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March 2007
INTERVIEW: Marc Pickering - The Elephant Man (28 March 2007)
Interview by Katie Spain As I walk into the dark and slightly unsettling North London pub I scan the room for the type of person whod play the role of The Elephant Man. Marc Pickering is the actor Im here...
BACKSTAGE FOOTAGE: A Midsummer Night's Dream (27 March 2007)
We've seen the production and all we can say is "Wow!" Read our review for all the colourful details, in the meantime take a look at our sneak video preview....
Pounding the streets of Theatreland (27 March 2007)
Society of London Theatres Theatreland Walking Tour How did you spend your Sunday? Did you nurse a hangover, cook a Sunday roast, indulge in some DIY, take the kids to the park or spend a chunk of the afternoon watching...
REVIEW: The Lion King (26 March 2007)
Let's face it, theatre doesn't 'do' it for everyone. We aim to bring you real experiences from real punters... the pros, the actors, the tourists and the guys who go because, well, their girlfriend drags them there. Our favourite socialite...
IN THE HOT SEAT: Julie Walters (23 March 2007)
By Katie Spain It's not every night you you have a 'date' with Julie Walters... most people go through life watching the national treasure on screen, wondering what shes like in person. I could only ever dream of getting straight...
REVIEW: Saints and Superheroes (23 March 2007)
Review by Laura Yates There is definitely something quite kitsch about The Battersea Arts Centre and I always look forward to productions I have seen at this venue, not only because of the quality of the theatre but also the...
REVIEW: The Hot Zone (16 March 2007)
The last time I was at the BAC I was chasing the imaginary tail of i-rabbit. It's a long story so I wont go into it... one thing can be assured though; a night at the south London theatre institution...
REVIEW: A Midsummer Night's Dream (15 March 2007)
A Midsummer Night's Dream The Roundhouse By Katie Spain I had a dream last night... a strange mix of colour, Indian music, and fairies. There was a love struck couple, some unrequited affection and reams of bright fabric falling from...
COMEDY EVENT: Fancy a Sausage? (14 March 2007)
Sausage Night III: The Revenge of the Sausage Friday 30 Mar 2007, 8pm Since I volunteered at the BAC for their iRabbit production, it's been at the top of my venue lists for off West End theatre. The people down...
DANCE EVENT: Move It (14 March 2007)
"I like to move it, move it... I like to move it, move it!" Actually, I prefer to watch others do it because my feet are both of the left variety. Throwing shapes on the dancefloor is one thing;...
QUESTION TIME: Julie Walters (12 March 2007)
Yes, we're not telling porky pies... Theatre Buff Katie will be in the star-studded company of Julie Walters tonight. The successful stage performer is a theatre legend. She's been been involved in many of the most important theatrical progressions...
THEATRE NEWS: Connie injures her voice (12 March 2007)
It looks like Connie Fisher's vocal chords aren't so 'alive with the sound of music' lately. The poor lass has been forced to take to two weeks off from The Sound of Music due to a vocal injury. According to...
INTERVIEW: Lesley Garrett ( 8 March 2007)
When I was asked to interview Lesley Garrett I was thrilled and more than a touch nervous. Id seen the world renowned Opera singer perform at the Laurence Olivier Awards the week before; shed sent shivers up my spine. As...
REVIEW: Treats ( 5 March 2007)
By Katie Spain "With Equus baring all just ten minutes down the road, Billie Piper better get her baps out if she wants to impress me..." This remark was made by a male non-theatre goer. Surprised? I thought not. Despite...
REVIEW: Past Half Remembered ( 5 March 2007)
An Afternoon at the Theatre Past Half Remembered performed by NIE at the Battersea Arts Centre on Saturday 2 March By Peter Coulston On Saturday, I enjoyed a change from my usual smoky music cellars to enjoy a civilised couple...
REVIEW: My Long Journey Home ( 5 March 2007)
NIE Present My Long Journey Home Battersea Arts Centre By Laura Yates I was very excited about the prospect of viewing the NIE production of My Long Journey Home at the Battersea Arts Centre (BAC). I was most certainly right...
Review: Lizzie Roper ( 1 March 2007)
By Katie Spain The last time I saw Lizzie Roper I was on stage with her hosting the Question and Answer Session of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest at the Garrick Theatre. To be honest, I didn't pay too...
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