Interview with Camryn Quinlan: “Don’t be afraid to take chances and put yourself out there”

10 Viernes Jul 2020

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Being only 13 years old, Camryn’s artistic background has already got so extense it may almost look like a lifetime achievement. Having taken part in several world-renowned musicals like Beauty and the Beast, Little Mermaid or Annie, her passion for music have also led her to pursue a career as solo singer and songwriter, apart from recently joining Warner’s Music new boyband Akapop! Kids. In this new interview, Guillermo Názara gets to know more about one of the most promising American performers, her beginnings and creative process, as well as her plans for the future.

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‘The Show Must Go On’ campaign launches new items to continue with its fundraising

08 Miércoles Jul 2020

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The Theatre Support Fund has released a new range of merchandise once again featuring the brands of 16 major West End musicals. Designed by two friends from one of London’s top theatre prop manufacturers, the new products include a re-useable face mask, and their entire profits will be sent to charity organisations providing financial aid both to actors and crew as well as the NHS.

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Acclaimed scenographer Jon Bausor releases new masks inspired by ‘The Grinning Man’ musical

01 Miércoles Jul 2020

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The release coincides with the online broadcast of The Old Vic’s production and it’s put together by costume makers who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic. Done in collaboration with the printing company Prompt Side (which confectionated the backdrops for the musical), all of the prospects will be destined to charity organizations which provide support to theatre professionals affected by the lockdown.

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We Raise Our Voice (Happy 2020 Pride)

26 Viernes Jun 2020

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Because such a celebration can’t be cancelled when it takes place within our hearts. Because there’s no good reason not to honour love and respect. Because this year more than ever we must fight for everyone’s sake and happiness. Check out our very special Pride video starring some of the world’s best-known artists and activists – featuring, in order of appearance: Matt Lucas, Jazz Jennings, Cheyenne Jackson, Peter Facinelli, Josh Dylan, Frankie Rodríguez, Joe Serafini, Kirnsten Vangness, Andreja Pejic, Courtney Act, Lachlan Buchanan and Jake T. Austin. Just be true, just be you!

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An interview with Miriam Rizea: “I treat new experiences as new challenges”

10 Miércoles Jun 2020

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With an already long background in some of Romania’s most important theatrical venues, Miriam Rizea is no doubt one of the most promising young actresses in Eastern Europe. Also keeping several film credits in her pocket (including an Academy Award-nominated project), Rizea is now starring in the upcoming independent film A Muse, which explores the making of art from different creative points of view. Join us in this new interview, as we discuss her performing techniques, latest projects and the contrast between film and theatre from an actor’s perspective.

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The support campaign ‘The Show Must Go On’ raises a milestone amount for their charities

05 Viernes Jun 2020

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The initiative, which consists of a T-shirt featuring the brands of 16 major West End shows, will continue for the following weeks to provide financial aid to theatre artists and crew. Created by two friends from one of London’s top props manufacturers, the project has already received 7500 orders shipped to 42 different countries around the world – having raised more than 100 thousand pounds in four weeks.

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An interview with David Zippel

03 Miércoles Jun 2020

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From ‘Hercules’ to ‘Mulan’, from ‘City of Angels’ to ‘The Woman in White’, and now currently Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Cinderella’. David Zippel is one of the most renowned lyricists both in musical theatre and film. Join us in this chat about the highlights of his internationally successful career, learn more about his creative process and most fun anecdotes, and find out everything about his much expected upcoming projects.

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‘The Phantom of the Opera’ cancels its national tour due to the pandemic

27 Miércoles May 2020

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The Curve Theatre, Leicester, 2020, Credit: Johan Persson

Both the uncertainty of social distancing and the delicate financial situation regional theatres are experiencing right now have forced producers to shut down the show until further notice. All the scheduled venues will not accomodate the musical, which is however intended to restart a new tour when both theatres and audiences can go back to normality.

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West End stars to perform new original songs to help charities during the lockdown

22 Viernes May 2020

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Some of London’s theatreland’s best-known actors will appear in a very special gala featuring both new tunes and classic songs from musicals. The show, which will be accompanied by a live full orchestra, will split all of their proceeds evenlt between the participants and the NHS Charities Together Covid-19 Urgent Appeal. The campaign has been organised by producer Adam Blanshay, whose goal is to inspire and lift people during the pandemic.

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16 major West End musicals join forces to help during the Coronavirus pandemic

06 Miércoles May 2020

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Both legendary and most recent popular shows have allowed their brands to be used on a new T-shirt which advertises support for the theatre. Designed by two friends from a West End props provider company, all the profits will be destined to two organisations which provide financial aid to those theatre professionals whose careers have been affected by the outbreak.

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Publicaciones de la categoría: English contents

Interview with Camryn Quinlan: “Don’t be afraid to take chances and put yourself out there”

‘The Show Must Go On’ campaign launches new items to continue with its fundraising

Acclaimed scenographer Jon Bausor releases new masks inspired by ‘The Grinning Man’ musical

We Raise Our Voice (Happy 2020 Pride)

An interview with Miriam Rizea: “I treat new experiences as new challenges”

The support campaign ‘The Show Must Go On’ raises a milestone amount for their charities

An interview with David Zippel

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ cancels its national tour due to the pandemic

West End stars to perform new original songs to help charities during the lockdown

16 major West End musicals join forces to help during the Coronavirus pandemic