Telling the story of Joy (Selina Boyack) and George Adamson (Keith Fleming), Lion Lion is a 50-minute piece of thought-provoking theatre. It is compelling and benefits from excellent acting.
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From the moment of the first introduction, the band executed flawless control over notes and dynamics. Led by the remarkable conductor and arranger Barry Forgie, the band was musically impeccable. Whether it was large group passages or virtuosic solos, I am impressed by how they embody their repertoire.
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Led by Arild Andersen on the double bass, Tommy Smith on saxophone, and Paolo Vinaccia with the drums, the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra create an up-beat, but slightly repetitive, night of music that promises a trip through the stories of the most popular Norse gods.
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The story of a young woman in a miserable marriage who pursues a doomed romance with another man, this new adaptation of Leoš Janáček’s Kátya Kabanová is a gorgeously-designed piece of theatre.
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Introducing LIVR: an incredible virtual reality subscription service with a selection of over 100 productions, that allows you to watch theatre ‘from the best seat in the house, without leaving the house’.
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In anticipation of Upside Down, a new play premiering as part of the Edinburgh Alternative Theatre Festival, I sat down with write Sekai Waterman and producer Emma Schoenmakers to discuss much-needed diversity on the stage and how to squeeze the most out of a tight rehearsal schedule.
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I meet Felix Dunning, Company Stage Manager (CSM) of the touring production Caroline’s Kitchen, immediately after the Saturday matinee in Cheltenham’s Everyman Theatre. He is full of energy and begins showing me around the set straight away, whilst simultaneously clearing the stage after a particularly chaotic final scene.
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Wil Greenway once again pulls the audience into his wonderful and imaginative world with an hour of intricate and funny storytelling.
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As we entered the space, the performers were already onstage, greeting us with big smiles and small, repetitive movement sequences. A bare floor, static lights, microphone stands and clothes were scattered around. I was hesitant. It was starting to look like a girly sleepover instead of the dark, ‘distressing’ themes promised.
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