Well, rehearsals for our first Shakespeare 2016 production, Romeo and Juliet, have finally begun. Our pair of star-crossed lovers, David Jackson and Brogan Gilbert, have thrown themselves into their roles, and already things are shaping up to produce a great piece of theatre - even if we do say so ourselves! And The Customs House … Continue reading Romeo & Juliet – Extra date added
Our BBC Radio Newcastle interview
Wed 23 Mar 2016 We're pleased to say that our cast list has now been finalised, with the brilliant Sean Kenney taking the role of Capulet. And just in time for that, here's the interview we did for BBC Radio Newcastle, which broadcast last week. Enjoy.
Another chance to vote for us in the Journal Culture Awards
STOP PRESS!!! Earlier this year we asked you to vote for us in the Journal Culture awards. If you didn't get the chance, don't worry - you have another opportunity! We're delighted to see that this year they will be held in Sunderland - at the Minster - on June 30th, and the Journal has … Continue reading Another chance to vote for us in the Journal Culture Awards
Vote for us in The Journal Culture Awards 2014
First of all, we want to say a huge thank you to all of you who nominated us for the Sunderland Echo Awards earlier this year. We're pleased to say that we have been shortlisted for Performance of the Year, and will be attending the awards bash on 26th March - fingers crossed! Also coming … Continue reading Vote for us in The Journal Culture Awards 2014
Vote for us in the What’s On Where 2015 Awards
After the news earlier this week that our production of 'I Left My Heart In Roker Park' was named Best Revival of 2014 by the British Theatre Guide's North East editor Peter Lathan, we're pleased to see that the Sunderland Echo are holding their What's On Where awards again this year. Here's what they say … Continue reading Vote for us in the What’s On Where 2015 Awards
Cranked Anvil awarded “Best of 2014” by British Theatre Guide
It's been a quiet few months for us at Anvil HQ, as we've all rested and recovered from the whirlwind that was I Left My Heart In Roker Park. (Although our director Paul Dunn has been anything but resting: since leaving his heart in Roker Park for the last time he appeared in ION Production's … Continue reading Cranked Anvil awarded “Best of 2014” by British Theatre Guide
Roker Park play a huge success – one FINAL date added!
Well, we're coming to the end of this mini-tour of I Left My Heart In Roker Park, and we've had an amazing time with it! Extra dates kept on having to be added, and the houses just kept on filling! So much so, that we've been invited back by the Customs House for one FINAL … Continue reading Roker Park play a huge success – one FINAL date added!
Cranked Anvil on the BBC!
It's been a very busy few weeks at CAHQ. With the show opening in just over two weeks, we're now into the business end of things. Actor Paul Dunn and writer/director Tom Kelly are in the rehearsal room, working hard to mould the show into an entertaining piece of theatre, while the production team - … Continue reading Cranked Anvil on the BBC!
Cranked Anvil 