While many theatre awards focus on London, the Theatre Management Association’s Theatre Awards UK, being held later this week, look further afield and covers the entire country. Perhaps the awards don’t quite hit the headlines in the way the Olivier Awards do but it’s an important area to celebrate and one we need to support….
What is regional theatre? In some quarters it is seen as somewhat of a derogatory term with the focus on London based theatre seen as much more important. Others see the wealth of work taking place outside of the M25 as a vital breeding ground for theatrical creation. Yet despite the huge amount of work…
So another 3 months have passed and despite it technically being a quiet period another 34 shows under my belt. This was supposed to be summer so it was time to brave outdoor theatre, although this year these alfresco theatre shows offered wind and rain rather than sunburn. Its also a season of increased amateur…
Well another 3 months have passed so time to round up the second quarter of 2010 and the best and worst shows I’ve seen during those months. It was 43 shows seen over the three months, a total boosted by a couple of festivals; the outstanding High Tide Festival and the eclectic Pulse Fringe. As…
So the first quarter of the year has already been and gone and its 20 shows down. Some I’ve sat through some good, some average and some just darn right bad theatre in the last three months. So time to hand out both the bouquets and the brickbats, for the best and the worst, of…
So the first quarter of the year has already been and gone and its 20 shows down. Some I’ve sat through some good, some average and some just darn right bad theatre in the last three months. So time to hand out both the bouquets and the brickbats, for the best and the worst, of…