Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart to star in NO MAN’S LAND at the Wyndhams Theatre
Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart are to reunite on stage this year in Harold Pinter’s masterpiece, No Man’s Land which will embark on a UK tour, opening in Sheffield from 3 August, followed by dates in Newcastle, Brighton and Cardiff. The production will then head into London’s West End where it will play a limited […]
Ben Richards joins the cast of THE BODYGUARD alongside Beverley Knight
Ben Richards will join previously announced Beverley Knight in the international hit musical The Bodyguard when it returns to the West End for a limited six month run in July this year. Richards will play Frank Farmer, Rachel Marron’s bodyguard, alongside Beverley Knight in the leading role of the Oscar-nominated superstar Marron. Performances begin at […]
REVIEW: MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL (Shaftesbury Theatre)
Motown tells the story of how the seminal Motown Records came to be, and the life of founder Berry Gordy. From 1938 when a young Gordy, watching Joe Louis win to Max Schmeling, realises “Just keep God inside you and be the best you you can be.” To 1983 and the 25th anniversary of Motown […]
REVIEW: ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’ (Bridewell Theatre)
I’ve often heard SEDOS referred to as the best that London amateur dramatics has to offer – providing shows of a quality which matches professional productions. And I have to say, I now agree with all that I’ve heard. ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’ is the second longest running off- Broadway musical, and […]
REVIEW: END OF THE RAINBOW (Churchill Theatre Bromley)
It’s 1968 and in London, the iconic Judy Garland is set to make her big comeback. Newly sober and along with her younger fiancé, Mickey Deans, they arrive in London for a series of shows which they hope to bring her out of debt and set them both up. End of The Rainbow is a […]
Legendary Theatre producer MICHAEL WHITE dies and theatre’s dim lights in respect
Venues across London’s Theatreland will be dimming their lights on Wednesday 9 March in memory of Michael White, one of the theatre industry’s most influential producers, who has passed away at the age of 80. Before this evening’s performances commence, audience members and industry professionals will recognise the celebrated producer while lights are dimmed for […]
REVIEW: The Ghost Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore (Tristan Bates Theatre)
A portmanteau horror for the stage in the style of films such as Tales From the Crypt and The Vault of Horror, sounds like the neatest idea ever. But while this collection from some of our most notable horror writers, directed by Sean Hogan, has some thoroughly enjoyable moments, it runs out of steam later […]
Arthur Miller’s first ever play NO VILLAN transfers to the West End
Following the critically acclaimed, sell-out world premiere at The Old Red Lion in 2015, Arthur Miller’s first ever play, No Villain, transfers to the West End, playing at Trafalgar Studios 2 from 14 June – 9 July, with a press night on 20 June. Directed by Sean Turner, with design by Max Dorey, lighting design […]
Titanic sails back to London for a 10-week season at the Charing Cross Theatre
The thrilling London premiere of the Broadway musical Titanic became one of the hottest must-see shows, winning a clutch of Best Musical awards, 4 and 5 star rave reviews across the board and it was Critics Choice in most national newspapers. Now the multi award-winning production, first seen in 2013 at Southwark Playhouse, is coming […]
Declan Bennett leads the cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Regents Park Open Air Theatre
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Directed by Timothy Sheader 15 July – 27 August 2016 Declan Bennett leads the cast in the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Jesus Christ Superstar. The original lead in the London cast of Once (Phoenix), Bennett has also appeared in Boy […]