Tag: Wicked

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    Rosie Spurrier

    Behind the Emerald Curtain: An Interview with Wicked’s Karis and Hattie

    Editor in Chief Rosie Spurrier sits down with two young actresses that featured in hit musical Wicked.

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    Becky Davies

    Nostalgic News: The Timeline 2015-2025

    It seems amazing to think that next year marks the end of a decade. For many of us, that time represents the move from primary school to secondary, to sixth form and well into university – but it isn’t just us that have changed. The world is a completely different place than it was ten […]

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    Melody Mirin

    Wicked: A Spellbinding Cinematic Triumph

    A successful adaptation of a musical into a film is no mean feat. In my opinion, it is quite the risk to attempt to capture the magic that a theatre show exudes and make it into a blockbuster without losing the energy of the performances or using really bad CGI (the 2019 Cats film speaks […]

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    Oliver Picken

    On Edge: Anticipating Wicked and the Future of Stage Musicals On Screen

    Oliver Picken shares his hopes and concerns for the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked.

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    Alice Fortt

    Our Favourite Spooky Musicals: “Ode to the Urban Myth of the Killer Barber”

    How do you get into the halloween and spooky mood? Well a moody spooky musical, duh!

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    Abi Cutler

    The Conundrum of Theatre and Diversity

    Literature Exec Abi discusses the champions – and disappointments – of diversity within the theatre industry.

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    Ben Dolbear

    Musicals: The Immortal Cultural Phenomenon

    Is it true that the show will always go on? Ben argues for the cultural immortality of musical theatre.

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    Laura Elizabeth Barr

    Review: Wicked at the Mayflower Theatre

    The West End musical cackles its way into Southampton – but is it magical or mediocre? Laura Barr reviews.

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    Bruno Russell

    Review: Collabro at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

    Bruno Russell calls Collabro’s latest gig at the Mayflower ‘impressive’ and ‘thoroughly enriching’, and a continuation of their success since their Britain’s Got Talent win.

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    Bruno Russell

    Review: Wicked at Apollo Victoria Theatre

    With a new cast led by Alice Fearn, Wicked still provides a masterclass in theatre, says Bruno Russell.

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    Rehana Nurmahi

    30 years of Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre

    On the Mayflower Theatre’s 30th birthday, Features Editor Rehana reflects on some of her fondest memories there.

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    Rehana Nurmahi

    Stage Spotlight: Aaron Tveit

    Features Editor Rehana puts Aaron Tveit in our brand new ‘Stage Spotlight’, examining his career in theatre.

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    Rehana Nurmahi

    The Edge’s ‘Wicked’ movie dream cast

    Our writers offer their dream castings for the upcoming film adaptation of one of theatre’s best loved musicals.

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    Rehana Nurmahi

    ‘Wicked’ movie confirmed for 2019 release

    Universal confirmed the news via their official Twitter account.