Nottingham Arts Theatre Shows

Silent Echo Competition

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:44:27 -0600

The production company for Silent Echo are offering a competition, see the details below or visit their competition page at www.purple-dreams.com

CLICK HERE TO BOOK TICKETS FOR SILENT ECHO

AUDITIONS - Youth Production

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:56:06 -0600

The Nottingham Arts Theatre is proud to be presenting a youth performance of The Boy Friend which will be performed on our main stage from 14th to 19th May 2012. We are now looking for young performers to take part and are holding auditions from 10am-2pm on Sunday 5th February. See below for more details or call the director Georgia Munnion on 07884 330 771.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF VERSION OF THE AUDITION NOTICE

REVIEW - Aladdin - NODA

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:35:40 -0600

Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp - Nottingham Arts Theatre - 10th to 18th December 2011

Directed and Choreographed by Ed Stirland-Jones

Musically Directed by David Hails

This was a very good traditional pantomime. Ed Stirland-Jones made full use of the facilities and storyline to produce a great visual presentation (including the proscenium arch), with plenty of good positioning and movement.

David Hails provided a good choice of musical moments all well prepared and performed in the pit and on the stage.

The very talented cast were led with a great performance from Tom Keeling (Aladdin) and a super all round performance from Kimberly Brook (Princess So-Shi), she was acting every moment on stage.

Plenty of comedy as expected, especially from Chris Bailey-Stonall and Michael Pearson, very well cast as Widow Twankey and Wishee Washee and also fine performances from the Slaves of the lamp, Sophie Jude, Victoria Shaw and Joanna Hayes.

All the remaining cast and chorus performed well and added to the success of the production. There was lovely choreography and dance, and that certainly includes the younger members of the cast. Nice sets, costumes and lighting all helped the presentation, and good back stage work kept the show momentum. The diction was excellent, well done the voice coaches. It was good to see plenty in the audience and they certainly enjoyed the evening from their response at the end.

Phil Williams - NODA

REVIEW - Aladdin - Kev Castle

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:12:34 -0600

Nottingham Arts Theatre, George Street
Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp
Saturday 10th - Sunday 18th December 2011

Who needs big names and technical wizadry to pull in the punters when all you need is an enigmatic cast, acted well with plenty of gusto; throw in a handful of well known songs to get the kids singing and clapping and you have The People's Theatre Company offering for 2011.

Written by Peter Denyer, every member of the cast give 110%, even in the smallest part. And the casting is genius. Tom Keeling takes the title role of Aladdin and turns the character into a cheeky, slightly camp hero of the moment and if TV special effects could be applied to the stage i am sure there would be a twinkle from his broad smile appear every time he grinned at the audience. Princess So Shi (pronounced So Shy) is played slightly more street wise than I have seen in some other Aladdins by the lovely Kimberley Brook. Chris Bailey-Stonall is born to wear high heels in a more traditional Widow Twankey and is a real joy to watch. Of course all pantos have to have a baddie the audience love to hate, and I thought that last year's King Rat was evil but Philip Roberts really riles the audience as Abanazar. One nice touch with the writing for Abanazar is that he has a "catchphrase" if you like. When he is about to exit he throws out " Don't you just love me" which lets the audience know that this is their time to show their depreciation of their favourite baddie.

This cast of regular faces and newbies kept the party rocking with hits like CeeLo Green's "Forget You", Lady Gaga's "Born This Way", Beyonce's "Single Ladies", Dolly Parton's "9 To 5" and Jessie J's "Price Tag". Three pantos in Nottingham City Centre and the The People's Theatre Company definitely held their own in what I think is their best to date.

Kev Castle, Nottingham Hospitals Radio

To book tickets visit www.nottingham-theatre.co.uk

Press Release - BLINK

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:27:03 -0500

Issued: Tuesday 1 November 2011

Ref: Blink – New Play By Acclaimed Nottingham Playwright Hits Arts Theatre

The People’s Theatre Company’s exciting inaugural season at Nottingham Arts Theatre continues with the eagerly-anticipated world premiere production of Blink by acclaimed local playwright Simon Carter.

Simon Carter is familiar to audiences as the author of Phys Ed, which received critical acclaim at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe and previously at Manchester’s 24-7 Theatre Festival. Productions of other plays by Simon have won awards at both the 2010 and 2011 Nottingham One Act Play Festivals and a film script based on the Calverton Plough Play – pitched as morris dancing meets The Cannonball Run – is now being developed by Simon in conjunction with Nottingham’s Television Workshop.

Blink tells the poignant and powerful story of Thomas, a locked-in syndrome patient, whose only means of communication, the blinking of an eye, has deserted him. Concerned only for the wellbeing of his daughter Sylvia, Thomas’ life takes a sinister turn when he discovers that the neurologist treating him has a terrifying past, an unhealthy obsession with Sylvia and a most disturbing idea of what's best for Thomas. Fully aware and regaining limited mobility, can Thomas warn his daughter in time and save her from a monster?

Compelling and intense, Blink explores one man’s tragic struggle to communicate, for the love of his daughter, against overwhelming odds.

‘Brilliant … one of the UK’s finest new writers’ – Manchester City Life

Ends – 223 words

Contact details

Michael Pearson, People’s Theatre Company, c/o Nottingham Arts Theatre, George Street, Nottingham, NG1 3BE. Email michael.pearson@artstheatre.org.uk.

Notes to the Editor

Blink plays at Nottingham Arts Theatre Studio, Tuesday 15 to Saturday 19 November 2011. Show starts at 7.30 pm (Saturday matinee at 2.00 pm). Tickets cost £7 and can be booked online at http://www.nottingham-theatre.co.uk/natmain/whats-on?name=Blink&show=91219.
Cast
- Thomas - Rob Goll
- Clive - Tony Kirkham
- Sylvia - Georgia Munnion
- Rossiter - Leon Wilmans
Further information is available at www.nottingham-theatre.co.uk and www.carterbloke.co.uk/plays.

Spiritual Eyes - Paranormal Investigation

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:18:23 -0600

SPIRITUALEYES invite you to an a unique opportunity at the Nottingham Arts Theatre.

Join us for an evening of Paranormal Investigation to discover what secrets this theatre holds.

Thursday 19th January 2012

7.30pm to midnight

Tickets £20 per person

Over 16 year olds only

Call 07855 196 410 for bookings and more details or visit their website

www.spiritualeyes.co.uk

Numbers are limited, please hurry and book early to avoid disappointment.

SPIRITUALEYES - Frighteningly Fun Nights Out

Review - Blink - NODA

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:39:49 -0600

This was the premiere performance of the play by Nottingham author Simon Carter, and what a splendid piece it turned out to be. It was powerful with well balanced humour and drama together with some unexpected twists in the story line.

The play was very well directed by Paul using the space well and achieving the atmosphere of the storyline. The cast of four gave excellent performances each developing a believable character. Robert Goll spent a lot of time in bed as Thomas but still stirred the emotions in his dream sequences, while Georgia Munnion gave a convincing performance as his daughter Silvia. Leon Wilmans was certainly an doctor with an obsession and Tony Kirkham as the cleaner Clive also stirred emotions with his own story lines.

The use of real medical equipment certainly added to the presentation but I have to say the lighting and sound were superb and absolutely spot on throughout the play. Such a performance shows what can be done with a talented author, director, cast and technical support working together as a team – an evening to remember, congratulations to all concerned.

Phil Williams

NODA

For more information about the show and to book tickets click here

Historic name sparks new beginning for Nottingham theatre

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 03:26:13 -0500

A new era has begun for a historic Nottingham theatre, which is separating its key functions to pave the way for a brighter future. The People’s Theatre Company is the new name for the resident performance group of the Nottingham Arts Theatre on George Street.

Up until now the charitable trust, theatre management and performance group had all been closely entwined but the new set-up has liberated the community production side so that both the charity and performance group can now flourish, apply for more relevant grants and funding, and leave the managers to concentrate on venue management.

The performers hope to move forward with more ambitious and demanding productions similar to the recent Rebecca, and the sell-out performances of The Full Monty, which played to packed houses.

The People’s Theatre Company identity was chosen because it was the theatre’s original name, before it became the Co-operative Arts Theatre and later Nottingham Arts Theatre in 2001.

One of the first aims is to boost the membership of the performing side.

The People’s Theatre Company chairman Colin Treliving said: “We held open auditions for several wide-ranging performances recently which attracted support from the whole of Nottinghamshire and beyond.

”We had some talented actors involved but we’re looking for expertise in every aspect of stagecraft, so it’s a case of all talents, all; ages and equal opportunities!

“Family Circles, by Alan Ayckbourn, is already in rehearsal ready for a production from September 27 to October 1, and we’re going to host the world premiere of Blink, by local playwright Simon Carter at the end of November.

“There will be our family pantomime, Aladdin, again this year and auditions are imminent and will take place on Sunday September 11. There are more details on the website www.nottingham-theatre.co.uk“

In addition to the main 300 seat auditorium, other facilities in the theatre include rehearsal spaces, a studio theatre, a cafe bar and theatre workshops, which are currently undergoing complete renovation.

During the past 60 years, the theatre company has firmly established itself in the community and built an excellent reputation for the quality of its productions and contribution to the amateur theatre community. The new strategic plan will take the organisation forward, complete ongoing renovation to the theatre building and build an innovative and creative community theatre.

by Patrick Astill

REVIEW - The Full Monty - Kev Castle

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 02:09:23 -0500

Performance dates: 5^th July to 9^th July 2011

Director: Trevor Impey

Musical Director: David Hails

Choreographer: Becky Langford

The stage set sets the tone for the forthcoming musical, big, bold and flashy, with the words, The Full Monty, in big bright lights, and what you see is what you get.

Anyone expecting an exact replica of the film may be a little disappointed as the iconic dole queue scene to donna summer’s “Hot Stuff” has been excluded. There is also no “You Can Leave Your Hat On”. This is because of copyright issues with the musical version.

This aside the Arts Theatre have produced another wonderfully enjoyable production, primarily for the ladies of Nottingham, but also a good laugh for the men in the audience. The songs are all new, if you have never seen the musical version of “Monty”, as I had not, and, as in all musicals, there is one stand out song, and that is the final one. “Let It Go”, which is aptly titled as the male strippers do!

This is a heart warming story of the fight to provide for the men’s families after they lose their jobs in the steelworks and their struggle to get another job. Spearheaded by Jerry, played by Alisdair Maughan, after creeping in to an all girls night with the Chippendales, he decides the best way to raise the money needed for maintenance for his ex wife and his son, Nathan, played by Barnaby Johnson, an actor to look out for in the future is to form a male strip act called “Hot Metal” for a one off performance.

Even though some of the songs had a few bum notes, I am sure the women in the audience paid no heed to this as their ears, mind and eyes were otherwise engaged as there was plenty of young, and not as young, male flesh to concentrate on.

This is a classic British comedy reproduced on stage with great respect by the Arts Theatre. It shows that not only can this theatre and its staff produce wonderfully dramatic plays and musicals, they can also produce comedy to a high standard.

The male actors, Alisdair Maughan, Rob Goll, Ed Stirland-Jones, Mike Pearson, Tobias Fries and Ben Norris all deserve an award for bravery for taking on the roles and taking off their clothes in public. Even though when all was revealed their modesty was protected by the extremely bright lights right at the end, it must have taken some guts.

We must also not forget the females in the cast as they play just as an important role as the men, plus add the glamour for us males. Shirley Ellis, who plays Jeanette Burmeister, the keyboard player for hot metal is wonderfully feisty and is always a pleasure to watch.

Kev Castle

Nattie Awards 2010

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 02:50:59 -0500

Each year our Season Ticket holders get the opportunity to vote on their favourite Nottingham Arts Theatre production within that season.

The categories include:

Best Actor

Best Actress

Best Set

Best Costumes

Best Show

The shows eligible for the 2009/2010 season were:

A Man For All Seasons

The Dresser

Dangerous Corner

Run For Your Wife

Our Day Out

King and I

The nominations and winners for the 2009/2010 season were:

Ceri Dupree The Ladies I Love

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:30:00 CST
CERI DUPREE - THE LADIES I LOVE A CELEBRATION OF THE WORLD'S MOST FABULOUS FEMALES An evening of GLAMOUR,GLITTER,COMEDY,VOCAL IMPRESSIONS and JAW-DROPPING COSTUMES. At a pace and professionalism that will leave you amazed! The UK's leading female impersonator brings his latest one man/21 woman show to you!! Meet Cher, Lady Gaga, Dames - Edna,Bassey and Julie Andrews, Jordan, Camilla, Dolly Parton and Loads more!! Ceri has worked all over the UK in Cabaret, Corporates, Summer Shows, Musicals & Pantomime. Also internationally in Spain, France, Holland, Germany, Greece, Barbados and South Africa.

Show Times:
February 23, 2012, 7:30 pm
February 24, 2012, 7:30 pm
February 25, 2012, 7:30 pm
February 25, 2012, 3:00 pm

Curtains

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:30:00 CST
"It's the brassy, bright, and promising year of 1959. Boston's Colonial Theatre is host to the opening night performance of a new musical. When the leading lady mysteriously dies on stage the entire cast & crew are suspects. Enter a local detective, who just happens to be a musical theatre fan!"

Show Times:
March 3, 2012, 7:30 pm
March 2, 2012, 7:30 pm
March 1, 2012, 7:30 pm
February 29, 2012, 7:30 pm
March 3, 2012, 2:30 pm

Little Shop Of Horrors

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:30:00 CST
Nottingham Trent Drama society presents a fun and exciting show filled with music and laughter. Little Shop of Horrors is a musical comedy for all the family to enjoy. This promises to be one of the best nights of the year!

Show Times:
March 17, 2012, 7:30 pm
March 16, 2012, 7:30 pm