Cast announced for the Manchester production of HAIR at the Hope Mill Theatre
Hope Mill Theatre, winner of the prestigious Hospital Club Award for contribution to Theatre and Performance, has announced the cast for its second in house musical theatre production. HAIR is produced by Hope Mill’s co-owners Joseph Houston and Will Whelton and, new resident producer, Katy Lipson of Aria Entertainment. Aria Entertainment’s residency comes with a commitment […]
REVIEW: THE BOYS IN THE BAND (Park Theatre) ★★★★★
First seen on Broadway in 1968, the year before the Stonewall Riots, THE BOYS IN THE BAND shocked audiences when it was first released for its openness about gay life. It’s Harold’s birthday and Michael is throwing him a party, full of his closest friends, for a night of fun, cocktails and lasagne. Donald, Michael’s […]
REVIEW: THIS LITTLE LIFE OF MINE (Park Theatre) ★★★
The world premiere of THIS LITTLE LIFE OF MINE comes to Park Theatre for a limited season. The book is written by Michael Yale, who also directs the production. The music is written by Charlie Round-Turner, with set and costume design by Zahra Mansouri, and musical direction by Thomas Duchan. The show is produced by […]
REVIEW: ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS (Bridewell Theatre) ★★★★★
I first saw this hilarious play during its third UK tour, in early 2015. It is a modern adaptation of SERVENT OF TWO MASTERS – the classic Carlo Goldoni play – and Richard Bean’s script is both exceedingly clever and witty. As such, I was looking forward to seeing it a second time immensely – […]
REVIEW: MURDER BALLAD (Arts Theatre) ★★★
The UK Premiere of MURDER BALLAD burst into London’s West End this week at the Arts Theatre with an impressive cast of West End performers on its billing. Sarah (Kerry Ellis) ends an unhappy but sexually charged relationship with Tom (Ramin Karimloo) in favour of a more normal life of marriage and kids, with Michael […]
BEFORE AFTER Studio Cast Recording starring Hadley Fraser and Caroline Sheen to be released
On Monday 17th October 2016, SimG Records, the leading independent British label devoted to new musical theatre writers and artists, is to release BEFORE AFTER. A new musical love story by British writers Stuart Matthew Price & Timothy Knapman, it stars West End luminaries Caroline Sheen (Mary Poppins) & Hadley Fraser (Les Miserables). The limited […]
Rehearsal images released for the 20th Anniversary production of RENT
Rehearsal images have been released for the brand-new 20th Anniversary production of RENT, that will be touring the UK until June 2017 and playing the St. James Theatre in London over Christmas. RENT stars Lucie Jones (The X Factor finalist, Elle Woods in Legally Blonde at Curve and Cosette in the West End production of […]
BABE, THE SHEEP-PIG to open at Polka Theatre prior to national tour
Meet the little pig with big dreams in Polka’s new stage adaptation of Dick King-Smith’s much loved novel Babe, The Sheep-Pig. Featuring stunning puppetry, original music and a charming ‘baa-ber sheep’ quartet, Babe, the Sheep-Pig runs on Polka’s Main Stage from 25 Nov 2016 – 5 Feb 2017 for the whole family ages 5 and […]
Charity gala of “DISASTER!” the Broadway musical comedy to premiere in London in aid of The Make a Difference Trust
DISASTER! the Broadway musical comedy spoof of star-studded 1970s jeopardy movies like The Poseidon Adventure, Earthquake and Airport, is to premiere in London for two glittering gala concert charity performances to raise funds for The Make a Difference Trust at Charing Cross Theatre on Sunday 20 November. Starring its creator, Broadway legend Seth Rudetsky, DISASTER! […]
Nigel Lindsay to star in HARROGATE at the Royal Court Theatre and UK Tour
Casting is today announced for the HighTide production of Al Smith’s debut play Harrogate. Nigel Lindsay joins Sarah Ridgeway, who starred in the original production at HighTide Festival 2015, for the London premiere at the Royal Court Theatre from 20 – 29 October and UK Tour. Richard Twyman, the newly appointed Artistic Director of English […]