Dec
2008
Articles from 12th Dec 2008
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Ashley makes musical grade
Dec 12 2008 | Theatre in Birmingham
WHEN actor Ashley Day was offered lead part in the stage adaptation of High School Musical he knew the show would be successful – but never guessed just how big a hit it would become. Read
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Pirate tale sets sail for America
Dec 12 2008 | Theatre in Birmingham
EUAN Rose, creator of Brummie musical Wallop Mrs Cox and, more recently, of Charlotte Badger, has returned from a week in Florida with transatlantic prospects looking good for his story of Bromsgrove’s 18th-Century woman pirate. Read
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There is a lot of swordfighting in this action adventure panto
Dec 12 2008 | Theatre in Birmingham
EXPECT a panto with a difference says Torchwood actor John Barrowman as he prepares to take on the role of Robin Hood. Read
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Robin drills merry men
Dec 12 2008 | Theatre in Birmingham
TORCHWOOD actor John Barrowman is putting his merry men through their paces. One second he is shouting at the line-up of Will Scarlet, Little John et al and the next he bursts into his characteristic loud laugh as something goes not quite to plan. Read
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Dame with a difference for Brummie legend
Dec 12 2008 | Theatre in Birmingham
IT MAY sound hard to credit but Birmingham actor, radio presenter and comedian Don Maclean (pictured) is this year playing a character who is reluctant to wear women’s clothing. Read
