http://www.newperspectives.co.uk/ New Perspectives - RSS News Feed en-us 17 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.newperspectives.co.uk/news/2012/05/09/new_perspectives_seeks_artistic_director_ Following the appointment of Daniel Buckroyd as Artistic Director of The Mercury Theatre Colchester, we are now seeking to appoint an outstanding artistic leader to take the company forward. If you believe your ambition matches ours, download an Application Pack and Company Profile.     09th May 2012 http://www.newperspectives.co.uk/news/2012/04/19/wonderful_reviews_for_the_butterfly_lion_ Our current production of Michael Morpurgo's The Butterfly Lion - a co-production with Curve Theatre, Leicester - has received a plethora of wonderful reviews of audiences and critics alike, since opening night at Curve Theatre on Tuesday: "Michael Morpurgo's absorbing tale of the enduring relationship between a boy and a lion translates exquisitely to the stage in this adaptation... a first class production" The Stage "A fantastic piece of family theatre... A must see play and a delight from... 19th Apr 2012 http://www.newperspectives.co.uk/news/2012/04/10/the_honey_man_heads_out_ Having completed a run at the Guildhall Theatre, Derby our co-production with Derby LIVE of The Honey Man is now all set to head out on national tour, visiting 26 venues across the UK. The play which stars Tyrone Huggins (who is also the writer) and Esther Smith has already received wonderful reviews from audiences and critics alike. 'Triumphant proof that small-scale need not mean limited ambition... There's a real buzz about this' **** The Guardian 'A wholly absorbing, beautifully crafted... 10th Apr 2012 http://www.newperspectives.co.uk/news/2012/03/16/the_butterfly_lion_rehearsals_begin_ We're delighted that our upcoming production of Michael Morpugo's The Butterfly Lion, is now in rehearsal. We welcomed the company with a meet and greet on Monday at Curve Theatre, Leicester, where the show will show will open on 12 April. The cast of got straight down to business with a wonderful read-through of the play. Gwen Taylor will play the role of Millie, while Joe Jameson will play the parts of Bertie and Michael. Israel Oyelumade will play Lion, Christopher Hogben will play Basher,... 16th Mar 2012 http://www.newperspectives.co.uk/news/2012/02/21/the_honey_man_has_been_re-cast Our upcoming co-production with DerbyLIVE of The Honey Man, has had a change in casting. Due to unforeseen circumstances the role of Honey Man will now be played by Tyrone Huggins, who is also the writer of the play. Tyrone will join Esther Smith, who takes on the role of 15 year old Misty, in telling his absorbing tale of growing up and growing old, of individual responsibility and shared history, of dying bees, healing herbs and (possibly) a little magic. Opening at The Guildhall Theatre,... 21st Feb 2012