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OUR CHRISTMAS PANTO IS LIVE ON CITY SOUND TODAY AT 3.10PM AFTER THE KINGS SPEECH!!!If you missed our live broadcast of t...
25/12/2024

OUR CHRISTMAS PANTO IS LIVE ON CITY SOUND TODAY AT 3.10PM AFTER THE KINGS SPEECH!!!

If you missed our live broadcast of the City Sound pantomime Aladdin, don't fret. You'll get another chance today after the King's Speech at 3.10pm today!

We bring together an incredible cast together from across Essex for a hilariously family-friendly show for everyone to enjoy! It will also be on catchup via the mixcloud link later this week.

A Merry Christmas to all, we hope you have a wonderful day and don't forget you can listen to the Pantomime live by visiting www.citysound.radio or via the app and telling your smart speaker to play City Sound Radio.



THE UK PREMIERE IS COMING FOR A LIMITED RUN IN LONDON!Premiered Off Broadway in 2024 White Rose: The Musical is based up...
23/12/2024

THE UK PREMIERE IS COMING FOR A LIMITED RUN IN LONDON!

Premiered Off Broadway in 2024 White Rose: The Musical is based upon the inspiring true story of a small group of university students in Munich, Germany, who secretly met to write, print, and distribute leaflets exposing Hitler’s lies and N**i deception.

“Impactful, uplifting. White Rose is a MUST SEE tour de force” New York Skyline

The production plays at The Marylebone Theatre for a limited 6-week run from the 27th February 2025, with tickets on sale now.

https://www.marylebonetheatre.com/productions/white-rose-the-musical



PANTO 2024 COMPLETED!A massive thank you to everyone involved in this years Pantomime! The city sound panto with Ovation...
22/12/2024

PANTO 2024 COMPLETED!

A massive thank you to everyone involved in this years Pantomime! The city sound panto with Ovation was absolutely brilliant. A quick thank you to all of the cast, the station, but a very special thank you and shout out to Ben Scott & his better half Karen Scott, who worked tirelessly to bring the magic to life! They are incredible people!

But, if you missed it, don't fret it'll be live only on City Sound via catchup and broadcast again on Christmas day after the kings speech.

You can listen via the website and the app or tell your smartspeaker to play city sound radio! It was awesome!



21/12/2024

ONLY ONE DAY UNTIL OUR OVATION RADIO PANTO ONLY ON CITY SOUND!

Here's a sneak peek from our Panto last year of Jack and the Beanstalk. We bring together some of the best performers from across Essex's community arts to perform a one-off classic fun for all the family radio production!!

The cast this year are Amy Clayton as The Genie/Spirit of the Ring, Justin Cartledge as Wishee Washee/PC Cracker, Ben Perkins as Aladdin, Sophie Davey as Princess Jasmine, Ellen Trim as So-Shy, Neil Gray as Widow Twanky, Darren Matthews as Abanaza, Benjamin Davey as PC Prawn, Paul Dupree as Emperor Won Long Pong and Nicole Booth as Empress Ying Ping!

Aladdin a radio Pantomime plays on the 22nd December starting at 1pm! You can listen online, on the app, or by telling your smart speaker to play city sound radio.



💻Listen live at www.citysound.radio
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SOME OF THE TEAM HAVE MADE IT TO OUR CHRISTMAS TRIP TO SADLERS WELLS!We love a trip to Sadlers Wells, and when you combi...
20/12/2024

SOME OF THE TEAM HAVE MADE IT TO OUR CHRISTMAS TRIP TO SADLERS WELLS!

We love a trip to Sadlers Wells, and when you combine it with Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake, you can't go wrong!

Matthew Bourne’s audacious, rule-breaking reinvention of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece caused a sensation when it premiered almost 30 years ago. It has now become the most successful dance theatre production of all time, creating new audiences and inspiring generations of young dancers. In celebration of that ongoing impact, Swan Lake will take flight once more in a major new revival for the next generation of dancers and for audiences who will experience it for the very first time.

The production runs until the 26th January, for full venue and ticketing information, please visit the links below.





A BRAND NEW CONCEPT ALBUM DROPS! JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!NEWS! Released today, a brand-new Christmas musical theatre ...
19/12/2024

A BRAND NEW CONCEPT ALBUM DROPS! JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!

NEWS! Released today, a brand-new Christmas musical theatre concept album featuring an all-star West End cast from the composer of Lift the Musical (Southwark Playhouse, 2022) Craig Adams with lyrics by Anton Mouzykantskii and book by Daria Aksenova. Arriving just in time for Christmas, the eight track concept album recorded at Abbey Road Studios with a 15-piece orchestra is available on all streaming platforms now!

Inspired by a short story by Nobel Laureate Heinrich BĂśll, Clockwork Christmas, the album features performances from Kerry Ellis (Wicked, We Will Rock You), Lauren Byrne (Six, Matilda), Lucy St. Louis (Phantom of the Opera, Wicked), Peter Forbes (Follies), Claire Moore (Miss Saigon, Calendar Girls), Louis Maskell (The Grinning Man), Yazdan Qafouri (The Band)and Soophia Foroughi (Prince of Egypt).

Stream and more info here: https://clockwork.christmas/

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SOME OF THE TEAM MADE IT TO THE ADELPHI THEATRE FOR A SWINGIN' CHRISTMAS!Tonight, we returned to the Adelphi Theatre for...
18/12/2024

SOME OF THE TEAM MADE IT TO THE ADELPHI THEATRE FOR A SWINGIN' CHRISTMAS!

Tonight, we returned to the Adelphi Theatre for a trip down memory lane rather than Back to the Future, with the incredible cast of The Rat Pack A swingin' Christmas At The Sands. We saw them here last year and we couldn't miss a chance to see them again.

The show brings all the style and panache of a bygone era? Truly emulating the ‘Kings of Cool’, Rat Pack – Swingin’ at the Sands, will bring flair and class that only Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr could.

Featuring stars of the West End show ‘The Rat Pack, Live From Las Vegas’, this stylish, fully-choreographed show has something for everyone. Including all your favourites such as ‘Fly Me To The Moon’, ‘Mr Bojangles’ and ‘That’s Amore’, not to mention the songs you simply cannot help singing along to, such as ‘New York, New York’ and ‘My Way’.

With only two more dates in their 2024 calendar, you won't want to miss this show. For full show, ticketing and venue information. Please follow the links below.

https://swinginatthesands.co.uk/



FULL CASTING FOR MISCHIEF THEATRES NEXT PRODUCTION!The production which is heading to the West End will star the otigina...
18/12/2024

FULL CASTING FOR MISCHIEF THEATRES NEXT PRODUCTION!

The production which is heading to the West End will star the otiginal Mischief company members Dave Hearn, Chris Leask, Henry Lewis, Charlie Russell, Henry Shields, Greg Tannahill and Nancy Zamit are all scheduled to appear, alongside Adele James, who will be making her Mischief debut.

Set in 1960s London, The Comedy About Spies is described as a farcical comedy involving spies from the CIA and KGB converging at a London hotel in pursuit of a rogue British agent and a stolen top-secret file. The plot thickens with the arrival of a British couple and an actor auditioning for the role of James Bond.

The show is being brought to life by the team behind The Play That Goes Wrong and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery, the show is set to open at the NoĂŤl Coward Theatre in London, with previews starting on Monday, 14th April 2025, and an official gala opening scheduled for Tuesday, 6th May 2025.




THE ORIGINAL BROADWAY LEADS ARE COMING TO THE WEST END!For a limited five-week season, the show’s original Broadway lead...
18/12/2024

THE ORIGINAL BROADWAY LEADS ARE COMING TO THE WEST END!

For a limited five-week season, the show’s original Broadway leads André de Shields (Hermes), Eva Noblezada (Eurydice), Reeve Carney (Orpheus), Amber Gray (Persephone) and Patrick Page (Hades) will return to the production. But, this time, in London!

They will join the cast from the 11th of February until the 9th March with further casting to be announced! Pre-sale is the 19th of December. General sale tickets for this period go live from the 20th December!

📸 Matthew Murphy



WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE A FIRST LOOK PRODUCTION SHOT!!!!Check out the first look production shots of the brand new production...
18/12/2024

WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE A FIRST LOOK PRODUCTION SHOT!!!!

Check out the first look production shots of the brand new production of The Tempest starring Sigourney Weaver and headed by the Jamie Lloyd Company. The production is running until the 1st March.

The Jamie Lloyd Company presents a joyous and captivating season of Shakespeare in London’s iconic Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

“We are such stuff as dreams are made on.”

The legendary Sigourney Weaver makes her West End debut as Prospero in this enchanting story of revenge and forgiveness.

📸 Marc Brenner

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 'EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A CHRISTMAS OFFICE PARTY WRAPPED UP IN A BOW'Tonight, we were kindly invited to the ...
17/12/2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 'EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A CHRISTMAS OFFICE PARTY WRAPPED UP IN A BOW'

Tonight, we were kindly invited to the Press Event for the new production of Deck The Stalls at The Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, London. This production takes you on one hell of a ride and all in 60 minutes.

We knew that this was a one woman show, regaling the trials, tribulations, and hilarity that can all be created on one night at any office Christmas party, but we never expected that.

Lydia Kavanagh's writing creates so many memorable characters, and no matter where you work, some incredibly relatable ones. Her at times brutal honesty allows you to envelope yourself in the narrative, and from the constant laughs from the audiences, we have met a middle management Maddison. Kavanagh has created a narrative that everyone can enjoy and a central character that the audience not only believes in but can empathise with throughout.

Laura Rea was simply superb. Her ability to negotiate character, narrative, and keep an audience engaged was a breath of fresh air.
Rea took every nuance of the script and created an anti-christmas show, which we hope will become a staple of the festive season to come.

If you love laughing at the misfortune of others whilst having a little heart, warmth, and a little sprinkle of festive cheer, this is the show for you.

It plays at The Riverside Studios until the 24th of December, and you can find full venue and ticketing information by following the links below.

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CATCHUP IS NOW LIVE FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE!!!If you missed yesterday's show, catchup is now available for your list...
16/12/2024

CATCHUP IS NOW LIVE FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE!!!

If you missed yesterday's show, catchup is now available for your listening pleasure. We had the amazing Hayley, Francesca & Keira on the show from Music Theatre Essex. They were chatting about their latest Christmas Single, Make A Little Magic, which is live on all streaming platforms.

We also brought you the latest news, views, rumours & music from the world theatre. If you missed today's show, don't worry, and stay tuned for catchup coming live via our social media pages & the mixcloud app tomorrow morning!

Follow the link below, log onto the mixcloud app, or click the direct link on our stories.

https://www.mixcloud.com/OvationR/ovation-music-theatre-essex-151224/





A MASSIVE THANK YOU TO ALL INVOLVED ON TODAY'S SHOW!!!!We had an absolute blast on today's show! A massive thank you to ...
15/12/2024

A MASSIVE THANK YOU TO ALL INVOLVED ON TODAY'S SHOW!!!!

We had an absolute blast on today's show! A massive thank you to Hayley, Francesca & Keira for joining us in the show today from Music Theatre Essex. They were chatting about their latest Christmas Single, Make A Little Magic, which is live on all streaming platforms.

WE also brought you the latest news, views, rumours & music from the world theatre. If you missed today's show, don't worry, and stay tuned for catchup coming live via our social media pages & the mixcloud app tomorrow morning!





⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 'A PERFECT CHRISTMAS TALE FOR THE YOUNG AND THE YOUNG AT HEART'.This afternoon, we were invited along to see ...
14/12/2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 'A PERFECT CHRISTMAS TALE FOR THE YOUNG AND THE YOUNG AT HEART'.

This afternoon, we were invited along to see The Brentwood Theatres adaptation of the classic Christmas poem The Night Before Christmas, brought to life to engage, entice and create a little magic for a young audience and all their family.

The production has a lot of heart with original orchestrations and loveable characters. It was great to see the auditorium full of families and first-time theatre goers... We even had our own special reviewer along as well (Daisy aged 3).

The story was one of friendship, Christmas magic, and rescuing Father Christmas all in one night. Our little reviewer loved the songs and tried to join in with the actions. We loved how the show incorporated makaton into the piece and taught the audience some of the actions, during the audience participation parts, which kept their young audience engaged and very much enjoying the action unfolding in front of them.

This is a great show for a family with young children and our little reviewer gave it two very big thumbs up on the journey home as she kept asking for the actions for all the reindeer they taught us in the show. The production is playing at The Brentwood Theatre until the 24th of December at various times.

For full venue and ticketing information, please visit the links below.

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/brentwoodtheatre/the-night-before-christmas/e-deakgj



WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE A FIRST LOOK PRODUCTION SHOT!!!Check out the first look production shots of the brand new production ...
14/12/2024

WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE A FIRST LOOK PRODUCTION SHOT!!!

Check out the first look production shots of the brand new production of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, which has opened its practically sold-out run at London’s Donmar Warehouse!

Arriving in the glittering opulent world of Moscow High Society, the impulsive and romantic Natasha Rostova awaits the return of her fiancÊ from the front lines. But when she falls under the spell of an intoxicating aristocrat, it is up to the unlikely hero, Pierre, to pick up the pieces of her shattered reputation. 

Inspired by a scandalous slice of Tolstoy’s War and Peace, multi-award-winning Dave Malloy’s dazzling, genre-defying musical is a ravishing party from start to finish. 

Nominated for 12 Tony Awards on Broadway, this brand new Donmar production is directed by Artistic Director Tim Sheader in its UK premiere. His international Olivier Award-winning musical productions include Jesus Christ Superstar and Into the Woods. 

📸 Johan Persson



CHECK OUT OUR SECOND GUEST IN THE STUDIO THIS SUNDAY!!!Your Award Winning theatre radio show has new guests in the studi...
13/12/2024

CHECK OUT OUR SECOND GUEST IN THE STUDIO THIS SUNDAY!!!

Your Award Winning theatre radio show has new guests in the studio this Sunday afternoon only on City Sound from 1pm until 4pm.

Not only do we bring you the latest news, views, rumours from the world of theatre in a way that only our host Ian. G can. We will be chatting to Francesca Nissen from Music Theatre Essex on the show!

MTE was formed in the summer of 2017 by Phil, Tim & Hayley. All three of us are industry professionals from different areas of the performing arts world, but with a shared passion to create exceptional, exciting and relevant musical theatre training for young people. We operate entirely in school holidays with multi-day projects, rather than regular classes, and work with both young performers and young musicians, combining their efforts in a shared performance.

Make sure you tune in for your weekly with the best theatre radio show in Essex...allegedly.




💻Listen live at www.citysound.radio
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Contact the studio
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A FESTIVE FAMILY TREAT FROM THE WONDERFUL BRENTWOOD THEATRE!Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, ...
13/12/2024

A FESTIVE FAMILY TREAT FROM THE WONDERFUL BRENTWOOD THEATRE!

Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring…except for a child sneaking out of her bedroom to try and catch a glimpse of Santa! Little does she know the adventure that’s in store when she encounters Humbug, the friendly mouse of the house, and when Santa gets stuck in the chimney they’ll need to work together, with the help of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Rudolph, to save Christmas for everyone!

The sell-out musical for the whole family returns to Brentwood Theatre this December to enchant audiences once again as our two actors take the stage to tell the quintessential Christmas story using puppetry and a little touch of Christmas magic!

Adapted from the poem The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore.

Recommended for ages 3+

Approx. running time 60 mins

The production runs from the 14th of December until the 24th of December 2024. At various times, for full ticketing information and venue information, follow the links below.

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/brentwoodtheatre/the-night-before-christmas/e-deakgj



SOMETHING SPECIAL FROM THE INCREDIBLE TEAM AT SHOW UP PRODUCTIONS!It’s Panto Time! Show Up Productions is thrilled to in...
13/12/2024

SOMETHING SPECIAL FROM THE INCREDIBLE TEAM AT SHOW UP PRODUCTIONS!

It’s Panto Time! Show Up Productions is thrilled to invite you to our production of Cinderella – a magical journey filled with laughter, love and a fight to save the village!

Join Cinderella as she works at Mr. Buttons’ Sewing Emporium, dreams of meeting a prince, and faces off against her evil Aunt’s wicked plot. Can she save the village with your help and her Fairy Godmother’s magic?

With new comedy routines, ingenious set pieces, incredible vocals and inclusive performances written, produced and performed by local theatre makers and actors: Relaxed, Grown-Up Only, and Dementia & Baby-Friendly options available, it's a pantomime that the whole family can enjoy!

Show Dates & Venues:

Hadleigh Old Fire Station: January 3rd  (7 PM)
Mill Arts Centre, Rayleigh: January 4th (7 PM) & January 5th (2 PM – Relaxed, 7 PM – Grown-Up Only)
Great Wakering Community Centre: January 11th (2:30 PM & 7 PM)
Havens Community Hub, Westcliff: January 12th (4 PM - Dementia & Baby-Friendly)

Visit...
www.showupproductions.co.uk
For full venue and ticketing information!




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