Andrew Lloyd Webber announced West End opening of SCHOOL OF ROCK
Today, Andrew Lloyd Webber has announced that following its triumphant Broadway opening last night at the Winter Garden Theatre, the West End production of School of Rock – The Musical will open at the London Palladium in Autumn 2016. Dates for the West End run will be confirmed in the New Year. Andrew Lloyd Webber said: […]
REVIEW: SHEILA SIMMONDS (Leicester Square Theatre)
Sheila Simmonds, Australia’s number 1 home shopping TV presenter, all the way from Wooloomooloo, New South Wales, is back for another yuletide celebration at the Leicester Square Theatre Lounge. The Australian icon of pink polyester two-piece suits started the night off in a new Abba-esq lycra ensemble with her trusty side-kick Jean at […]
REVIEW: DICK WHITTINGTON (Wilton’s Music Hall)
I have a sneaking suspicion that Wilton’s Music Hall may just be the coolest venue in London at the moment. Recently refurbished but still full of character and vintage charm, this Music Hall is a little gem in the East End and is perfectly festive around this time of year. Dick Whittington is the first […]
HANGMEN photos released ahead of tonight’s opening
Following a sell out run at the Royal Court Theatre, Matthew Dunster’s award-winning production of Martin McDonagh’s Hangmen will transfer to the West End for a strictly limited season. Now in previews, the production will have a press night on 7 December at Wyndham’s Theatre. After a decade-long absence from the London stage, McDonagh returned to the Royal Court Theatre with Hangmen in […]
Take a look at these CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG photos which opens this week at the West Yorkshire Playhouse
This new production of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG will be directed by West Yorkshire Playhouse Artistic Director James Brining, with new choreography by Stephen Mear. There will be a live orchestra with Musical Supervision by Stephen Ridley. Set and costume design is by Simon Higlett, lighting design is by Tim Mitchell, sound design is by […]
SCHOOL OF ROCK – opening night pictures from Broadway
Last night, Sunday 6 December 2015, Andrew Lloyd Webber opened School of Rock – The Musical at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway, the first time ever that a Brit has produced and opened an original musical on Broadway. VIP guests in attendance included: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Julian Fellowes, Joan Collins, Mick Fleetwood and Stevie […]
REVIEW: The Blues Brothers Christmas Special (Arts Theatre)
The huge ‘80s cult film “The Blues Brothers” was born out of a shared love for blues music between the main actors John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, and the same mutual love and interest is what inspired the Hartshorn-Hook troupe to put on their tribute show. Having just been released from prison, Jake Blues and […]
REVIEW: TINDERELLA: Cinders Slips It In (Above The Stag)
It’s panto time again and I’m being very selective about how many I go to see this year (as it can get to the point of suicidal thoughts if you see too many in one year). One show I could never go a year without seeing though is the annual Above The Stag pantomime which […]
REVIEW: FUNNY GIRL (Menier Chocolate Factory)
Funny Girl is the 1964 Broadway musical by Jule Styne, most commonly known for the 1968 film starring Barbra Streisand as Fanny Brice. The show has the famous opening line “Hello gorgeous” which has become a phrase associated with the show throughout the years. In situations like these, where you have a huge star […]
Jamie Muscato to join cast of Bend It Like Beckham from 14 December 2015
From 14 December 2015 Jamie Muscato joins the cast of Bend It Like Beckham The Musical to play coach Joe alongside Natalie Dew as football crazy Jess and Lauren Samuels as Jules, a player with the Harriers, a local women’s football team. Sophie-Louise Dann plays the role of Paula with Jamal Andréas as Jess’ good […]