Podcast appearances and mentions of rachel wagstaff

We talk with Actor Hannah Post and Director Mackenzie Zielke about their production, "The Girl on the Train" which opens January 31st at Bellevue Little Theatre. This is a suspenseful thriller was originally a book by Paula Hawkins and a New York Times Best Seller before it was a movie, and then a play adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel. If you like a suspenseful story, you'll enjoy this show!  Find out more on our podcast, and get your tickets now to help solve the case! BELLEVUE LITTLE THEATRE CONTACT INFO: Tickets: https://blt.simpletix.com/ Website: http://www.theblt.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bellevuelittletheatre/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellevuelittletheatre/  203 Mission Avenue, Bellevue, Nebraska  402.291.1554 HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!   ©Platte River Bard Podcast by Chris and Sheri Berger.

Welcome to a dazzling podcast episode featuring five extraordinary shows that promise to take you on an exhilarating journey through a world of captivating performances and thrilling narratives. Let's dive into this vibrant line up and explore the wealth of searchable content! First up, we have Flowers for Mrs. Harris, a London premiere starring Olivier Award-winning legend Jenna Russell. This heartfelt musical is based on the novel by Paul Gallico and brings to life the story of Ada Harris, a house cleaner who stumbles upon a stunning Dior dress in Belgravia. With music and lyrics by Richard Taylor and Rachel Wagstaff, this production promises to be a sensational experience, directed by Bronagh Lagan. Next, get ready to be mesmerized by Via Katlehong, the award-winning South African dance company, as they return to the stage at Sadler's Wells. Their intoxicating expression and pulsating rhythms are set to leave you in awe, as they explore the boundless possibilities of movement and dance. For a unique immersive experience, join us at Rumble in the Jungle Rematch, a theatrical journey back to 1974 Kinshasa, Africa, for the iconic Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman championship bout. This historical recreation will transport you to the vibrant atmosphere of the legendary Zaire 74 festival, featuring unforgettable music from James Brown, Sister Sledge, Celia Cruz, and more. Witness the intense lead-up to the championship fight and immerse yourself in a night filled with soul-stirring melodies. From the imaginative mind of Neil Gaiman, acclaimed author of Coraline and Good Omens, comes The Ocean at the End of the Lane. This National Theatre adaptation takes you on a magical journey where a man is transported back to his 12th birthday, discovering a world of limitless possibilities. Starring Eastenders legend Charlie Brooks, this enchanting tale explores ancient forces and childhood adventures. Lastly, don't miss Jock Night, a captivating exploration of modern gay relationships in Manchester's Gay Village. Join Ben, Kam, Russ, and Antony as they navigate a world filled with chemsex, jockstraps, and wild nights. David Paisleystars as Ben, a Victoria Wood fan in search of love, while Kam hides his struggles with addiction behind a fabulous facade. This poignant and humorous production, based on interviews with Manchester's LGBTQIA+ community, is a two-act world premiere created especially for Seven Dials Playhouse. WE also have an exclusive interview with David Paisley who chats with Darren about everything Jock Night. These five remarkable shows promise a diverse range of entertainment, from soul-stirring music and dance to immersive historical experiences and thought-provoking narratives. Join us on this exciting journey through the world of live entertainment!

Charlotte Kennedy is currently playing Pamela and Natasha in Flowers For Mrs Harris at Riverside Studios.Based on the novel by Paul Gallico, Flowers For Mrs Harris is a new musical by Richard Taylor and Rachel Wagstaff. This production, which marks the show's London premiere, is directed by Bronagh Lagan.Charlotte appeared in the concert stagings of Honeymoon In Vegas (London Palladium) and South Pacific (Cadogan Hall). She played Cosette in Les Misérables (Sondheim) and most recently starred as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady on its UK & Ireland Tour, having understudied the role at the London Coliseum. Flowers For Mrs Harris runs at Riverside Studios 30th September - 26th November 2023. Visit www.riversidestudios.co.uk for info and tickets.Hosted by Andrew Tomlins  @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

Rachel Wagstaff wrote the book for multi-award winning musical, Flowers for Mrs Harris (Best Musical, UK Theatre Awards 2016) which transferred to Chichester Festival Theatre, directed by Daniel Evans, in September 2018 after a run at the Sheffield Crucible. Her critically acclaimed adaptation of Birdsong opened in the West End, directed by Trevor Nunn, and enjoyed four UK tours with the Original Theatre Company and Birdsong Productions. With Duncan Abel, she adapted Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train, which had a record-breaking UK tour and West End run in 2019 and her new adaptation of Agatha Christie's The Mirror Crack'd toured the UK produced by the Wales Millennium Centre and Wiltshire Creative, followed by a tour of India.  For radio, Rachel adapted Sebastian Faulks' novel The Girl at the Lion d'Or for a five part series for Woman's Hour on Radio Four, transmitted in 2009. Her Afternoon Play When I Lost You, also co-written with Duncan Abel, was transmitted on Radio Four in July 2013. Moonshadow, the musical she co-wrote with Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), opened at the Royal Albert Hall in 2010, and then was produced at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne in June 2012. That Girl, was produced at the Soho Theatre in June 2012, by DryWrite. Rachel also wrote the book for the original musical Only the Brave, which opened at the Wales Millennium Centre in March 2016 with music composed by Matthew Brind.

Welcome to this audio introduction to Chichester Festival Theatre’s streamed production of Flowers for Mrs Harris. It’s been adapted from Paul Gallico’s novel by Rachel Wagstaff with music & lyrics by Richard Taylor, directed by Daniel Evans. These introductory descriptive notes help to set the scene for blind and partially sighted audiences.

Peter Duncan, Jonny Clarke and George Banks will be heading the cast of the 2014 national tour of Rachel Wagstaff’s stage play Birdsong, adapted from the novel by Sebastian Faulks, when it comes to the Wyvern Theatre later this year. The three cast members marched into the Town Centre to visit the cenotaph ahead of their performances in Swindon in July. Peter Duncan, though perhaps best known as a Blue Peter presenter, began his acting career in the 1970s when he joined the National Theatre. Recent theatre credits include Denry Machin in The Card (for which he received an Olivier nomination for Best Actor in a Musical), Alan Ayckbourn‘s Things We Do For Love, the twins in Corpse, Stan Laurel in Laurel and Hardy, Macduff in Macbeth and Fantastic Mr Fox, both at the Open Air Theatre in Regent’s Park, and the title role in Charlie Peace - His Amazing Life And Outstanding Legend at Nottingham Playhouse and Coventry Belgrade's B2. Peter will be playing the role of Jack Firebrace in Birdsong. Birdsong will run at the Wyvern Theatre from Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 July. Book tickets today at http://wyverntheatre.org.uk

On Monday 13 January, the 2014 national tour of Rachel Wagstaff’s stage play Birdsong, adapted from the novel by Sebastian Faulks, was launched at the National Army Museum. This stunning piece of live theatre will be performed at Swindon's Wyvern Theatre from Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 July 2014. In pre-war France, a young Englishman, Stephen Wraysford, embarks on a passionate and dangerous affair with the beautiful Isabelle Azaire that turns their worlds upside down. As the war breaks out, Stephen must lead his men through the carnage of the Battle of the Somme and through the sprawling tunnels that lie deep underground. Faced with the unprecedented horror of the war, Stephen clings to the memory of Isabelle and the idyll of his former life as his world explodes around him. The 2013 tour was hugely successful and critically acclaimed, seen by over 75,000 people and receiving 4 and 5 star reviews, with audiences calling the show ‘simply stunning’. Sebastian Faulks is thrilled the show is being re-mounted for 2014, the year that will mark 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War. The tour of Birdsong will continue to support Help for Heroes, after raising over £50,000 through collections and events on the 2013 tour. Birdsong will again be directed by Alastair Whatley, with set design by Victoria Spearing, lighting by Alex Wardle for Charcoalblue and sound by Dom Bilkey. Birdsong will be produced on tour by Alastair Whatley for The Original Theatre Company and Anne-Marie Woodley and Jon Woodley for Birdsong Productions Ltd.

On Monday 13 January, the 2014 national tour of Rachel Wagstaff’s stage play Birdsong, adapted from the novel by Sebastian Faulks, was launched at the National Army Museum. This stunning piece of live theatre will be performed at Swindon's Wyvern Theatre from Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 July 2014. In pre-war France, a young Englishman, Stephen Wraysford, embarks on a passionate and dangerous affair with the beautiful Isabelle Azaire that turns their worlds upside down. As the war breaks out, Stephen must lead his men through the carnage of the Battle of the Somme and through the sprawling tunnels that lie deep underground. Faced with the unprecedented horror of the war, Stephen clings to the memory of Isabelle and the idyll of his former life as his world explodes around him. The 2013 tour was hugely successful and critically acclaimed, seen by over 75,000 people and receiving 4 and 5 star reviews, with audiences calling the show ‘simply stunning’. Sebastian Faulks is thrilled the show is being re-mounted for 2014, the year that will mark 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War. The tour of Birdsong will continue to support Help for Heroes, after raising over £50,000 through collections and events on the 2013 tour. Birdsong will again be directed by Alastair Whatley, with set design by Victoria Spearing, lighting by Alex Wardle for Charcoalblue and sound by Dom Bilkey. Birdsong will be produced on tour by Alastair Whatley for The Original Theatre Company and Anne-Marie Woodley and Jon Woodley for Birdsong Productions Ltd.