• In 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

  March 21st, 2009 at 1:49 pm

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