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1,003 stories by "Chris Wiegand"

'Look at the bloody tip!': Jason Manford blasts messy theatre audiences by Chris Wiegand

The comedian posted a video of the 'shocking' amount of litter left behind after his performance in a panto, saying, 'You wouldn't treat your own home like that, would you?' "It's behind you…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:02am on December 5, 2023[SHARE]

The best theatre to stream this month: The Old Man and the Pool, Bedbound and more by Chris Wiegand

Watch Mike Birbiglia's hit comedy about mortality, Colm and Brenda Meaney in Enda Walsh's two-hander or choose from a flock of Swan Lakes Here's Mike Birbiglia's pitch for his Broadway and …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:06pm on November 30, 2023[SHARE]

Cinderella review " festive fairytale adds a sprinkling of socialism by Chris Wiegand

Derby theatreOur heroine is a straight-talker who is not bothered about the ball but still finds romance in Annie Siddons' lively version In her fresh version of the bridal fairytale, Annie …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 9:18am on November 29, 2023[SHARE]

Cinderella review " pop-powered Hammersmith panto looks sharp by Chris Wiegand

Lyric Hammersmith, LondonVikki Stone's playful fairytale is staged with fabulous costumes and high-energy songs but falls short of delirious comedy In 2021, Camila Cabello was a screen Cinde…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 5:24am on November 26, 2023[SHARE]

The Lightbulb Princess review " sparkling electrickery for kids by Chris Wiegand

Half Moon theatre, LondonSarah Punshon's Christmas story for over-fours is about the importance of making " and saving " electricity Here's a lively show that recognises how, in many househo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:48am on November 24, 2023[SHARE]

The Snow Queen review " flurry of fun needs more sense of adventure by Chris Wiegand

Polka theatre, LondonWorking best as an origin story, this new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale is poignant but lacks danger Why is Hans Christian Andersen's Snow Queen so c…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 1:24pm on November 23, 2023[SHARE]

Hamilton review " revolutionary musical hits the road with a blazing new cast by Chris Wiegand

Palace theatre, ManchesterThe new tour of Lin-Manuel Miranda's blockbuster is delivered by an outstanding ensemble As this UK and Ireland tour is launched, it's tempting to say that Hamilton…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:02am on November 22, 2023[SHARE]

Dancefloor disaster: Ayelen Parolin masters the choreography of comedy by Chris Wiegand

The show must go on for the trio of hapless performers in Parolin's new production Zonder, which finds the funny side in failure Contemporary dance and comedy don't exactly go hand in hand b…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 9:48am on November 20, 2023[SHARE]

Hot Orange review " hoop dreams and true love in bittersweet teen drama by Chris Wiegand

Half Moon theatre, LondonAmal Khalidi and Tatenda Naomi Matsvai's touring play for over-13s evokes two friends' passions and pressures 'Hot orange" is the name given to a basketball in this …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:54am on November 10, 2023[SHARE]

Sheridan Smith to star in Rufus Wainwright musical Opening Night by Chris Wiegand

Ivo van Hove will direct the West End production based on John Cassavetes' 1977 film about theatre Sheridan Smith is to star in a musical by Rufus Wainwright based on John Cassavetes' 1977 f…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:36am on November 10, 2023[SHARE]

The Box of Delights review " the RSC makes merry with Masefield's fantasy by Chris Wiegand

Royal Shakespeare theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonThis is a well-crafted, brilliantly acted version of John Masefield's novel about an orphan who travels through time Going small and swift are t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 6:32am on November 9, 2023[SHARE]

Regent's Park Open Air theatre appoints Drew McOnie as artistic director by Chris Wiegand

McOnie " who choreographed Jesus Christ Superstar, On the Town and Carousel " takes over from Tim Sheader Regent's Park Open Air theatre in London has appointed Drew McOnie as its new artist…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 6:32am on November 9, 2023[SHARE]

Lizzie review " ferocious rock opera revisits 1892 double murder case by Chris Wiegand

Southwark Playhouse Elephant, LondonStrong voices, polished direction and pop choreography boost this uneven account of Lizzie Borden, accused of killing her father and stepmother Reclaiming…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:06am on November 3, 2023[SHARE]

The best theatre to stream this month: Cloud Gate, Best of Enemies and more by Chris Wiegand

The Taiwanese group's compelling dance and William F Buckley Jr and Gore Vidal's heated debates are among November's offerings " plus an interactive theatrical quest Cloud Gate Dance Theatre…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 1:33am on November 1, 2023[SHARE]

To Wong Foo the Musical review " fabulous fantasia keeps it frothy by Chris Wiegand

Hope Mill theatre, ManchesterAdapted from the 1995 film, this musical about three drag queens stuck in a US small town is low on tension but has plenty of heart " and wigs Manchester's mini …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:13am on October 29, 2023[SHARE]

Romeo & Juliet review " slow jams, Asda bags and trackie tops in a Manchester love story by Chris Wiegand

Royal Exchange theatre, ManchesterNicholai La Barrie's production edits out some of Shakespeare's characters, but amps up the modern-day relevance of this play about a divided community Rel…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:07am on October 29, 2023[SHARE]

Owners review " Caryl Churchill's 1970s housing comedy is still bleakly relevant by Chris Wiegand

Jermyn Street theatre, LondonOften outrageously funny, Churchill's play grimly reveals the costs and risks involved in private renting This revival of Caryl Churchill's pungent 1972 comedy a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 6:07pm on October 17, 2023[SHARE]

Laura Waldren wins Papatango new writing prize for Some Demon by Chris Wiegand

The playwright and actor's debut drama about life on an eating disorder unit will have its world premiere at the Arcola theatre in London next summer The Papatango new writing prize has been…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:55pm on October 5, 2023[SHARE]

'Deeply shocked' National Theatre Wales may close in six months after funding cut by Chris Wiegand

The Arts Council of Wales has withdrawn its long-term financial support of the English-language theatre company National Theatre Wales (NTW) has warned that it will be forced to close in six…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:25am on October 5, 2023[SHARE]

Mean Girls musical to be staged in London on film's 20th anniversary by Chris Wiegand

The Broadway hit, written by Tina Fey and now on its second North American tour, will open at the Savoy in June For Mean Girls fans, this is so fetch: the film's musical adaptation, which ra…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:19am on October 3, 2023[SHARE]

Woody Harrelson returns to London stage in 'riotous' Ulster American by Chris Wiegand

The Hollywood star will appear alongside Andy Serkis and Louisa Harland in David Ireland's black comedy Woody Harrelson is to return to the London stage in a new production of David Ireland'…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 6:13am on October 3, 2023[SHARE]

The best theatre to stream this month: That Face, Macbeth and Dance Umbrella by Chris Wiegand

Our roundup of stage shows to watch at home includes a revival of Polly Stenham's debut play, London's international dance festival and Patrick Stewart suffering toil and trouble The first m…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 6:55am on October 1, 2023[SHARE]

Michael Gambon, star of Harry Potter and The Singing Detective, dies aged 82 by Chris Wiegand

The Olivier award-winning actor, whose major film roles included Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series, has died ' 'An actor who let his heart and soul crack open': David Jays on Micha…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 9:04am on September 28, 2023[SHARE]

The Yellow Wallpaper review " Charlotte Perkins Gilman's story given hi-tech staging by Chris Wiegand

Coronet theatre, LondonAurélia Thierrée narrates the tale of a confined 'hysterical' woman while Fukiko Takase dances on a screen behind her The putrid wallpaper in Charlotte Perkins Gilma…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:07am on September 27, 2023[SHARE]

Steve Coogan to star in Armando Iannucci's Dr Strangelove play by Chris Wiegand

Coogan will follow in Peter Sellers' footsteps to play multiple roles in stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's 1964 satirical war film Steve Coogan is to star in Armando Iannucci's stage ada…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:03am on September 26, 2023[SHARE]
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