All articles by Keeley Rodgers
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InterviewMamma Mia! playwright Catherine Johnson on its 25th year
We speak to Catherine Johnson who wrote the book for the ABBA-inspired musical and screenplay for the movie adaptation.
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FeaturesA taster of Shakespeare’s Globe’s story & tour package for groups
We sample Shakespeare’s Globe’s Story & Tour package, as well as its new afternoon tea offer at the Swan Bar & Restaurant.
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ReviewRegional Theatre Review: Disney’s Aladdin
Prepare to be dazzled and whisked off your feet, quite literally, for a Disney classic that has stood the test of time.
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InterviewALVA director: making sure attractions cater for groups is a priority
We speak to Bernard Donoghue, OBE, from ALVA about how important group tourism is and what attractions are doing to be more appealing to coach groups.
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Reader ClubReader Club: highlights of Kew Gardens and The Poppy Factory
GLT editor Keeley Rodgers on the highlights of our fam trip to Kew Gardens and The Poppy Factory in Richmond.
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ReviewRegional Theatre Review: Pretty Woman The Musical
Prepare for an evening of heart-warming romance, with plenty of giggles along the way says Keeley Rodgers who saw Pretty Woman: The Musical in Milton Keynes.
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ReviewRegional Theatre Review: Shrek the Musical
Keeley Rodgers leaves Milton Keynes Theatre with an aching face after seeing Shrek the Musical.
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ReviewKew Gardens’ Orchid Festival is a delight for the senses
Keeley Rodgers immerses herself in the world of Madagascar, the theme of the 2024 Orchid Festival at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
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ReviewNew @sohoplace West End theatre offers groups a special experience
We went along to @sohoplace, the first West End Theatre to open in 50 years, to see why it has already left a huge impression on audiences.
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ReviewRoyal Albert Hall hosts the spectacular Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria: In a New Light
With its Grammy-nominated soundtrack, acrobatics, costume designs, vibrant sets, and humour, Alegría: In a New Light is a quintessential Cirque du Soleil spectacle.
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InterviewMongol Khan spectacle in London puts Mongolia in the spotlight for tourists
The co-producer of The Mongol Khan which is performing at the London Coliseum hopes that audiences will leave with a very strong impression of Mongolia as a place to visit.
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ReviewRegional Theatre Review: The Drifters Girl
Two hours of non-stop foot-tapping goodness, The Drifters Girl delivers hit after hit alongside a remarkable story.
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GLT AwardsPaul Zerdin on the GLT Awards, puppetry and seeing the world
We speak to ventriloquist and America’s Got Talent winner Paul Zerdin ahead of his appearance at the 2023 Group Leisure & Travel Awards ceremony.
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ReviewThe new-look National Portrait Gallery is a sight to behold
We went along to the new-look National Portrait Gallery in London which has reopened following its biggest transformation of all time.
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ReviewRegional Theatre Review: Annie
A standing ovation; tears in people’s eyes, beaming smiles on their faces - it’s fair to say the Annie musical was a hit.
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InterviewCraig Revel Horwood: his sassy Miss Hannigan in Annie, Strictly and more
We speak to Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood about his version of Miss Hannigan in the new Annie musical, as well as the Strictly phenomenon and more.
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ReviewOh. My. Gawd… our thoughts on The Friends Experience in Birmingham
That famous orange sofa, Chandler and Joey’s recliners, Central Perk - The Friends Experience at the NEC in Birmingham has it all and more.
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ReviewGreatest Days: Take That reunion musical has it all
The Greatest Days musical is an overwhelming splurge of feel-good against a backdrop of ultimate boy band classics.
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FeaturesTheatre boom: increased group bookings and sell-out shows
We speak to groups and people from across the theatre sector about why it’s more important than ever to support the arts.
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InterviewAmbassador Cruise Line’s CCO tells us about its group appeal
Promoted as Britain’s premium value no-fly cruise line, chief commercial officer, Phil Gardner gives us the lowdown on Ambassador’s rapid rise.