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In This Newsletter

EDITOR’S BIT
o Cancer Research
o Doug’s Radio Blog

UKTHEATRE NEWS
o Reviews around the UK
- Look Back In Anger/Newcastle
- Chinese State Circus/Tour
- Pack Of Lies/Tour
- Cinderella On Ice/Tour
- Allo Allo
- Swan Lake
- Witches Of Eastwick
- Nothing Like The Wooden Horse
o National Theatre Of Scotland
o West End Ticket Offers

UKFILM NEWS 
o BAFTA Access All Areas
o Select A Screenplay
o Remix a Film
o Watch Some Polish Shorts

CASTING NEWS
o West End - King and I/Sound Of Music
o Robin Hood Feature Film



Hi there


This morning was the first morning that I sat out on my balcony and had some coffee and toast and marmalade and took in some of the lovely sun rays. The Union Jack on top of Tower Bridge wasn’t moving and therefore there is hardly even a wind. Spring is here it seems. I’ve also noticed a significant increase in tourists on the South Bank, and activity online has started to flourish with lots of new members signing up. Though mostly to the old site, so remember that it’s the new network http://www.uktheatre.tv if you want to register. I’ll be removing the old site next month and repointing uktheatre.net to the new social networking site. If you haven’t already, why not take two minutes to re-register your details into the new site.


CANCER RESEARCH

It’s the anniversary of when my mother passed away with breast cancer, and my daughter decided this year to do various activities in support of Cancer Research charity. I’m helping her by plugging it here and I hope you will also support her endeavours by donating a few pounds at her justgiving site - http://www.justgiving.com/pamelamcfarlane 


DOUG’s RADIO BLOG

It’s the 16th show this week, 4 months since I started the radio show. It continues to be a lot of fun. Tune In Today for Lily Allen, Jarvis Cocker, Annie Lennox, Sting, Jack Johnson and Slumdog Millionaire’s Jai Ho. It’s on every Saturday 12pm-2pm and streams online and in FM.

http://www.nevisradio.co.uk


DOUG’S SKY NEWS BLOG

In case you missed last month’s Sky News feature, the link is below. You can watch the next one live on Friday 28th March at 7:00pm-7:30pm

http://news.sky.com/skynews/video?videoSourceID=1805214&flashURL=/feeds/skynews/latest/flash/160209_skycom_movers.flv



Have a great week.


Douglas McFarlane
http://www.ukfilm.tv
http://www.uktheatre.tv


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Look Back In Anger
Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne

Review by Steve Burbridge

Hailed as one of the first of the ‘kitchen sink dramas’ and, arguably, introducing theatre-goers to the concept of ‘the angry young man’, it was undoubtedly a trailblazer.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/look-back-in-anger-northern-stage-newcastle-upon-tyne_63.html

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The Chinese State Circus featuring the world famous Shaolin Wu-Shu Warriors

Touring Until May 2009

Review By Sue Marks

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/the-chinese-state-circus-featuring-the-world-famous-shaolin-wu-shu-warriors_64.html 

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Pack of Lies by Hugh Whitemore 

Review By Sue Marks

The play does an admirable job of capturing, not only the style, but also the mindset of suburban London in 1960. This includes the contrast between the Canadian/American woman and the British woman, which is reflected in their clothes as well as their demeanour, reserve and approach to life. 

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/pack-of-lies_65.html 

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Cinderella on Ice

WORLD TOUR

Review by Catherine Brian

The Imperial Ice Stars brought their version of Cinderella on Ice to Milton Keynes during the height of the snow, which unusually for Milton Keynes was very snowy indeed! A cheery evening of traditional skating was very fitting for the weather!

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/cinderella-on-ice_66.html

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Allo Allo!
Reviewed at Darlington Civic Theatre
Review by Steve Burbridge

This stunning new production follows the hilarious adventures of René Artois (Jeffrey Holland), a hapless café owner in war-torn occupied France, as he and his wife Edith (Corinna Marlowe) struggle to keep for themselves a priceless portrait of The Fallen Madonna with the Big Boobies, stolen by the Nazis and kept in a sausage in their cellar.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/allo-allo!_67.html

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“Swan Lake”, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, 17 to 28 March 2009

Review By John Sinclair

Swan Lake” is arguably the most popular and most performed ballet in the world. This therefore presents a challenge to any choreographer who wishes to breathe new life into the one hundred and thirty-two year old classic, yet David Nixon’s Northern Ballet Theatre manages this with his new and exciting production of the ballet

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/�swan-lake�-festival-theatre-edinburgh-17-to-28-march-2009_68.html

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The Witches Of Eastwick
The Sunderland Empire Theatre
Review by Steve Burbridge

This production is a visual extravaganza, although it may not be your maiden aunt’s cup of tea, with its phallic symbols and sexual innuendos.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/the-witches-of-eastwick_70.html


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Nothing Like The Wooden Horse

The Customs House, South Shields, Tyne & Wear

Review by Steve Burbridge

Nothing Like The Wooden Horse tells the story of Tommy Henderson and his grandson, Wayne. Both men have lived through contrasting experiences of warfare, Tommy as a Prisoner Of War in the Second World War and Wayne as part of the allied forces in Iraq.

http://www.uktheatre.tv/magazine/read/nothing-like-the-wooden-horse_69.html

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National Theatre Of Scotland

Now in it’s fourth year, I was there filming the birth of this fantastic production company headed up by Vicky Featherstone who spoke to UKTheatre.TV about her aspirations for the company. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO9r4F0BL3c

http://www.nationaltheatrescotland.com


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WEST END TICKET OFFERS

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

TICKETS TO SEE GARETH GATES JUST £29.50!

http://www.uktheatre.tv/events/profile/37

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BAFTA Access All Areas

I’m now on an assignment with BAFTA to produce a report on their website and how they can widen their reach online. I hope you can help by spreading the news of their Access All Areas to everyone, you don’t need to be a member of BAFTA, or a professional to go to their events or get inside information from their website. I am also looking for several volunteers from my reviewing team to construct some feedback. 

http://www.ukfilm.tv/magazine/read/bafta-access-all-areas_31.html


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Opportunity For Filmmakers


Select a screenplay

http://www.ukfilm.tv/forum/topic/3


Remix a film

http://www.ukfilm.tv/forum/topic/5


Watch Some Polish Shorts

http://www.ukfilm.tv/events/profile/7


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Opportunities For Youngsters 

West End Theatre

http://www.uktheatre.tv/forum/topic/18


Robin Hood Feature
http://www.ukfilm.tv/forum/topic/4