Preview: The Giant’s Loo Roll at Whitley Bay Playhouse

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The Giant’s Loo Roll

Whitley Bay Playhouse

Saturday 4th June 2016

  

‘Oh Fe Fi Fo

And Fe Fi Fum!

Now what shall I do to wipe my …..’

‘Bumpety! Bumpety! Bumpety- Bump! A Giant’s toilet roll one day fell to the floor and flew away.’

Look out for the biggest loo roll ever on stage in this GIANT of a children’s musical. The villagers living in the town below the Giant’s house had better watch out, that loo roll has gone bouncing down the hill and straight towards them! Luckily, the townsfolk find lots of uses for runaway loo paper – one sheet provides a huge canvas for an artist, a tailor uses another to fill her shop with paper pants and a school class makes a huge dart that can fly. But what about the Giant himself – doesn’t he need any loo paper? The townspeople have an answer for that, too!

Watch out for some frightened sheep, lots of excited children and a fantastic amount of toilet paper in this rip roaring new musical by TaleGate Theatre Productions.

This musical has been put together by the team that brought you the festive musical ‘Father Christmas Needs a Wee!’ which has seen success in a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and a sell-out UK Tour. With ‘The Giant’s Loo Roll’, TaleGate Theatre Productions have yet again hit the perfect combination of witty humour, fantastic music and the extra sparkle for which they have become known in this fabulously funny and brilliantly bouncy musical adaptation of Nicholas Allan’s much loved book.

Tickets:

Tickets costing from £10 are available now.

Tickets are available from the Box Office open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm, Saturday 10.30am – 2.30pm plus until show start on event days. Tickets can also be purchased on the booking hotline 0844 248 1588* or online at www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk.

*Calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

Review: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Whitley Bay Playhouse

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FAYE STEPS INTO PANTO

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Whitley BayPlayhouse

Until Saturday 3^rd January 2016

We have been lucky in seeing a number of great pantomimes this year. This is no exception and as a member of the audience said “this is better than the last one we saw.” The bar has been raised in the region.

So what makes a great panto? One simple element is realising that the audience are as much a part of the show as the cast and crew. No amount of special effects escapes the fact that panto is something you are a part of rather than something that is done to you. In Steve Walls we have a master of ceremonies that fully appreciates how to work the audience. As Muddles he encourages the Whitley Bay crowd to take part and get involved. From the cute children singing Old Macdonalds Farm to the greetings when he walks onto the stage.

Rebecca Shorrocks

Adding to the children’s entertainment is a very talented Rebecca Shorrocks as the daft and friendly Odd Job. In not always reading the situation right, Rebecca frequently gave everyone someone to laugh with.   The Whitley Bay crowd seemed to have a significant younger element of children in compared to other panto’s and it is important that they had jokes they could enjoy.

Rob McVeigh

On to the story… Snow White (Charlotte Chinn) is the fairest of them all in Ooo La La Ville and becomes the love interest of Prince Charming (Rob McVeigh) when he visits looking for a bride. The Wicked Queen (Faye Tozer) is less than impressed and so she demands Snow White is killed in the forest. Rather than kill his friend, Odd Job leaves her in the forest where she decides to have a kip in a house with 7 very small beds…

Faye Tozer

Former Steps star Faye Tozer proves herself to be a decent actor as well as a great singer. She makes a grand entrance with a Queen medley and finishes the show with a crowd pleasing Steps medley. She enjoyed herself as the baddie and courted the boos of the audience. It is surprising that she wasn’t given more opportunities to sing than she was.

The set and costumes are very bright and the special effect with the mirror very effective.  The dancers, including the youngsters from the Hazel Rayson Dance School, didn’t put a foot wrong and felt a part of the story rather than a bolt-on.

Steve Walls

The only quibble really was the decision to put fixed static heads on the dwarves. This meant they had to exaggerate hand gestures to show who was meant to be talking.  The backing tape used impressions tv personalities such as Simon Cowell, Bruce Forsyth and Keith Lemon for each of the dwarves.  This represents, in our opinion, a missed opportunity for the actors from the Tyne Theatre School to really show off their skills.

Snow White is a warm and friendly show that both the young and older members of the audience enjoyed.   

This review was written by Stephen Oliver for the North East Theatre Guide from Jowheretogo PR (www.jowheretogo.com). Follow Jo on twitter @jowheretogo, Stephen @panic_c_button or like Jowheretogo on Facebook www.facebook.com/Jowheretogo

Read the original North East Theatre Guide preview:

http://nomorepanicbutton.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/preview-snow-white-and-seven-dwarfs-at.html

Tickets:

Tickets are on sale now and already selling fast. Call the Playhouse Box Office on 0844 248 1588 or book online at www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk

 

Preview: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Whitley Bay Playhouse

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POP LEGEND FAYE FROM STEPS HEADLINES WHITLEY BAY CHRISTMAS PANTO 2015

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Whitley Bay Playhouse

Thursday 10^th December 2015– Saturday 3^rd January 2016

This winter Blue Genie Entertainment return with a Christmas spectacular at the Playhouse Whitley Bay, with the lavish professional pantomime ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’. The same creative team that produced last year’s record-breaking panto ‘Beauty and the Beast’ have been brought back together to create another theatrical spectacular in Whitley Bay from 10th December 2015 – 3rd January 2016.

Producer Gary Telfer said:  “We can’t wait to produce ‘Snow White’ this year, it has to be one of the most popular fairytales of them all. It’s got a great cast of TV stars, we are so lucky to have signed Faye Tozer from the legendary pop group Steps. They still have a massive following, Steps were such a huge group so I’m sure there will be plenty of people out there who would like to see Faye, the group have sold over 20 million records worldwide. Faye is a fantastic performer so I’m sure the audience are in for a real treat. We know how popular the Playhouse pantomime was last year, in fact most of the shows sold out so we’re extending the run this year in order to get everyone in. We are keen to continue building the reputation on the Pantomime in Whitley Bay which has grown dramatically over the last 4 years.

 

There will be 46 action-packed performances of ‘Snow White’ at the Playhouse, Whitley Bay from 10th December 2015 – 3rd January 2016. The show features a host of top quality professional performers including Faye Tozer from Steps, Any dream will do finalist Rob McVeigh and back by popular demand for his 6th year local top entertainer and funny man Steve Walls. 

Director Paul Ferguson said:  “It’s going to be great fun for all the family. ‘Snow White’ is a magical story and its our job to make sure the audience get a great show it has something for everyone. We can’t wait to get started with this Christmas production”.

Blue Genie Entertainment are spending tens of thousands of pounds to ensure ‘Snow White’ will be a spectacular family production, bringing together a top cast, amazing costumes, fantastic dance routines, plenty of popular songs to please all ages crazy Dwarfs and the most amazing magic mirror you have ever seen!!

Read the original North East Theatre Guide preview: http://nomorepanicbutton.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/preview-snow-white-and-seven-dwarfs-at.html

Tickets:

Tickets are on sale now and already selling fast. Call the Playhouse Box Office on 0844 248 1588 or book online at www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk

 

Preview: Dirty Dusting at Whitley Bay Playhouse

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Dirty Dusting

Whitley Bay Playhouse

Thursday 19^th May 2016

Hilarious comedy Dirty Dusting returns to the Playhouse in May 2016, after the success of this year’s sell out show. There’s nothing like a feel-good comedy to put a smile on your face, and that’s exactly what Dirty Dusting is here to do, as Playhouse welcomes an all-star cast to the Playhouse stage, once more.

The outrageous but lovable Liverpudlian Crissy Rock (ITV’s Benidorm, I’m A Celebrity2011) is at the helm, of the production alongside local girl Leah Bell and Dolores Poretta, actress of stage and screen. This stellar line up ensures Dirty Dusting is to be a night of heart-warming, feel-good comedy, yet again.

Written by award-winning North East playwrights Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood, Dirty Dusting follows the story of three cleaning ladies who decide to spice up their lives and embark on a new career by starting their own telephone sex line. Hilarity ensues for ‘The Telephone Belles’ as they get to grips with their new job and try to keep it a secret from their boss. Needless to say, things don’t quite go to plan – But can the ladies clean up their mess before it’s too late?

Tickets:

Dirty Dusting comes to the Playhouse, Whitley Bay on Thursday 19th May 2016 at  7.30pm. Tickets are on sale now and are priced at £21

Tickets are available from the Box Office open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm, Saturday 10.30am-2.30pm plus until show start on event days. Tickets can also be purchased on the booking hotline 0844 248 1588 or online at www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk.

Preview: Ocean Film at Whitley Bay Playhouse

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The Wonders of the Ocean

Ocean Film Festival World Tour

Whitley Bay Playhouse

Friday 25th September 2015

The Whitley Bay Playhouse is delighted to announce that The Ocean Film Festival is returning this September, after wowing our audiences last year.

Brilliantly executed, the Ocean Film Festival showcases the world’s most amazing ocean films above and below the water’s surface - letting you immerse yourself in the wonders of the ocean without getting your feet wet!

Brought to you by the producers of the Banff Film Festival UK Tour, this extraordinary collection of short films document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue.

Inspiring and thought-provoking, the Ocean Film Festival takes you on a journey across the globe showcasing the huge waves of Australia, diving with sharks off the coast of Africa and heading north to the far reaches of the Arctic Circle. Visit www.oceanfilmfestival.co.uk for more details.

Tickets

Ocean Film Festival World Tour comes to Whitley Bay Playhouse on Friday 25th September 2015 at 7.30pm.

Tickets on sale now are priced at £12.50, £11 conc.

Box Office open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm, Saturday 10.30am -2.30pm plus until show start on event days. Tickets can also be purchased on the booking hotline 0844 248 1588 or online at www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk.

Preview: Swan Lake at Whitley Bay Playhouse

Moscow Ballet La Classique presents - Swan Lake

Whitley Bay Playhouse

Tuesday 20th October 2015

The PLAYHOUSE Whitley Bay is delighted to announce that Moscow Ballet La Classique will be returning to the coast, with their latest production of Swan Lake in October.

Swan Lake has been celebrated for over 100 years, becoming the most popular ballet of all. The world-renowned Moscow Ballet - La Classique demonstrate their continued quality of dance and performance in a dramatic production of this timeless favourite set to Tchaikovsky's superb score.

The famous Moscow Ballet of Classical Choreography - "La Classique" was founded in 1990, utilising ballet dancers from the leading theatres of the CIS Countries and the Bolshoi, Kirov and Ballet Theatres of Kiev and Odessa.

Moscow Ballet - La Classique has thrilled ballet lovers during hugely successful tours of Egypt, Morocco, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Norway, Israel, Thailand, Taiwan, China, Japan, Australia and New Zealand as well as the UK and this world famous company have gained vast international acclaim.

Some of the male dancers in this talented company have themselves achieved star status in their own country. World-renowned soloists Nadezda Ivanova, Andrey Shalin, Andrey Lyapin, and Dmitry Smirnov lead the Moscow Ballet Company under the direction of Elik Melikov. The company of Moscow Ballet – La Classique prepare to once more, dance themselves into the dreams that legends are made of in yet another world class production of Swan Lake.

The ballet is a favourite of ballerinas and audiences alike; all leading dancers dream to dance in Swan Lake whilst audiences dream to witness, the ultimate fairy tale ballet.

Music: Piotr Ilyich Tchiakovsky, Librettto: Vladimir Begichev & Vasily Geltser, Choreography: Marius Petipa & Lev Ivanov

Swan Lake – A Synopsis: Prince Siegfried is celebrating his coming of age in the garden of his ancestral palace. His mother observes that it's time to consider marriage and that tomorrow at the formal celebration of his 21st birthday, the court ball, he should select his future wife from the lovely ladies in attendance.

But, tomorrow is another day and for today Siegfried prefers to go hunting. Alone, by a lake, he sees Odette, Queen of the Swans, who appears to be both swan and woman. She explains that an evil sorcerer, Von Rothbart, has cast a spell on her and she must remain a swan, except between midnight and dawn, unless she is saved by true love. 

Siegfried, in love at first sight, swears his undying love,

promises to marry her and never to love another, but the wicked magician who disguises his own daughter, Odile, as the Swan-maiden, tricks him. Siegfried asks for her hand in marriage and swears an oath of fidelity to Odile. Suddenly Von Rothbart and Odile stand before him in a triumph of self-revelation as the pathetic figure of Odette, sobbing helplessly is seen at a distance. Siegfried collapses in an agony of guilt and despair. 

Heartbroken, he returns to thelakeside to beg Odette's forgiveness and declares his infinite love for her. Against all odds, the power of true love eventually overcomes the evil spell. The swan-maidens are restored to human form and Odette and Siegfried are reunited in eternal happiness.

Tickets

Moscow Ballet La Classique presents - Swan Lake at the Whitley Bay Playhouse on Tuesday 20th October 2015 at 7.30 pm

Tickets are on sale now and are priced at £23.50, £21.50 conc.

Tickets are available from the Box Office open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm,

Saturday 10.30am -2.30pm plus until show start on event days. Tickets can also be purchased on the booking hotline 0844 248 1588 or online at www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk.

Preview: Paul Potts at Whitley Bay Playhouse

Britain’s Got Talent winner

comes to Whitley Bay

Paul Potts

Whitley Bay Playhouse

Thursday 22nd October 2015

The Playhouse is thrilled to announce that Paul Potts, winner of Britain’s Got Talent will be coming to Whitley Bay in October, this year.

Paul Potts

The season one winner has found global success with his albums, live shows and tours, impressing audiences worldwide with his powerful yet emotive. Six years later, his feet are yet to touch the ground. Paul has performed more live shows than any other contestant from a talent search programme, whilst in recognition of Paul’s meteoric ‘rags to riches’ rise to fame, his life story has been turned into a film also entitled ‘One Chance’ and stars award-winning comedian.

Catriona Murray

Joining Paul on tour, is special guest Catriona Murray, a classical soprano from Nottingham. Discovered earlier this year by Britain's Got Talent winner Jamie Lambert of Collabro, Catriona has begun work on compiling a solo album and has a string of concerts lined up for the summer season. Paul Potts is once again set to remind audiences of his inspiring charm and rich, mellifluous classical prowess, complemented by Catriona Murray; a new generation of exceptional talent.

Tickets:

Tickets are on sale now and are priced at £30 and £27.

Tickets are available from the Box Office open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm, Saturday 10.30am -2.30pm plus until show start on event days. Tickets can also be purchased on the booking hotline 0844 248 1588 or online at www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk.

Preview: The Ken Dodd Happiness Show at Whitley Bay Playhouse

Ken Dodd schedules an early evening twilight showing at Whitley Bay!

The Ken Dodd Happiness Show

Whitley Bay Playhouse

Saturday 8^th & Sunday 9^th August 2015

The PLAYHOUSE is thrilled to inform you that comedy veteran Ken Dodd, will be returning to the coastal region, in August this year. Ken joins us for two pun filled dates and catering for all guests, we’ve even scheduled a special 5 pmshow on Sunday evening, for those who might fancy an early night.

Ken Dodd's hugely successful career as a professional entertainer spans over 60 years. He is a comedian of unrivalled legendary status; an icon and a national treasure who has been entertaining audiences for a lifetime of happiness and laughter. Last year, the multi-award winning star celebrated his 60^th anniversary year as a professional entertainer.

Don't miss his fun-filled Happiness Show for all the family, with non-stop gags and a selection of songs presented in Ken's unique and varied style: Everything from ballads to grand opera!  Come and enjoy his famous ‘Happiness Show’ and you’ll be absolutely discumknockerated (that’s Knotty Ash for ‘over the moon’) by a truly tattifelarius (fun-filled) evening of laughter and songs. 

 “Entertaining gives me a true feeling of plumptiousness. I’m fizzing like a bottle of champagne with the cork out! Discovering I could make people laugh was like being kissed by an angel”.  Ken’s love of showbiz began when he saw an advert for a ventriloquist’s doll in a local paper. His parents bought it for him and he christened it ‘Charlie Brown’. He worked on a semi-professional basis for many years to supplement his earnings as a salesman ‘on the knocker’ in Liverpool

“He is a comedy genius who is so funny that he should be available on the NHS. He’s a Chippendale in a room full of MFI.” – Eric Sykes

With two Happiness shows programmed, there really is no excuse to miss this one of a kind performer!

Tickets:

The Ken Dodd Happiness Show appears at the Whitley Bay Playhouse on Saturday 8th at 7pm & Sunday 9th August at 5pm. Tickets on sale now are priced at £21, £20 conc.

Tickets are available from the Box Office open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm, Saturday 10.30am -2.30pm plus until show start on event days. Tickets can also be purchased on the booking hotline 0844 248 1588 or online at www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk.