The musical Pippin was first produced on Broadway in 1972. It belongs to a group of musicals like Godspell, Jesus Christ Superstar and Hair that explore questions about our lives. This production, at the small Charing Cross Theatre, had a cast of eight people and felt like a throwback to the 1970s with a set […]
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Many years ago, I sang in a choir. It was the choir that went with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. We were excited one day when they told us at rehearsal that we were going to sing The Dream of Gerontius with the orchestra at the Malvern Festival and Prince Charles would be in […]
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Whenever I am at a Theatretrain centre I like to be near the entrance and see the looks on the faces of the kids as they enter. This is especially true of the first day of term. Some of them are old friends meeting up again and really pleased to see each other. Of course, […]
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You could divide into two groups the things that you do. One the things that you love to do and two, those things you have to do. You probably don’t love putting the bins out but it has to be done. At this time of year everyone at school gets a new start. New uniform, […]
Read MoreYou know the scene: the family is going on holiday and here we are at the front door. Excitement is in the air and people are rushing about finding last minute things to do. A final check on doors and windows. Passport and tickets check. There’s the one who wants to get going and is […]
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