David Bedella and Ben Forster join cast of Rocky Horror Show with Richard O’Brien
Comedy legend Stephen Fry, Great British Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc and Spice Girl Emma Bunton are the first celebrities to be announced as special guest stars in the Gala Charity Performance of The Rocky Horror Show at London’s Playhouse Theatre on 17th September, which will be broadcast live to cinemas across the UK and Europe. They will join the […]
World premiere of new Chè Walker production The Etienne Sisters to play at Stratford East
After the huge success of the critically acclaimed Klook’s Last Stand (The Park Theatre), writing duo Chè Walker and Anoushka Lucas, bring the world premiere of their new play with music The Etienne Sisters to Theatre Royal Stratford East. This all-female cast features strong London talent, harmonising to a fresh and contemporary soulful jazz score. […]
Sweet Dreams: Songs by Annie Lennox
A couple of years ago I saw a kooky young Australian man called Michael Griffiths perform ‘In Vogue – The Songs of Madonna’ at the St James Studio in London. Here was a man, convinced he actually was Madonna (well just for fun of course) and put on an amazing show. “This is how you […]
F*cking Men – Kings Head Theatre
“F*cking Men” – does exactly as it says on the tin: lots of “f*ck”, lots of men, lots of men f*cking men. On top of that, lots of butts (and other parts). This production opens the “Gay Season” at the King’s Head Theatre that will run until August 29. The structure of “F*cking Men” is […]
The Iraq Pack – Live From Das Vegas – Voodoo Rooms
You don’t go to see a show titled The Iraq Pack at 11pm if you are easily offended. And wow, this show does not hold back! Back from their unsuccessful world tour, the singing dictators of dark cabaret have come to Edinburgh. The comedy war machine that is Frank Sanazi, Dean Stalin, Saddami […]
Bette Midler and Me – Gilded Balloon
Sue Kelvin is no stranger to the West End stage of London having performed in Fidler on the Roof, Chicago and most recently Wicked as Madame Morrible. Now up at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival she is playing homage to the Divine Miss M, Better Midler. This isn’t your typical tribute show. Sue Kelvin […]
Lloyd Daniels has Tea With Wilma
1. For those who may not be familiar with your work, can you give me a little run down of some of your career highlights so far? I suppose the X factor was my platform, although I’ve always loved singing – that was definitely a mind blowing experience like no other. The X Factor tour […]
Pauline McLynn has Tea With Wilma
For those who may not be familiar with your work, can you give me a little run down of some of your career highlights so far? I started out in theatre, way back in the day, and was part of a new wave of Irish theatre spearheaded by Rough Magic (30 and more years ago […]
Briefs – London Wonderground
What better way to spend an evening than with sprays of feathers, a dazzle of sequins and a helluva lot of disco. Currently sassing the stage at London’s Wonderground is Briefs, returning for their fourth year with a brilliantly eclectic mix of circus, boy-lesque and cabaret delivered by a sensational seven piece troupe. There’s great […]
Divas – Pleasance Theatre
Damien and Adam are in love. With The Supremes, The Ronnettes, Dolly Parton and Cher. They. Love. Divas. Who doesn’t?! Divas tells the story of two men and their troubled relationship. Interestingly we hear the story not only from both sides but one starting at the beginning of the relationship and one starting at the […]