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February 17th, 2007 at 7:51 am

Hi Friend

 

Well, where do I start. I'm exhausted already and it's not even lunchtime on Saturday. There has been a significant increase in activity recently from all around the country, in all areas of the world of entertainment. I've just got through the backlog after a few technical hitches.

I found out that if you have a pop up or ad blocker, it blocks areas of uktheatre.net so you may need to add it to your "allow list". I also couldn't delete any mail and found that when your DELETED ITEMS is large (8000 in mine), certain versions of the software stop working and give you an error message designed for engineering scientists !   Someone told me that they don't get any of these types of problems on their APPLE MAC !  Hmmm......

There's now lots more ways to find out more and get involved and even tell others about your performance. The Downloads area has lots of press releases and pictures. The News and Headlines have the current stories hitting the headlines and the What's On section now includes dance, comedy, film and gigs, as well as your favourite theatre shows around the UK.


DANCE - News on Dancing on Ice, Dance UK's Dance Manifesto and Richard Alstons Dance Company.

STANDUP - Details of Frank Skinner and Richard Herring tours. 

GIGS - A feature on Indiana Gregg who is touring with Lemar and coming your way soon.

FILM - Details of Adam Sandlers latest film Reign Over Me and Client Eastwood's back in the directors chair with Letter from Iwo Jima

THEATRE - Lots of new pictures in the gallery, tons of press releases, more reviews, new videos, and lots of new articles and reports on what's new around the UK.

As the traffic increases, I will be introducing new developments to the site and newsletters so that you can choose what events you'd like to hear about and which you don't.  As you know, the UK Theatre Network is run by myself with YOUR support. It doesn't have multi-million pound backers and hundreds of staff like Myspace, YouTube, Bebo (though one day it may well do). 

Send me an email if you have any feedback, or offer of support, or would like to advertise on the network, become a content partner, collaborator, or even offer sponsorship. Without you there wouldn't be a network ;-)

Many thanks and have a great weekend.

Douglas McFarlane
Actor and Editor
UK Theatre Network

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Headline Mirren, Dench show support for theatre

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EVENTS DIARY

3/13/2007 Play Weights by Cuban-American Jesse Quinones
3/31/2007 Play Foolish People's Dark Nights of the Soul

UKFILM.TV

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UKFilm.TV - Reign Over Me Visit the site of the new movie from Adam Sandler and Don Cheadle. 2/17/2007
Letters From Iwo Jima Clint Eastwood's latest war epic looks at the famous Pacific battle from the other side. 2/15/2007

 

UKSTANDUP.TV

UKStandup.TV -Richard Herring Following a successful fifteenth appearance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, RICHARD HERRING takes his critically acclaimed, award winning show ménage à un on a 42 date international tour, starting on the 27th March. 2/17/2007
Frank Skinner in Swindon A rare opportunity to see one of the country’s finest and funniest stand-up comedians

UKGIGS.TV

UKGigs.TV - Indiana Gregg While watching American Idol, I got a call from Indiana Gregg. She has a new single coming out and said she would call to tell me all about it. So I asked her what she thought of programmes like X-Factor and American Idol, ever thought of auditioning ? 2/15/2007


UKTheatre Reviews

LOOK BACK IN ANGER Marcus Romer directs the original Angry Young Man drama, at Harrogate Theatre from 9th February to 3rd March, and then at Oldham Coliseum 2/17/2007
The Enchanted Pig Opera for All! 2/16/2007
Under the Lintel An accidental herring of a show, this whimsical gem of a show is as touching as it is funny... 2/13/2007
The Woman In Black, - Kings Theatre, Glasgow (12 – 17 February 2007) The entertaining suspense thriller hits the road for its ninth UK tour while simultaneously celebrating 18 years in London’s West End. Three million theatregoers worldwide can’t be wrong! 2/13/2007
Rosencrantz and Guildernstern are Dead, Rosemary Branch 6th-18th February After a successful run, and critical acclaim at The Edinburgh Festival 2006, Chimeric productions have re-worked their take on this modern classic for London. 2/11/2007

UKTheatre Reports

The Genius of Kenneth Branagh Probably one of the most accomplished – if not the most accomplished – UK actors of this generation is Kenneth Branagh. He has appeared in countless movies, television projects as well as in theatre and established for himself a reputation for his craft that is, bar none, the most admired and most multi talented performers in the country. 2/10/2007
Christopher Eccleston – The actor’s actor One actor who is creating a lot of buzz for himself especially among science fiction fans is Christopher Eccleston. The British actor has recently appeared in two highly popular science fiction television series – Dr. Who and Heroes -- that has made TV viewers finally take notice of an actor that may be one of the best in the world and before these breakout roles was only well known among cinephiles, art film lovers and UK theater goers. 2/10/2007
Getting your Kids Interested in Theatre It’s difficult to win kids over to the wonder of theatre. They’re used to TV, video games, million-dollar Hollywood blockbusters. Why would they want to sit through a play about a dead king, especially when they’re not allowed to eat popcorn? 2/10/2007

UKTheatre Training

HAVE YOU EVER DREAMED OF PERFORMING ON A WEST END STAGE? Treat yourself, or someone you love, to the most exclusive and unique theatrical experience of all. 2/17/2007

UKTheatre - What's On Scotland

Musicality in Glasgow If you've ever sat through a musical show wondering when the next musical number will start - this is the show for you! 2/17/2007
Byre Theatre - March Listings Calamity Jane, Fawlty Towers and more at the Byre Theatre in St Andrews. 2/17/2007

UKTheatre - What's On England Regional

Hang Lenny Pope Following the enormous success of their ‘Street Trilogy’, Theatre Absolute is delighted to announce its new play Hang Lenny Pope. 2/17/2007
Special Fecund Theatre Presents 'Special', supported by Arts Council of England 2/17/2007
Chinese Theatre Troupe down to Reading The University of Reading’s Department of Film, Theatre & Television is offering a rare chance to see a Chinese theatre troupe from Beijing on Monday 19th February. 2/17/2007
The Falling Sky Lands at Reading The University of Reading’s Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) is delighted to stage The Falling Sky on March 22nd at 7pm; a compelling new play about the realities of life in the countryside. 2/17/2007
Bulletproof Soul Birmingham Repertory Theatre - A New Play by Jennifer Farmer. Directed by Natasha Betteridge 2/17/2007
SCOOBY-DOO ! Scooby devotees who weren’t able to catch Scooby-Doo! Live on Stage! the first time around, will now get the chance to see their favourite canine friend and his ragtag group of teen sleuths. 2/17/2007
Stephen Tompkinson… as you’ve never seen him before! Stephen Tompkinson, one of the country’s top television actors, stars in Mel Smith’s dazzling new production of the comedy classic Charley’s Aunt which comes to The Churchill, Bromley between Monday 26 February and Saturday 3 March. 2/17/2007

 

UKTheatre - What's On London Fringe

Thankfully there is Moonlight! Critically acclaimed Galleon Theatre Company, with the support of the Colouste Gulbenkian Foundation will be continuing to introduce understated and disregarded European writers to London in 2007. 2/17/2007
What's On at the Bridewell Theatre The Workshop, Death of a Salesman and more..... 2/17/2007
UKStandup.TV - FAITH HOPE & SANITY A few jokes about RELIGION before it kills us all. 2/17/2007
Total Eclipse Following the sell-out success of Little Shop of Horrors, which will transfer to the Duke of York’s Theatre from March 6th, The Menier Chocolate Factory is delighted to present a new production of Christopher Hampton’s first stage play Total Eclipse. 2/17/2007
The Agent Pinter & Martin present the premiere of THE AGENT by MARTIN WAGNER at the Old Red Lion Theatre, Islington from Tuesday 6 March ­ Saturday 24 March. Press Night Thursday 8 March. 2/17/2007
SPRING at BAC INNOVATIVE VISUAL THEATRE IN THE MAIN HOUSE 2/17/2007
showdon’ttell At Play At The Greenwich Playhouse Following the success of their previous productions Loveplay, Mad Margaret’s Revenge, Retired Hurt and The Games Room– all by 21st century playwrights - showdon’ttell bring their singular methods to bear on Noel Coward’s comedy ‘Relative Values.’ 2/17/2007

UKTheatre - What's On West End

Puppets go hi-tech on Avenue Q! The puppets of Avenue Q have been conducting a unique experiment with Bluetooth technology from Square Group and Alterwave. 2/17/2007
The 39 Steps John Buchan's THE 39 STEPS- memorably filmed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935 - continues its fabulous run at the Criterion Theatre! 2/17/2007

 



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Velvet Love, written by Simon Macallum is directed by Alison Peebles. Photo: Leslie Black
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KEAN at the Apollo Theatre
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THELMA HOLT PRESENTS “KEAN” BY JEAN PAUL SARTRE ADAPTED FROM THE PLAY BY ALEXANDRE DUMAS IN A TRANSLATION BY FRANK HAUSER STARRING ANTONY SHER IN THE TITLE ROLE DIRECTED BY ADRIAN NOBLE OPENING IN THE WEST END AT THE APOLLO THEATRE SHAFTESBURY AVENUE ON WEDNESDAY 30 MAY FOR A LIMITED SEASON
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SHAKESPEARE THEATRE OF NEW JERSEY
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SHAKESPEARE THEATRE OF NEW JERSEY ANNOUNCES DISCOUNT TICKET PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE
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National Theatre plans for 2007
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Nicholas Hytner announces plans for 2007 and beyond at the National Theatre.
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National Theatre Board Members
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Sir Hayden Phillips, Chairman of the Board of the National Theatre, announced today that the author, Philip Pullman, and the Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, have been appointed to the Board.
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Royal Court Theatre
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DOMINIC COOKE ANNOUNCES HIS FIRST SEASON AS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF THE ROYAL COURT THEATRE COMMITMENT TO FIRST-TIME WRITERS DEDICATION TO INTERNATIONALISM SPIRIT OF EXPERIMENTATION TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN A NEW STUDIO SPACE AND ‘ROUGH CUTS’ - A SEASON OF WORKS-IN-PROGRESS
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Strangers Babies
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For their first production of 2007, Traverse Theatre Company will be presenting the world premiere of strangers, babies by Linda McLean (Tue 27 Feb – Sat 17 Mar). strangers, babies is Linda McLean’s third play for the Traverse and will be performed in Traverse 1.
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Old Times in Brighton
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NEIL PEARSON, JANIE DEE and SUSANNAH HARKER star in OLD TIMES by Harold Pinter. Directed by Peter Hal
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Blonde Bombshells
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Alan Plater’s award winning show Blonde Bombshells Of 1943, a warm, witty musical play filled with glorious, live swing band performances comes to Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre from Monday 5 until Saturday 10 March.
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Monks
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A new comedy by Des Dillon. Directed by Mark Thomson and performed at the Royal Lyceum Theatre 16 March – 7 April
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Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid
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Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid By Dennis Kelly. A darkly funny tale of lies, betrayal and one unfortunate hamster …
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Rambert Dance Company
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The exciting return of award-winning Rambert Dance Company features a high energy world premiere, as well as a work inspired by L S Lowry’s painting, plus two other pieces with costumes by a leading fashion designer.
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Twelfth Night Taming
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Propeller return to Guildford with a double bill of Shakespearian comedies!
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A Dateless Wonder
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Take Muriel’s Wedding, add the wit of Victoria Wood, with a Punjabi twist and you’re guaranteed a giggle! The Dateless Wonder comes to the Mill Studio from Friday 16 until Saturday 17 February.
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Signpost to Murder
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Ian Dickens Productions are pleased to announce an all-star cast for Signpost to Murder. Nicola Wheeler, Peter Amory, Michelle Hardwick, Tony O’Callaghan and Tony Scannell star in this psychological thriller at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre from Monday 19 until Saturday 24 February.
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Loaded
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Fireraisers Theatre Company premiere Polly Wiseman’s brand new play Loaded in the Mill Studio at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre from Thursday 22 until Saturday 24 February.
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KinderTransport
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At a time when mass migration and the plight of refugees are constantly in the headlines, Shared Experience, in association with Hampstead Theatre, presents a rare revival of Diane Samuels’ Kindertransport, an extraordinary play about loss and survival, at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre from Thursday 1 until Saturday 3 March.
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French Without Tears
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English Touring Theatre return to Guildford with of one of Terence Rattigan’s most loved plays, his sparkling 1930s comedy, French Without Tears. This stylish and touching revival which begins its national tour at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre on Wednesday 14 February (until Saturday 17 February) gives audiences the chance to revel in Rattigan’s world of frothy wit and hedonistic charm.
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The Night Of 1000 Voices
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THE NIGHT OF 1000 VOICES – A SALUTE TO KANDER & EBB THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON MAY 6, 2007 AT 8.00PM (SPRING BANK HOLIDAY SUNDAY)
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