REVIEW: AMADEUS (National Theatre) ★★★★
Before the curtain rose for Michael Longhurst’s main stage debut at the National Theatre, Rufus Norris and Nicholas Hytner paid tribute to the late Howard Davies, one of the great theatre directors of his generation, who will be sorely missed. Davies’ long association with the National Theatre spanned 28 years and 36 productions, beginning with […]
MAMMA MIA! extends booking period to October 2017
The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! at London’s Novello Theatre is now extending its booking period until 14 October 2017, taking the show through to its 19th playing year in London. MAMMA MIA! will celebrate its 18th birthday in London on 6 April 2017. The London cast of MAMMA MIA! stars Linzi Hateley as […]
Kerry Ellis has Tea With Wilma chatting about MURDER BALLAD
You are currently starring in the musical Murder Ballad at the Arts Theatre. For anyone who may not be familiar with the show, what it is about and what character do you play? The show is a four-hander rock musical, there is a murder of course but it’s mainly about the relationships between the four […]
REVIEW: SIDE SHOW (Southwark Playhouse) ★★★★
SIDE SHOW is the true story of Daisy and Violet Hilton, conjoined twins from the early 1900’s who’s mother sold them to a woman who took them on a traveling freak show around the world, exploiting them for money. When Vaudeville producers saw the duo singing, they helped them fight the courts to free themselves […]
REVIEW: THE HOTEL CERISE (Theatre Royal Stratford East) ★
Bonnie Greer’s new piece inspired by Chekhov’s ‘The Cherry Orchard’ attempts to present a glimpse at the broken cogs of America in the here and now. In the trudging plod to the ever closer Trump/Hilary election, and the first black president preparing to leave the white house, we see an African American family saying goodbye […]
STICK MAN returns to the West End with a Relaxed Performance on 30 November
Stick Man is back in the West End for 9 weeks! This award-winning production is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves… it is the perfect festive family entertainment! After tours all over the world, Scamp Theatre are delighted to return to the West End with their adaptation of the hugely popular […]
John Partridge to star in the UK Tour of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
Bill Kenwright presents the much loved musical LA CAGE AUX FOLLES with JOHN PARTRIDGE as ‘Albin’ and ADRIAN ZMED as ‘Georges’, opening at New Oxford Theatre on Thursday 5th January before embarking on its first ever nationwide tour. John Partridge will play the iconic role of ‘Albin’, who moonlights as star drag act Zaza at […]
George Maguire and Rachael Wooding to star in ANOTHER NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
The West End is coming to Bridge House Theatre this Christmas with the UK premiere of the festive musical Another Night Before Christmas. Olivier Award winning George Maguire (Dave Davies in Sunny Afternoon, Marc Bolan in 20th Century Boy) and West End star Rachael Wooding (Scaramouche in We Will Rock You, Eva Peron in Evita, […]
MUTED: A New British Musical to play at The Bunker
Interval Productions present new musical Muted, described by Stephen Fry as ‘stunning’ and Mark Shenton (The Stage) as the British equivalent to Rent. Written by Sarah Henley, with music and lyrics by Tim Prottey-Jones (Once, Phoenix Theatre; Kinky Boots, Adelphi Theatre; finalist on ITV’s Superstar) and Tori Allen-Martin, Muted is a story of grief, guilt, […]
Check out these images of Louise Dearman and Laura Pitt-Pulford in SIDE SHOW
First images are released today for Broadway musical Side Show, which receives its UK premiere in a new production at Southwark Playhouse, opening tomorrow, Wednesday 26 October. The cast features Louise Dearman (Wicked) and Laura Pitt-Pulford (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Regent’s Park) as conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton, with Haydn Oakley (An American […]