Aria Entertainment announces 2015 From Page To Stage season

Following two seasons at the Landor Theatre, it has been announced that From Page To Stage - a new season of new musical theatre writing - is returning later this year. 

Aria Entertainment is holding the 2015 season at the Tristan Bates Theatre, showcasing new British musical work in development.

From Page To Stage is dedicated to showcasing new musical work in development to an audience, to garner feedback and create new opportunities for the artistes involved. 

The 2015 season at the Tristan Bates Theatre will include:

• A new British musical - to headline the season and run for two weeks in a fully staged production 
• Showcases - parts of new musicals in development, presented with minimal staging 
• Rehearsed readings - 3 full musicals in development, read from scripts.
• Gala Night - a night showcasing some of the best individual songs of musicals from around the world.

Review: The Mistress Cycle (From Page To Stage) at the Landor Theatre

The Mistress Cycle (From Page To Stage)

Landor Theatre

Reviewed on Wednesday 5th March 2014

Described as a 'musical tale of sacrifice, destruction and renewal', The Mistress Cycle is the final musical to run as part of Aria Entertainment's season of new musical theatre writing at the Landor Theatre, From Page To Stage. The musical has book and lyrics by Beth Blatt and music by Jenny Giering.

Review: Before The Night Is Through (From Page To Stage Festival) at the Landor Theatre

Before The Night Is Through (From Page To Stage Festival)
Landor Theatre
Reviewed on Wednesday 19th February 2014

Before The Night Is Through is a new British musical  receiving its world premiere this week at the Landor Theatre as part of Aria Entertainment's season of new writing, From Page To Stage. The murder mystery musical (with a twist) has book and lyrics by Olivia Thompson and music by Chris Whitehead.

Final casting announced for Aria Entertainment's From Page To Stage Festival

Jenny Gayner

Final casting has been announced for Aria Entertainment's second annual From Page To Stage Festival, a season of new musical theatre writing at the Landor Theatre. From Page To Stage kicks off on Monday 10th February and runs until Sunday 9th March 2014. 

Full casting is now confirmed for the Season’s two Headline Musicals Before the Night is Through and The Mistress Cycle, which will each receive full weeklong productions.

Before The Night Is Through

Tuesday 18th - Sunday 23rd February

Press Night: Wed 19th

A new British musical with Book and Lyrics by Olivia Thompson and Music by Chris Whitehead

The cast includes: Kate Brennan (West Side Story, Southbank Centre), Abigail Jaye (Rocky Horror Show UK Tour, Eva Peron in Evita UK Tour), Richard Colvin (The Hired Man Off Broadway), Amelia Adams-Pearce (Hairspray UK Tour, Spamalot), Tom Sankey, Kieran Brown (Wicked, Love Never Dies), Ian Mowat (Evita UK Tour), Jenny Gayner (Chicago, Spamalot), Louisa Lydell (Love Never Dies, Mamma Mia!) and James Robert-Moore (Meet Me in St. Louis).

Interview: Aria Entertainment’s Katy Lipson

Katy Lipson of Aria Entertainment is currently producing the second annual From Page To Stage season of new musical theatre writing which begins at the Landor Theatre on Monday 10th February. 

From Page To Stage is dedicated to the showcasing of work in development to an audience, to garner feedback and create new opportunities for the artistes involved. The 2014 season was selected from an open application process which saw 120 musicals submitted, and presents a mixed programme of work at various stages of development from rehearsed readings to fully staged productions, as well as a selection of platform and scratch events aimed at inspiring discussion about the future of musical theatre on a local, national and international level.

Following the success of last year’s inaugural festival, From Page To Stage has also been awarded an Arts Council grant to support the 2014 programme of work.

First casting announced for From Page To Stage Festival

Niamh Perry

Aria Entertainment has announced first casting for the second annual From Page To Stage Festival, a season of new musical theatre at the Landor Theatre. The season begins on Monday 10th February and runs until Sunday 9th March 2014. 

Full casting has been announced for the Season’s three showcase readings of Merman’s Apprentice, Claus The Musical and The Return of the Soldier, as well as the repertory cast for three Showcase Nights of musicals in development. 

Final casting for the two Headline Musicals Before The Night Is Through and The Mistress Cycle will be announced next week.

Editor's Blog: From Page To Stage gives new writers rare & exciting opportunities

Earlier this year, Katy Lipson of Aria Entertainment joined forces with Robert McWhir of The Landor Theatre to create From Page To Stage, a season of new musical theatre. Following a hugely successful season, it was recently announced that From Page To Stage will return to the Landor Theatre in February 2014.

I think it is so important to support new writing as it is so hard for new writers to get their work out there. As a reviewer I always find seeing new writing extrememly exciting as you never have a clue what to expect. This week I am reviewing two Shakespeare plays which have been performed millions of times but when I review a new piece of writing I always feel as if my opinions may actually be listened to and could help the writer to improve their work.

Unfortunately I only managed to catch one show at this years From Page To Stage season. I saw The Route To Happiness which headlined the season. I loved the quirkiness of the piece and it was incredible to see three experienced West End stars tackle a brand new piece of writing in such an intimate theatre which is hidden away in Clapham. (Click here to read my review of the production.)