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Review of ‘High Society’ (2026, Barbican): “Flimsy narrative rides high on spectacle, and that’s alright with me”
It is what it is. We couldn’t have asked for more. Or less. And that is fine. In fact, it might be more than fine. Not every musical needs to be poignant, moving, or thought-provoking. And that’s okay. Because this one is nothing of the sort. Still, it works — provided that you limit your…
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Felicity Kendal talks new revival of ‘High Society’: “We need less criticism and less disaster”
Considered one of the most prominent actresses of her generation, reunites with Cole Porter and musical theatre after her 2021 debut in Anything Goes, once again bringing back the glitz and glamour of old Broadway, accompanied by a star-studded cast. Guillermo Nazara chats with her during rehearsals to learn more about this new take on…
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Peter James’s best-selling novel to premiere as a play at the Glasgow Theatre Royal
The acclaimed novelist will have one more of his renowned crime stories turned into a stage version in the next year’s spring. The play, which has been adapted by celebrated dramaturg Shaun McKenna, brings back the famous character of Detective Roy Grace, who will have to protect the witness of a vicious killing, as well…
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El nuevo best seller de Peter James se estrenará como montaje en el Glasgow Theatre Royal
El aclamado novelista tendrá otra de sus famosas tramas criminales adaptada para el teatro en primavera del próximo año. La obra, escrita por el alabado dramaturgo Shaun McKenna, recupera al popular personaje Roy Grace, un detective que tendrá que proteger al único testigo de un horrendo asesinato, además de a su familia. El montaje estará…
