National Theatre's: "War Horse"

Advantages: Good ticket prices and brilliant puppetry
Disadvantages: Was over complicated in parts

...A Reflection of the National Theatre Interpretation of "War Horse" compared to the book. This play was orignally shown in 2007 and has now returned back to the stage due to demand back at the National Theatre and is booking untill January. "War Horse" is the story of a boy's love for his horse in 1912 Somerset, who are wrenched apart by World War One. The crucial issue staging a play, based upon a novel established through the eyes of a horse 'Joey', was constructing equine creatures with authentic movements, sounds and size that could be easily moved and ridden, particularly during the intense scenes of conflict. This was inventively answered by the use of "life-sized puppets" divised by the Handspring puppet company, with wooden skeletons covered in translucent fabrics and a belly filled with puppeteers who simulated...

becky_tredget 07.12.2007 (28.09.2008) · Read review
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Review of National Theatre (London)

The Most Perfect Experience of Theatre

Advantages: Nothing else like it as a tourist destination or theatrical experience
Disadvantages: If you watch a show you don't like, it might cloud your whole judgement

...Here's what you have to do: Get yourself onto the London Underground network and take the Central Line to St Paul's. When you arrive there are signposts to direct you down to the Thames and across to the Globe Theatre. When you get to the river, just stop for a moment by the Millenium Footbridge and enjoy the view. Straight ahead of you is the towering phoenix of Tate Modern. If you've got a couple of hours to kill before your play starts, go in - it's free. Doesn't matter if you like or dislike modern art, the place is awesome, and there's a great cafe at the top where you can look out over the cityscape. To the left of the Tate is The Globe. If you can't quite make it out, look for the ice cream van out front - it's always there. Make your way across the Millennium Bridge and try counting the number of shocks you get from...

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Review of Shakespeare Globe Theatre (London)

The King of theatre! Lion King at the Lyceum 2007

Advantages: An experience you'll never forget (this will be a long review!)
Disadvantages: I wanted to cry half the time the music was so moving.

...------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- ------ CREATIVE TEAM Music and Lyrics- Elton John Tim Rice Lebo M Mark Mancina Jay Rifkin Hans Zimmer Choreography-Gart Fagen Scenic Design-Richard Hudson Lighting Design-Donald Holder Mask and Puppet Co-Designer-Micheal Curry Make up and hair designer-Micheal Ward Resident Director-Alexandra Sumner Hughes Resident Dance Supervisor-Thea Barnes Music director/supervisor and conductor-Clement Ishmael ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- BOOKING AND INFORMATION The show is 2 hours and 45 mins long and has one interval. Show times- Mon-No Showing Tues-7.30 Wed-2.00, 7.30 Thurs-7.30 Fri-7.30 Sat-2.00,7.30 Sun-3.00 Prices- Tues-Thurs £20-£49 Fri & Sun £22-£52.50 Sat £22.50-£55 Tickets are available from the Lyceum Theatre, Wellington street, London through their...

piggypine 21.02.2007 (29.06.2007) · Read review
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Review of The Lion King / Lyceum Theatre (London)

FORTUNE THEATRE THE WOMAN IN BLACK VERY REALISTIC

Advantages: Realistic
Disadvantages: Not so good theatre

...Don't you just love all scary stories!? Whether there ghostly or monsterous, you usually love 'em' like I do, or you just quite plainly, simply hate 'em'! Each weekend, well not literally EVERY weekend, but some weekends, I sit down in front of the telly and if there isn't any decent comedies on, I'll simply watch a horror movie instead, ok, ok, so maybe sometimes I'll pull a pillow over my head and then other times I'll jump and maybe even scream but they are fun to watch aren't they!? This week has been, 'THANK GOD' the last week of school for myself and many others too, this means a it has been a supposedly FUN week for me!! (SUPPOSEDLY!!) One of my main attractions of the week happened on Tuesday, on Tuesday I went to London on an English/Drama school trip to a theatre called the 'Fortune Theatre' to watch 'The Woman In Black...

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Review of Fortune Theatre (London)

LONDON'S CALLING

Advantages: Pleasent stay, good food, central location
Disadvantages: Views from room

...eateries/drinking places and chose 372, which offers carvery selection. I was surprise how hot and fresh the food was. Not only that it was tasty too! We opted for lamb with roast potatoes, new potatoes and three vegetables. However, my only complaint about the meal was the vegetables; they were a tad on the raw side for my liking. That said I ALWAYS OVER cook my veggies. Dessert was for me home made apple pie and cream, while the other half opted for home made cheesecake ? both were consumed without any complaints and very much enjoyed. Our meal for two with drinks cost £29) Hotel: the hotel it situated in the Strand which is in central London and easy to walk to theatres such as the Aldwych, Lyceum, and many more. Come out the front of the hotel and turn right, and you?ll be heading towards Trafalgar square with Nelson, bear left and you...

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Review of The Strand Palace Hotel, London

  London's Mane Event

Advantages: It's so good...
Disadvantages: ...you'll want to go again the next night

...-piece songs tacked on. The singing and dancing integrate seamlessly with the dialogue and action scenes, with incidental music provided by the orchestra throughout and recurring motifs which give continuity to the music; the low chant of 'Ingonyama' ('Here is a lion') first appears in 'Circle of Life' and is repeated in 'They Live In You', 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight?' and many more. While you may not leave the theatre singing out loud, you will certainly find themes and odd lines running through your head for a long time afterwards. In the interval and after the show it's hard to resist buying the beautiful, top-quality merchandise, which ranges from a lavishly-illustrated programme to soft toy versions of the cast to T-shirts and fleeces with the striking lion face logo. Prices are Disneyland high, though I snapped up a very nice Swatch...

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Review of The Lion King / Lyceum Theatre (London)

The Marlowe Theatre

Advantages: Great range of shows, nice layout, good facilities
Disadvantages: None

...the annual pantomime. I have been to the Marlowe Theatre twice in the past 12 months, once to see The Rocky Horror Show (which actually had the same cast that appear in the large London Theatres) and I also saw the pantomime Cinderella last year at Christmas. Prices obviously vary from show to show but in my own personal experience, I have always found the shows to be excellent value for money, for example, the Rocky Horror Show was only £16 a ticket, when you would easily pay twice that to see the same cast in a London show. The Café / Bar The Café Bar is modern and airy and provides a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy your food either before of after a show. Visitors who would only like to sample drinks can relax in the bar area, and for people wanting to have a bight to eat, there is ample seating around the back of the bar. The menu has...

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Review of The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury

Stranded in London!

Advantages: Excellent central location; good bars and restaurants
Disadvantages: Rooms a bit old fashioned; a little pricey

...stacked high with a traditional beef or lamb or turkey (or all three!) roast, carved by a very friendly and funny chef who served us. As mentioned earlier, Covent Garden is less than 5 minutes walk away (the tube station a couple of minutes more), and most of the theatres are within 5 minutes walk. It was an ideal place to stay. During the day we did the cheesy tourist thing and got on one of the tour buses (a stop is just around the corner from the hotel). We also went on the London eye, but got to this using the tour bus, but I believe it is around 15 minutes walk from the hotel. All in all a good central location for siteseeing and theatre breaks, hence giving it a recommendation, but a little disappointed in the room (especially after paying for a "club" upgrade). If you've stayed in a typical London hotel before then the style...

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Review of The Strand Palace Hotel, London

A THEATRE WITH A VIEW

Advantages: Open air Theatre does not come any better.
Disadvantages: Those hard seats, do not forget the cushions.

...OPEN AIR THEATRE AT ITS VERY BEST. The Minack Theatre is located next to Porthcurno Bay which is just off the B3315 between Lands End and Penzance. For persons like me who do not drive, there are Scheduled Bus Services from Penzance. the 300 and the 1A which both stop in Porthcurno Valley, the theatre is a further 400 meter walk up a steep hill. For full details of the Events at the Minack and further pictures visit its own web site WWW.MINACK.COM The Theatre was built, honed out of the rocks by a young woman ROWENA CADE with the only help being from the families gardener. It is now a 750 seat theatre, staging a wide range of events. Shakespear , what better setting for the Tempest than a cliff side setting. Opera, Drama, Musicals they are all there. We have visited the Minack for several Plays...

poshtroika 30.08.2007 (22.09.2007) · Read review
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Review of Minack Theatre Cornwall

LUXURY IN LONDON!

Advantages: Brilliant rooms, service, food, internet etc
Disadvantages: expensive!!!

...do have are of a high quality. What is near the Grosvenor? To me the most outstanding thing about the hotel, is that is right opposite the Apollo Victoria Theatre which is home to my favourite musical ever- Wicked. (Review to come soon...). For me this was a plus point as we were going to see it and it meant we could leave our hotel at say 7.20 and still make it in time for the 7.30 show. (We didn?t do this though..we were there way too early!...what can I say? I was excited!!!). The Victoria Palace Theatre home to Billy Elliot is also only a two minute walk from the hotel, which is great. I?d recommend both these musicals. Buckingham Palace is a short walk away too which is a great place to visit and there are often events going on at or around the palace. The hotel is also within walking distance of the London Eye, Covent...

SweetTooth93 08.03.2009 (12.05.2009) · Read review
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Review of The Grosvenor, London