be investing more in this area and looking
for further guidance throughout the year. I'm also in the process of setting up
a monthly film night, working with Elliot Grove at Raindance and a local cinema
in London to bring the best of independent film to life. If it works well, I'm
hoping to clone it around the UK.....
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In the meantime, here's an article I wrote for Film and
Festivals Magazine:-....
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http://www.ukfilm.tv/magazine/read/social-networking---a-snapshot_39.html....
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UK THEATRE REVIEWERS....
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I'm currently looking to build a new team in Edinburgh, as
the local team seem to be getting poached by the local magazine. It's good news
for them and just shows the quality of the reviewers that we have at UKTN. It's coming up to Fringe time, so it's going
to be busy, so the more the merrier in terms of applications. Reply to
editor@uktheatre.net with "UK Theatre Reviewers" in the subject.....
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Have a great week in the world of theatre and film where you
are.....
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Douglas McFarlane....
editor@uktheatre.net....
http://www.uktheatre.net....
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY UK THEATRE NETWORK....
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Yes it's true. On July 1st 2001, the UK Theatre Network was
launched as a social network for theatre lovers around the UK. To celebrate, I've got FIVE DVD's of CHESS
THE MUSICAL to give away in advance of the UK release in September. All you have to do is name the two leading
ladies who had a hit with the song "I KNOW HIM SO WELL" in 1985. Send your entries to editor@uktheatre.net and
mark the subject "CHESS THE MUSICAL". Five winners will be chosen at random from
the entries at the end of the July. ....
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UK Radio Blog....
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The new UK Radio Blog has got off the ground and is now
streaming live 365. This new service allows me to publish adverts for theatre
and film productions, and I can also create voiceover ads for websites and
blogs which will be broadcast to a global audience. I'm looking forward to
creating my own jingles for the show too. ....
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You can link to it here at anytime:-....
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http://www.live365.com/ukradioblog....
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The latest show is also broadcast from 12-2pm every Saturday
around the West of Scotland:-....
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http://www.nevisradio.co.uk....
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SKYNEWS.COM....
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I was scheduled to be live on Sky last Friday, when I got a
phone call saying that Michael Jackson's death will be taking over my slot. So
I've been rescheduled to this Tuesday 7th of the 7th at 7 !....
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In the meantime, here's last month's stories.....
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http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/video/Wikipedias-Scientology-Fact-Fight-Among-Top-Stories-Moving-Up-Across-The-Web/Video/200905415291671?lid=VIDEO_15291671_WikipediasScientologyFactFightAmongTopStoriesMovingUpAcrossTheWeb&lpos=searchresults....
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Apologia at The Bush Theatre....
Published by: Saskia Green on Sunday 28th June 2009 03:06pm....
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The word ‘Apologia’ we are told by the sharp, acerbic
character Kritsen, is a defence, a justification of a belief; it is also the
title of her memoir, which incidentally bears no mention of her two sons.....
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http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/apologia-at-the-bush-theatre_221.html....
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FRY AND LEY - A Double-Bill....
Published by: OLIVER VALENTINE on Tuesday 30th June 2009
02:06pm....
FRY AND LEY – A Double Bill COCK TAVERN THEATRE....
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Latin was written by Fry whilst still at Cambridge and
remains his only play to date. It won him an Edinburgh Fringe First, and led to
his collaboration with Hugh Laurie. Set at Chatham Preparatory School for Boys,
it is a witty spoof of the traditional boys boarding schools so often
immortalised in fiction.....
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http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/fry-and-ley---a-double-bill_222.html....
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You Really Couldn't Make It Up....
Published by: Steve Burbridge on Tuesday 30th June 2009
03:06pm....
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Live Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne....
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FOLLOWING on from their recent success with ‘You Couldn’t
Make It Up’, father and son writing partnership, Michael and Tom Chaplin once
again attempt to shed some light over the events both on the pitch and behind
the scenes at Newcastle United Football Club during the most dramatic and
disastrous season in its history.....
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http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/you-really-couldnand39;t-make-it-up_223.html....
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Thriller Live (King's Theatre, Glasgow 29 Jun – 4 Jul 2009)....
Published by: Cameron Lowe on Tuesday 30th June 2009 05:06pm....
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This celebration of Michael Jackson’s music and unique dance
style has become something of a tribute in light of his untimely death last
week. Topical issues aside, the quality
of this performance is good enough to turn your socks white and blow one glove
off your hand!....
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http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/thriller-live-(kingand39;s-theatre-glasgow-29-jun-%EF%BF%BD-4-jul-2009)_225.html....
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PUCCINI’S TURANDOT (AN OPERA IN THREE ACTS)....
Published by: TREMAYNE (Potter) on Tuesday 30th June 2009
06:06pm....
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Ellen Kent & Amphitheatre Productions presents....
PUCCINI’S TURANDOT (AN OPERA IN THREE ACTS)....
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Puccini....
Puccini (1858-1924), last of the great Italian composers,
continued to experiment with work right up until the time of his death. Whilst composing the impressionistic
Turandot, he was undergoing treatment for throat cancer but begged Toscanini
for the opera not to be abandoned. Sadly
two scenes were left unwritten when Puccini died.....
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http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/puccini%EF%BF%BDs-turandot-(an-opera-in-three-acts)_228.html....
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Evita....
Published by: Steve Burbridge on Wednesday 1st July 2009 07:07pm....
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Theatre Royal, Newcastle....
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Having seen the show some fourteen years ago, when Marti
Webb starred in the title role, I must confess that it became one of my
favourite musicals right there and then. The 1996 film starring Madonna and
Antonio Banderas further reinforced my opinion, so this new production had a
lot to live up to.....
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http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/evita_229.html....
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Pools Paradise....
Published by: Steve Burbridge on Wednesday 1st July 2009
11:07pm....
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Reviewed at Darlington Civic Theatre....
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Set in the sleepy village of Merton-cum-Middlewick, it seems
that the vicar’s wife has come up trumps on the football pools with a sizeable
win. The only trouble is her pious husband doesn’t know she’s been having a weekly
flutter and staunchly disapproves of gambling. Already frowned upon by some of
the more sanctimonious parishioners, particularly Miss Skillon, because of her
background as an actress, poor Penelope Toop finds herself in a bit of a
quandary.....
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http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/pools-paradise_230.html....