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25 November, 2009 
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Everyone in Ireland will be in for a massive surprise when the new Grand Canal Theatre opens its doors for the first time on March 18th (St Patricks Day) 2010.
The new theatre will dominate the Grand Canal development that is currently going on in Dublin.
At the 2,100 seat theatre, stars from Bolshoi will be performing the Russian State Ballet Production ‘Swan Lake’.
Stephen Fry is to appear in a star studded line up for a gala to raise money for the Southampton and Winchester visitors group (SWVG).
The one night only performance will feature the actors reading extracts from plays and poetry, promising an evening of “sparkling wit.”
The SWVG group is hoping the £26 ticket prices will raise enough cash to help asylum seekers and their visitors, they believe that current regulations are leaving asylum seekers desilute.
Celebrating the life of Michael Jackson, Thriller Live is a dynamic show produced Flying Music.
Most people believe this show is about Thriller, but its so much more, its like basically a 2hr show of non-stop Michael Jackson hits, including Billie Jean, Rock with you, and many more.
Thriller Live starts off with the Jackson 5 hits, with Kieran Alleyne as Michael Jackson in his younger days.
What you find missing at the start of the show, you find in bundles towards the end, the dancing and songs are out of this world and following his death you find the show has much more meaning than just a jukebox of hits.
It is always best to check out the seating plan of a theatre before booking tickets, this way you can avoid a bad night at an expensive play.
On many occasions I have found myself stuck in the middle of a row, no way of getting to the toilet, no way of escaping the elbows in the ribs of an enthusiastic viewer.
It of course is common sense to most, but with Christmas season approaching, always make sure your needs are addressed when booking.
This week images have been released of the theatre named The Ark in Borehamwood.
Work began in October on the £1.9m Hertswood school facility, which is in Thrift Farm Lane.
Hundreds of designs for a logo were submitted from children across the borough, the winning logo was a multicoloured bird flying with an ark hung from its feet.
The name for the theatre was chosen during a 140 people ballot, with several other names in contention.
The Ark theatre hopes to open in November 2009.
Reported by www.g40.us
David Nixons staging of the Bram Stoker novel Dracula, is to return for a UK wide tour.
It follows both the novel by Bram Stoker & also the movie by Francis Ford Coppola which was based on the novel.
David Nixon focuses more on the human part of the novel, challenging our views on what love is, he also challenges our quest for never ending life and the benefits of that.
Overall the ballet is a different angle on the novel and movie.
The Tommy Cooper society hope to turn Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall into the Tommy Cooper theatre, as they believe the art deco hall is going to waste, as its only use is a bingo hall.
They believe that using his name for the theatre will increase the usage, even hoping that big name stars will agree to do shows solely based on the theatre name.
Monty Python star Terry Jones has backed calls for a £1.25m grant for his local theatre in Colwyn Bay.
Mr Jones, who is a patron for Theatr Colwyn, said the theatre was in need of a refurbishment and it would rejuvinate the whole of north Wales.
The redevelopment plans include, moving a bar a lower level, improving access along with improved stage and changing facilities.
The theatre opened in the 1880’s, with a variety of uses such as dances and fundraising events, with the name Public Hall.
Theatr Colwyn seats 379 people, including wheelchair access, and puts on a variety of shows throughout the year, with Christmas a very special time at the theatre.
Staff at the Theatre Royal Margate, are jumping for joy after hearing the theatre will recieve £150,000 over a 2 year period.
This will allow the theatre to increase free tickets for the under 26 age range, it will also allow regular cheap theatre work for families.
Artistic Director Will Wollen said this was “excellent news”, and
“The next two years will see the theatre put creativity and audience involvement at the heart of its work, and begin a process of programme and audience development focussing on key areas of the local audience”