438 stories by "Debbie Gilpin"
Much of my 'touring' has been concentrated in Bristol and Chichester; there are a few other UK venues to add to the list, as well as some from my week in New York, of course.
You know what time of year it is " so I've just been through my annual Mind the Advent countdown! As I've seen a personal best number of different shows this year, the sheer volume of actors…
Simon Callow has joined forces with the celebrated Brighouse and Rastrick Band; the double album features the five-stave narration (backed by the band) on one disc, with the full versions of…
My verdict? A superlative debut play by Niall Ransome that taps into a very important issue, brilliantly written in verse " a must-see alternative Christmas production.
My verdict? A top-class transfer of an all-American musical, spreading Alexander Hamilton's story ever further " you won't want to miss your shot to be in the room where it happens!
Award-winning John Tiffany directs, bringing to life a show that has been in his thoughts for several years now " he's joined on the team by long-standing collaborator Bob Crowley, as well a…
The festive fare at Chelsea Theatre this year comes courtesy of Paper Balloon, as they bring an alternative theatrical treat to the stage. It's aimed primarily at young families.
Michael Xavier and Tobias Ungleson make a terrific Bob and Tiny Tim team, with the latter showing all the hallmarks of being a scene-stealer of the future!
There are some really quite ingenious methods of creating the required sound effects " a particular favourite has to be Gretchen using rubber gloves, dipped in water, to push along an inflat…
What has also changed in the process of the show's development is its running time; for reasons I can't understand, an interval has been added in.
In January 1970, Led Zeppelin played the Royal Albert Hall, widely lauded as one of their most famous gigs. Robert Plant has returned once again, this time as part of a tour with the Sensati…
Victorian music hall Wilton's takes a trip back to the 1930s this Christmas, as it brings a new version of John Masefield's fantasy story The Box of Delights to the stage. Justin Audibert di…
Despite our typical view of the Victorians being highly conservative in every aspect of their lives, the young queen was relatively liberal " and A Christmas Carol is almost surprisingly soc…
As usual, come the festive season, there is a plethora of shows on offer to begin the merriment - and if a pantomime or version of A Christmas Carol isn't for you, there is still plenty of c…
Frankly, you can't ignore the fact that every time you see it you get a free piece of chocolate. As long as you have the patience to wait for "le moment de magique" before you eat it.
The latest production from New. Theatre Company is a song cycle from Alex James Ellison and Tom Lees as with last month's The Dysfunctional Guide to Being a Third Wheel it is playing in the …
Following in the footsteps of Emma Rice's production of the same play in her final summer season at the Globe, director Christopher Luscombe moves from Nell Gwynn's 17th century setting to a…
Terrorist plots, underfunded government departments, unjustifiable military action - all very modern worries, I'm sure you'll agree. However, playwright Anders Lustgarten and director Matthe…
What is really clever about this play is how it manages to layer up the separate plots and points in time. There is one set (a cheap-looking motel room with a small bathroom and cupboard) an…
Set in a hotel room in 1954, the play brings together The Professor, The Senator, The Actress and The Ballplayer. None are actually named ("There's a price to pay for fame; your name's the p…
How did you celebrate the fourth annual #LoveTheatreDay on Twitter yesterday? MyTheatreMates' latest addition Debbie Gilpin (who runs Mind the Blog) marked the occasion online by sharing thi…
Celebrated performer Barb Jungr put this collection of songs together a couple of years ago alongside long-time collaborator and pianist, Simon Wallace and has been taking the songs across t…
Red Lion FC is a northern, semi-professional club with an ambitious manager and not a lot of cash. When Yates (club stalwart turned kit man) discovers an incredible new talent, Jordan, manag…
Shakespeare's play has been adapted and transported to 1960s London, where the Krays reign supreme and hold the East End in terror " in a nod to these famous twins, Richard himself is split …
This is the first in a series of original musicals that will be brought to Live at Z del thanks to New., whose aim is to showcase young, emerging talent on the stage. The Dysfunctional Guide…
