Under The Blue Sky - First Publicity Shots Released!

The first official publicity shots of the fabulous cast of Under The Blue Sky have been released. Aren't they a gorgeous bunch? Obviously, they take themselves very seriously.

Pictured from left to right (top photo) Stuart Williams (Nick), Sarah Manton (Helen), Richard Hollis (Robert), Elizabeth Jasicki (Michelle), Jonathan Tindle (Graham) and Christine Rendel (Ann)

Photographs courtesy of Joe Schulz

More to follow - watch this space!

-The MTG Team

Big Apple Brits have Royal Wedding Fever!

It's almost here, party people! Royal Wedding fever is upon us on both sides of the pond, and we expats couldn't let the big event pass by unnoticed. On Friday, April 29th 2011 long-time friends of MTG and expat community group extraordinaire Big Apple Brits will present a daylong celebration of the biggest event to hit the royal calendar in years. And when we say daylong, we mean daylong!

Beginning at 5am head on over to DUMBO in Brooklyn to watch Will and Kate tie the knot on a massive screen under the Manhattan Bridge! Big Apple Brits have teamed up with DUMBO Improvement District to provide the screen and a fantastic sound system and will broadcast the happy occasion live for die hards at "obscenely early o' clock", with the whole thing repeated for those of you not on Greenwich Meantime later on in the afternoon. Hundreds of revelers are expected, and these fabulous outdoor activities are completely FREE to attend!

After the ceremony Big Apple Brits will throw a reception for the newlyweds right around the corner at The Dumbo Loft which, in true British fashion, will run into the wee small hours. MTG troupes will be out in force to raise a glass (or three!) to the Prince and Princess and we'd love to see you there.

Here are the details:

WHEN: Friday, April 29th 2011
WHERE: Under the Manhattan Bridge, DUMBO, Brooklyn NY - from 5am
HOW MUCH: Free
THEN WHERE: The Dumbo Loft, 155 Water Street, Brooklyn NY 11201 - from 8am
HOW MUCH: All Day VIP Pass from 8am $60.00; Evening Pass from 8pm $40.00

Tickets include an all day/night open bar serving beer, wine, champagne, Kia Royales, spirits, Pimms, Cider, soft drinks and canapes. The price of admission also includes 10 raffle tickets to win over $1000.00 of fabulous prizes. You can even renew your wedding vows!

Check out the full schedule and purchase tickets BY CLICKING HERE.

- The MTG Team.

Spring is Sprung - Under the Blue Sky premiers on May 19th!

As winter in NYC finally seems to be leaving us (we actually saw cherry blossoms this morning!) MTG is gearing up for a busy spring with a little loving Under the Blue Sky. Thanks to an immensely successful Kickstarter campaign earlier this year rehearsals are now well under the way for the NYC premier of David Eldridge's award-winning play which opens at The Kraine Theatre in the East Village on Thursday May 19th 2011. First staged at The Royal Court in 2000, Under the Blue Sky centers on six teachers and their various psycho-sexual hang-ups, so it's sure to be a doozy of a show! Here's the info:

WHAT: Under the Blue Sky
WHERE: The Kraine Theatre, 86 E. 4th St, New York, NY 10003 (between 2nd and 3rd Ave - take the F train to 2nd Ave)
WHEN: May 19th 2011 - June 5th 2011, Thurs-Sat at 8pm and Sun June 5th at 3pm
TICKETS: $18.00 available HERE or by calling 866-811-4111

The cast  includes MTG Company members Stuart Williams, Elizabeth Jasicki (The New Group's Abigail's Party), Richard Hollis, Christine Rendel, Jonathan Tindle and Sarah Manton (Baby in the West End production of Dirty Dancing.)

Grab your tickets now, and tell your friends, because this show is sure to sell fast! We look forward to seeing you at The Kraine. Happy Spring!

- The MTG Team.