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Hey Jude Lockdown Choir
15 Jun
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Phil Willmott

It's Not Strictly Theatre But Let's All Get Behind This

Hey Jude Lockdown Choir Ok, it's not strictly theatre news but it's performing arts related and I'd like to share it with you so you too can share this glorious reminder of the power of song.

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Fiddler on the Roof
15 Jun
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Phil Willmott

Understanding Musicals: The Opening Number

Fiddler on the Roof Analysing the opening moments of any musical tells you a lot about the writer's intentions for the evening to come. Here are five examples that illustrate how five very different shows set out their stall and manage your expectations from the start.

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Hello Dolly - Imelda Staunton
13 Jun
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Phil Willmott

Fun Facts About the Stage Version of Classic Musical HELLO DOLLY! Ahead of its Latest West End Run

Hello Dolly - Imelda Staunton Due to the Covid crisis we may now have to wait until next year to see Imelda Staunton play the title role in this gloriously sunny classic musical, but here are a few things you may or may not know about the original stage show.

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At Home with Opera Up Close
08 Jun
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Phil Willmott

The Little Opera Company making a Big Impact

At Home with Opera Up Close The big theatre companies and prestige venues tend to capture all industry headlines these days so I’d like to give a shout out to OPERA UP CLOSE.

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Ancient Greek Theatre Masks
08 Jun
News
Phil Willmott

Will we See a New Style of Acting on Our Stages and Screens?

Ancient Greek Theatre Masks The APA (Advertising Producers Association) represents the interests of production companies shooting commercials. Their guidelines relating to the safest working practices for actors during filming are likely to affect theatre performers too.

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