See ‘Let It Be’ before it closes on 5 September
LET IT BE played its 1000th UK performance in the UK last night, August 4th 2015 and will play its final performance in the West End on September 5th Audiences have just 4 more weeks or 38 final performances to catch this record-breaking show Over 1 million people have seen LET IT BE worldwide Packed […]
Barnum – The Lowry Theatre
Roll up, roll up, ladies and gentlemen. Come to the theatre and experience the life story of P.T Barnum. A showman and illusionist of the truth, who toured the world with circus style acts which may not have always been completely honest (the oldest woman in the world at 160 years may have been slightly embellished […]
I Believe In Unicorns – Vaudeville Theatre
It has long been surmised by my family and friends that I have the maturity and attention span of a five year old, so with this in mind I happily ‘trotted’ off to the Vaudeville theatre to see the stage adaptation of celebrated author Michael Morpurgo’s I Believe in Unicorns. The writer who is most […]
Pinocchio – St Paul’s Church
It’s rare to find a tale where the main character is truly unlikeable. While Peter Pan may be an arrogant, stubborn boy Pinocchio is disrespectful, cocky and selfish. Disney can be forgiven perhaps for making him more attractive as a character, but – as usual – the truth is far more interesting. Children in the […]
Dear Lupin – Apollo Theatre
In an age of digital communication, the play “Dear Lupin” will make people want to go back to good old-fashioned writing. Michael Simkins took the challenge of adapting the award-winning collection of letters from wildly eloquent racing journalist Roger Mortimer to his son Charlie. The result is a heartwarming comedy giving the audience a glimpse […]
Soap Stars Star in ‘Mysterious Skin’ at the Kings Head Theatre
“Devastatingly simple..played perfectly under Peter Darney’s nuanced direction. One of the best Pieces of writing on the fringe. This is theatre for grown ups. Stunning” Broadway Baby ★★★★★ Having played Edinburgh in 2010 where it achieved numerous 4 and 5 star reviews and was shortlisted for several awards, Dublin International Gay Theatre Festival, where it one […]
The Who’s Tommy – Greenwich Theatre
The Who’s, Tommy, was originally written solely as an album out of an idea for a rock opera story by legendary guitarist Pete Townshend. The story tells of a deaf, dumb, and blind boy and his struggles through his family and rise to fame through an unbelievable talent of pinball expertise, all weaved through the songs […]
Last chance to see Bugsy Malone at the Lyric Hammersmith
The Lyric Hammersmith’s critically acclaimed stage production of Sir Alan Parker’s world famous musical Bugsy Malone, will end its scheduled run on Saturday 5 September 2015 following an extension. The production, directed by Sean Holmes, is the UK’s first professional stage production of Bugsy Malone in over a decade and has reopened the Lyric Hammersmith […]
Craig Revel Horwood to Direct the UK tour of Sister Act
Jamie Wilson is delighted to announce a national tour of an all new production of the hit musical comedy SISTER ACT, directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood with musical supervision and arrangements by Tony award-winning Sarah Travis. SISTER ACT will open at Curve, Leicester on Saturday 30 July 2016. Tickets go on sale Monday […]
SHERIDAN SMITH RETURNS TO THE MENIER CHOCOLATE FACTORY TO PLAY FANNY BRICE IN FUNNY GIRL
The Menier Chocolate Factory today announces that award-winning actress Sheridan Smithreturns to the theatre to play Fanny Brice in a major new revival of Funny Girl. The multi award-winning Michael Mayer directs the production, which opens on 2 December, with previews from 20 November, and runs until 5 March 2016. This production is presented in association with Sonia Friedman Productions and Scott Landis. Funny […]