Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the stage adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic story, 'The Secret Garden'. The play will run from 15 June to 20 July at Regent's Park. The cast includes Theo Angel as Colin, Richard Clews as Ben Weatherstaff, George Fletcher as Dr Craven, Amanda Hadingue as Mrs Medlock, Molly Hewitt-Richards as Martha, Jack Humphrey as Archibald Craven, Avita Jay as Champa, Hannah Khalique-Brown as Mary Lennox, Patrick Osborne as Captain Lennox, Sharan Phull as Lata/The Robin, Archana Ramaswamy as Padma, and Brydie Service as Dickon. The creative team includes movement director Will Dickie, sound designer Tingying Dong, casting director Polly Jerrold, composers Mishra Music, lighting designer Jai Morjaria, costume designer Khadija Raza, and set designer Leslie Travers [383da8e9].
Fort Salem Theater has also announced the cast and creative team for their production of Disney's 'Mary Poppins'. The musical will run from July 26 to August 11 and is expected to be Fort Salem Theater's biggest production to date. The cast includes Jaynie Parmenter as Mary Poppins, Michael-Pate as Bert, James-Pate as George Banks, Lauren Schirnhofer as Winifred Banks, Luke Snyder and Nathan Graves as Michael Banks, and Evelyn Clary as Jane Banks. The production is directed and choreographed by Kyle West, with music direction by Tom Odell. Tickets for 'Mary Poppins' can be purchased at FortSalem.com or by calling 518-854-9200 [6efe9425].
Miracle Theatre's Love Riot is a Regency romp set in lush Cornish surroundings. The production, celebrating 45 years of Miracle shows, is an adaptation of The Belle's Strategem, a gem dating back over 200 years. The cast includes lead actress Milly Montgomery-Smith, who portrays a nervous newcomer to the aristocratic Regency world. The story follows the courtship and mores of the era, with modern twists and relevant themes. The cast of five seamlessly portrays eight characters, with standout performances by Charlotte Merriam, Sophia Dear, and Danny Mellor. The production moves through various settings, including gardens, ballrooms, and a masquerade dance. Miracle Theatre's Love Riot is a funny, clever, and exuberant showcase of homegrown Cornish creativity [957055e2].
Celtic Illusion, an Irish dance and magic show, is returning to Bendigo for a performance at the Ulumbarra Theatre on Saturday, July 13th, 2024. The show is led by former Lord of the Dance lead dancer and illusionist Anthony Street, who created the show in 2011. Street combines his interests in magic and dance to deliver a performance that fuses Irish dance, magic, and elements of choreographer Bob Fosse and Michael Jackson in a Broadway style. The show features a cast of dancers sourced from productions around the world, such as Lord of the Dance and Riverdance. The performance is accompanied by an original score by composer Angela Little. The show has been on a national tour and has also been performed in New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada, and the United States. The show promises to be more spectacular than ever and tickets can be booked at bendigoregion.com.au, starting at $79.90 [22bdbb1e].
Dylan Bales, a member of the Gingerbread Players, is set to stage the production of 'Willy Wonka' at the Shoals Community Theatre in Florence. The play follows enigmatic candy maker Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in his candy bars. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, while the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket. The play explores the children's journey through Wonka's factory and the consequences they face if they don't follow his rules. The play will run from July 18-21, with tickets priced at $15 for adults, $12 for students, and $10 for children [b8f5d4eb].
The Grand Opera House youth theatre in Belfast is staging the iconic show 'Sunset Boulevard'. The production features young people between the ages of 16 and 21, with less than three weeks of rehearsal, tackling the challenging musical. Actress Caroline McMichael takes on the main role of Norma Desmond, receiving guidance from director Tony Finnegan. The production includes 71 cast members and showcases Hollywood in its heyday. Joining the youth theatre provides numerous benefits, including gaining confidence, learning life skills, and experiencing the thrill of performing in front of an audience. Tony Finnegan is praised for his teaching of both acting and life skills. The Grand Opera House receives support and respect for its commitment to youth productions. 'Sunset Boulevard' will run from July 18-20 at the Grand Opera House in Belfast [8ed303a7].