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Edinburgh Reporter
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Quadrophenia on The Royal Mile
The cast of Quadrophenia took to the Royal Mile on Tuesday to promote the show which runs at the Festival Theatre until Saturday. Liam Rudden writes in his Must See Theatre for June about the show: 'In 1973, Townshend wrote Quadrophenia. Recorded by The Who, proved an iconic and multi-million selling album, defining a generation and inspiring the 1979 cult film of the same name starring everyone from Phil Daniels to Lesley Ash, Ray Winstone to Trevor Laird, Sting to Adam Ant and not forgetting Toyah and Gary Shail. If that cast seemed like an incendiary mix at the time, now Sadler's Wells, with Townshend, have reimagined it as an explosive dance production. 'A large cast of exceptional dancers will introduce new audiences to troubled mod Jimmy's story, while remaining true in spirit to the much-loved original. Steeped in the mythology of the 1960s – sharp suits, soul music, vespas and parkas – Quadrophenia's themes of lost youth, rebellion, search for belonging and hunger for social change are just as urgent today. 'Scored with an orchestral version of the album by Rachel Fuller, choreographed by Paul Roberts and directed by Rob Ashford, Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet promises to bring a whole new dimension to one of the UK's most iconic rock albums. 'Running time 2 hours including interval. Tickets £26.50-£59.50' Tickets here Capital Theatres – the cast of Quadrophenia – A Mod Ballet on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh ahead of the show opening tonight and running until Saturday 14th June Capital Theatres – the cast of Quadrophenia – A Mod Ballet on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh ahead of the show opening tonight and running until Saturday 14th June Pic Greg Macvean 10/06/2025 Capital Theatres – the cast of Quadrophenia – A Mod Ballet on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh ahead of the show opening tonight and running until Saturday 14th June Pic Greg Macvean 10/06/2025 Capital Theatres – the cast of Quadrophenia – A Mod Ballet on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh ahead of the show opening tonight and running until Saturday 14th June Pic Greg Macvean 10/06/2025 Capital Theatres – the cast of Quadrophenia – A Mod Ballet on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh ahead of the show opening tonight and running until Saturday 14th June Pic Greg Macvean 10/06/2025 Like this: Like Related
STV News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe brings Narnia to life at Scots theatre
Scots can enter the magical world of Narnia as The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe stage production arrives in Edinburgh. The West End production kicked off its five-day run at the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh on Tuesday. The show is celebrating the 75th anniversary of C.S. Lewis' classic novel of the same name. STV News The show is celebrating the 75th anniversary of C.S. Lewis' classic novel of the same name. STV News Set to the backdrop of the First World War, the story follows siblings named Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, who are sent to live with Professor Digory Kirke to escape the Blitz. While there, the children discover the hidden world of Narnia, entering through a wardrobe in the house. Joanna Adaran, who plays Susan Pevensie, said playing a character that was a part of her childhood is 'surreal'. STV News The West-End production kicked off its five-day run at the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh on Tuesday. STV News Kudzai Mangombe, who plays Lucy Pevensie, said the roles came with pressure too. 'These characters really mean so much to so many people, you feel pressure because you want to do it justice,' she told STV News. The show will run from May 13 to 17. Tickets can be purchased at Capital Theatres website. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Edinburgh Reporter
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe now on at The Festival Theatre
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of C.S. Lewis' classic novel, the magic of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe comes to life in this West End smash-hit production. Step through the wardrobe into the enchanted kingdom of Narnia. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they wave goodbye to wartime Britain and embark on the most magical of adventures in a frozen, faraway land where they meet Mr Tumnus the faun, talking beavers, Aslan (the noble king of Narnia) and the coldest, most evil White Witch. The show runs 13th – 17th May at the Festival Theatre. Kerry Black and Duncan Henley-Washford are pictured with Aslan and the puppeteers are Rhodri Watkins, Andrew Davison and Molly Francis. Tickets here. Capital Theatres – The majestic Aslan prowls at the Festival Theatre ahead of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opening night tonight. The show runs at the Festival Theatre 13th – 17th May Pic Greg Macvean 13/05/2025 Capital Theatres – The majestic Aslan prowls around the Festival Theatre ahead of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opening night tonight. The show runs at the Festival Theatre 13th – 17th May Pic Greg Macvean 13/05/2025 Capital Theatres – The majestic Aslan prowls outside the Festival Theatre ahead of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opening night tonight. The show runs at the Festival Theatre 13th – 17th May Pic Greg Macvean 13/05/2025 Capital Theatres – The majestic Aslan prowls outside the Festival Theatre ahead of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opening night tonight. The show runs at the Festival Theatre 13th – 17th May Pic Greg Macvean 13/05/2025 Capital Theatres – The majestic Aslan prowls outside the Festival Theatre ahead of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opening night tonight. The show runs at the Festival Theatre 13th – 17th May Pic Greg Macvean 13/05/2025 Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Award-winning play about music and dementia comes to Edinburgh
In Other Words is a deeply affecting love story written by and starring Matthew Seager Matthew Seager's In Other Words is coming to Capital Theatres, Edinburgh following a series of award-winning, five star productions around the world. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The cast for the production is announced as Lydia White (fresh from playing Miss Honey in the West End production of Matilda) as Jane, with Matthew Seager reprising the role of Arthur. The play is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, May 2 and 3. In Other Words is a deeply affecting love story, exploring the transformative power of music to help reconnect those living with dementia to their loved ones and the world around them. The play traces the relationship of Jane and Arthur, connected by the voice of Frank Sinatra from the moment they first meet and through the ups and downs of the 50 years that follow. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Since its premiere in London in 2017, In Other Words has enjoyed remarkable international success with more than 300,000 spectators in four continents. The French translation Oublie Moi won an unprecedented four Moliére Awards in 2023, including Best Play, and the Argentinian production won a Premios Award. Further international productions have included Kenya and New Zealand with productions including Turkey and Chile during 2025. Lydia White and Matthew Seager star in the acclaimed In Other Words play In Other Words is produced in partnership with house southeast theatre network and The Utley Foundation's Music for Dementia campaign, which has a goal of making music an integral part of dementia care through grants to inspirational charities and special projects, as well as awareness raising. Matthew Seager, who wrote and stars in the play, said: 'Working on In Other Words as a writer and performer continues to provide the most fulfilling and formative experiences of my career. "I struggle to articulate how it feels knowing that so many people around the world have now seen a version of Arthur and Jane's enduring love story. It speaks to the universality of the play's themes that it resonates so broadly. It is beyond thrilling to now be bringing it to such a wide audience around the UK" Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sarah Metcalfe, managing director of The Utley Foundation and Music for Dementia:'We're thrilled to be supporting In Other Words for a second year. It is a fantastic production – brilliantly written and performed. It addresses an important topic with accuracy and sensitivity, showing the heartbreak of dementia but also flashes of hope in the power of music and human connection.' The touring production is the inaugural show from TBC Productions. Founded by Matthew Seager and Tom Dixon in 2024, TBC Productions is a collective of creatives and producers united in a commitment to developing new writing with a positive social and cultural impact.
Scotsman
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Award-winning play about music and dementia comes to Edinburgh in May
Matthew Seager's In Other Words is coming to Capital Theatres, Edinburgh on Friday, 2 May and Saturday, 3 May following a series of award-winning, five star productions around the world. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The cast for the production is announced as Lydia White (fresh from playing Miss Honey in the West End production of Matilda) as Jane, with Matthew Seager reprising the role of Arthur. In Other Words is a deeply affecting love story, exploring the transformative power of music to help reconnect those living with dementia to their loved ones and the world around them. The play traces the relationship of Jane and Arthur, connected by the voice of Frank Sinatra from the moment they first meet and through the ups and downs of the 50 years that follow. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Since its premiere in London in 2017, In Other Words has enjoyed remarkable international success with more than 300,000 spectators in four continents. The French translation Oublie Moi won an unprecedented four Moliére Awards in 2023, including Best Play, and the Argentinian production won a Premios Award. Further international productions have included Kenya and New Zealand with productions including Turkey and Chile during 2025. In Other words is a deeply affecting love story In Other Words is produced in partnership with house southeast theatre network and The Utley Foundation's Music for Dementia campaign, which has a goal of making music an integral part of dementia care through grants to inspirational charities and special projects, as well as awareness raising. Matthew Seager who wrote and stars in the play says 'Working on In Other Words as a writer and performer continues to provide the most fulfilling and formative experiences of my career. I struggle to articulate how it feels knowing that so many people around the world have now seen a version of Arthur and Jane's enduring love story. It speaks to the universality of the play's themes that it resonates so broadly. It is beyond thrilling to now be bringing it to such a wide audience around the UK" Sarah Metcalfe, Managing Director of The Utley Foundation and Music for Dementia:'We're thrilled to be supporting In Other Words for a second year. It is a fantastic production – brilliantly written and performed. It addresses an important topic with accuracy and sensitivity, showing the heartbreak of dementia but also flashes of hope in the power of music and human connection.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
