If you’re a fan of gothic horror, and like a bit of darkness in your theatre, then you’ll enjoy ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ at Crewe Lyceum, writes Claire Faulkner. Adapted from the original by Robert Louis Stevenson, and directed by Nicholas Briggs, this production has everything you want from a Victorian classic. A haunting set with skilful
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The Battle of the Somme, one of World War One’s bloodiest battles, began on 1 July 1916, 100 years ago today. More than a million men were killed and wounded on all sides in the five month battle, with the British suffering almost 60,000 casualties on the first day alone. On 3 August 1916, Corporal
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Prepare for the fright of your life in this dramatic new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s atmospheric Gothic melodrama. Adapted and directed by Nicholas Briggs, Jekyll and Hyde stars Neil Roberts (Holby City, Emmerdale), Gary Turner (Emmerdale) and Kim Taylforth (London’s Burning, Bad Girls). Dr Henry Jekyll believes that there are two distinct sides to men – one good, one evil. Intent on separating the two,
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Nick’s adaptation of Jekyll and Hyde is being performed by the Green Theatre Company, an amateur youth theatre company based in Surrey, on the 17th, 18th and 19th of March. Performed inside the John Bunyan Church, Kingston, this semi site-specific production, directed by Rod Henderson (Betrayal, CornerHOUSE and Outrageous Fortune, Arts In The Park 2015), demonstrates the good
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Based on the classic ITV series, The Prisoner Volume 01 is available now from Big Finish Productions. Written and directed by Nick (Nicholas Briggs). ‘I’m not a number. I’m a free man!’ January 16th, 1967… A secret agent resigns, then wakes up to find himself imprisoned in ‘The Village’ — a bizarre community with a
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Out now from Big Finish Productions, written and directed by Nick, come three new battles for The War Doctor (John Hurt) – The War Doctor Volume 01: Only the Monstrous 1.1 The Innocent As the Daleks mass their time fleet for a final assault on Gallifrey, something ancient is waiting for them at Omega One. And
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Jackie Collins’s raunchy novels of the rich and famous sold more than 500 million copies in 40 countries. In a career spanning four decades, all 32 of her novels appeared in the New York Times bestseller list. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34305950
Continue reading »Nick’s new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Jekyll & Hyde will be the first play in this year’s Classic Thriller Season at the Theatre Royal Nottingham. Dr. Henry Jekyll believes that there are two distinct sides to men – one good, one evil. Intent on separating the two he succeeds in his experiments, however, in doing so he
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Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets. There are many ways for people, communities and organisations across the country to show their support and get involved, from attending an event or
Continue reading »The Henshaw June 2015 Short Story Competition invites fictional short stories of up to 2000 words on any theme – the closing date is June 30th. Henshaw Press are a small group of writers, editors, lecturers and readers who wish to actively support creative writing and aim to encourage as wide a range of writing as possible. Competitions
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