Thus we turn to the second half of 2024 – again, a mix of shows and performances; we wouldn’t want it any other way! JULY And so the Sidmouth Summer Season continued with Noel Coward’s HAY FEVER (Manor Pavilion Theatre Sidmouth). A gloriously talented ensemble shone brightly under Jason Moore’s cracking direction. Sidmouth at […]
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And so the time has come for another theatre review of the year – goodness the time passes quickly! Suffice to say, this year we have been regaled with the good, the bad, the ugly and the magnificent. In this first of two parts, we will look at all the productions or events seen and
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The road from Exeter in South West England to Edinburgh, Scotland is a long one, but when you are taking a stage play with you it is a journey with many logistical challenges and many twists and turns along the way. For some years now, Exeter University Theatre Company (EUTCO) has taken a production to
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To a virtually packed house, Paul Taylor-Mills, welcomed new and seasoned supporters to the Manor Pavilion Theatre in Sidmouth, Devon for the launch of the 2024 Summer Play Festival launch. This is Paul’s 11th year of producing the Festival and, as he said, things have changed for him during those years; not only does he
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There are no two ways about it, a life working in the theatre is neither easy nor straightforward. For every household name, there are many thousands whose lives are unpredicatable and more full of disappointment than success. That said, the mindset of some can create a far more positive slant on life and the ‘can
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CORMAC RICHARDS THEATRE AWARDS 2023   DUD OF THE YEAR I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY – THEATRE ROYAL PLYMOUTH (TOURING) ______ DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE YEAR CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THEATRE ROYAL PLYMOUTH (TOURING) ______ COMEDY PRODUCTION OF THE YEAR FLATSPIN – MANOR PAVILION THEATRE SIDMOUTH  ______ MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF THE YEAR
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COMEDY PRODUCTION OF THE YEAR ROLEPLAY – MANOR PAVILION THEATRE, SIDMOUTH THE 39 STEPS – MANOR PAVILION THEATRE, SIDMOUTH PAST TENTS – ALMA TAVERN THEATRE, BRISTOL (TOURING) WODEHOUSE IN WONDERLAND – EXETER NORTHCOTT THEATRE (TOURING) RUN FOR YOUR WIFE – MANOR PAVILION THEATRE, SIDMOUTH PRIVATE LIVES – MANOR PAVILION THEATRE, SIDMOUTH THE WAY OLD FRIENDS
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Following a really mixed bag in the first six months, what would the second half offer? JULY The second offering in the Sidmouth Summer Season was BOEING-BOEING, the classic, if rather dated comedy of multiple relationships at the same time. Well directed by Rob McWhir, the cast were universally excellent with an outstanding physical performance
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Read up about the early careers of many of the senior actors in the UK and they will very often relay their experience of being a member of a repertory company. Often found in regional theatres and seaside venues, even the National Theatre was run as a ‘rep’ company under the management of Laurence Olivier
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As ever, this review takes in all the plays/shows reviewed and makes mention of those that have been watched without the reviewing hat on – though all may be eligible for the Cormac Richards Theatre Awards! Along the way I am sure I will make mention of this and that and t’other! JANUARY Always
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