Theatre news and articles for St Albans, Watford and surrounding areas

Midsummer madness

9:33am Thursday 18th March 2010

Shakespeare as you have never seen it performed before with rap, circus skills and dance, says Melanie Dakin

Croxley actress to perform at Shakespeare's Globe

2:49pm Friday 12th March 2010

Shakespeare’s Globe is the dream venue for many a young acting talent and for Croxley Green actress Emily Jane Kerr, that dream is about to come true when she takes to the stage at the fifth annual Sam Wanamaker Festival on Sunday, March 21.

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Many happy returns for the Vienna Festival Ballet

2:37pm Friday 12th March 2010

The Vienna Festival Ballet celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Its founder and artistic director Peter Mallek looks back at its success, writes Melanie Dakin

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Choreographer Nina Rajariani MBE showcases her favourite things

5:23pm Tuesday 2nd March 2010

Marking her return to the UK stage, Nina founder of Harrow’s leading dance company Srishti - Nina Rajarani Dance Creations - presents three very different dances, writes Melanie Dakin

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Will the real Bennett Arron please stand up?

2:22pm Monday 8th March 2010

Thrown into jail for impersonating Charles Clarke and left homeless after someone stole his identity, it's a wonder comedian Bennett Arron can see the funny side, writes Melanie Dakin

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‘It’s a tribute show to myself’

9:51am Thursday 4th March 2010

Julian Clary talks to Nick Elvin about his tour and turning 50

Putting on the fez

10:53am Thursday 25th February 2010

Clive Mantle talks to Rachel Wakefield about playing Tommy Cooper

What’s in a name?

10:55am Thursday 25th February 2010

Bennett Arron was a victim of identity theft. Now he has used this experience in his new comedy show, writes Melanie Dakin