Review, The King and I – Venue Cymru by Richard Evans

Venue Cymru, March 7th to 11th 2023 Rodgers & Hammerstein, based on Margaret Landon’s book Anna and the King Howard Panter for Trafalgar Theater Productions “How will I know when I know everything?” “When you are King!” This faithful production of The King and I portrays the unexpected love story between the King of Siam … Continue reading Review, The King and I – Venue Cymru by Richard Evans

Review Peter Grimes, Kensington Symphony Orchestra, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London by James Ellis 

A final flourish in London would see a concert version of Benjamin Britten’s finest stage work, Peter Grimes. His first opera proper, this piece was deviating on first impact back in 1945. Set in Suffolk in the early 1800s, this remains a devastating examination of the individual vs the community. The libretto by Montagu Slater … Continue reading Review Peter Grimes, Kensington Symphony Orchestra, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London by James Ellis 

“Stories that need to be told.” An interview with Dramatist Peter Cox.

In this latest in the series of Playwright interviews Peter Cox gives an overview of his career to date, his time working for National Institutions, access to the arts for all and his hopes for the future. Interview by Director of Get the Chance, Guy O’Donnell. Hi Peter great to meet you, can you give … Continue reading “Stories that need to be told.” An interview with Dramatist Peter Cox.

“This is a time where people are very open to forgotten histories” An interview with Diana Nneka Atuona.

Hi Diana, great to meet you, what first got you interested in the arts? As child, I was always into creative writing and storytelling. I wanted to be a song writer (still kind of do) and I would also write short stories. I wrote my first play when I was around 11 or 12 for … Continue reading “This is a time where people are very open to forgotten histories” An interview with Diana Nneka Atuona.

REVIEW My Fair Lady, Wales Millennium Centre by Barbara Hughes-Moore

There are few things more magical than a classic Hollywood musical: a lavish spectacle with characters to adore and songs to die for. And there are few more beloved than My Fair Lady, one of the last golden age musicals, in which a snooty phonetics professor vows to transform a Cockney flower girl into an … Continue reading REVIEW My Fair Lady, Wales Millennium Centre by Barbara Hughes-Moore

PREVIEW AN INSPECTOR CALLS, NEW THEATRE 18-22 OCTOBER

This is a syndicated interview for An Inspector Calls, which is performing at Cardiff’s New Theatre from 18-22 Oct 2022. The death of a young woman at a high-class dinner party summons Inspector Goole to the scene of the crime in JB Priestley’s classic thriller. Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning National Theatre production returns to embark on a … Continue reading PREVIEW AN INSPECTOR CALLS, NEW THEATRE 18-22 OCTOBER

REVIEW The Osmonds: A New Musical, New Theatre by Barbara Hughes-Moore

For The Osmonds, family isn’t just important: it’s everything.Hailing from a small town in Utah, they shot to the stratosphere during their tenure on The Andy Williams Show in the 1960s and have kept climbing the charts ever since. Having sold over 100 million records, The Osmonds became household names, known for their clean-cut image and teen idol status – and now, … Continue reading REVIEW The Osmonds: A New Musical, New Theatre by Barbara Hughes-Moore

INTERVIEW WITH JAY OSMOND, THE OSMONDS: A NEW MUSICAL UK TOUR

What follows is Vicky Edwards’ syndicated interview with Jay Osmond. Jay TalkingThey say you should never meet your heroes, but seriously? I mean, asking a 70s kid to interview an ACTUAL Osmond? The guy who sang Crazy Horses?  WILD horses wouldn’t have stopped me. Any fears about heroes having feet of clay prove unfounded. Jay … Continue reading INTERVIEW WITH JAY OSMOND, THE OSMONDS: A NEW MUSICAL UK TOUR

“I truly believe it is an exciting time of positive change.” An Interview with Rebecca Jade Hamond.

In our latest Playwright interview Director of Get The Chance Guy O’Donnell chats to Welsh Playwright and Director of Chippy Lane Productions Ltd, Rebecca Jade Hammond. Rebecca discusses her career to date, her latest play Right Where We Left Us and her thoughts on opportunities for Playwrights in Wales. Hi Rebecca, great to meet you, … Continue reading “I truly believe it is an exciting time of positive change.” An Interview with Rebecca Jade Hamond.