Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands will embark on an 18-venue UK tour in November. Opening on 20 November 2023 at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth New Adventures' production will run until 25 May … [Read more...] about Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands embarks on six-month UK tour
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Federico Longhi answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start singing? When I was 6, in the chorus of my hometown in the Valle d’Aosta. A lady in my parish, Rita, invited me to sing and I was so happy... I looked forward to the … [Read more...] about Federico Longhi answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Nutcracker-lite at La Scala – très chic Casse-noisette from Geneva
What a disappointment was La Scala's new Nutcracker. A shimmering front-cloth announced "Lo schiaccianoci" as though written in the stars, Tchaikovsky's bewitching overture started and there was that … [Read more...] about Nutcracker-lite at La Scala – très chic Casse-noisette from Geneva
French choreographer Philippe Decouflé is the writer-director behind the new Cirque du Soleil shoe ‘Iris’
This summer, the Montreal-based entertainment behemoth will be launching a planned 10-year residence at the Kodak Theater - home to the Oscar ceremony - where a posse of 75 acrobats, aerialists and … [Read more...] about French choreographer Philippe Decouflé is the writer-director behind the new Cirque du Soleil shoe ‘Iris’
Michael Gough, distinguished actor and Batman’s butler, dies at 94
Poised and distinguished-looking, with an eloquent speaking voice and a long-lipped sneer, Michael Gough deployed his talent for depicting seducers, serial killers and other well-bred villains to … [Read more...] about Michael Gough, distinguished actor and Batman’s butler, dies at 94
Alices everywhere from London to New York, from film to stage, from musical to ballet. Now in tartan…
Alices are popping out all over the place. Tim Burton is partly to blame for the latest batch with his Johnny Depp film Alice in Wonderland in 3D last year. Here in Italy there is an (awful) touring … [Read more...] about Alices everywhere from London to New York, from film to stage, from musical to ballet. Now in tartan…
