UK Theatre Network

Hi all

Hope you're having a great week.  I'm pleased to say that this week's newsletter has the first review from Wales !  I've been trying to get someone reviewing over there for a while as it was the only part of the UK where we didn't have representation.

I was also delighted when I got news this week that MAKING IT IN HOLLYWOOD, the documentary I've been making for two years, has been accepted in SHEFFIELD DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL on the 4th-8th November.  The delegates listing is like a Who's Who of the UK and International Film Business, with commissioning execs from BBC, C4, Sky and lots of people with the word "acquisition" in their title. Fingers crossed they have a look at Making It In Hollywood. I'll keep you posted.

Have a great week and don't forget to book up for Indie Film Night below to help me support Independent Filmmakers.

Douglas McFarlane

editor@uktheatre.net

UK Theatre Network

http://www.uktheatre.net

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Support YOUR INDIE FILM NIGHT

In association with Raindance and Shortwave Film

Wednesday, October 7th at 7:30pm

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THE YORK REALIST RIVERSIDE STUDIOS

Published by: OLIVER VALENTINE on Saturday 26th September 2009 08:09pm

THE YORK REALIST                             RIVERSIDE STUDIOS

Their could be no better 70th birthday present for Peter Gill, founder and director of the Riverside Studios, than this superb revival of his 2001 Oliver-nominated play, The York Realist. This tribute is also a gift for the audience too.

It’s 1961 and George is part of a dying breed of traditional farmers, living in a rural farm on the Dales. He is a down to earth bloke whose world is turned upside down when he falls in love with John, the assistant director of The York Mystery Plays for which he is rehearsing for. He is torn with leaving his mother, and the possibility of marriage to local lass Doreen, for an illegal affair with another man (homosexuality was not decriminalised until 1967), and a career as an actor in London. But when his mother dies, and he is free to pursue his own pathway, the realist in him makes him doubt his ability follow his true desires.

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http://www.uktheatre.net/magazine/read/the-york-realist-----------------------------riverside-studios_336.html

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Blood Brothers

Published by: Steve Burbridge on Monday 21st September 2009 05:09pm

Blood Brothers

The Sunderland Empire Theatre

There seems to be a common misconception – particularly amongst less accomplished theatre critics – that the future of ‘Blood Brothers’ depends, predominantly, upon the continued casting of a Nolan in the lead role of Mrs Johnstone. This, in my opinion, is completely wrong.

Having seen three of the sisters (Bernie, Linda and Maureen) play the part, I am the first to emphatically acknowledge and applaud their significant contribution to the success of the show over the last twelve years. However, I do not consider it necessary or fair to be ‘wary’ or ‘concerned’ if one of the aforementioned siblings does not occupy the position of leading lady in Willy Russell’s modern masterpiece.

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http://www.uktheatre.net/magazine/read/blood-brothers_333.html

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”Three of the Best from 24:7” to land in London!

Published by: Douglas McFarlane on Sunday 27th September 2009 08:09am

”Three of the Best from 24:7” to land in London!

For six years now our annual 24:7 Theatre Festival has been a springboard for new writing and acting talent in the North West.

Just last week the Octagon Theatre, Bolton, hosted “Three of the Best from 24:7” to appreciative audiences.

Now, supported by The Co-operative (and for one day only: Thursday, 15 October!), the Three will transfer to London’s Young Vic as part of our drive to put regional work on a national stage.

Read more >>>>>

http://www.uktheatre.net/magazine/read/%EF%BF%BDthree-of-the-best-from-247%EF%BF%BD-to-land-in-london!_337.html

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Richard Parker

by Douglas McFarlane on Sunday 27th September 2009 08:09am

Richard Parker Review by Rick Allden

An hour long play consisting of two actors and two benches might sound like the typical small scale, wry-smile, nice but forgettable production that theatre is so often deluged with.   Not so.  Richard Parker is a genuinely stand-out work that shows us how theatre should really be.

http://www.uktheatre.net/magazine/read/richard-parker_338.html

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A Christmas Carol

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This enchanting, feel-good musical version of Dickens' much-loved timeless tale of Scrooge is set to delight young and old alike this Christmas.

http://www.uktheatre.net/magazine/read/a-christmas-carol_339.html

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Summer Holiday (5-10 October 2009)....8 days to go...

1867.....29 days to go...

Perseus and the Gorgon's Head.....34 days to go...

Romeo and Juliet....39 days to go...

To Have or Not to Have?......40 days to go...

http://www.uktheatre.net/events

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UK FILM

Now in cinemas.........

CREATION (The True Store of Charles Darwin)

http://www.ukfilm.tv/magazine/read/creation_48.html