Casting announced for Through the Mill at Southwark Playhouse this July
The three actresses from the show’s original run will once again portray Judy Garland at three pivotal stages in her life – Helen Sheals (CBS Judy), Belinda Wollaston (Palace Judy) and Lucy Penrose (Young Judy). They will be joined by a further cast of nine actor-musicians, playing a variety of historical figures who featured heavily […]
Last chance to see The Maids at Trafalgar Studios
The Jamie Lloyd Company’s production of Jean Genet’s powerful psycho-drama, The Maids, will end its run at Trafalgar Studios on 21 May. Double Emmy Award winner Uzo Aduba (Orange is the New Black), Zawe Ashton (Fresh Meat) and Laura Carmichael (Downton Abbey) star in this intoxicating adaptation of Genet’s masterpiece. In a luxurious bedroom, two […]
WEST END FEST returns to The Actors Church on 15 May 2016 in aid of MAD Trust
The evening of Sunday 15th May sees the 2016 return of WestEndFest to The Actors Church in Covent Garden, for the first time raising funds for The Make A Difference Trust (MAD Trust). WestEndFest was founded four years ago by Sabrina Aloueche and Parnell Page, and it has since become a hugely popular bi-annual celebration […]
THE END OF LONGING becomes the Playhouse Theatre’s most successful play
The End of Longing, written and starring Matthew Perry and directed by Lindsay Posner has become the Playhouse Theatre’s most successful play to run at the venue. As it approaches the end of its limited run, on 14 May, the production has sales of over two million with more than 62,000 tickets sold and over […]
Wilma’s YouTube Picks
I’ve been scrolling through my YouTube viewing history to see what i’ve been watching this week. Take a look at the videos below and let me know on Twitter and Facebook what videos you’ve been loving in the past week or so! Check out these Tracy Turnblad hopefuls at the casting for the […]
REVIEW: MIGHT NEVER HAPPEN (Kings Head Theatre)
For the last 200,000 years, modern day humans have lived together – steadily developing from small, tribal groups to a global, instantly accessible community. However, despite our advanced levels of connection and human interaction, we still fail to truly understand the difference between how men and women perceive the world. Might Never Happen, a bold […]
Sing along to the classic 70s hits with Jackie the Musical at New Wimbledon Theatre
Written by Mike James, with choreography by Arlene Phillips and directed by Anna Linstrum, Jackie the Musical will play at the New Wimbledon Theatre from Tue 7 – Sat 11 June. Supported by Jackie publishers DC Thomson, former magazine Editor Nina Myskow joins the production as Editor-in-Chief, and will head up a brand new digital/online […]
REVIEW: RIVERDANCE (New Wimbledon Theatre)
It’s been 21 years since Riverdance first wowed audiences at Eurovision with its mystical qualities and none of that magic has been lost. It’s a show like no other, with live music, singing and dancing that captures the imagination. Composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan, Riverdance gives you […]
NORMA JEANE: THE MUSICAL to play at the LOST Theatre from 30 May
After a successful first outing at Ye Olde Rose and Crowne in 2015, Norma Jeane: The Musical transfers to the LOST Theatre in May-June 2016, with new songs from country star Ali Isabella (#1 Billboard Country Hot Singles Sales Chart) and Andy Street (composer for American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance). Showing […]
DEAD SHEEP – the Margaret Thatcher story to tour the UK
After a record-breaking run at Park Theatre, and huge critical and public acclaim, Jonathan Maitland’s debut play, DEAD SHEEP, directed by Ian Talbot OBE, will tour the UK from 5 September – 28 November 2016. Steve Nallon will return to the production to star as ‘Margaret Thatcher’, having portrayed her for many years on the […]