Monthly Archives: September 2024

An Officer and a Gentleman – Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Posted on September 24, 2024 by garylongden

** A musical , prodigy  of  the success of the eponymous 1982  film, dominated by the image of Richard Gere in a  white naval officer’s uniform. Pre -show, some Reagan soundbites are broadcast to transport us into 1980’s mode. He … Continue reading →

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Dracula – Derby Theatre

Posted on September 20, 2024 by garylongden

Dracula- Derby Theatre **** The phrase “landmark production” is much abused and  over used. For once, here, it is justified. One hundred years ago, on 15th May 1924, Hamilton Deane’s stage production of Dracula premiered  at the Grand Theatre Derby … Continue reading →

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Here You Come Again- Alexandra theatre Birmingham

Posted on September 11, 2024 by garylongden

Here you come again Alexanda Theatre, Birmingham *** Dolly Parton is a musical phenomena whose  star originally rose in America from Country and Western in the 1960’s. Thereafter, it has continued to rise in concerts, television, film, a theme park, … Continue reading →

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Dial M for Mayhem – Derby Theatre

Posted on September 4, 2024 by garylongden

This tour presents  a world premiere of  Middleground Theatre’s comic pastiche of the  Frederick Knott 1950’s classic  “Dial M For Murder”. Someone thinks that it would be a good idea to debut their play in the wilds of Scotland on … Continue reading →

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