Mack and Mabel was written by Michael Stewart and has music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. The plot involves a romantic relationship between Hollywood director Mack Sennett and Mabel Normand, who became one of his biggest stars. In a series of flashbacks, Sennett relates the glory days of Keystone Studios from 1911, when he discovered … Continue reading Mack & Mabel Review: Theatre Online
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Mack & Mabel Review: Kev Castle
Based on the true romance between Hollywood legends Mack Sennett and Mabel Normand, Mack & Mabel received eight Tony Award nominations when it opened on Broadway in 1974.A Brooklyn deli-delivery girl turns up on the set of silent movie director, Mack Sennet, creator of the Keystone Cops. She catches his eye and soon his heart. … Continue reading Mack & Mabel Review: Kev Castle
Mack & Mabel Review: East Midlands Theatre
By Phil Lowe There are show overtures and there are show overtures and Mack & Mabel must have the most sensational musical preliminary to any musical. After a delightful mix of sweeping romantic tunes and electrifying jaunty numbers emanating from the pit and out across the already delighted and excited first night audience we can consider our appetites absolutely … Continue reading Mack & Mabel Review: East Midlands Theatre
RENT Review: Loughborough Echo
By Lynne Watson RENT is described as 'a landmark rock opera, and a raw and riveting milestone in musical theatre' and is CTC's latest production following their successful run of Grease at Loughborough's Town Hall. Loosely based on Puccini's opera La Boheme, Rent is set in New York's gritty East Village and tells the story … Continue reading RENT Review: Loughborough Echo
RENT Review: Theatre Online
Rent has finished here in Loughborough and once again CTC are proving that they are a very talented and professional company. Rent is a rock musical with music, lyrics, and book by Jonathan Larson and is very loosely based on Puccini's opera La Bohème. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists … Continue reading RENT Review: Theatre Online