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Nick Barstow TE: It isn’t often I get the chance to talk to people known as the creatives in the theatrical family. Usually, everyone concentrates on the actors. Writers, producers, directors etc are often the unsung heroes of theatre but few of them become really well known outside of their community. So when I was offered the chance to interview Nick Barstow – an acclaimed musical director, arranger, composer and vocalist who has won awards and plaudits from all sides for his work, I leapt at the chance. I managed to pin him down to a coffee between shows at the Union Theatre – where he is currently MDing the Offie-nominated  It’s Only Life  for a chat. I started off by asking Nick to tell me about himself. NB: That’s the worst question ever (laugh). So, I’m me, I live in London and I like to say I work in theatre, and then leave it at that. I don’t like to be more specific than that as there is a lot of stuff I enjoy doing and want to do. TE: If I held a gun to your h...

https://www.londontheatre1.com/news/190167/king-tut-a-pyramid-panto-kings-head-theatre/ Walk like Egyptian. Photo William Knight Have you ever tried to explain to someone that isn’t from the UK what a pantomime is and why it is such a part of the Christmas celebration? Obviously, if you are talking to an American, it’s fairly easy. Point at the White House and they will get the concept of pantomime very quickly. Given a conversation I had recently, it’s not that easy to get the concept over. So, my advice is to forget trying to explain and take your interlocutor to the King’s Head where Charles Court opera are putting on their Christmas pantomime  King Tut . Egypt 1922 and explorer Howard Carter (Matt R J Ward) is looking for the tomb of Tutankhamun. His party consists of Lord Conniving (John Savournin/Matthew Kellett) who is financing the expedition, and is attending along with his ward Evelyn (Francesca Fenech). There are also a couple of locals in the shape a Porter (Phili...