412 stories by "Tabard"
Musicals have been on Tabard's mind this week. They've a lot to answer for, it seems. In the same week that fast
There's only one thing guaranteed to give you more of a laugh than Julian Fellowes' comments on diversity, and that's the comments
Look, lively lovebirds, your time to shine has come. Want to get yourself noticed? Want to really make your mark? If you've
An expectant mother got more than she bargained for with her ticket to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Bristol Hippodrome, when she
And so to The Stage Awards, the annual celebration of all the great and good in theatre, held at the Theatre Royal,
We've had Brexit " The Musical, Donald Trump " The Musical, hell, we've even had Jeremy Corbyn and Diane Abbott riding a
Tabard has always maintained that the UK needs its own version of Ellen's Stardust Diner in New York, where you can go
January tends to be the month most of us tighten our belts. All that overindulgence and buying presents for loved ones "
One might be forgiven for thinking it was the queue for the last ship leaving earth before the apocalypse, but the online scramble
Not every Cameron Mackintosh show can be a success. And it's only natural that some of his shows will misfire and be
Italy. La Dolce Vita. The country that gave us such greats as Michelangelo, Verdi, Pavarotti, Cornetto. It is arguably the most culturally historic
Even more festive cheer this week comes in the form of disabled dog Pig, who has been given a starring role in
'Tis the season to be jolly and all that, so Tabard will resist any temptation to be too scathing about this one.
It's like Mischief Theatre's Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society has become a reality right before our eyes. Just when you thought the mishaps
Do you ever get the feeling that playwrights are having you on? Tabard has, many a time. Sitting through the latest Caryl
Ladies (and indeed, gentlemen), how would you like your boyfriend to pop the question? Many theatrical types, I imagine, would like it
Let it be known, Tabard has nothing against Elaine Paige. Indeed, Tabard likes to tune into her radio show. The break-a-leg segment
Tabard's heart goes out to Ron Cook, who he saw perform in The Children last week. It was the opening night, and
And the award for most shameless publicity stunt this week goes to TodayTix. The ticketing app, hearing that Imelda Staunton had suggested
Had Cameron Mackintosh been enjoying the free-flowing wine at the interval of Half a Sixpence just a little too much last week? The
While Tabard doubts many in the theatre world was thrilled at the election of professional tweeter and part-time businessman Donald Trump as
Well. President Donald Trump. Did any of us see that coming? Definitely not Andrew Lloyd Webber, it seems. No, the impresario and
Theatres and productions are always asking for outside help " a pet dog to borrow here, a few volunteers there. But Tabard's
Tabard always knew there would be royalty at this year's London Evening Standard Theatre Awards " after all, Elton John is co-hosting the event.
Once again, Tabard finds himself drawn to write about his favourite Conservative MP " though the shortlist for that honour, he must
