UK Theatre Network - Spring Has Sprung
March 21st, 2009 at 1:49 pmIn This Newsletter
EDITOR’S BIT
o Cancer Research
o Doug’s Radio Blog
UKTHEATRE NEWS
o Reviews around the UK
- Look Back In Anger/Newcastle
- Chinese State Circus/Tour
- Pack Of Lies/Tour
- Cinderella On Ice/Tour
- Allo Allo
- Swan Lake
- Witches Of Eastwick
- Nothing Like The Wooden Horse
o National Theatre Of Scotland
o West End Ticket Offers
UKFILM NEWS
o BAFTA Access All Areas
o Select A Screenplay
o Remix a Film
o Watch Some Polish Shorts
CASTING NEWS
o West End - King and I/Sound Of Music
o Robin Hood Feature Film
Hi there
This morning was the first morning that I sat out on my balcony
and had some coffee and toast and marmalade and took in some of
the lovely sun rays. The Union Jack on top of Tower Bridge wasn’t
moving and therefore there is hardly even a wind. Spring is here
it seems. I’ve also noticed a significant increase in tourists on
the South Bank, and activity online has started to flourish with
lots of new members signing up. Though mostly to the old site, so
remember that it’s the new network http://www.uktheatre.tv if
you want to register. I’ll be removing the old site next month
and repointing uktheatre.net to the new social networking site.
If you haven’t already, why not take two minutes to re-register
your details into the new site.
CANCER RESEARCH
It’s the anniversary of when my mother passed away with breast
cancer, and my daughter decided this year to do various
activities in support of Cancer Research charity. I’m helping her
by plugging it here and I hope you will also support her
endeavours by donating a few pounds at her justgiving site
- http://www.justgiving.com/pamelamcfarlane
DOUG’s RADIO BLOG
It’s the 16th show this week, 4 months since I started the radio
show. It continues to be a lot of fun. Tune In Today for Lily
Allen, Jarvis Cocker, Annie Lennox, Sting, Jack Johnson and
Slumdog Millionaire’s Jai Ho. It’s on every Saturday 12pm-2pm and
streams online and in FM.
http://www.nevisradio.co.uk
DOUG’S SKY NEWS BLOG
In case you missed last month’s Sky News feature, the link is
below. You can watch the next one live on Friday 28th March at
7:00pm-7:30pm
http://news.sky.com/skynews/video?videoSourceID=1805214&flashURL=/feeds/skynews/latest/flash/160209_skycom_movers.flv
Have a great week.
Douglas McFarlane
http://www.ukfilm.tv
http://www.uktheatre.tv
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Look Back In Anger
Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne
Review by Steve Burbridge
Hailed as one of the first of the ‘kitchen sink dramas’ and,
arguably, introducing theatre-goers to the concept of ‘the angry
young man’, it was undoubtedly a trailblazer.
http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/look-back-in-anger-northern-stage-newcastle-upon-tyne_63.html
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The Chinese State Circus featuring the world famous Shaolin
Wu-Shu Warriors
Touring Until May 2009
Review By Sue Marks
http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/the-chinese-state-circus-featuring-the-world-famous-shaolin-wu-shu-warriors_64.html
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Pack of Lies by Hugh Whitemore
Review By Sue Marks
The play does an admirable job of capturing, not only the style,
but also the mindset of suburban London in 1960. This includes
the contrast between the Canadian/American woman and the British
woman, which is reflected in their clothes as well as their
demeanour, reserve and approach to life.
http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/pack-of-lies_65.html
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Cinderella on Ice
WORLD TOUR
Review by Catherine Brian
The Imperial Ice Stars brought their version of Cinderella on Ice
to Milton Keynes during the height of the snow, which unusually
for Milton Keynes was very snowy indeed! A cheery evening of
traditional skating was very fitting for the weather!
http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/cinderella-on-ice_66.html
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Allo Allo!
Reviewed at Darlington Civic Theatre
Review by Steve Burbridge
This stunning new production follows the hilarious adventures of
René Artois (Jeffrey Holland), a hapless café owner in war-torn
occupied France, as he and his wife Edith (Corinna Marlowe)
struggle to keep for themselves a priceless portrait of The
Fallen Madonna with the Big Boobies, stolen by the Nazis and kept
in a sausage in their cellar.
http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/allo-allo!_67.html
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“Swan Lake”, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, 17 to 28 March
2009
Review By John Sinclair
Swan Lake” is arguably the most popular and most performed ballet
in the world. This therefore presents a challenge to any
choreographer who wishes to breathe new life into the one hundred
and thirty-two year old classic, yet David Nixon’s Northern
Ballet Theatre manages this with his new and exciting production
of the ballet
http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/�swan-lake�-festival-theatre-edinburgh-17-to-28-march-2009_68.html
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The Witches Of Eastwick
The Sunderland Empire Theatre
Review by Steve Burbridge
This production is a visual extravaganza, although it may not be
your maiden aunt’s cup of tea, with its phallic symbols and
sexual innuendos.
http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/the-witches-of-eastwick_70.html
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Nothing Like The Wooden Horse
The Customs House, South Shields, Tyne & Wear
Review by Steve Burbridge
Nothing Like The Wooden Horse tells the story of Tommy Henderson
and his grandson, Wayne. Both men have lived through contrasting
experiences of warfare, Tommy as a Prisoner Of War in the Second
World War and Wayne as part of the allied forces in Iraq.
http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/nothing-like-the-wooden-horse_69.html
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National Theatre Of Scotland
Now in it’s fourth year, I was there filming the birth of this
fantastic production company headed up by Vicky Featherstone who
spoke to UKTheatre.TV about her aspirations for the
company.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO9r4F0BL3c
http://www.nationaltheatrescotland.com
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WEST END TICKET OFFERS
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
TICKETS TO SEE GARETH GATES JUST £29.50!
http://www.uktheatre.tv/events/profile/37
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BAFTA Access All Areas
I’m now on an assignment with BAFTA to produce a report on their
website and how they can widen their reach online. I hope you can
help by spreading the news of their Access All Areas to everyone,
you don’t need to be a member of BAFTA, or a professional to go
to their events or get inside information from their website. I
am also looking for several volunteers from my reviewing team to
construct some feedback.
http://www.ukfilm.tv/magazine/read/bafta-access-all-areas_31.html
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Opportunity For Filmmakers
Select a screenplay
http://www.ukfilm.tv/forum/topic/3
Remix a film
http://www.ukfilm.tv/forum/topic/5
Watch Some Polish Shorts
http://www.ukfilm.tv/events/profile/7
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Opportunities For Youngsters
West End Theatre
http://www.uktheatre.tv/forum/topic/18
Robin Hood Feature
http://www.ukfilm.tv/forum/topic/4