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& Juliet (2019-11-Shaftesbury Theatre-London)

Type de série: Original
Théâtre: Shaftesbury Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 3 ans 4 mois
Nombre :
Première Preview : Saturday 02 November 2019
Première : Wednesday 20 November 2019
Dernière : Saturday 25 March 2023
Mise en scène : Luke Sheppard •
Chorégraphie :
Producteur :
Avec : Miriam-Teak Lee, David Bedella (Lance), Oliver Tompsett, Cassidy Janson, Melanie La Barrie, Jocasta Almgill, Josh Baker, Alishia Blake, Rhian Duncan, Ivan De Freitas, Danielle Fiamanya, Jordan Luke Gage, Kieran Lai, Nathan Lorainey-Dineen, Arun Blair-Mangat, Tim Mahendran, Jaye Marshall, Grace Mouat, Antoine Murray-Straughan, Kerri Norville, Christopher Parkinson, Dillon Scott-Lewis, Kirstie Skivington, Alex Tranter.

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Bed and Sofa (2011-03-Finborough Theatre-London)

Type de série: Original Europe
Théâtre: Finborough Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 3 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Tuesday 29 March 2011
Première : Thursday 31 March 2011
Dernière : Saturday 23 April 2011
Mise en scène : Luke Sheppard •
Chorégraphie :
Producteur :
Avec : Alastair Brookshaw / Kaisa Hammarlund / Alastair Parker / Penelope Keith (voice - The Announcer)
Commentaires : Nominated for five Off West End Awards including
Best Production
Best Director for Luke Sheppard
Best Female Performance for Kaisa Hammarlund
Best Designer for David Woodhead
Best Lighting Designer for Howard Hudson
Presse : "Kaisa Hammerlund is simply stunning as Ludmilla, encompassing perfectly all complexities of this torn woman" Jennifer Reischel, Fringe Review

‎"It is quite astounding to see a small (extremely well conducted) orchestra residing near the ceiling above the action" Jennifer Reischel, Fringe Review

‎"A startlingly honest and wonderfully expressive musical version of a lost art form with a haunting score, where not their conversation but the actors' facial expressions and gesturing become a focal point in understanding their feelings and journey." Jennifer Reischel, Fringe Review

‎"This is the most delightfully unusual musical to see at the Finborough.... It is ingeniously designed with the tiny flat complete and in character while the string musicians perform the music with a sense of delightfully warm tones on the roof of the flat... It is a completely jelled production....a gem that sparkles and brings a wit with compassion. Don't miss it." Blanche Marvin, London Theatre Reviews

‎"as pleasant added bonuses we get the recorded voice of Penelope Keith reading some of the film's ironic between-scenes commentary, and a delightful little toy train." Gerald Berkowitz, London Theatre Guide

‎"Under the direction of Luke Sheppard and the musical direction of Candida Caldicot, Alistair Parker (husband), Kaisa Hammarlund (wife) and Alistair Brookshaw (boarder) sing beautifully and capture all the quiet humour of the story" Gerald Berkowitz, London Theatre Guide

‎"There is a nicely witty edge to a song in which the woman realises that both she and the USSR government have bad luck in choosing their men, and a melodic trio in which the three sing of their separate dreams is lovely and satisfyingly complex in a Sondheimish way, recalling the 'Soon/Now/Later' trio in A Little Night Music while retaining its own individual sound." Gerald Berkowitz, London Theatre Guide

‎"A shower of five stars for all: the performers, the creative team, and especially to Luke Sheppard, who directs with a fine-tuned sensitivity and an excellence that belies his years. Very impressive: if the run doesn't sell out, I'll eat my shapka." Vera Liber, British Theatre Guide

‎"It is impossible to take one's eyes off Kaisa Hammarlund - her performance and singing are captivating, commanding." Vera Liber, British Theatre Guide

‎"The scene at the movies was so focused I couldn't resist turning my head in case more magic was taking place behind me. But the magic was in front of me." Vera Liber, British Theatre Guide

‎"In pale commedia dell'arte faces and stylised movements the performers negotiate the tiny space deftly (credit to movement director Lucy Cullingford)." Vera Liber, British Theatre Guide

‎"The set is fabulous in its realism, replicated almost exactly, with its Stalin calendar and her photo on the wall. David Woodhead has squeezed in all the furniture and the Bolshoi pediment... Bulgakov's Professor Woland must have taken over the Finborough, for how else to explain that all fits with room to spare for an audience. Where there's a will..." Vera Liber, British Theatre Guide

‎"Her music (for violin, viola, cello, and piano/conductor) has Russian harmonies, his book and libretto gently mock faux Trotsky, Stalin and Marxist texts, delivered by Penelope Keith's voiceover announcer in exquisitely sardonic tones." Vera Liber, British Theatre Guide


‎"whether you are a fan of Soviet satire and Soviet films of the 1920s or not matters not a bit to delight in Polly Pen and Laurence Klavan's faithful but oh so witty rendering of Abram Room's 1927 silent movie" Vera Liber, British Theatre Guide

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Beyond The Fence (2016-02-Arts Theatre-London)

Type de série: Original
Théâtre: Arts theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Salle : Main Stage
Durée : 1 semaine
Nombre :
Première Preview : Monday 22 February 2016
Première : Friday 26 February 2016
Dernière : Saturday 05 March 2016
Mise en scène : Luke Sheppard •
Chorégraphie : Cressida Carré •
Producteur :

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Great British Soap Opera (The) (2009-08-Edinburgh Festival Fringe)

Type de série: Original
Théâtre: Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Edinburgh - Angleterre)
Durée : 3 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Thursday 06 August 2009
Première : Thursday 06 August 2009
Dernière : Monday 31 August 2009
Mise en scène : Luke Sheppard •
Chorégraphie : Luke Sheppard •
Producteur :
Avec : Adam Barlow (Chip), Sophia Benn (Emily), Philippa Buxton (Jenny), Diana Chrisman (Sophie), Leon Kay (Josh), Adam Pritchard (Alfie)
Presse : "Take Note Theatre here combine the genres so effortlessly to create a compelling melodrama and an excellently observed pastiche of the musical theatre form... great fun, suprisingly clever" Scotsman

"one of the best shows on offer at 2009 Edinburgh Fringe"
- Broadway World

Version 5

Great British Soap Opera (The) (2009-09-Jermyn Street Theatre-London)

Type de série: West End Transfer
Théâtre: Jermyn Street Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 1 semaine
Nombre :
Première Preview : Tuesday 08 September 2009
Première : Tuesday 08 September 2009
Dernière : Saturday 19 September 2009
Mise en scène : Luke Sheppard •
Chorégraphie : Luke Sheppard •
Producteur :
Avec : Adam Barlow (Chip), Sophia Benn (Emily), Philippa Buxton (Jenny), Diana Chrisman (Sophie), Leon Kay (Josh), Adam Pritchard (Alfie)
Commentaires : This two week run in London was very successful.

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In the Heights (2014-05-Southwark Playhouse-London)

Type de série: Original London
Théâtre: Southwark Playhouse (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 3 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Friday 09 May 2014
Première : Thursday 15 May 2014
Dernière : Saturday 07 June 2014
Mise en scène : Luke Sheppard •
Chorégraphie : Drew McOnie •
Producteur :
Avec : Nathan Amzi (Piragua Guy), David Bedella (Kevin), Josie Benson (Camilla), Damian Buhagiar (Sonny), Victoria Hamilton-Barritt (Daniela), Emma Kingston (Vanessa), Jonny Labey (Graffitti Pete), Sam Mackay (Usnavi), Christina Modestou (Nina), Sarah Naudi (Carla), Eve Polycarpou (Abuela), Wayne Robinson (Benny), Courtney-Mae Briggs, Reiss Hinds, Holly James and Dex Lee
Presse : ★★★★ ‘This New York musical turns a South London fringe theatre into a riot of Latin soul, hip-hop, impassioned show tunes and vibrant dancing’ The Times

★★★★ ‘This show is a blast… easily as fun as any of its West End rivals’ Evening Standard

★★★★ ‘This musical… propelled by excellent singing and Drew McOnie’s breathlessly sexy choreography… makes a spectacular London debut at Southwark Playhouse in Luke Sheppard’s soulful, slinky-hipped production.’ Time Out

★★★★ ‘This fire-cracker of a downtown neighbourhood musical’ Whatsonstage

‘This sassy, sexy sensation of a show reaches such dizzying highs of theatrical ecstasy that it is surely destined to burst beyond south London’ The Stage

‘The show generates enough energy to fuel the south London power grid.’ The Guardian

Version 7

In the Heights (2015-10-King's Cross Theatre-London)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: King's Cross Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 1 an 2 mois 4 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Saturday 03 October 2015
Première : Tuesday 13 October 2015
Dernière : Sunday 08 January 2017
Mise en scène : Luke Sheppard •
Chorégraphie : Drew McOnie •
Producteur :
Avec : David Bedella (Kevin), Josie Benson (Camila), Victoria Hamilton-Barritt as (Daniela), Sam Mackay (Usnavi), Sarah Naudi (Carla) and Eve Polycarpou (Abuela), Jade Ewen (Vanessa), Lily Frazer (Nina), Antoine Murray-Straughan (Graffiti Pete), Joe Aaron Reid (Benny) and Cleve September (Sonny), Jocasta Almgill, Courtney-Mae Briggs, Michael Cortez, Gabriela Garcia, Reiss Hinds, Alexandra Sarmiento and Spin.
Commentaires : Transfert de la version du Southwark Playhouse

Version 8

Jabberwocky (2018-04-The Other Palace-London)

Type de série: Original
Théâtre: The Other Palace (Londres - Angleterre)
Salle : Main Theatre
Durée : 1 semaine
Nombre :
Première Preview : Saturday 07 April 2018
Première : Saturday 07 April 2018
Dernière : Saturday 14 April 2018
Mise en scène : Luke Sheppard •
Chorégraphie : Heather Douglas •
Producteur :

Version 9

Jet Set Go (2008-08-Edinburgh Festival Fringe-George Square Theatre)

Type de série: Original
Théâtre: Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Edinburgh - Angleterre)
Durée : 3 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Saturday 02 August 2008
Première : Saturday 02 August 2008
Dernière : Sunday 24 August 2008
Mise en scène : Luke Sheppard •
Chorégraphie :
Producteur :

Version 10

Jet Set Go (2008-09-Theatre 503-London)

Type de série: Fringe Transfer
Théâtre: Theatre 503 (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée :
Nombre :
Première Preview : Tuesday 02 September 2008
Première : Tuesday 02 September 2008
Dernière : Saturday 06 September 2008
Mise en scène : Luke Sheppard •
Chorégraphie :
Producteur :

Version 11

Jet Set Go (2009-04-Jermyn Street Theatre-London)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Jermyn Street Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 2 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Tuesday 31 March 2009
Première : Thursday 02 April 2009
Dernière : Saturday 18 April 2009
Mise en scène : Luke Sheppard •
Chorégraphie :
Producteur :
Avec : Mark Evans (Richard), John McManus (Ryan), Laura Scott ( Nicola), Danielle Corlass (Mel), Emily Sidonie (Julia), Amy Coombes (Hayley), Philip Riley (Jim), Tim Driesen ( Paul)
Commentaires : First presented on the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2008, where the show developed a cult following with its kitsch pastiche and camp pun-filled dialogue. From the very opening with the company in purple and orange uniforms tap-dancing their way through the Safety Procedures, it was clear the reaction would be split – those who would scream along with the camp, and those who would make for the nearest emergency exit. The critics were neatly divided.
Presse : "Director/choreographer Luke Sheppard makes clever use of every inch of the theatre's intimate space and drives the action along at the perfect pace throughout. Everything about his production is slick, smooth and sophisticated."  Broadway World

"Jet Set Go! is one of those rare, unexpected delights that enliven any Fringe... a production that's warm, funny and wonderfully scored... Without a note or step out of place" * * * * The Scotsman

"Director Luke Sheppard and musical director Candida Caldicot have done a superb job... absolutely air- and watertight choreography... Take Note Theatre have an absolute winner on their hands, and if you fancy a good night out and love musicals this one’s a must-see." Extra Extra

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My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?) (2023-01-Ambassadors Theatre-London)

Type de série: West End Transfer
Théâtre: Ambassadors Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 1 mois 3 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Wednesday 25 January 2023
Première : Wednesday 25 January 2023
Dernière : Saturday 18 March 2023
Mise en scène : Luke Sheppard •
Chorégraphie :
Producteur :
Avec : Rob Madge

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Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 (The) (2019-09-Ambassadors Theatre-Londres)

Type de série: West End Transfer
Théâtre: Ambassadors Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 2 mois 4 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Saturday 15 June 2019
Première : Tuesday 02 July 2019
Dernière : Saturday 28 September 2019
Mise en scène : Luke Sheppard •
Chorégraphie : Rebecca Howell •
Producteur :
Avec : Rosemary Ashe, Ian Talbot OBE, John Hopkins, Lara Denning, Andrew Langtree, Amy Ellen Richardson, Holly Ashton, Matthew Craig, Nicholas Antoniou-Tibbitts, Aaron Gelkoff, Michael Hawkins, Rufus Kampa, Molly May Gibson, Matilda Hopkins, Rebecca Nardin, Riya Vyas, Jack Gale, Aaron Shaw, Charlie Stripp, Kobi Watson, Regan Garcia, Albert Green, Cuba Kamanu, Jeremiah Davan Waysome
Commentaires : Everyone’s favourite teenager Adrian Mole arrives at the Chocolate Factory this summer in this brand new musical take on the iconic Sue Townsend novel.

Version 14

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole … (2017-07-Menier Chocolate Factory-London)

Type de série: Original
Théâtre: Menier Chocolate Factory (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 1 mois 2 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Friday 14 July 2017
Première : Wednesday 26 July 2017
Dernière : Saturday 09 September 2017
Mise en scène : Luke Sheppard •
Chorégraphie : Rebecca Howell •
Producteur :
Avec : Kelly Price (Pauline), Dean Chisnall (George), John Hopkins (Mr Lucas/Mr Scruton), Lara Denning (Doreen/Miss Elf), Gay Soper (Grandma), Barry James (Bert), Jason Rennie, Samuel Menhinick, Amir Wilson, Lara Wollington, Georgia Pemberton, Benjamin Lewis, Max Robson, Asha Banks, Connor Davies, Ilan Galkoff, Callum McDonald, Edward Hooper