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The Corn is Green, National Theatre
Nicola Walker leads a gorgeous revival of Emlyn Williams’ play. Read my full London Theatre review here
Posted in Journalism, Theatre
Tagged dominic cooke, emlyn williams, london, london theatre, miner, nicola walker, play, review, teacher, the corn is green, theatre, welsh
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‘Inappropriate’, ‘grotesque’: why the outrage over Caroline Quentin’s Strictly arm-lick is justified
Strictly is no stranger to peculiar moves. There was John Sergeant dragging his partner across the floor like a wet towel in his paso doble. Russell Grant being fired out of a cannon. And who can forget Ed Balls’ infamous … Continue reading
Posted in Dance, Journalism, TV
Tagged ballroom, bbc, caroline quentin, dance, dancing, johannes radebe, lick, lick gate, strictly, strictly come dancing, student, teacher, teaching, telegraph, tv
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Mica Paris Talks Fame
The actress and singer discusses her role in the iconic musical – plus her varied career, including her collaboration with Prince. Read my full Islington Gazette interview here
Posted in Dance, Journalism, Theatre
Tagged 30th anniversary, actress, alan parker, album, book tickets, celebrity, dancing, fame, famous, interview, islington gazette, london, mica paris, musical, new york, peacock theatre, prince, school, singer, singing, stage school, teacher, theatre, tour, west end
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Holy Sh!t, Kiln Theatre
It’s all change at the Kiln (was Tricycle) Theatre, with a £5.5 million redevelopment resulting in a bright, light, spacious and welcoming new building – complete with a more obvious street presence, comfortable café/bar area, plentiful ladies’ loos, and a … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism, Theatre
Tagged alexis zegerman, book tickets, broadwayworld, child, christian, faith, holy shit, Indhu Rubasingham, jewish, kilburn, kiln theatre, london, parent, play, religion, review, school, teacher, theatre, tricycle theatre
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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Donmar Warehouse
The bells, the bells! They’re ringing out at the Donmar – ushering girls into class, and nuns into cloister. It’s one of the creative ways in which director Polly Findlay reframes this beloved classic, although a new adaptation from David Harrower also rings … Continue reading
BWW Interview: Daniel Boys and Simon Lipkin
The actors discuss the new musical version of family film Nativity!, now touring the UK. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here
Posted in Journalism, Theatre
Tagged actor, book tickets, broadwayworld, cheap tickets, children, christmas, comedy, daniel boys, debbie isitt, drama, family, festive, interview, kids, music, musical, nativity, nativity the musical, nicky ager, pantomime, pop music, school, show, simon lipkin, singing, song, teacher, theatre, tour, young audience
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The future is female
Leading dancers and choreographers Kate Prince, Kloé Dean and Emma Houston discusses women in hip hop. Read my full Dancing Times article here
Posted in Dance, Journalism
Tagged break dancing, breaking, choreographer, class, dance, dancer, dancing, emma houston, equality, female, gender, girls, hip hop, interview, kate prince, khloe dean, lesson, music video, sadlers wells, some like it hip hop, teacher, women, zoonation
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The Brink, Orange Tree Theatre
Generation Y are worriers. There’s certainly plenty to fuel that angst, from mounting debts, employment uncertainty and the ever-worsening housing crisis to international conflict and terrorism – as explored by a slew of recent articles (and the occasional “How anxious … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism, Theatre
Tagged anxiety, brad birch, conspiracy, david bowie, drama, fear, generation y, heroes, london, mel hillyard, millennial, orange tree theatre, play, review, school, teacher, the arts desk, the brink, theartsdesk, theatre, thriller, worry
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