Jersey Boys UK tour dates announced
WINNER of 55 major awards worldwide, including the Olivier Award for BEST NEW MUSICAL, Jersey Boys is going on tour around the UK this September, alongside its new residency at London’s Piccadilly Theatre. JERSEY BOYS, the internationally acclaimed hit musical, tells the remarkable rise to stardom of one of the most successful bands in pop […]
Full cast announced for Hairspray at Curve Leicester
Artistic Director Paul Kerryson has announced the full cast for Curve’s new production of Hairspray. Joining David Witts as Link Larkin are: Michelle Andrews (Ensemble) Lucy Ashenden (Ensemble) John Barr (Wilbur Turnblad) Charlie Bull (Ensemble) Samara Casteallo (Little Inez) Joseph Connor (Ensemble) Rebecca Craven (Tracy Turnblad) Sophie-Louise Dann (Velma Von Tussle) Matt Gillet (Ensemble) Tyrone […]
Cabaret In The House
Hosted by Valerie Cutko The historic Lauderdale House in Highgate will transform itself every Sunday afternoon for 6 weeks this Spring into a very special and atmospheric cabaret room, where the infamous actress and orange seller Nell Gwynne reputedly ‘entertained’ King Charles. From 16 February to 23 March we will be welcoming stars from the […]
The Only Way Is Downton
The Only Way Is Downton is a one man show following the lives of the popular Downton Abbey TV show characters. Performer Luke Kempner made his name with the YouTube hit Downstairs at Downton, and appearances in musicals including Les Mis and Avenue Q. Kempner’s debut solo show won critical acclaim and sell-out audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe. Downton Abbey […]
50hr Improvathon – The London Jam
When I first heard that I would be reviewing an Improvathon (at the Park Theatre), I honestly did not know what to expect. I was told that I could come and go into the theatre as I pleased (as no one was expected to stay for 50 hours)!I was curious as to whether they would […]
Ariadne the WAG
Sitting in my seat with an alcoholic beverage in hand, I was ready for an entertaining night of burlesque and underground naughtiness. The show kicked off with us being introduced to Ariadne who’s name I keep forgetting (remember it as harry had a knee). The character of Ariadne is a Greek WAG (wife and girlfriends) […]
Finian’s Rainbow to play at the Union Theatre from 12 February
Finian’s Rainbow will play at the Union Theatre 12 February – 15 March 2014 This enchanting musical by composer Burton Lane (On a Clear Day You Can See Forever) and lyricist E.Y Harburg (Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Brother can you Spare a Dime) contains some of the loveliest musical theatre songs ever written including Old […]
Ushers transfers to the Charing Cross Theatre
USHERS: The Front of House musical is transferring to Charing CrossTheatre for six weeks after its premiere at The Hope Theatre in Islington last year. The new British musical will play at 10.15pm on Thursdays – Saturdays from Friday 7 March to Saturday 19 April. Set in a West End theatre, USHERS: The […]
Handbagged transfers to London’s Vaudeville Theatre
TRICYCLE THEATRE’S ACCLAIMED PRODUCTION OF MOIRA BUFFINI’S HANDBAGGED TRANSFERS TO THE WEST END The Tricycle Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of Moira Buffini’s Handbagged transfers to the West End – the first West End transfer under Indhu Rubasingham’s tenure as Artistic Director. The production opens at the Vaudeville Theatre on 10 April, with previews from 3 […]
2013 Offie Award nominees announced
With the help of industry heavyweights such as Sonia Freidman, Mark Goucher and David Lan, the Off West End Theatre Awards (The Offies) are taking a revolutionary step forward in redefining award ceremonies by connecting the winners with ‘Patron Saints’. This year, winners in 18 of the award categories will receive an introduction to an […]