CATS
January 30, 2008
CATS the monster moggie musical returns to Newcastle where it still holds the record for the longest running show at the Theatre Royal. But this time its here for three weeks only, when it last played the Theatre around 15 years ago it took up residence for a good couple of months
Although not having a story line as such Andrew Lloyd Webber has taken T.S. Elliots Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats and combined these with his music. The most famous combination is, of course, Memory which has been recorded many times and become a signature tune for Elaine Paige, who appeared in the original London production.
Its interesting to wonder what would have happened if Dame Judi Dench who was due to sing the song until an accident forced her out of the shows rehearsals had actually made it to opening night. Would theatrical musical history be a bit different? We will never know. Read more
High School Musical on Ice
January 30, 2008
In the high street, most clothing stores and every school play ground, you will almost certainly see the High School Musical logo. It is the Grease of today and with the Disney brand at the helm its a global force to be reckoned with.
We know this year will not only have the television versions but touring live are the stage and ice shows. First to reach us is the ice show which is spectacular in the true Disney tradition. Let’s face it on paper this sounds a dreadful idea but Disney are the masters and within minutes you think the whole concept should have started as an ice show.
The audience was full of children sporting every kind of T-Shirt available and all very eager to see their favourite characters in person (Its not the TV actors but no one seemed to mind) Read more
Painters become a National Treasure
January 28, 2008
From April 3rd for one month The Pitman Painters return to the Live Theatre. Written by Lee Hall (Billy Elliot) this play was a sell out success when first performed as the opening show at the refurbished Live Theatre last year and it is great news that North East audiences are being allowed to see it again.
Following its run at the Live the play moves on to The National Theatre in May. This production is going to sell out quickly, so book soon to avoid disappointment.
The play set In 1934, tell the story of a group of Ashington miners and a dental mechanic who hire a Professor from Newcastle University to teach an evening class in Art Appreciation. Completely unable to understand each other they decided to embark on one of the most unusual experiments in British Art as the Pitmen learned to become painters. Read more
Win tickets for Equus and The Elephant
January 27, 2008
We are delighted to tell you the Theatre Royal and Northern Stage Theatres in Newcastle as well as the Sunderland Empire have given us tickets for competitions. So its a big thank you to them for their generosity in supporting Whatsonstage North East. Tickets up for grabs are:
The Elephant, Thursday 28 Feb – 10.30am
Equus, Monday 24 Mar – 7.30pm (please note this show has adult themes and contains nudity)
Below we will give you some information on both shows and an explanation of how to enter, its very simple, honest. Just join our mailing list and then email us the answer. Once you have joined the mailing list for Whatsonstage.com North East you can enter all our competitions by answering a simple questions and emailing the correct address. Winners will be notified well before the production, but remembered tickets are not transferable and transport to and from the venue, ice creams, programmes and drinks are not included, it is just theatre tickets. Read more
Purrfect chance to become a cat
January 26, 2008
Anyone seeing CATS at the Theatre Royal from Tuesday may think they are seeing double.
In the foyer at all evening performances and Saturday mats will be Pam from Fun for Faces, offering cats face painting at three pounds a go. This will allow anyone wanting to take on board that extra dimension of the show and really enter in to things the opportunity.
Sounds just purrfect ………….
Cats opens at the Theatre Royal Newcastle on Jan 29th until Feb 16th
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