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On the job: Theatre Stage Manager
Ever wondered how Mary Poppins flies in a theatre show? Want to know how to get invited to Elton John’s beach party? Then Malcolm Tilley is the man you’re after. Organising theatre productions in the world famous King’s Theatre in Glasgow, we find out what it takes to be a stage manager. 🎭 What is… Continue reading On the job: Theatre Stage Manager
Carrie Hope Fletcher
Juggling her book release, performing in Les Misérables in the West End and making YouTube videos for half a million fans, Carrie Hope Fletcher (little sister of Tom from McFly) is probably one of the busiest 22-year-olds out there. Carrie took some time out of her busy schedule to talk about her brilliant career so far Congratulations on your… Continue reading Carrie Hope Fletcher
REVIEW: Dirty Dancing, King’s Theatre, Glasgow
I was never a big Dirty Dancing fan, so when I heard the hit film had been adapted for the stage, my expectations weren’t high. You see, I never liked the idea of a musical where the lead characters don’t sing – but to my surprise, it actually worked. What I loved about this production… Continue reading REVIEW: Dirty Dancing, King’s Theatre, Glasgow
Kenny Boyle: Centre Stage
It’s easy to forget in a celebrity-mad world that there are amazing people who are still up and coming on the acting scene – and set to make a huge impression. Kenny Boyle, co-founder of the Sonic Boom Theatre Company, is one of Scotland’s rising stars. Having set up a theatre company fresh out of… Continue reading Kenny Boyle: Centre Stage
The all-singing, all-dancing medical student
We all dream of having the full package – angelic singer, graceful dancer and sought-after actor… And for some, this is a reality. Vicki Robertson, 21, originally from Ladybank in Fife has just been cast as Sandy in Grease, which will be showing at Glasgow’s King’s Theatre this April. Not only has she got the… Continue reading The all-singing, all-dancing medical student
REVIEW: Black Watch, Glasgow
Black Watch, National Theatre of Scotland SECC, Glasgow, performing until 13 April Seven years after its hugely successful premiere, the National Theatre of Scotland’s Black Watch returned to the SECC last month. Gregory Burke’s immense production remains just as powerful to Scottish audiences, most of whom will have heard of the show by now but… Continue reading REVIEW: Black Watch, Glasgow
REVIEW: The Rocky Horror Picture Show,Glasgow
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Kings Theatre, Glasgow, 26/02/13 Suspenders – check! Gold hot pants – check! Dancing until your feet hurt – double check! Cult favourite musical, The Rocky Horror Show, continues its 40th anniversary tour as it arrives in Glasgow this month. With performances every evening this week until 2 March, the raunchy musical… Continue reading REVIEW: The Rocky Horror Picture Show,Glasgow
From Stage to Screen
Since its release across the pond last year, the big-screen adaptation of Les Misérables has been winning rave reviews from critics and cinema-goers alike. And we at Source couldn’t be more pleased. You see, we love a good musical, in the biggest, flashiest, jazz-handiest way possible. The costumes, the goosebump-inducing musical numbers, the lights, the… Continue reading From Stage to Screen