The Phantom of the Opera at the National Opera of Helsinki
Finland – Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera returned to the National Opera of Helsinki for the fourth and apparently last time. Premiering in 2015, this production has drawn record crowds and the fall performances were sold out well in advance. The Phantom of the Opera at the National Opera of Helsinki While technically a musical set in an opera house, The Phantom of the Opera perfectly suits the venue. Almost...
Extra Dates for a Midsummer Night’s Dream
There’s magic in the air for a little longer at Kew Gardens, after it was announced that the twilight production of a Shakespearean favourite has been extended to 5 September 2021. Extra Dates for a Midsummer Night’s Dream at Kew The Australian Shakespeare Company’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Kew Gardens opened to rave reviews and has just confirmed the additional dates. Staged beneath the...
An Unromantic Comedy
Durban: We have all done it – accidentally sent a text to the incorrect person! KickstArt Theatre presents a fresh, fabulously funny, contemporary and thought-provoking three hander, An Unromantic Comedy which comes to the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from 2 – 19 April. An Unromantic Comedy – Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre: 2 – 19 April Tony invites Lucy to dinner by text. But mistakenly he sends the text to his ex-girlfriend,...
Durban Passion Play
The Durban Catholic Players’ Guild will present the 15th Durban Passion Play at the Playhouse Drama Theatre from 25 March until 12 April. The Passion Play strives to restore the true meaning of Easter. It is an epic scale dramatic production depicting Jesus’ passion, covering the final period of his life from his visit to Jerusalem to his execution by crucifixion and ending with the Resurrection. It is performed by a large cast...
International Hobbit Day in New Zealand
Happy Birthday Bilbo Baggins – celebrations at Hobbiton Movie Set for International Hobbit Day in New Zealand International Hobbit Day in New Zealand Hairy feet and lembas bread will be the order of the day at Hobbiton Movie Set on September 22 as they celebrate International Hobbit Day. Happy Hobbits are set to party, celebrating not only International Hobbit Day but the birthdays of Frodo and Bilbo Baggins. An ‘unexpected...
Premiere of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
To celebrate the third and final film in The Hobbit Trilogy, New Zealand is transporting a slice of Middle-earth to London in the form of a life-sized Hobbit hole sitting inside London’s luxurious Claridge’s hotel. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Up to 200 international entertainment media attending the world première of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies – a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer...