Tuesday 29 June 2010

News from the Four Corners of the Earth: Tuesday the 28th June 2010

John Willis the editor of american publication Theatre World has passed away aged 93. Theatre World was a magazine which chronicled and recorded the shows on Broadway and awarded performers for their work in the industry. A very respected critic and writer in America he edited four magazines during his career all to do with performing arts. His obituary can be read here.

Aberdeens Tivoli Theatre which has been acting as a bingo hall since the theatre closed in the late 90s is going to be revitalised to its previous glory since being purchased last year by a new owner. More info here.

Kneehigh theatre are bringing their new show to the West End this coming February following a preview in Leicester also in February. Based on a French film, the Umbrellas of Cherbourg is a love story in the classic vein. Catherine Deneuve starred in the 1964 film version. More info available here.

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