Theatre & Film News

Cambridge Arts Theatre: Blood Brothers

Legendary show Blood Brothers takes to the stage at Cambridge Arts Theatre from August 3rd7th. Willy Russell’s musical tells the captivating and moving tale of twins separated at birth, who grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences. Lyn Paul returns for her farewell tour in the iconic role of Mrs Johnstone, which she first made her own in London’s West End. Rising to fame in the 1970s as a member of the New Seekers, their hit I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing sold over 20 million copies and remains one of the 100 best-selling UK singles of all time. Few musicals have been received with such acclaim as the multi-awardwinning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval.” (The Daily Mail) www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

Dance Legend Carlos Acosta In Norwich

Norwich Theatre and its co-producing partner Valid Productions are delighted to announce today that they will re-mount and tour On Before, an intensely personal evening of dance conceived, directed and performed by legendary Cuban dancer, Carlos Acosta CBE. Emerging from the cultural crisis transformed, this is the first ever touring production from Norwich Theatre. The production will open for two nights at Norwich Theatre Royal from July 16th, before touring to Salford, Southampton and Canterbury. First conceived by Carlos Acosta in 2010, On Before is an homage to Carlos’ late mother and the most personal work he has ever created. It features choreography by world-renowned artists including Russell Maliphant, Kim Brandstrup and Will Tuckett, alongside Carlos’ own choreography. The show sees Carlos Acosta perform as both a soloist and alongside Laura Rodriguez, a founding member of his Cuban dance company, Acosta Danza. www.norwichtheatre.org

Norwich Cathedral’s Shakespeare Festival returns

The words of William Shakespeare will echo around Norwich Cathedral’s Cloister once again as the open-air Shakespeare Festival returns for summer 2021. The Cathedral will welcome back The Lord Chamberlain’s Men on July 9th-10th to perform a powerful production of one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays - Macbeth. Keeping people safe continues to be the number one priority at Norwich Cathedral and the Cathedral has achieved Visit England and Visit Britain’s official We’re Good To Go mark, which highlights Covid-secure venues. The Lord Chamberlain’s Men’s production is also registered as See It Safely compliant, meaning the production strictly adheres to all government and industry Covid safety guidance. Peter Stickney, TLCM’s Artistic Director, said audiences could expect a “thrill-ride from start to finish” with their latest production. ‘Expect sword fights, stunning poetry, smoke, fire and drums as this epic play gets our usual epic treatment; I can’t wait for our audience, those new to us and those we are welcoming back, to see it.’ cathedral.org/shakespeare