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An introduction to Storytelling.

In this short video I explain why Storytelling is so compelling as a tool for business people.

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Don't underestimate the importance of breathing...

Don’t underestimate the importance of breathing…

Talk to any singer, or actor, and ask them what their breathing technique means to them. It is at the core or their sense of self, and their ability to be agile and free enough to take on any role. Business professionals are often under a great deal of stress and in the course of their work they also take on many roles. Active and proper breathing practiced so that it becomes a habit is one of…

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Business leaders greatest challenge...

Business leaders greatest challenge…

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John Bowles is Mo Award winning performer, who started his career on Australian variety television as a young child star in the cast of Young Talent Time, from the age of 10-16yrs.

As an adult John’s career has encompassed many facets of the entertainment industry… stage, television, writing, directing, producing, and concert productions.

He has also founded and presented on the theatre website:…

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The Kite Runner, one of the most successful books of recent times by Khaled Hosseini opens at the Wyndham's Theatre, in London's West End. 

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Very HungryCaterpillar thrilling kids in the West End Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar  has won the hearts of children all over the world. 

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VIDEO: Tony Award winner Maury Yeston & 'Death Takes A Holiday'

VIDEO: Tony Award winner Maury Yeston & ‘Death Takes A Holiday’

Death Takes A Holiday is coming to the Charing Cross!

Tony Award winning composer and lyricist Maury Yeston arrived in London to launch the London premiere of his acclaimed musical Death Takes A Holiday. Thom southerland will direct and Danielle Tarento, Steven M. Levy, Sean Sweeney and Vaughan Williams will produce the exciting new…

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REVIEW: The Old Vic - Sweet Bird of Youth

REVIEW: The Old Vic – Sweet Bird of Youth

Kim Cattrall stars in the Tennesse Williams classic at The Old Vic.

After watching an enjoyable television interview with Kim Cattrall on the Andrew Marr programme I bought tickets to see “Sweet Bird of Youth” and I’m very glad I did.

http://www.oldvictheatre.com/sweet-bird-of-youth/

This is only the second major production of this Tennessee Williams play here in London; the first one being in…

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REVIEW: Chimerica - A bold new play at The Harold Pinter Theatre

REVIEW: Chimerica – A bold new play at The Harold Pinter Theatre

Chimerica is an ambitious play. Not least because the story revolves around an iconic photograph taken during the Tiananmen Square riots and ultimately turns our assumption about it on its head.

 “Chimerica” is a term used to describe the closely interlocked economies of China and the United States.

This is a thriller, and watching the drama unfold at the Harold Pinter Theatre, I felt at times…

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VIDEO: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

VIDEO: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

John Bowles attends a West End performance of the new hit musical ‘Charlie & The Chocolate Factory’ at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London.  The production is directed by sam Mendes and stars Douglas Hodge.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5qIZV0tsQs&feature=youtu.be

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REVIEW: Top Secret Comedy Club

REVIEW: Top Secret Comedy Club

Last night I visited the Top Secret Comedy Club!

In a time when top comedians are some of the biggest stars, and tour massive venues throughout the country, the thought of going underground to see some up-and-coming comedians up close appealed to me.

http://www.thetopsecretcomedyclub.co.uk

The Top Secret Comedy Club has recently moved location.  It is a good space, with friendly staff, a great…

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VIDEO: 'The Songs I'll Never Sing' - St James Studio Cabaret

VIDEO: ‘The Songs I’ll Never Sing’ – St James Studio Cabaret

Stage Door Johnny drops in on rehearsal for ‘The Songs I’ll Never Sing’ which is the premiere production for The Westend Cabaret Company… it’s part of The St James Studio Cabaret Nights.  It stars the very talented Rachel John (‘The Lion King’, ‘We Will Rock You’ & ‘Sister Act’) with arrangements and accompaniment by the very versatile Kurt Kansley(‘The Lion King’, ‘Ragtime’ & the upcoming…

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Review: Janie Dee walks away with 'Putting It Together'

Review: Janie Dee walks away with ‘Putting It Together’

Janie Dee steals the show in a musical revue of Stephen Sondheim songs. 

‘Putting It Together’

Starring: Janie Dee, David Bedella, Daniel Crossley, Damien Humbley & Caroline Sheen

Director: Alastair Knights, Choreographer: Matthew Rowland, Musical Director Theo Jamieson

‘Putting It Together’ has no story to speak of.  It takes place in a New York cocktail party, and in this production playing…

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Review: From Here To Eternity - Love Story or War epic?

Review: From Here To Eternity – Love Story or War epic?

From Here To Eternity was an interesting night at the theatre, two shows in one really, as the first act was a love story and the second act a war drama!    

‘From Here To Eternity’ is a 1953 movie starring Burt Lancaster, Deborah Kerr, Montgomery Clift, Frank Sinatra and Donna Reed.  It is famous for two things; a scene considered shocking at the time where Burt Lancaster rolled around in the…

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VIDEO: The Old Vic - Other Desert Cities

VIDEO: The Old Vic – Other Desert Cities

          Jon Robin Baitz, having cut his teeth on television with writing credits for ‘Brothers And Sisters’ and contributing to scripts on ‘The West Wing’, has started his theatre career with a bang!  Other Desert Cities took broadway by storm and now the Old Vic plays host to this impressive debut.

Starring:  Sinead Cusack,…

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VIDEO - Pyjama Game starring Michael Xavier and Joanna Riding

VIDEO – Pyjama Game starring Michael Xavier and Joanna Riding

Originally staged on Broadway in 1954, the Tony Award winning musical is revived at The Shaftsbury Theatre after a sell out season at The Chichester Minerva Theatre.

Starring: Joana Riding, Michael Xavier, Alexis Owen-Hobbs, Claire Machin, Colin Stinton & Gary Wilmot.

Director: Richard Eyre, Choreographer: Stephen Mear, Designer: Tim Hatley

Music & Lyrics: Richard Adler & Jerry Ross

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VIDEO: Backstage at Epstein (the play) with Andrew Lancel

VIDEO: Backstage at Epstein (the play) with Andrew Lancel

John Bowles goes backstage, at The Leicester Square Theatre, to interview the two stars, Andrew Lancel and Will Finlason.

Epstein, the play, directed by Jen Heyes, lets us into the private world of a very famous man; a man that the world knows so little about.

Andrew Sherlock has written an engaging script that answers many questions about Brian Epstein, but this clever play raises many more, and…

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