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Ruislip Dramatic Society brings spiffing farce to the Compass

Journey back to the Roaring Twenties with Tons of Money, a hilarious farce brought to life by Ruislip Dramatic Society. Leading man, David Iggulden, told SIBA MATTI about what promises to be a truly spiffing show.Read

Talented dancers invited to audition for Beck panto

TALENTED dancers have an opportunity to step into the limelight by auditioning for a role in the Beck Theatre's annual pantomime.Read

Oh Boy! The Buddy Holly Story comes to the Beck

Rock 'n' roll icon Buddy Holly's life was tragically cut short in a plane crash but his legacy lives on in a musical coming to the Beck Theatre next week. SIBA MATTI chatted to actress Felicity Chilver, who plays Buddy's wife, Maria Elena, to find out more about the show. Read

Red Dwarf's Norman Lovett tells of his 'silly job'

Funnyman Norman Lovett found fame in cult comedy Red Dwarf. But the stand-up comedian has more on his CV than his role as dry-witted, quick-tongued spaceship computer Holly. JENNY COOMBES caught up with him ahead of his appearance at Ruislip's Comedy Bunker on May 11.Read

Veteran comedian Paul Chowdhry visits the Beck

OFF the back of sell-out shows at the Indigo2 last year, veteran comedian Paul Chowdhry is about to embark on his debut national stand-up tour, 'Not PC.' With a starring role in a feature film due to hit cinemas nationwide this summer, 2011 is set to be his breakthrough year. JACK GRIFFITH spoke to the Londoner ahead of his date at the Beck Theatre next Wednesday.Read

Monster of a show set to thrill at the Compass

A stage adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein comes to the Compass Theatre later this month. Former Hayes resident Dominic Goodwin, who plays the creature, tells SIBA MATTI about what promises to be a monster of a show.Read

Vienna Festival Ballet brings Cinderella to the Beck

WE ALL know the story of the neglected step daughter, the glass slipper and the prince but when Cinderella comes to the Beck Theatre in the form of a show by the Vienna Festival Ballet, it looks certain to transform the beloved fairy tale in to something even more magical. JENNY COOMBES caught up with one half of the couple behind the latest creation to find out what audiences have in store. Read

The Compass Players reveal the secrets of good improv

Improv group The Compass Players are gearing up for their first show next Wednesday (March 30). But who is behind the new group and what secrets are involved when putting on together good improv? JENNY COOMBES spoke to a couple of Players to find out what goes on behind the scenes.Read

Chuckle Brothers bring banana-skidding antics to the Beck

National treasures and much-loved double-act, The Chuckle Brothers, have entertained millions of children for more than 25 years. SIBA MATTI spoke to Barry Elliot, one half of the duo, ahead of their live shows at the Beck Theatre this Saturday (19).Read

West End star masterminds Hayes show for cancer charity

The cream of the West End visited the Beck Theatre to perform in Count Me In, a dazzling variety show in aid of Cancer Research UK. SIBA MATTI spoke to Lauren Stroud, the brains behind the project, to find out more. Read

Freddie Starr hams it up at the Beck

Madcap comedian Freddie Starr is back on tour, bringing his outrageous brand of humour to the Beck Theatre next week. In a candid interview, he told SIBA MATTI about his troubled childhood, his dislike of politicians and the truth behind that hamster story... Read

Lenny Henry on his first love - music

Veteran comic Lenny Henry visits the Beck Theatre this Saturday (5) as part of his new music-inspired tour, Cradle to Rave. He told SIBA MATTI about his first love, learning to play the piano and life after divorce.Read

Enchanted by magic of Sleeping Beauty ballet

Vienna Festival Ballet presents Sleeping Beauty, at The Theatre Royal, WindsorRead

Rat pack live, featuring Buddy Greco at Beck Theatre

I LIKE to think of myself as a child of my generation - I listened to techno and electro in the 80s, indie and Brit pop in the 90s and even embraced hip hop and R&B; in the 2000s.Read

Peaceful war play

Private Peaceful is a First World War novel penned by children's author Michael Morpurgo - the brains behind War Horse. SIBA MATTI speaks to actor Mark Quarterly, who portrays dozens of characters in an adaptation for the stageRead

From paper to the stage

A word of warning to the politically correct and/or the prudish: Simon Donald, co-founder of adult comic Viz, is likely to turn the air blue at the Comedy Bunker next week. He tells SIBA MATTI about his dual career, on paper and as a stand-up comicRead

Argosy panto takes flight

One of Hillingdon's top amateur dramatics groups embarks on a magical adventure to Neverland for its latest production, Peter Pan. Read

Perfect setting for Agatha Christie

IT’S NO mystery why the plays of Agatha Christie continue to prove so popular with audiences at the Theatre Royal, Windsor.Read

Panto with no custard pies

BARBARA FISHER enjoys bucket-loads of singing and booing on the opening night of Sleeping Beauty at Beck Theatre.Read

Who needs big names anyway?

Cinderella, Theatre Royal, WindsorRead

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