835 stories by "Paul Vale"
Following a UK tour and a brief stint at the Palladium last year Rip It Up – The 60s gets a limited
Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest is both an impeccably crafted comedy of manners and a satirical commentary on the mores
It’s been 13 years since Avenue Q opened in the West End, introducing British audiences to characters such as Trekkie Monster, Lucy
When Bob finally walks out on Walt, he places an ad on Craigslist to advertise the spare room. Walt has always suffered
Dave is not having a good year. He’s unemployed, his drinking is out of control and his wife Cath has abandoned him.
Joe Orton's The Ruffian on the Stair was initially conceived as a radio play, and later rewritten for the stage in 1966,
Partnering with The Stage, the company is offering two half-scholarships worth a total of £21,500. Paul Vale finds out what's in store
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical surfaced in 2008 as the result of a workshop exercise. The resulting one-hour extemporised musical sparked an improvisation
With its students frequently performing in the West End and on screen, the central London theatre school is offering to cover all
This short play by Howard Walters was first performed at the original Above the Stag venue in 2011 as part of a
Teenage Mark thinks that he might be gay. He is sexually aroused by the guys he sees on the train and vaginas
This year, Emil Dale Academy adds a BA (hons) course to its scholarships offering, but its portfolio includes something for everyone, as
Katie Duncan’s play The Dame first saw the light of day at last year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe last year but this current
JM Barrie's Peter Pan has undergone several changes on its way to becoming a regular part of the pantomime canon. A dame
The dance troupe Diversity took part in its first ever pantomime last year at the Palladium, where it added some exceptional dance
Good adult pantomimes can be great fun, as has been proved by Above the Stag, Leicester Square and the Royal Vauxhall Tavern
This is not the first time that Shane Richie has played Robin Hood for Qdos Entertainment and I doubt whether it will
There are several big names making their debut in Qdos Entertainment pantomimes this year, but none has quite the acting chops of
For three years now, Qdos Entertainment has taken over the Palladium at Christmas to produce a spectacular family pantomime. It has been a
After a spectacularly ropey Jack and the Beanstalk last year, Qdos Entertainment has taken a giant step forward with this year’s New
Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood is very much the star attraction at this Qdos Entertainment production of Cinderella, the most beloved
Consistently punching above its weight, the Towngate pantomime in Basildon may not boast the star names and lavish budgets of Qdos' offering
The Theatre Royal Stratford East pantomime has always featured a degree of experimentation. That’s part of its appeal. It might not always
The Royal Vauxhall Tavern boasts a rich and diverse cabaret history that continues to this day, with its small stage regularly playing
Stuart Ross’ musical Forever Plaid is a quirky homage to the clean-cut boy bands of the 1960s such as The Four Aces.
