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Film Company Files For Bankruptcy
The Bermuda company which owns the rights to such blockbuster movies as ”The Last of the Mohicans,” “Young Guns” and “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” has filed for bankruptcy, citing a sharp decline in movie royalties. Inverness Distribution Ltd, the Bermuda-registered film company that was previously known as Morgan... Read more of this article
Bermudian Rocks ‘Dancing With The Stars’
Bermudian Rebecca Faulkenberry — currently starring on Broadway in the Tony Award-nominated ’80s-era musical “Rock of Ages” — appeared this week [Apr. 26] with other members of the show’s cast to perform a special medley on the ABC ratings juggernaut “Dancing With The Stars.” Former Bermuda High School... Read more of this article
Audi Sponsors Colbert’s Bermuda Race Boat
Comedian Stephen Colbert joined Johan de Nysschen, president of Audi of America, at the 2011 New York Auto Show today [Apr. 20] to announce the formation of “Team Audi” in the biennial 2011 Charleston Bermuda Race. “If you’re going to win a race, you want to be in an Audi,” exclaimed Mr. Colbert, who plays a blowhard conservative TV... Read more of this article
“Star Wars” Meets “Stargate” In Bermuda
The fictional ”Star Wars” and “Stargate” universes collided recently – in Bermuda. Two stars of the enduringly popular science fiction franchises met at last month’s Bermuda International Film Festival. But to the disappointment of geeks everywhere, they ended up discussing their mutual love of Bermuda rather... Read more of this article
Students Invited to Perform: ‘Bermuda Glee’
The Argo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of international property casualty insurer Argo Group, announced today that it is partnering with teachers in the public and private school system to present Bermuda Glee, a 10-day performing arts intensive this summer modeled on the hit TV series Glee. At a press conference at The Berkeley Institute, the venue... Read more of this article
Plays And Talent Competition At City Hall
On Thursday [Apr 7] and Friday [Apr 8] the Bermuda College Players Drama Club will be holding two nights of talent competition. Drama club students Anthony Furbert, Dimitri Philpott, Rayshun Evans, Cynarra Phillips, Teionnea Burgess and Shay-Juan Bascome will also be performing two plays. Cha’Von Clarke of the Bermuda College Players Drama Club... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Bermuda College Play & Talent Show
The Bermuda College ‘BC Players Drama Club’ will be performing on April 7th and 8th at City Hall, and have promised to deliver “two nights of explosive talent plus two plays under one majestic roof.” In addition, an art gallery by Bermuda College students and alumni will be displayed in the lobby area.” On April 7th, watch... Read more of this article
“Animal Farm” Message Timeless & Timely
Current world events underscore the timeless message of the Bermuda’s Gilbert & Sullivan Society forthcoming production of the barnyard allegory “Animal Farm”, says the musical’s director. Author George Orwell sub-titled his 1945 classic ”Animal Farm” a “fairy story” — and in many ways it... Read more of this article
King Lear To ‘Live Screen’ At Neptune
Higher Visions will have the second installment of live screenings in Bermuda of theatrical productions from London following the screening of FELA! on February 14-16 at the Neptune Cinema in Dockyard. Between February through June Bermudians will have the opportunity to view four professionally produced performances on screen live from the National... Read more of this article
Dreamweaver – A Multimedia Performance
[Bermuda Festival Review: Dreamweaver, A Multimedia Performance by Alan C. Smith] I’m a bit of a nerd with a touch of fanboy so “DreamWeaver: a multimedia performance” was the Bermuda Festival offering I was most anticipating this year. I love gutsy and provocative, well-executed art and theatre but I am intrigued and excited by how layers of... Read more of this article
Review: Paco Peña Presents Flamenco Vivo
[Bermuda Festival Review – Paco Peña presents Flamenco Vivo – by Alan C. Smith] Flamenco legend Paco Peña treated Bermuda Festival audiences to the world premiere of his latest show, Flamenco Vivo. Those present at the opening at the City Hall Theatre were privileged to witness an event that stands out for me as one of the best I have seen in... Read more of this article
Upcoming: “Kids Music Fest”
With the launch of their fifth album this March, Splash‘N Boots are looking forward to pleasing fans at the Ruth Seaton James Theatre Kids Music Fest for two shows on Saturday, March 12th at 1:30 and 4:30 pm. The duo are returning to Bermuda for the third time and they are excited to be back for the ‘Kids Music Fest.’ “This album is... Read more of this article
BMDS “Fawlty Towers” Sells Out in Record Time
Due to the overwhelming popularity of The Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society’s [BMDS] production of “Fawlty Towers”, the producers and the executive of BMDS have advised the that the show has sold out and tickets are no longer available. The show sold out in record time despite the decision to extend the run beyond the usual nine evening... Read more of this article
Gilbert & Sullivan to Stage ‘Animal Farm’
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Bermuda has cheerfully ignored W.C. Fields’ famous advice that actors should never work with animals or children — both are featured in its upcoming production, a musical version of George Orwell’s political satire “Animal Farm”. Tickets for the show — which runs at City Hall... Read more of this article
Festival’s Engaging And Stirring ‘Tosca’
Review by Alan C Smith – Tosca, presented by Opera a la Carte – Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts Until Monday night, February 14, 2011, my exposure to opera has largely been scenes in movies where a couple is in the audience and one is explaining what is happening to the other or the woman is crying while the man leeches about the theatre... Read more of this article
Bermuda Actress is Broadway Bound
Bermudian actress Rebecca Faulkenberry is Broadway bound. She is among the “supergroup” of performers in the smash hit musical “Rock of Ages” who producers announced today [Feb. 14] will kick off performances at the Helen Hayes Theatre in New York when the five-time Tony Award nominated musical returns to Broadway. Ms Faulkenberry... Read more of this article
