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Bridge Theatre/National Theatre “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” cast being talented as hell and having fun
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African Queens: Njinga
African Queens: Njinga (Doku-Serie 2023) #JadaPinkettSmith #AdesuwaOni #ChipoKureya #MarilynNnadebe #PhilipsNortey #ThaboRametsi Mehr auf:
SerieJahr: 2023- (Februar) Genre: Doku-Serie / History Hauptrollen: Jada Pinkett Smith, Adesuwa Oni, Chipo Kureya, Marilyn Nnadebe, Philips Nortey, Thabo Rametsi, Cory Hippolyte, Zethu Dlomo … Serienbeschreibung: Doku-Serie, die das Leben prominenter und berühmter afrikanischer Königinnen erforscht. Die erste Staffel befasst sich mit dem Leben von Njinga, der komplexen und furchtlosen…
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willstafford · 1 year
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Ghost on the Coast
Ghost on the Coast
DARKER SHORES Festival Theatre, Malvern, Wednesday 23rd November, 2022 This slice of Victorian gothic begins with grief-stricken natural historian Professor Stokes (Maxwell Caulfield) narrating a spooky experience he has had to spiritualist Tom Beauregard (Michael Praed).  And so we are transported to the site of this happening, a creepy old house by the sea, where we encounter housekeeper Mrs…
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Série documental 'Rainhas Africanas' produzida por Jada Pinkett Smith mostra rainhas da África
SÃO PAULO – A atriz Jada Pinkett Smith é a produtora-executiva de “Rainhas Africanas”, série documental sobre as mais poderosas mulheres da história da África. Eshe Asante, Adesuwa Oni, Chipo Kureya e Marilyn Nnadabe em cena de ‘Rainhas Africanas’ – Joe Alblas/Netflix O primeiro episódio conta a história da rainha Nzinga, ou Jinga, que defendeu os territórios de Ndongo e Matomba, hoje…
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SOLD 🎭 Harry Potter And The Cursed Child @ Palace Theatre 2016 (#190)
Title: Harry Potter And The Cursed Child
Venue: Palace Theatre
Year: 2016
Original London Cast with tickets for 10th and 11th November 2016
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Author: Jack Thorne
Director: John Tiffany
Choreographer: Steven Hoggett
Cast: Nicola Alexis, Helen Aluuko, Jeremy Ang Jones, Rosemary Annabella, Annabel Baldwin, Matthew Bancroft, Jack Bennett, Paul Bentall, Anthony Boyle, Sam Clemmett, Morag Cross, Noma Dumezweni, Esme Grace, Claudia Grant, James Howard, Christiana Hutchings, Lowri James, Chris Jarman, Martin Johnston, Alfred Jones, Chipo Kureya, James Le Lacheur, Helen Lymbery, Barry McCarthy, Sandy McDade, Andrew McDonald, Tom Mackley, Adam McNamara, Poppy Miller, Tom Milligan, Jack North, Jamie Parker, Alex Price, Stuart Ramsay, Ewan Rutherford, Nuno Silva, Hope Sizer, Cherrelle Skeete, Esther Smith, Nathaniel Smith, Dylan Standen, Paul Thornley, Joshua Wyatt
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William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2019) dir. Nicholas Hytner, Bridge Theatre
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Beside yelling about Gwendoline Christie, may I just say that I think aerials to be the most aesthetic of all circus artistry.
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cursedchildsupport · 7 years
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Cast board for this week: Adam McNamara as Sorting Hat Annabel Baldwin as Delphi Diggory Chipo Kureya as Moaning Myrtle Andrew McDonald as Station Master
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shakespearenews · 5 years
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Oliver Chris (standing), Rachel Tolzman, Chipo Kureya, Lennin Nelson-McClure and Charlotte Atkinson (left to right) in rehearsal for the Bridge Theatre’s Midsummer. 
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cdaae · 7 years
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Jamie Parker, Chris Jarman, Sam Clemmett, Poppy Miller, Tom Milligan, Paul Thornley, Cherrelle Skeete, Noma Dumezweni, Anthony Boyle, Helena Lymbery, Joshua Wyatt, Claudia Grant, James Le Lacheur, Jack North, Sandy McDade, Alex Price, Barry McCarthy, Esther Smith, Andrew McDonald, Annabel Baldwin, James Howard, Adam McNamara, Nathaniel Smith, Cristina Fray, Nicola Alexis, Matthew Bancroft, Jack Bennett, Morag Cross, Martin Johnston, Chipo Kureya, Tom Mackley, Stuart Ramsay, Nuno Silva, September 14, 2016, *pigeontrading’s master*, Includes parts 1 and 2
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aberorca · 7 years
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One year ago today, the entire cast gathered for the first time with some of the creative to begin rehearsals in an aircraft hanger in Bromley-by-Bow, a location kept top secret at the time.
From left to right, top to bottom -
Top row: Tom Milligan, Tom Mackey, Jamie Harrison, Katrina Lindsay, Neil Austin, Steven Hoggett, Christine Jones, Gareth Fry, Jeremy Chernick, Martin Lowe, Julia Horan, Cherelle Skeete, Adam McNamara
Second row: Nuno Silva, Jack North, Rosemary Annabella, James Le Lacheur, Sandy McDade, Jack Bennett, Helena Lynbery, Paul Bentall, Esther Smith, Chris Jarman, Anabel Baldwin, Martin Johnston, Claudia Grant, James Howard, Morag Cross.
Third row: Andrew McDonald, Stuart Ramsay, Alex Price, He-Who-Cannot-Be-Named a.k.a. Don’t-Know-Who (Sorry), Colin Callander, Sonia Friedman, John Tiffany, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, Jamie Parker, Noma Dumezweni, Paul Thornley, Poppy Miller, Barry McCarthy.
Floor: Nicola Alexis, Joshua Wyatt, Chipo Kureya, Anthony Boyle, Rudi Goodman, Zoe Brough, Bili Keogh, Christina Fray, Nathaniel Smith, Dylan Standen, Christina Hutchings, Sam Clemmett, Helen Aluko, Jeremy Ang Jones.
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billyboydcape · 7 years
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director & editor: Billy Boyd Cape producer: Alfie Johnsonproduction company: Little Island dop: Molly Manning Walker creative director: Titus Hajek Moore editor: Billy Boyd Cape styling: Ayishat Akanbi choreographer: Chipo Kureya make up: Gaby Wynwood colour: Sonny Sheridan @ The Farm Group
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sigrun23 · 7 years
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‘The Cursed Child ‘21st/22nd of January
I saw the play for the second and the third time almost three weeks ago and this time I was determined to write down my impressions almost immediately, before I forget details (still, it took me some time but a big medical exam looming over your head isn't fun). This report is quite long but I hope not too boring. I'm sorry in advance for any mistakes, English is not my mother tongue.
Just buying tickets was quite a ride. Because I live in Poland, seeing the play becomes a little journey, with buying plane tickets, reserving an accommodation, taking a day off work. I decided it would be easier and cheaper to see the play twice during one trip and was prepared to buy tickets for Saturday and Sunday. At first I thought about going at the first weekend of February. I asked Anthony on Twitter if he was performing on that date because I wanted to see him again. And he answered! And wrote that no, he's not performing. After checking plane tickets' prices I chose 21st/22nd of January, hoping that main cast, especially Sam, Anthony and Jamie, would be performing. I bought plane tickets, reserved a room in a hostel; that was an easy part. And then begun a hunting for theatre tickets. I noticed that the tickets were mainly released on Mondays and Tuesdays, two weeks prior. Knowing that, I was checking the Nimax site whole Monday (2/01/2017) afternoon. No tickets were released. The next day I was checking the site on my phone at work, every free second I got. I work as a young doctor in a hospital and was sent with a patient to an ultrasound. As we were waiting in the corridor I checked the site and there it was! A ticket for Saturday, in the dress circle. Exactly as I wanted. I was so excited and stressed, knowing that anytime we could be asked to that ultrasound. Luckily I managed to buy the ticket although it took me three attempts. I wonder if the patient saw my excitement and nervousness. Later that day I bought the second ticket, for Sunday. Uff, mission complete.  
I had almost the same seat on both shows: dress circle, D14 on Saturday and D16 on Sunday. I love the dress circle! In November I sat in stalls, row G, and although it was great, there was one main disadvantage. If you are short and someone tall sits in front of you, they are successfully blocking your view. And that was unfortunately the case the last time. The dress circle is highly stepped so even if someone tall sits in front of you, as it happened on Sunday, you still have a clear view. Undoubtedly, some parts of stalls are closer to the stage, but the dress circle is still close enough to see everything perfectly, even actors' facial expressions (at least from the row D, I guess final rows of the dress circle may have worse view).
The audience on Sunday was fantastic! There must have been a lot of people who didn't read the script or knew anything about the show. There were many gasps of admiration at some tricks: when Albus and James changed into the robes at the beginning, when Harry disappeared in the telephone box, when the boys were 'swimming' in the lake during the second task and when Delphi turned into Hermione people were even clapping. Also major plot twists got an audible gasps of surprise: when Umbridge revealed herself at the end of part one or when Snape said that Cedric had killed Neville. And when Albus appeared in the lake after Scorpius had fixed things there was a huge applause. People were also laughing much more than on Saturday, especially at Scorpius and Ron. Both shows got a standing ovation but on Sunday people got to their feet quicker, a lady next to me stood up almost immediately.
There were some changes in the cast compared to the show I saw in November. Last time Ginny was played by Lowri James and though she was great, I like Poppy Miller more. She is a perfect Ginny and the chemistry between her and Jamie is so intense. Amos and Dumbledore were played by Barry McCarthy (in November by Martin Johnston) and both portrayals were really good. Fortunately Annabel Baldwin was performing this time and I much more prefer her Myrtle than Chipo Kureya's. McGonagall was played by Morag Cross and I may even like her a little bit more than Sandy McDade. Other understudies were Jack North as James, Adam McNamara as Bane and Andrew McDonald as Train Guard.
Seeing two shows on consecutive days allowed me to notice small differences in acting. Actors were delivering lines in different ways and tones, making different gestures and facial expressions. I noticed that especially Noma and Jamie were trying to make their performances diverse.
That was a general overview, now I'll write about things which caught my attention in particular scenes.
Act One
Scene Two – when Albus asked Harry about being put in Slytherin, at first Harry looked surprised and amused but then he knelt down in front of his son and took his face in his hands. That, as well as a goodbye hug, were sweet moments, when everything was still fine between them. I also liked Ginny's frustrated reaction to Ron's comment about Fred and George running a book.
Scene Four – at the platform nine and three-quarters before the second year Albus looked irritated with Harry and his irritation only grew when Harry looked impatiently at his watch when saying 'look, as long as you're happy...'. I really don't blame Albus that he took his case and stormed away without even saying bye to his dad. I love Albus's speech before the third year ('So what would you like me to do?'), especially the way Sam delivers last lines ('Got to go. Train to catch. Friend to find.'). He was glaring at Harry and you could see and hear Albus's anger and frustration. The scene when Scorpius tells Albus about his mother's death is beautiful and so sad. The boys are sitting on their cases and besides them there is only the Sorting Hat holding a bulb over them.
Scene Five – Harry was relaxed at the beginning of this scene, joking with Hermione, putting his feet on the desk, jumping around, full of energy and enthusiasm. It's great to see him in good mood before it all went bad.
Scene Six – I love Albus listening on the stairs, I myself sometimes do it. And I really like Albus's clothes in this and the next scene: his sweat pants (I have almost the same!) and the fact that he walks only in socks in the house (slippers are such a nuisance).
Scene Seven – one of my favourite scenes and on both shows it was played brilliantly, with such intensity. At first Albus was sitting cross-legged on his bed, in the dark. When Harry walked in, the lights went on and Albus quickly changed position, sitting on the bed's edge, with his legs down. Then Harry sat down next to him and wanted to put his arm around him but Albus flinched and moved away from his dad, sitting almost on his pillow. When Harry gave him the blanket, Albus really didn't know what to do with it, he moved it awkwardly in his hands and quickly gave back to Harry. Harry was disappointed and folded up the blanket while Albus stood up and started taunting his dad. He was truly trying to hurt him, wanted some reaction from him. At first Harry didn't rise to Albus's mockery, even wanted to leave the room but he lost it when Albus called the blanket mouldy. They were shouting at each other, face to face, very close. When Harry yelled those terrible words, Albus looked hurt but not surprised, like he had expected it. He didn't throw the blanket, he put it gently on the potion and then ran from the room.
Scene Eight – Ewan Rutherford, who was playing young Harry on Saturday, was great, he looked and sounded like young Daniel Radcliffe.
Scene Ten – Rose kept fixing Albus's robes while talking about the Time Turner. Irritated, Albus finally patted her hands away. The boys' first hug was short but sweet. When Albus was talking about his plan to save Cedric, he was constantly touching Scorpius on his arms or putting a hand on his back. At the end of his speech he rather forcefully grabbed Scorpius by the front of his robes and sat him down on the cases.
Scene Twelve – I loved Draco impersonating Harry, saying 'My scar is hurting'. He said it in such a high-pitched voice. It's hilarious.
Scene Fourteen – in November Delphi was holding her wand, pointing it in Amos's direction but this time she didn't have the wand out. I loved Scorpius's 'do we?' and 'are we?'. Albus looked at him frustrated, almost angry, clearly afraid that Scorpius may ruin his plan.
Scene Sixteen – it was said many times before but I have to write it: Jamie as Scorpius is awesome! The way he talks, moves, swirls around his cloak; it's just pure brilliance.
Scene Eighteen – Scorpius looked so pleased with himself after he'd cast a successful Alohomora. I noticed that Albus kissed Hermione only once, though he tried more times she didn't let him. But the best in this scene is Harry. His awkward 'I should go...' reminds of the scene in 'The Half-Blood Prince' film when Lavender comes to Harry and Ron's compartment in the Hogwarts Express and Harry suddenly finds that arm rest in the train seat very interesting. And I don't know what is funnier: Ron's 'let's have another baby' or Harry's shocked reaction at it.
Scene Nineteen – Delphi grabbed Scorpius by his hips and pulled him towards the bookcase. And one of the hands coming from the bookcase hit Scorpius in the crotch, making him hold it in pain for quite some time.
Act Two
Scene Four – Albus really doesn't know how to flirt with a girl. His attempts were so lame. And he looked disappointed when Delphi said that they're friends, clearly hoping for something more. On Saturday Scorpius caught the Durmstrang robe that Delphi threw him but on Sunday he dropped it and it took him a long time to pick it up, he even kicked it a few times. After Delphi kissed Albus, Scorpius leant towards her, like he expected to be kissed, but then quickly turned away. It looked more like Scorpius deciding that he didn't want to be kissed than Delphi not wanting to kiss him. And on Sunday she made a strange noise, like 'Nahh!' which made the whole audience laugh.
Scene Six – it's such a beautiful scene: the light, the music and that sweet, honest conversation. And I really like Albus and Scorpius in Durmstrang robes. They look great.
Scene Seven – on Sunday, after the boys chanted 'Go, go, Krazy Krum!', Scorpius made a strange kicking move and added 'kick in!' or something like that.
Scene Eight – I love the way Sam delivers the line 'Scorpius? Dangerous? Have you met him?'. It always makes me laugh.
Scene Nine – one thing that makes me sadder than Albus saying that he and Scorpius can't see each other again is Ron walking away with slumped shoulders. That's the moment you know that this reality is really fucked up.
Scene Eleven – in November I was mostly surprised by Hermione’s aggressive behaviour, cause the script doesn’t mention that she knocks students from chairs. But this time I really noticed how destroyed she was by her unrequited love for Ron. She had a huge difficulty finishing her speech about Patronuses, you could hear that she was on the verge of tears. When she walked away at the end of the scene, you could see that Albus’s comments troubled her deeply. It works well with the previous scene with Ron. You realise that they truly belong together.
Scene Twelve – pure Scorbus, what’s more to say? Just a little funny thing, not related to Albus or Scorpius: in November Madame Hooch tripped when walking up the stairs. Thankfully, this time everything went smoothly.
Scene Sixteen – I loved how Albus was hugging the Invisibility Cloak while apologising to Scorpius. He looked so lost, remorseful and sincere, truly understanding his errors and trying to make up for them. His speech about Scorpius not being Voldemort’s son is so beautiful and Sam delivers it in the most lovely way. And their hug was so long, I mean, so long, much longer than in November. Albus embraced Scorpius in a very awkward position, so Scorpius really wasn’t able to return the hug. But Albus didn’t care. He just held him, burying his face in Scorpius’s shoulder, taking much-needed comfort from the hug.
Scene Seventeen – I don’t know why but I always forget about this scene and it surprises me every time when after the library scene stairs with Ron and Hermione are rolled into the stage. It’s such a beautiful but sad scene. Ron and Hermione kept their hands on the banister, nearly touching and finally Hermione reached out and put her hand on Ron’s. And her joyless, forced laughter at the end, when the stairs were rolling away, was heartbreaking.
Scene Nineteen – as I wrote before I loved Annabel’s Myrtle, she’s really great. And I liked Albus giving thumbs up when Myrtle said that she’d had a soft spot for the Potters.
Act Three
Scene One – on Sunday Scorpius was standing really close to the wall on the left side, he even leant on it and tapped it with his hand while saying ‘consider me restored. Temporary aberration.’
Scene Two – Yann licked his wand in a really ominous way, preparing to spill some proper Mudblood guts. I noticed a huge improvement in Claudia Grant’s performance. In November she seemed stiff but this time she was far more natural and comfortable. She played with her role and even added a touch of fun towards the end of the scene.
Scene Four – Scorpius sounded really angry and annoyed when Craig asked him why he was in the library. And when he gave Craig the History of Magic book, he looked so resigned, like he completely gave up, before he realised that Craig had mentioned Snape.
Scene Five – on Sunday when Scorpius recalled Severus’s love for Lily, a lady in the row below mine made a funny noise of understanding and admiration. I love how these stories impact on people.
Scene Seven – when Hermione learned that she's a Minister for Magic in the alternate reality she covered her mouth and made the most adorable noise of disbelief and excitement. Scorpius was hilarious in this scene; when Ron asked him if the mother of his children was hot, he eagerly nodded and made a funny face. And then quickly realised that he's talking about Hermione. But when he was talking about Severus's death he got very serious and full of respect.
Scene Nine – on Saturday it took a bit too long for the doe prop to catch fire properly. Scorpius said that it's a doe before its shape became visible. Albus and Scorpius's hug in the lake was short but strong and if I remember correctly it's the only hug when they embrace each other (during other hugs the person not initiating hug doesn't have time or opportunity to return it).
Scene Ten – I like the transition between scene nine and ten when the students are running and sharing a paper with news. I guess the main reason for this short intermission is to give Sam and Anthony time to get dry and change clothes but nonetheless that scene is fun and well-choreographed. On Saturday, after the boys rolled in McGonagall's desk, Scorpius patted it a few times, like he wanted to placate the headmistress and show that he cares even for her furniture. On Sunday there was a small mistake made by Morag Cross. After Albus said 'yes', I saw Jamie preparing to say his line 'Professor, if I may-' but before he could start, McGonagall said 'I should expel you...' thus omitting her previous lines as well as Draco's 'seems fair'. It was unnoticeable for people not knowing or not remembering the script well but for those who knows the script almost by heart it was an evident mistake. And I absolutely love Hermione and Rose's hug.
Scene Eleven – another mistake on Sunday, this time by Jamie. After he told Albus about the Merpeople, he made a pause. The pause became too long to be intentional, additionally Jamie smiled stupidly, which completely didn't suit the scene's atmosphere, and turned around, his back to the audience. He clearly forgot the next line. I anxiously waited what would happen but fortunately Jamie recalled the line and finally said 'it's a nice room'. On both shows, but especially on Saturday, Albus looked so nervous and tense. He was fidgeting with his sleeve and when Harry started to shout he flinched once or twice and looked like he was afraid that Harry may hit him. I know that Harry would never do that and I believe Albus knows that too but he seemed really scared of his dad in this scene. I also noticed a difference in the way Sam delivered the line 'I thought Harry Potter wasn't afraid of anything?'. In November Albus sounded surprised, even curious, but this time he was angry and asked this question in a mocking voice.
Scene Twelve – when young Harry mentioned flowers on his parents' grave, Petunia gave a sob, which she unsuccessfully tried to turn into a laughter. She became really emotional sitting by her sister's grave, you could see that Lily's death impacted on her strongly. I know that it's not real Petunia but I like to think that she wasn't as cold-hearted as she seemed in books.
Scene Fourteen – I love this scene, it's great to see boys joking, laughing and talking sincerely. Anthony brought something new to his performance in this scene: after saying the line 'turns out Malfoy the Unanxious is a pretty good lair', on Saturday he sprawled out on his bed but on Sunday he stood on the bed, almost jumping in excitement. When Albus asked him if he's proud of the phrase about the Time-Turner, Scorpius at first tried to keep his face straight and feign nonchalance but he quickly lost it and grinned broadly. And one more observation: Slytherin dormitories must be really cold; both boys are sleeping with their socks on and Albus is still wearing his jumper.
Scene Sixteen – another tiny mistake, this time on Saturday: Scorpius's binds lighted up too early for a few moments. Fortunately they quickly turned off.
Scene Seventeen – I adore Ron in this scene. On both shows he mispronounced Scorpius's name; if I heard correctly, he said Scrupius. And Draco looked so annoyed but not really angry.
Scene Eighteen – it always makes me smile seeing Draco running and pushing Amos on his wheelchair at the end of the scene.
Scene Nineteen – Craig dies so elegantly and I'm impressed by Jeremy's physical skills; it's very difficult to lie down the way he does it. Delphi was very rough with Albus, pulling and shaking him by his clothes, yelling straight into his face. Then she became ominously gentle, stroking Albus on the cheek.
Act Four
Scene One – I think it's a good place to mention Ron and Draco's bickering and especially faces Draco makes when Ron says or does something stupid or funny. When Ron clumsily climbed the stairs, Draco made an irritated face, like he couldn't deal with Ron's impertinence anymore. I liked how Ron embraced and comforted Hermione when the stairs were rolling off the stage.
Scene Two – I loved the boys' reaction to the Station Master. They both turned their heads sideways, as if looking at him from a different angle would help them understand him.
Scene Three – Scorpius saying 'my geekness is a-quivering' is so adorable and cute. Albus had to clap his hands and call him reproachfully to bring his attention back to their problems. When the boys exited the stage, they were holding hands.
Scene Four – Draco was pained and vulnerable when talking about Astoria, his voice broke a few times and he had problems continuing on. In this scene you see how much Draco loves Astoria and Scorpius and what they mean to him. And then you feel Draco and Harry's despair that, even though they have means, they cannot save their sons.
Scene Five – another favourite, full of laughter and adorable Scorbus moments. Dispirited Albus was sitting on the doorstep, when Scorpius came up with his plan of sending a memory. At first Albus was excited, he pointed enthusiastically at Scorpius, but when Scorpius went on with his plan, Albus became more and more disappointed and gloomy. Scorpius threw himself on the ground shouting 'HELP! HELP!' and I loved Albus imitating his scream for help a moment later. Each Scorpius's suggestion was met with Albus's rejection and the audience's laughter. I loved Annabel's Lily, she looked great and had a lot of fun with little Harry, hiding behind the blanket. And then came glorious Scorbus moment: while Albus was looking at his grandmother, Scorpius tried to put Albus's hood over his head or at least arrange it so his friend was warmer. And not only once, but twice. Albus didn't let him but it was so sweet. And I adore Albus's awkward wave at Lily. When Albus came up with the blanket plan, Scorpius was very enthusiastic, even though he didn't get it for a long time. And boys' joy when the door of Bathilda's house opened, was fantastic. It wasn't unusual for Scorpius of course but I think it was the first time Albus showed pure and unrestrained joy and happiness.
Scene Six – Harry and Ginny's kiss was very intense, full of love and delight. Even though I wasn't very convinced by Harry and Ginny's relationship in the books, it works for me perfectly in the play.
Scene Seven – on Sunday, after saying 'and is that a farmer's market?', Alex lost it. The audience burst into laughter, Alex was giggling, then we laughed even harder because he was laughing. He had to turn away to compose himself. I loved Draco's face when Ron said that he had nice hair. It's full of incredulity and pity.
Scene Eight – Scorpius ran to his dad with a delightful scream, stopped right before him and when Draco said that they could hug, he launched himself at his dad, his feet dangling in the air. I love Albus's disbelieving 'Mum?' and how tightly he hugged her, loosing himself in the embrace. But I felt so sad for Harry at that moment. He wanted so much to hug Albus, he reached his hand out to touch his son's shoulder but stopped himself. Albus seemed like he didn't notice his dad and Harry looked so heartbroken, vulnerable and lost. He even wrapped himself in his cloak; it was a miserable sight.
Scene Nine – another great scene with Harry and Ginny. It got very emotional and intimate towards the end, I almost expected them to kiss. In this scene especially I could see a great chemistry between Jamie and Poppy, which was slightly lacking in November, when Lowri played Ginny.
Scene Ten – another wonderful moment with Draco and Ron; after Ron said for the second time that they'd zap Delphi, Draco hid his face in hands, totally exasperated by Ron's behaviour. And a small mention of how Scorpius, after Harry said that he had to transform into Voldemort, was looking all the time at Albus, ignoring adults, clearly wanting to see how Harry's decision was affecting his friend.
Scene Eleven – I love the conversation between Ginny and Albus. He clung to his mother, she embraced him lovingly and comforted him. I'm glad that Albus can be honest with his mum, that he's not afraid of saying her anything, even things he's ashamed of, like liking Delphi. I liked how Delphi slowly fell down after losing the battle, how everything became eerie, with soft, almost tragic, music playing. After Harry told Albus that they couldn't kill Delphi, Scorpius grabbed Albus by the wrist, trying to comfort him and show him that he's with him.
Scene Fourteen – the scene started with Scorpius walking slowly down the stairs, clearly in shock after asking out Rose. I'm not sure if there was a nose boop on Saturday. Albus pointed his finger at Scorpius, almost touching his nose, but I'm not sure if he actually touched it. But on Sunday there was definitely a nose boop! Scorpius did his usual swirl and lay down on steps. And Rose was fantastic in this scene! On Saturday she patted Scorpius on the cheek and gave a high-pitched laughter, almost like Umbridge. On Sunday she delicately stroked Scorpius's jaw. The hug was very long, this time Scorpius was the one not wanting to release his friend, he even grabbed him tighter, before finally letting Albus free. And then he put his hand on Albus's chest for a moment. On Sunday the hug was so fierce, that Albus's hood unzipped on one side and was awkwardly hanging loose. Fortunately Albus took off his robe a moment later.
Scene Fifteen – Harry was more emotional this time than in November. You could hear tears in his voice when he was talking about Voldemort and he made a long pause before saying '-that heart is a good one-', patting Albus on the chest. But the best moment came just before the lights went off. Harry embraced his son, this time without hesitation, Albus put his head on his dad's shoulder and then Harry stroke his son's hair. And I melted.
It was a beautiful weekend, both shows were incredible but I think the Sunday's show was a little bit better. And I finally met Alex at the stage door! Now it's time to convince my mum (and maybe my sister again) to come to London with me and see the play. What do you think about watching the play by a person who read the Polish version of the script and like it but is not very fluent in English? I want my mum to see the show but I'm not sure if it's sensible if she can't understand everything.
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Children’s Touring Partnership and Royal & Derngate, Northampton are delighted to announce a new adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s family classic, “THE JUNGLE BOOK”. The production will premiere at Royal & Derngate, Northampton from Tuesday 28 November until Sunday 31 December 2017 and will then embark on a UK national tour from Thursday 25 January 2018 beginning at Chichester Festival Theatre.
Originally written in 1894, Kipling’s beloved tale will be reimagined with a brand new score and script, exploring the universal themes of family, belonging and identity.
“THE JUNGLE BOOK” tells of Mowgli the man cub who battles for survival in this heart-warming coming-of-age story about a boy raised by wolves in the jungle. With the help of his animal friends, including Bagheera the panther, Balloo the bear and Kaa the python, Mowgli outwits the cruel and powerful tiger, Shere Khan, and learns the law of the jungle.
Cast includes Rachel Dawson as ‘Kaa Grey’, Lloyd Gorman as ‘Shere Khan’, TJ Holmes as ‘Hiran’, Avita Jay as ‘Raksha’, Keziah Joseph as ‘Mowgli’, Dyfrig Morris as ‘Balloo’, Deborah Oyelade as ‘Bagheera’ and Tripti Tripuraneni as ‘Akala’. They are joined by Ruri James and Chipo Kureya in the ensemble.
The award winning creative team bringing Kipling’s timeless story to the stage includes playwright Jessica Swale, director Max Webster and internationally renowned songwriter Joe Stilgoe.
Playwright Jessica Swale will be adapting the story for the stage. Her previous acclaimed play “Nell Gwynn” won the Olivier Award for Best New Comedy in 2016.
Max Webster directed Dr Seuss’ “The Lorax” at the Old Vic, which was nominated for Best Entertainment and Family Show at the 2016 Olivier Awards.
Jessica Swale¸ writer, said “I jumped at the chance to adapt “THE JUNGLE BOOK” because it’s such a vivid world- yet, for a writer, there’s so much opportunity to imagine the jungle afresh. Part of the book’s enduring appeal is that the jungle can be anything we choose. It’s a playground, a school, a hideaway, an adventure, so I’ve enjoyed exploring what sort of place this mysterious, delightful, sometimes scary place might be- and what better way to do that than with Max Webster, one of the most inventive and imaginative directors working today.
‘I loved the characters as Kipling wrote them, but wanted to find new voices which resonate now- funny, bright, dynamic voices, with a little more wit, and greater diversity, in terms of place, tone, gender and culture. It’s a funny, heart-filled roller coaster of a journey which, I hope, will transport the audience right round the world and back again”.
Director, Max Webster, said “THE JUNGLE BOOK” was an instant classic when it was written over a hundred years ago with its story of Mowgli finding his path through the jungle. Each generation has re imagined this story as their own, and now Jess Swale brings it right up to date in a hilarious and action-packed version for the twenty first century. With wonderful songs by the jazz legend Joe Stilgoe, and packed with adventure, humour and magic this classic tale will tickle the tales of all the family. I am delighted to be working alongside Jessica, Joe, Children’s Touring Partnership and Royal & Derngate to bring this vivid adaptation to the stage”.
Completing the creative team is set and costume designer Peter McKintosh, musical supervision from Paul Herbert, movement direction by Lizzi Gee, lighting design by Charles Balfour, puppetry design and direction by Nick Barnes and fight direction by Kate Waters.
Children’s Touring Partnership is led by Fiery Angel and Chichester Festival Theatre. Previous productions include the award winning West End and UK tour production of “Goodnight Mister Tom” and most recently the UK touring production of Michael Morpurgo’s “Running Wild”.
*Suitable for ages 6+
THE JUNGLE BOOK 2017/18
28 NOVEMBER – 31 DECEMBER 2017 Northampton, Royal & Derngate http://ift.tt/2xqCgyb
25 JANUARY – 3 FEBRUARY 2018 Chichester Festival Theatre https://www.cft.org.uk/
TUESDAY 6 – SATURDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2018 Richmond Theatre http://ift.tt/1hmAboa
TUESDAY 13 – SATURDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2018 Liverpool Playhouse http://ift.tt/2eP6cbA
TUESDAY 20 – SATURDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2018 Wycombe Swan http://ift.tt/2gXrlkY
TUESDAY 27 FEBRUARY – SUNDAY 4 MARCH 2018 Bromley Churchill Theatre http://ift.tt/2kciIY6
TUESDAY 13 – SATURDAY 17 MARCH 2018 Malvern Festival Theatre http://ift.tt/Y4jW5c
TUESDAY 20 – SATURDAY 24 MARCH 2018 Cambridge Arts Theatre http://ift.tt/1kEoi1h
TUESDAY 27 – SATURDAY 31 MARCH 2018 Newcastle Theatre Royal http://ift.tt/1SMkPgE
TUESDAY 3 – SATURDAY 7 APRIL 2018 Plymouth Theatre Royal http://ift.tt/2xqw6hz
TUESDAY 10 – SATURDAY 14 APRIL 2018 Norwich Theatre Royal http://ift.tt/1yUslIB
TUESDAY 17 – SATURDAY 21 APRIL 2018 Nottingham Theatre Royal https://trch.co.uk/
WEDNESDAY 25 – SATURDAY 28 APRIL 2018 Canterbury Marlowe Theatre http://ift.tt/2tyJqNB
WEDNESDAY 2 – SUNDAY 6 MAY Salford, Lowry Theatre http://ift.tt/2gXrlBu
TUESDAY 8 – SATURDAY 12 MAY Blackpool Grand Theatre http://ift.tt/2dfCQ6U
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