Reviews
Reviews of plays, scripts, films, in fact anything related to performing. If you'd like to submit a review, then please contact Jane.
Julie Petrucci reviews NOMADS’ production of Guys and Dolls in March 2009 at the Kings Theatre. This review first appeared in Combinations, the amateur drama newsletter issued by Combined Actors of Cambridge.
Julie Petrucci reviews BAWDS’ production of The Lady in the Van in March 2009 at the ADC Theatre. This review first appeared in Combinations, the amateur drama newsletter issued by Combined Actors of Cambridge.
Colin McLean reviews BAWDS’ production of Rebecca in December 2008 at the ADC Theatre. This review first appeared in Combinations, the amateur drama newsletter issued by Combined Actors of Cambridge.
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This collection of performance pieces certainly is a treasure. Written by Pip Parry over a lifetime, this is a brilliant source of material for amateur theatre groups looking for festival entries, shorter pieces, something different etc.
A psychological thriller by Marcus Lloyd, requiring only two actors; one female and one male.
Dwarves, werewolves, vampires, a troll, a large Scone, and not a trace of an elephant. That would be my summary of this recent play from Stephen Briggs, adapted from Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels.
The Ely Amateur Dramatic Society has done it again. Edgy, bitter and wickedly wise, their latest production was a connoisseur’s delight.
In 2007 Stoke-on-Trent’s Mitchell Memorial Theatre is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and The Newcastle Players, the group that has used the theatre longer than any other, has published its own story.
“Founded 1934 – The Story of the Newcastle Players” traces the history of the group right up to the present day from its beginnings over seventy years ago, performing first in church halls and later in the Municipal Hall in Newcastle-under-Lyme before moving to the Mitchell Memorial Theatre, Hanley in 1958.
