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The Artist on stage at Theatre Royal Plymouth

Devon. I’m in Devon. And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak. This evening, at the Plymouth Arts Cinema I had the honours of introducing a screening of the modern silent that made a big noise, The Artist (Michel Hazanavicius, 2011). You remember? The one that won FIVE Oscars? With the dashing Jean Dujardin and the yet more dashing Uggie the Dog? Raise one Gallic eyebrow if you know the…

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They said: Tuggoffelees Rights!

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Yes!

As Electra in these clips....

here have another, i forgot how much i love the filmography on these GTT promo clips. also note dominik hees as tugger and tommie luyben as mungojerrie.

(and these adorable gifs)

and I feel sure I have some footage of her somewhere covering Teazer but I can't find it right now.

So on a scale from 1 to 10 how great is Jo Lucy Rackham?

uh, wait a minute. let me count up on my fingers...

Electra, Rumpelteazer, Jennyanydots, Cassandra, Demeter, Jemima/Sillabub, Victoria, Tantomile, Coricopat, Carbuckety, Bill Bailey... plus dance captain.

Yes, that makes 12. 12/10.

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The production of Jesus Christ Superstar I saw last night having a guy use an power drill to nail Jesus’s hands to the cross was the most inspired directing choice I’ve seen in a long while

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Actor of the Week: Grace Swaby-Moore

Grace is currently performing in the Ensemble of Back to the Future the Musical Grace trained at Swaby Dance Centre and Tring Park School for The Performing Arts. Her theatre credits include: Drew McOnie’s The Artist(Workshop), Ensemble/Cover Belle in Beauty and the Beast (UK Tour), Ensemble/Latin Dancer in Saturday Night Fever (UK Tour), Jemima/Cover & Rupleteaser/Cover Victoria in Cats (David…

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Choreographer Drew McOnie’s version of the festive sweet-treat ballet will have a male hero and aims to ‘represent those who felt it wasn’t for them’It is a sweet treat of a ballet that enchants festive theatregoers and has introduced...

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Still Holding Up

HAIRSPRAY Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton, Tuesday 19th October, 2021 Based on the 1988 film by self-proclaimed Pope of Trash, John Waters, this exuberant musical is doing the rounds again.  Admittedly, the source material is Waters’s most mainstream movie, but writers Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan retain much of the flavour of the original, especially the outlandish cast of characters.  I’ve…

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Old Vic Streams an Inventive Little Shop for its Jekyll & Hyde Dance

Old Vic Streams an Inventive Little Shop for its Jekyll & Hyde Dance

The Streaming Experience: Old Vic Theatre’s Jekyll & Hyde

By Ross

I had no idea what to expect when I tuned into The Old Vic‘s streaming of the fascinatingly athletic dance adaptation of Jekyll and Hyde by Drew McOnie (Broadway’s King Kong). It’s not your traditional telling, almost from the get go. It feels like we are being transported to a slightly upmarket Skid Row floral shoppe, fully…

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Choreographer Drew McOnie: ‘Success is made of the time you don’t waste’ | Stage

Choreographer Drew McOnie: ‘Success is made of the time you don’t waste’ | Stage

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sarah chun photographed performing as morgan in drew mconie’s merlin by emma kauldhar, emily nuttall, and riku ito

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The Drew McOnie production of Jekyll & Hyde be like [aggressively tangoes in your direction]

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The only possible response to Tugger not lavishing his full attention on you during your big number.

Drew McOnie as Mistoffelees and Dominik Hees as Tugger, German Tent Tour 2011.

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Upcoming Shows in West End

There are such a significant number of incredible creations being offered all through London's well known West End every single year. From parody to dramatization to musicals and that's only the tip of the iceberg, there is continually something for the entire family. In the coming a very long time there is a broad assortment and you are ensured to locate that one creation which will make them enjoy probably the best amusement that London can give.

Midsummer Night's Dream

This acclaimed Shakespeare play will show at the renowned Barbican Theater from the 17 May 2016. There are some renowned entertainers joined with novices to make a blend of characters which is ensured to energize all crowds. This creation utilizes kids from East London.

Going out of control

Going out of control is being shown at the outside theater in Regent Park. This creation which starts on 13 May 2016 is about affection, dependability and misfortune. It's about another start throughout everyday life, riding an elephant and the annihilation of a wave. This creation will give the crowd something so one of a kind and a story that is ensured to contact hearts all things considered.

Jekyll and Hyde

Jekyll and Hyde will show at the Old Vic Theater in London from 20 May 2016. This is one of the most imaginative creations utilizing choreographers Drew McOnie to transform this show into an energizing and fun move creation with music from Grant Olding. It is a flat out must if in London, you won't be baffled.

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet is one of the most renowned Shakespeare shows is currently showing in London. This creation is open until the 13 August 2016 at the Garrick Theater in Charing Cross Road. The story on prohibited love is the one story that you can enjoy over and over. Each creation is extraordinary and this one is ensured to keep the crowd enthralled from start to finish.

Diminish Pan

This family creation is expected for discharge in the not so distant future. It is normal that crowds will have the option to enjoy Peter Pan at the Olivier National Theater in West End from November 2016. This is a great story of a kid who doesn't grow up. Kids are ensured to adore this show, similar to their folks.

The Deep Blue Sea

This creation will show at the Lyttleton National Theater in South Bank from 1 June. The story goes back to 1952 and a bombed suicide endeavor. The show unfurls about an issue, a marriage breakdown and follows an account of adoration, dejection and that's only the tip of the iceberg. A show that is ensured to pull at your heart strings.

Aladdin

Aladdin is expected to be discharged in May 2016 at the well known Prince Edward Theater in West End. This creation is perfect for the entire family covering the account of Aladdin who succumbs to Princess Jasmine. The fantasy follow Aladdin and his enchantment light with a Genie who can make wishes work out.

MacBeth

MacBeth will show at the Shakespeare in Bank Side from June 2016. Another top play centers around a man who is enthusiastic about being yearning and with the assistance of three sisters kills his way to the crown. This notable story wakes up on the stage, one of the most famous and notable Shakespeare plays.

The London theaters offer something for everybody from fantasies and musicals for the more youthful crowd to thrills, murder, interest and parody for more established crowds. You can book legitimately or orchestrate with your lodging to book your tickets for your sake. Anybody visiting London ought not miss in any event one show in the celebrated West End of London, affectionately alluded to as "Theatreland."

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Torch Song @ Turbine Theatre*

New review --- Torch Song @ Turbine Theatre* thanks for sending me @lbo_theatre

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tickets and more information: https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/torch-song-tickets Booking until: 13th October Run time: 2 hr 30 mins. Production Photographs by: Mark Senior

Opening the new Turbine Theatre in Battersea is Harvey Fierstein’s critically acclaimed play Torch Song. Recently produced on Broadway starring Michael Urie, Torch Song follows drag queen Arnold and his quest of…

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Cast Edna Turnblad – Matt Rixon Wilbur Turnblad – Norman Pace Mortormouth Maybelle – Brenda Edwards Velma Von Tussle – Gina Murray Tracy Turnblad – Rebecca Mendoza Corny Collins – Jon Tsouras Seaweed – Layton Williams Link Larkin – Edward Chitticks Amber Von Tussle – Aimee Moore Penny Pingleton – Annalise Liard-Bailey

Venue: Sunderland Empire

Date: Friday 29th October 2017

Running Time: 2 hours 30 mins (including interval)

I had never actually seen this show on stage before but really pleased that has now changed. This is a very good musical, it has some fantastic songs and it really is such a fun night at the Theatre. Especially considering the story hits some very difficult subjects, with racism and bullying. But how one person really can start to make a change for the better.

That person being Tracy Turnblad who does not want to let her appearance make any difference on how she lives her life, something her mother Edna had done over the years not even leaving the house for a very long time. Tracy has a dream though, she loves dancing and wants nothing more than to be on the Corny Collins show and meet Link Larkin. Supporting by her best friend Penny Pingleton who has the worst possible mother not letting her do anything at all, even taking extreme measures tying her to the bed at one point. Tracy cannot stay out of trouble and ending up in detention and meeting Seaweed really does change everything, as she wants to make every day negro day on the Corny Collins show.

The musical numbers all have plenty going for them with some very impressive routines put together with plenty of colour. Trying to figure out my favourite song wasn’t really very difficult and it had to be ‘You’re Timeless to Me’ which is just hilarious with Edna and Wilbur, honestly it really is just brilliant. Not really sure if it is many people’s favourite song from this show though? Obviously it has a tremendous opening number with ‘Good Morning Baltimore’ and I really enjoyed the way they did ‘Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now’ which was very impressive.

Performance wise Brenda Edwards was the standout with her incredible voice, this is the third show I have now seen her in Chicago and We Will Rock You being the other two and she has blown me away each time. Matt Rixon was just brilliant as Edna as well, honestly you cannot help but smile every single time he is on stage!

Timeless to Me! 

Which leads back to having to talk about ‘You’re Timeless to Me’ again honestly, it really was just a fantastic part of the show. I remember loving it in the film and Live TV version of the musical as well, but on stage it is even more special. Heartwarming and very amusing at the same time. Although I am sure it got the best reception for the audience on the night with the clapping and cheering throughout.

So overall, this is a very watchable and nice musical which tackles some tough issues that were still going on in America in the 60s and it does make you realise just how much of a difference one person can make. Combining that with very catchy songs and good dancing makes for a very good show at the Theatre.

Hairspray is on tour in the UK until May 2018, check out where you can see it here.

Hairspray the Musical (UK Tour) Review Cast Edna Turnblad - Matt Rixon Wilbur Turnblad - Norman Pace Mortormouth Maybelle - Brenda Edwards…