Category: Theatre

Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society Welcomes You To Duloc | Shrek The Musical Rehearsals are Underway!

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A mixture of fairytale creatures from pigs to a fairy, a princess, and show-themed t-shirts galore all in an echoey church hall…it can all only mean one thing: there’s another show being rehearsed! Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society (BATS) are back in the room rehearsing their next musical; this time it is the family fun show … Continue reading Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society Welcomes You To Duloc | Shrek The Musical Rehearsals are Underway!

The Book Thief Musical | The World Premiere of a New and Unforgettable Piece of Theatre | Theatre Review

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The Book Thief always has - and probably always will be - my all-time favourite book, joint with The Great Gatsby and The Kite Runner. I read it first when I was 15 or 16 and was entranced and obsessed. Markus Zusak’s storytelling amazed me and ever since I’ve always been inspired by his writing … Continue reading The Book Thief Musical | The World Premiere of a New and Unforgettable Piece of Theatre | Theatre Review

The Prince: Remarkable and Touching; Bringing Shakespeare into the 21st Century | Theatre Review

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Abigail Thorn & Mary Malone as Hostspur & Jen. Photo credits to Mark Senior. Show: The Prince Venue: The Southwark Playhouse, London Running until: 8th October 2022 Star Rating: ★★★★ Running at London's Southwark Playhouse, The Prince, written by Abigail Thorn and directed by Natasha Rickman blends Shakespeare and fantasy in a unique way that … Continue reading The Prince: Remarkable and Touching; Bringing Shakespeare into the 21st Century | Theatre Review

The Trials at the Donmar Warehouse Review: An Uncomfortable Truth Everyone Needs To Hear | Theatre Review

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Photo rights to original creators. Show: The TrialsVenue: The Donmar WarehouseWriter: Dawn KingDirector: Natalie AbrahamiRunning until: 27th AugustRating: 5 Stars Set 18 years into our future, The Trials is a play where the older generation who are deemed to have a large carbon footprint are put on trial for their complicity in the climate change … Continue reading The Trials at the Donmar Warehouse Review: An Uncomfortable Truth Everyone Needs To Hear | Theatre Review

Demetrius Wakes: The Shakespeare sequel you didn’t know you needed | Theatre Review

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Show: Demetrius Wakes Venue: The Old Red Lion Theatre, London Running until: 19th August 2022 Star Rating: ★★★★ Everyone knows A Midsummer Nights Dream; arguably one of Shakespeare’s best works and an example of true theatre: magic, mayhem, crossed lovers, people turning into donkeys and loving people they’re not supposed to, laugh until you cry … Continue reading Demetrius Wakes: The Shakespeare sequel you didn’t know you needed | Theatre Review

REVIEW: Sister Act Is An Uplifting Show That Everyone Could Do With A Dose Of

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*Post was originally written on behalf of Dress Circle Antics*. Venue: Haymarket Theatre BasingstokePerformance Date: 18 May 2022Reviewer: Leyla Demirel Following the rehearsal of Basingstoke Amateur Theatre Society’s (BATS) Sister Act, I was looking forward to seeing the finished show. And it provided the fun, high energy and laugh a minute show everyone could do with a dose with … Continue reading REVIEW: Sister Act Is An Uplifting Show That Everyone Could Do With A Dose Of

REVIEW: Kinky Boots – It May Not Have The West End Budget, But It Has The Talent, Dedication, And Passion

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*Post was originally written on behalf of Dress Circle Antics*. Venue: Haymarket Theatre, BasingstokePerformance Date: 29 March 2022Reviewer: Leyla Demirel The fun, positive and joyous show that is Kinky Boots is the perfect thing to bring smiles to everyone’s faces after the dark period we’ve all had, and Basingstoke’s Amateur Dramatic Operatic Society is providing exactly that to Basingstoke this … Continue reading REVIEW: Kinky Boots – It May Not Have The West End Budget, But It Has The Talent, Dedication, And Passion

REVIEW: Life Of Pi – In A Word, Life Of Pi Is Spellbinding

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Once again, this is a disclaimer that this review is entirely my own words, th9oughts & opinions, but was written originally for Dress Circle Antics. Photo Credit: Life of Pi, Wyndham’s Theatre Photograph: Johan Persson Show: Life of PiVenue: Wyndham’s Theatre, LondonReviewer: Leyla DemirelStar Rating: ★★★★★ Life of Pi is an unusual story you wouldn’t think would initially capture … Continue reading REVIEW: Life Of Pi – In A Word, Life Of Pi Is Spellbinding

Broken Wings: A Captivating and Beguiling Show and a Celebration and Love Letter to the Middle East

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*Disclaimer - whilst this review is my own words (that I am hugely proud of myself for writing!), this review was written for the reviewing company I write for - Dress Circle Antics*. Show: Broken WingsVenue Charing Cross TheatreRating: 5 stars I visit the theatre often, but as someone who is of Turkish heritage, it’s … Continue reading Broken Wings: A Captivating and Beguiling Show and a Celebration and Love Letter to the Middle East