UK Theatre Network - Blogs, IPhone Apps, Tickets

April 25th, 2009 at 5:32 am

In This Update

- Doug's Radio Blog

- Company - Review By Oliver Valentine

- Noises Off - Review By Kelly Potter

- Widowers' House - Review By Caroline May

- Spider's Web - Review By

- Horrible Histories - Review By David Feeney

- UKGIGS - Elvis Costello Review By Adam Tocock

- APPS - For your IPhone

- Billy Elliot - Ticket Offer

Doug's Radio Blog

Streaming live online today between 12-2pm at http://stream01.keyone.co.uk/nevis this week's radio blog includes stories, themes, connections and some fun with music from Lily Allen, Van Morrison, Michael Crawford and Moby.

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Company

Review By Oliver Valentine

Company at Walthamstow’s Ye Olde Rose and Crown theatre pub is a must for all musical theatre lovers. It will delight Sondheim fans and may even convert those new to his work into avid disciples.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/company---a-review-by-oliver-valentine_128.html

Noises Off

Review By Kelly Potter

Frayn’s farce within a farce uses this much-debated genre to highlight the hilarities of human nature by taking the audience backstage of a touring theatre company.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/noises-off_123.html

Widowers' Houses at Manchester Royal Exchange

Review By Caroline May

Widowers’ Houses, George Bernard Shaw’s first stab a playwriting, begins almost like a boulevard comedy of Brits abroad behaving badly.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/widowersand39;-houses-at-manchester-royal-exchange_130.html

Spider's Web

Review by Sue Marks

There is very little you can say about a mystery without revealing the plot; suffice to say if you go to see this you will not be disappointed.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/spiderand39;s-web_133.html

Horrible Histories @ The King's Theatre, Glasgow

Review By David Feeney

Following the huge international success of historian and author Deary’s educational, entertaining and often irreverent children’s book series -and its various merchandising offshoots and subseries - the much loved Horrible Histories has genre hopped, and is currently running as both a touring stage production and a CBBC miniseries.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/horrible-histories-@-the-kingand39;s-theatre-glasgow_134.html

>>>>> UKGIGS <<<<<

Elvis Costello and the Brodsky Quartet reread The Juliet Letters

Review By Adam Tocock

It was not explained exactly why Elvis Costello and the Brodsky Quartet reunited to perform ‘songs from the last century’ alongside new pieces at the Barbican last night, but I’m awfully glad they did.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/elvis-costello-and-the-brodsky-quartet-reread-the-juliet-letters_135.html

>>>>> APPS <<<<<

With the new IPHONE looking like it's going to be launched in June and likely to have improvements in photo and video, I've started to become a convert. Here's a list of useful apps that I'll be downloading.

The Oscars

http://www.apple.com/webapps/entertainment/the81stacademyawards.html

Mobile Perez Hilton

http://www.apple.com/webapps/entertainment/mobileperezhilton.html

Broadway Info

http://www.apple.com/webapps/news/broadwayinfoheadlinenewsreviews.html

Pocket London

http://www.apple.com/webapps/travel/pocketlondon.html

>>>>> OPPORTUNITIES <<<<<

PRODUCER PLACEMENT PROGRAMME

The second round of Federation of Scottish Theatre's Producer Placement Programme – Investing in Producing Skills has now been launched. You can find information on the scheme and how to apply on the FST website.

http://www.scottishtheatre.org

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Film Directors Diploma Costs £1.615.75

Email editor@ukfilm.tv for more details and discounts.

>>>> TICKET OFFER <<<<

BILLY ELLIOT

One of the most celebrated, award winning musicals in West End history Billy Elliot the Musical is the inspirational story of one boy's dream to realise his ambitions against the odds. Full of life, laughter, astonishing dancing and unforgettable music by Elton John, this uniquely British musical is an astonishing theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.

Save £15 on Grand Circle seats with this offer for all Monday - Friday performances until 19 June.

http://www.lovetheatre.com/uktheatrenet/whats_on/billy_elliot_the_musical