Tyne Theatre Welcomes
Musical For Its 40th Anniversary
A
Chorus Line
Newcastle
Tyne Theatre & Opera House,
27 -
30
May 2015
Nice Swan Theatre Company
- a North East platform for performing arts - are bringing the legendary
Broadway musical A Chorus Line to Newcastle for a strictly limited
run this May.
The company, who recently
produced the premiere of The Addams Family musical in the region are staging
the show which is now the longest running musical in New York theatre history -
recently celebrating its 40th anniversary, breaking records, winning
nine Tony Awards, seven Drama Desk Awards, the New York Critics’ Circle Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
A Chorus Line is based on
auditions for a new Broadway musical. For everyone present, it’s the chance of a lifetime. It’s the one opportunity to do what they’ve always dreamed of – to have the chance to
dance. Told through captivating song, riveting drama and stunning choreography,
the auditionees describe the events that have shaped their lives and their
decisions to become dancers. The show boasts classic songs including ‘One (Singular Sensation)’, ‘What I Did For Love’ and ‘At The Ballet’.
Gateshead based producer, Jamie
Gray is bringing this fantastic show to the Tyne Theatre &
Opera House in May 2015. “There's so much talent
here in the North East and i think it deserves to be shown off on a
professional stage - we have an absolutely outstanding cast for this show -
they’re all trained performers - we’re working with people at the moment who
could be on the West end - it really is going to be something special. This is a fantastic company to be part of -
it’s like a big family , everyone is so friendly and give
each other so much support”.
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Nice Swan Theatre Company
are one of the most reputable theatre companies in the North East and well
known throughout the region for producing affordable high standard theatre. Nice
Swan are excited to be visiting the Tyne Theatre in May after it recently
changed management back to the original Tyne Theatre Trust who are now in
control of the grade 1 listed building on Westgate Road. "I've wanted to
produce this show in Newcastle for
a long time now, it's a while since its been in our area and I couldn't think
of a more perfect theatre to be staging it in. The Tyne Theatre & Opera
House is the oldest working victorian theatre in the world and one of my
favourite, it really fascinates me. This venue has been on my list for a while now and I
knew this was the year to do it".
The
show is being directed by Ben
Hunt - a local director who studied
at East 15 Acting School. Ben was one of the original founders of Nice Swan
Theatre Company over five years ago when he directed RENT the
Musical before transferring to study in London. A
Chorus Line is being choreographed by Stephanie Smith, who is also from Gateshead.
Stephanie attended Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts and has recently
worked with stars of Strictly Come Dancing Katya Virshillas and Pasha Kovalev.
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A Chorus Line is being
designed by local designer Mary Ann Trigg who creates stunning costumes for
many shows every year in the UK including a range of
pantomimes - including the Theatre Royal, Newcastle - alongside musicals and
cruise ships. Her designs for this show are based on the original Broadway
costumes and will include over 20,000 individual stones.
The theatre company is seen
as a stepping stone for students with interests in the theatre industry whether
it be singing, dancing, acting or lighting design, costume and stage
management. The company works in a constant cycle where by budding performers
from the North East get involved, learn, rehearse, achieve and get the
experience that is required to progress further in education or into the
performance industry and move on to the next step to success. "We've had
some great success stories in recent years. Some students have gone onto
professional work across the world, others are continuing their training in London. It's great to see them
progress, knowing that one day they will no doubt be on the West End stage and
we helped them by giving that 'stepping stone'."
On The Web:
Website: www.niceswan.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/niceswanuk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/niceswanuk
Tickets:
A Chorus Line runs at the Tyne Theatre & Opera
House, Newcastle
from 27 - 30 May 2015. Tickets available at www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk
or call 0844 2491 000
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