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Theatre
REVIEW: Dreams of Philomina, Lantern Theatre
IMAGINE losing someone dear to you - but being granted one last chance to say goodbye properly.
Les enjoys a lawyer load of theatre fun
IF Les Dennis usually abides by that age-old showbiz rule about not working with children and animals he’s not letting on.
Am Dram
Tudor Players are presenting John Buchan’s The 39 Steps, adapted by Patrick Barlow, at The Library Theatre until this Saturday. Tickets £7/£8 on 285 3450 or tickets@tudorplayers.net
REVIEW: The 39 Steps, Library Theatre
Patrick Barlow’s adaptation of John Buchan’s book lampoons the serious Hitchcock film of the same name.
Star’s prize is curtain-raising love story
VALENTINE’S Day couple Rachael Colley and Paul Turner have plenty to sing and dance about after winning The Star’s romantic trip to tonight’s opening of hit musical Legally Blonde.
REVIEW: A Dream Play, University Drama Studio
Director Bethan Ratcliffe has chosen an ambitious project with Caryl Churchill’s adaptation of August Strinberg’s play but her SuTCo compatriots have come up with the goods.
Bear classic on way to theatre
CHILDREN’S favourite and marmalade lover Paddington Bear is coming to a Rotherham theatre next week.
AM Dram
Ecclesall Theatre Company are presenting Murder by Misadventure by Edward Taylor at Ecclesall Parish Centre, Ringinglow Road, until this Saturday, February 11. Tickets £3/£5
Be careful what you Wishfort – Findlay finds her way back to the Crucible stage
SOME actors are so prolific they almost forget just how many shows they’ve been in.
David Dunn
WHETHER William Congreve imagined his Restoration comedy of social and monetary conniving could find resonance in 21st century Britain is debatable.
REVIEW: Murder by Misadventure, Ringinglow Road
Edward Taylor’s thriller is a good old-fashioned whodunit though it is set in 1992. There are twists and turns and the odd red herring to keep you guessing to the end.
COMPETITION: Win Legally Blonde Valentine’s night out at Sheffield Lyceum
LEGALLY Blonde, the award-winning musical, opens at Sheffield’s Lyceum Theatre on Valentine’s Day and we’re celebrating with a prize every romantic couple would love to win.
REVIEW: Maskerade, University Drama Studio
Stephen Brigg’s adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s novel has obvious nods to Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of the Opera with a couple of sorcerer sleuths to hunt down the killer thrown in for good measure.
Harlem Globetrotters: Basketball wizards spin their magic at Sheffield school - VIDEO video
BASKETBALL wizards The Harlem Globetrotters worked their magic with a mix of ball tricks and social skills when they bounced into a school hall in South Yorkshire - thanks to The Star.
Arctics’ seventh heaven
THOSE globe-trotting Arctic Monkeys have been nominated in seven categories in the NME Awards – more than any other act.
AM Dram
The Priory Players’ next production at the E.P.P.i.C. Theatre Ecclesfield is Men of the World, a comedy by John Godber, February 14-18. Tickets £6.50 (£5.50 Tues/ Wed): 402624 or attend Saturday coffee morning 10am-noon.
More foul play after former Fowler life
WITH 10 years of growing up in one of soapland’s most famous addresses, James Alexandrou could possibly have had his pick of TV jobs.
REVIEW: Criminy, Lantern Theatre
BRANDED a “unique style of silent comedy”, this is definitely something new and fresh in the world of theatre.
Strictly Come Dancing Tour: The Star chats to Harry Judd, Anita Dobson and Nancy Dell’O’lio - VIDEO video
STRICTLY Come Dancing The Live Tour returns to Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena this week and The Star’s digital editor Graham Walker has been speaking to some of its biggest stars.
Dad’s Army star Pike on duty in South Yorkshire
DON’T tell him Pike! The Dad’s Army sketch is TV comedy gold and fans will get the rare chance to ask Pike actor Ian Lavender all about it - in Barnsley, writes Graham Walker.
WIN: Tickets to Circus Of Horrors at Sheffield City Hall
ROLL up, roll up... for your chance to win tickets to the Circus Of Horrors at Sheffield City Hall on Monday, February 6.
WIN: Tickets to romp The Way Of The World at Sheffield’s Crucible
RESTORATION comedy The Way Of The World is in the frame for a revival at Sheffield’s Crucible next week and we have two pairs of tickets to be won.
Chris mass
WE can barely switch the telly on at the moment without seeing Chris Addison’s age-defying features.
Single-sex Propeller isn’t all about spin
AT least Nicholas Asbury can finally walk the streets of Sheffield without being lambasted for putting down one of soapland’s best-loved pets.
...and acting mothers have cot it covered
IN any other business, clever ladies Rosie Garton and IIdikko Rippel might well have the authorities examining their mothering policy.
Am Dram
Dronfield Light Opera Group are performing Sinbad the Sailor at Dronfield Civic Hall from today, Thursday, to Saturday, January 28, at 7.15pm, with a 2.15pm Saturday matinee. Tickets 01246 416364 or www.dlog.org.uk New members call 01246 415679
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Thursday 23 February 2012
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