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Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · 11d

Heading into the West End for the The Stage Debut Awards - the annual event that celebrates the achievements of people new to the industry. There’s always such good buzz at this do. Best of luck to all the nominees. Julian Clary is hosting so anything is possible.

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Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · Sep 4

Well Spook at the London Performance Studio is a hoot! Very funny and ripe for a full-on production if you ask me! Nice to see @thisisAlanTurk in full-on frustrated cleric mode!

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Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · Aug 21

So many worthy nominees on here. It’s going to be a tough call.

The Stage @thestage.co.uk · Aug 20

Rachel Zegler and Giant playwright Mark Rosenblatt are among more than 40 nominees for The Stage Debut Awards in association with Netflix, which will be presented on September 28.

Read more here 👉 www.thestage.co.uk/news/the...

Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · Aug 15

Or just have an adventure of your own. The energy of the Fringe is still amazing and the beauty of this city, inspirational. The Stage team Natasha Tripney Lyn Gardner, Fergus Morgan and Rachel Chambers have all helped me navigate my 10th year at the Ed Fringe, for which I am eternally grateful.

Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · Aug 15

Heading home from the Ed Fringe. As ever, it’s been a real adventure. The Fringe continues for another week, so these shows were favourites :-
Footballer’s Wives - The Musical
Hot Mess
DYKE Systems Ltd
Jeezus!!
No Apologies
A Jaffa Cake Musical
Orpheus
Jonny Woo: Suburbia
Edie
Dreamscape

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Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · Aug 4

Actual footage of me today…

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Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · Aug 1

I have arrived in Edinburgh, after a mercifully easy journey. Lovely staff on the @lner.co.uk Now waiting for the keys to the flat. Can’t wait to unpack and head out. It’s a three-show day today.

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Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · Jul 25

Wow! Tonight I’m going to be back from the theatre on the same day that I left the house. Just. That’s a first this week!

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Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · Jul 24

In what has been an eventful couple of weeks, I’m heading out to Chichester now for Top Hat. It’s certainly Cheek To Cheek on this train!

Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · Jul 21

I really loved this show. It had such a great energy to it.

The Stage @thestage.co.uk · Jul 21

★★★★ Review: Sing Street – Uplifting movie adaptation that successfully taps into the spirit of the 1980s 👇

Sing Street review at Lyric Hammersmith, London: uplifting musical

Read our review of Sing Street at the Lyric Hammersmith: running on a full tank of hope and rebellion, this movie adaptation taps into the spirit of the 1980s

www.thestage.co.uk

Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · Jul 19

Mmmm. This is ‘a 3 show day across town at the Edinburgh Fringe’ weather!

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Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · Jul 8

I really didn’t like Jamie Lloyd’s Sunset Boulevard and will bore many generations as to why. But in my opinion Evita is a very different kettle of fish. A modern envisioning of the concept album with a stunning lead in Rachel Zegler. Brilliant work! Go see, or join the descamisados on the streets!

Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · Jul 4

I thought this was an incredible production

The Stage @thestage.co.uk · Jul 4

★★★★★ Review: Jesus Christ Superstar – Visceral, inventive revival that plays to the strengths of the intimate venue 👇

Jesus Christ Superstar review at the Watermill: Ambitious and inventive

Read our review of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Watermill Theatre: Visceral, inventive Lloyd Webber revival that plays to the strengths of the intimate venue

www.thestage.co.uk

Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · Jul 3

Legging it down the the @watermilltheatre.bsky.social for the other big Webber/Rice opening of the week. I first saw Jesus Christ, Superstar at the Palace on a church trip in the 1970s. My first West End show.

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Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · Jun 12

This afternoon I have landed in Manchester for a matinee performance of Come Fall In Love . Sorry Manchester. Too late :-)

Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · May 16

Well The Empire Strips Back is completely nuts. Who knew that the Emperor Palpatine dancing naked on a glitter-studded Death Star to Wrecking Ball was what I needed?

Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · May 16

Tonight I’m heading to @riversidelondon.bsky.social for a little culture. The Empire Strips Back - a burlesque based on the Star Wars franchise. I’ve got a very good feeling about this.

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Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · May 14

Playing catch-up following the nuptials - should be back on track next week.

Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · May 14

At Reading Rep tonight for Three Hens In A Boat. A distaff update on Jerome K Jerome and a collab between the Rep and @watermilltheatre.bsky.social

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Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · May 14

Thoroughly enjoyed The Gang Of Three @kingsheadtheatre.bsky.social last night. A romp through 70s politics as seen through the eyes of Labour bigwigs Healey, Crossland and Jenkins. Lots of laughs along the way and yes, MPs are still arguing over the same stuff.

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Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · May 6

So here is our wedding day cocktail. The Lavender Marriage - 30ml Parfait Amour topped up with Prosecco, garnished with a band of gold.

Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · May 1

Happy May Day

Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · Apr 13

The Salty Brine

50ml London Dry Gin
20ml Lillet Blanc
10ml Fino Sherry

Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a large cocktail olive - two if you've had to skip lunch for a late matinee.

Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · Mar 28

This looks hilarious!

Theatre Weekly @theatreweekly.com · Mar 28

TuckShop and Walport Productions present the world premiere of The Diana Mixtape, starring drag royalty Courtney Act, Baby, Divina De Campo, Rosé, and Kitty Scott-Claus

TuckShop Announces World Premiere of The Diana Mixtape

TuckShop and Walport Productions present the world premiere of The Diana Mixtape, starring drag royalty Courtney Act, Baby, Divina De Campo, Rosé, and Kitty Scott-Claus

theatreweekly.com

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Paul Vale @paulev.bsky.social · Mar 14

There’s lots to love about Clueless - The Musical, not least Emma Flynn’s golden turn as protagonist Cher.

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