TRADGE THE THEATRE GEEK

Lizzi Gee (director/choreographer) Earlier this week I had the chance to attend a press event for upcoming European premiere of “Ride The Cyclone” at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, during which I managed to sit down and chat with Lizzi Gee , director and choreographer for the production. Prior to this, the room was treated. to three sneak peek performances from the show, all of which can be viewed on my TikTok page . Additionally you can view rehearsal photos from Lyric Hammer

University Challenge musical proves funny, albeit formulaic and cliched ----- Since its first TV broadcast in 1962, University Challenge has become nothing short of a British institution, having now run for over six decades and 54 series, spawning various spin-offs, a 2003 novel by David Nicholls , its subsequent film adaptation starring James McEvoy and Benedict Cumberbatch , and now, finally, a stage musical. First premiering in Bristol last year, this joint project betwe

For the final entry during this spooky season, we look to Germany and a show that has had very little exposure in the English speaking world, but plenty of attention in continental Europe. Based on the 1967 film of the same name by Roman Polanski , " Tanz der Vampire " (or " Dance of the Vampires ") first premiered in Vienna in 1997, and has had a whole host of German language productions across Germany and Austria, to enormous critical acclaim. It tells the story of Professo