Category Archives: Behind the Arras Reviews

The Kite Runner – Birmingham Rep

Posted on March 14, 2018 by garylongden

**** First told as a novel, now retold for the stage, Khaled Hosseini’s 2003 book has sold 31.5m copies in 60 languages. It was adapted for film in 2007, this stage adaptation is by Mathew Spangler, first appearing in America … Continue reading →

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Two – Derby Theatre

Posted on March 7, 2018 by garylongden

  ***** Playwright Jim Cartwright created this little theatrical gem in 1989, almost thirty years on, he was in the audience to see how it was faring, and no doubt to personally check the bums on seats versus the royalty … Continue reading →

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The Dead Sea – Derby Theatre

Posted on February 25, 2018 by garylongden

*** This afternoon’s performance was the end of a series of previews prior to a nationwide tour. A one woman show, it has been made in conjunction with the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Louise White is the performer, writer, and producer … Continue reading →

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The Boy Who Climbed into the Moon – Derby Theatre

Posted on February 23, 2018 by garylongden

**** Written by David Almond, and staged by Theatre Alibi, this is a one set, one hour, production. The opinion of adults is irrelevant to a children’s production. Jacob, aged five years, and Harry, aged seven, both theatre veterans, accompanied … Continue reading →

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The Boy Who Climbed into the Moon – Derby Theatre, 22nd/23rd February, A Preview

Posted on February 20, 2018 by garylongden

  A hugely inventive but simple story by David Almond, but produced by Theatre Alibi. Behind the Arras will be there on Friday morning to review it. The plot? Some pretty odd ideas are floating around Paul’s street. There’s Mabel, … Continue reading →

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The Dead Sea – Derby Theatre, 24th Feb, 4pm – A Preview

Posted on February 20, 2018 by garylongden

This weekend, actor, playwright and Theatrician, Louise White brings her one woman environmental show to Derby Theatre as part of a nationwide tour. What should we expect? In her website, Louise explains a little bit more about herself: http://www.louisewhitetheatrician.com/about   … Continue reading →

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The Wedding – Derby Theatre

Posted on February 9, 2018 by garylongden

**** This show is produced by the Gecko theatre company who specialise in physical theatre and whose director, Amit Lahav, has an international reputation in the form. I had tried to do some research beforehand, but uncovered precious little. Now, … Continue reading →

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The Wedding – Gecko Theatre, Preview

Posted on February 8, 2018 by garylongden

“The Wedding” , a physical theatre piece,by Gecko theatre, who are based in Ipswich is touring nationwide, and this week comes to Derby Theatre. Highly acclaimed, I am not entirely sure what to expect, which is probably a good thing. … Continue reading →

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Cinderella – Birmingham Hippodrome

Posted on February 7, 2018 by garylongden

***** Over a decade ago I was a balletphobic theatre goer. Traditional ballet and dance simply did not connect with me. I had tried, and failed, or maybe the shows had failed? Then I went to see Sir Mathew Bourne’s … Continue reading →

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Private Lives – Derby Theatre

Posted on January 30, 2018 by garylongden

**** Written by Noel Coward some 88 years ago in 1930, “Private Lives” is a comedy of manners showcasing his trademark wordplay, badinage and wit. Performed by the London Classic Theatre Co, this is Director Michael Cabot’s first foray into … Continue reading →

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