REVIEW: Rob Houchen EP Launch (Hoxton Underbelly)
I first heard Rob Houchen at a cabaret gig over a year ago at the Delfont Room and instantly fell in love with his rich, versatile voice and his ability to act through song so I begged Wilma for a ticket to the launch of his EP, the imaginatively titled RH. It was a more […]
REVIEW: A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM (Southwark Playhouse)
Entering the Southwark Playhouse, I felt more as though I was about to be given a presentation regarding the church roof than enjoying a Shakespeare play. A profile seating formation with a small table in the centre surrounded by a troupe of actors. No set, no lights and no fuss and yet, this is possibly […]
20th Anniversary production of RENT the Musical announced for christmas season at St James Theatre
Robert Mackintosh and Idili Theatricals Limited, in association with Theatr Clwyd and Wales Millennium Centre, are presenting the 20th Anniversary production of Jonathan Larson’s ground-breaking Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning musical RENT. After opening at Theatr Clwyd for a limited season from 21 October to 12 November 2016, RENT will go on a three-week tour, […]
Happy 27th Birthday THE WOMAN IN BLACK! To celebrate a UK Tour has been announced
Today, Monday 6th June, The Woman in Black celebrates its 27th anniversary in the West End. Stephen Mallatratt’s adaptation of Susan Hill’s best-selling novel has terrified over 7 million theatregoers since it first opened. Robin Herford’s gripping production is a brilliantly successfully study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror. Now, the unanimously acclaimed stage production […]
Cyndi Lauper rewrites KINKY BOOTS song in support of Transgender Rights
A current hot topic of conversation in America is the use of public toilets for transgender men and women. Different states have different laws about whether people should be allowed to choose which bathroom they use, based on how they see their own gender identity. Recently in North Carolina a bill was passed to say […]
J.K. Rowling asks HARRY POTTER fans to ‘Keep The Secrets’ as West End play opens tomorrow
Ahead of tomorrow’s first preview of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, author J.K. Rowling has released a video message asking fans to keep the secrets in the show to themselves, just like they have with the books over the years, so that audiences can experience the magic for themselves. The West End production which […]
Cast announced for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Regents Park Open Air Theatre
As rehearsals start for Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, full casting is announced. As previously announced, Declan Bennett plays the role of Jesus. Declan was the original lead in the London cast of Once (Phoenix), and has also appeared in Boy George’s musical Taboo (Venue […]
FRA FEE & MADALENA ALBERTO to star in THE FIX at the new Union Theatre
West End regulars Fra Fee, Lucy Williamson and Madalena Alberto are to star in THE FIX, the very first production at the brand new Union Theatre.Featuring book and lyrics by John Dempsey and music by Dana P. Rowe, the musical catapults audiences into the chaotic (and all-too familiar!) arena of American politics.When the most popular […]
Priscilla cast to star in EDGES by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul at the Cockpit Theatre
EDGES by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dogfight, James and the Giant Peach) is a musical song cycle written in their sophomore year at the University of Michigan. It is a witty and honest look at the choices we make and what happens when we are on the edge of our lives. Covering such issues […]
Carley Stenson launches Social Ambassador Programme for TodayTix
TodayTix launches their Social Ambassador Programme with a Q&A from West End star Carley Stenson TodayTix, the free mobile app which provides on-demand access to theatre tickets, unveiled an innovative and contemporary Social Ambassador Programme at London’s BL-NK in Shoreditch. To celebrate the launch, which provides a platform for the arts rising social media stars, […]