Monthly Archives: September 2023

Oh What a night !- Chesterfield Spinning Wheel Theatre

Posted on September 24, 2023 by garylongden

This is a hybrid between a  revue and Tribute concert featuring the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. This was their second booking , and on a Saturday night they had pretty much sold it out, a good … Continue reading →

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Frankenstein- Derby Theatre

Posted on September 20, 2023 by garylongden

**** This represents a new adaptation by director Sean Aydon from Titled Wig productions of the original Mary Shelley book, first published 205 years ago in 1818. Although often billed as a horror story, it also offers the credentials of … Continue reading →

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All my Sons- Sutton arts Theatre, Sutton Coldfield

Posted on September 15, 2023 by garylongden

Make no mistake, this  production was a big call by Sutton Arts. It is wordy, and worthy, and played out on a single set. Its themes of  the American Dream, the anatomy of truth, and fidelity are more fully realised … Continue reading →

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Tony! The Tony Blair Rock opera- Derby Theatre

Posted on September 13, 2023 by garylongden

Photo credits to Mark Douet Some lament the turgid fare of contemporary musicals. “ Tony! (The Tony Blair Rock Opera)”, by Harry Hill and Steve Brown challenges that stasis. Charlie Baker takes the lead as the eponymous messiah, channelling “Smashy … Continue reading →

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