‘Dad’s Army marches onto the Crescent Theatres main stage tomorrow (11th December) for a week. Relive the classic scripts of Perry and Croft and the shenanigans of Mainwaring, Wilson, Jones et al.
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Next up in the Crescent Theatre studio is a new adaptation (by director Andrew Cowie) of Schiller’s classic text, ‘Mary Stuart’. This is my favourite image from the first dress rehearsal but it was only taken because I wanted a full length shot of Elizabeth’s (actress Naomi Gilbert) frock for the costume designer. Lucky. Click on the picture to be taken to more production picture
Naomi Gilbert takes one of the major roles among a strong cast in ‘Mary Stuart’ that opens on the 6th November. Andrew Cowie directs his own translation of the Schiller play and which is shaping up to be one of the highlights of the season.
‘The Birthday Party’ will be celebrating its opening night this Saturday for a weeks run in the Ron Barber Studio. This is a rare chance in Birmingham to experience Pinters first masterpiece and certainly not to be missed.
‘Company’ is already packing in the musical theatre fans in the Crescent studio and rightly so. Tickets are limited to around 100 per performance so ensure that you book early. Runs till 25th September.
Ibsens ‘A Dolls House’ opens in the Main House tonight and runs for a week. Book your tickets for a fantastic production of one of THE great, classic theatrical texts.
It’s not all about plays, plays, musicals and plays (and the Wassail) at the Crescent. There’s also a thriving social side to the theatre including the Half Moon Comedy Club (run by member and comedian Craig Deeley) and the upcoming Unplugged musical night. Both of these events take place in the Crescent bar and are always great nights. I went along last night to enjoy the comedic talent and especially Barabara Nice (pictured).
‘Big, bold and rude’ is how director Robert Ball describes the summer tour production from the Crescent Theatre of ‘Merry Wives of Windsor’. Which is as it should be. Catch the fun at many lovely venues around the West Midlands starting at the Botanical Gardens on June 29th and ending on 18th July at Harvington Hall.
The Youth Theatre are back in the Rob Barber Studio this Friday and Saturday with the cautionary tale of ‘The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty’. Tickets are always popular to see the Crescent young actors so make sure you book this promenade performance soon.
The inventive Crescent Youth Theatre are currently hard at work rehearsing ‘The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty’. Directed by Rachael Veazey this show doesn’t have long to go until first night on 25th June. The Youth Theatre shows are always well sold so book your tickets now. [click on the picture for more rehearsal images]
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