The Rat Pack
September 23, 2008
Venue : Sunderland Empire
Date : September 22nd 2008
The Rat Pack takes us back to 1962 when Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Junior and Dean Martin were performing at the Sands night club in Las Vegas.
The show recreates a concert starting with Sinatra, with each of the leads having their turn in the spotlight. In the second half we witness the knock about comedy the Rat Pack actually got up to, which includes a lot of humour that was acceptable in 1962, but not today. This does not detract from the show, but at times does jar, when you are laughing at a comment made towards Sammy that quite frankly would get you in to a lot of trouble if you made it in today’s society. Read more
Win one of 5 pairs of tickets to see OUR HOUSE
September 22, 2008
Thanks to the Sunderland Empire we have 5 pairs of tickets to be won in our latest competition. But be quick as entries close at 5 p.m. thisThursday (Sept 25th) and the tickets are for the opening night Tuesday 30th September
This is the first UK tour of the Olivier award-winning OUR HOUSE which is coming to the Sunderland Empire, for one week only on Tuesday 30th September, starring STEVE BROOKSTEIN and GWYNETH STRONG.
Featuring the most famous songs from 80’s pop sensations MADNESS such as “My Girl”, “Baggy Trousers”, “House of Fun” and “It Must Be Love”, OUR HOUSE tells the story of sixteen year-old Joe, in love for the first time, and the fateful day when something happens to tear his world in two.
STEVE BROOKSTEIN, winner of the first ever series of ITV’s X-Factor in 2004, will make his stage debut playing ‘Dad’. Following his decisive victory with two-thirds of the public vote, he went on to release a No 1 single “Against All Odds” and his debut album “Heart and Soul” sold 250,000 copies. He released his second album “40,000 Things” to great acclaim in 2006.
GWYNETH STRONG will play ‘Kath Casey’. Best known as ‘Cassandra’ from “Only Fools and Horses”, she has appeared in numerous other television series, including “New Tricks”, “Real Women”, “A Touch of Frost” and “Harry Enfield’s Brand Spanking New Show”. Her stage work includes “Sugar and Spice” at the Royal Court Theatre, “When You Cure Me” at the Bush theatre and “Three Sisters” directed by Max Stafford-Clark for Out of Joint.
The West End production of OUR HOUSE, which opened in autumn 2002, received rave reviews and public acclaim, winning the 2003 Olivier Award for ‘Best New Musical’.
So to enter simply answer the following question and email your reply, along with your contact details, not forgetting the email address to northeast@whatsonstage.com
Which bands music features in the musical OUR HOUSE?
Remember you must be available to attend the Sunderland Empire on Tuesday September 30th as tickets are not transferable. Our normal rules apply so transport to and from the Sunderland Empire , programmes and refreshments are not included.
Life on the ocean waves
September 18, 2008
While away on our summer break we were invited by Neil Oliver , Cruise Director of the new P&O superliner Ventura to tour backstage of their 785 seater Arena theatre.
Our report can be read under Features
With four major productions being perfromed three times a night in the Theatre (as well as stand up comics, singers, seminars and talks) as well as a major production by one of the swimming pools, there is a lot going on. But it all runs on time.
From chatting on stage to Marco Pierre White in front of a packed theatre to leading the sailaway sing alongs, Neil has it under control and ensures high quality live entertainment is a key part of anyone cruise.
Theatre all at sea
September 18, 2008
Over the past few weeks we spent our holiday on the new P&O ship Ventura, which is marketed as the 21st Century Superliner designed for Britain. Being the editor for the Whatsonstage North East site meant that the entertainment, especially the on board theatre, was of great interest and a major part of our holiday.
With this in mind, I contacted the on board Cruise Director Neil Oliver and he kindly arranged a backstage tour of the 785 seater Arena Theatre, which is not normally available to passengers. Read more
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
September 16, 2008
Venue: Sunderland Empire
Date Reviewed: 16th September, 2008
The film of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is one of the classic MGM musicals that remains a firm favourite with generation after generation. The Johnny Mercer lyrics and Gene de Paul score won an Oscar and with classics such as Bless Your Beautiful Hide, Goin Courtin , Spring Spring Spring and Wonderful Wonderful Day it is not hard to see why as they are as fresh today as they were when written. Read more
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