Leslie Bricusse’s SCROOGE comes to Curve Leicester
Following the critically acclaimed and record-breaking run of Grease, Curve Artistic Director Nikolai Foster, will direct a magical new version of Academy Award winning composer, Leslie Bricusse’s, festive family musical Scrooge from 18 November 2017 – 14 January 2018. Based on one of the most powerful and enduring stories of all time, Charles Dickens’ classic […]
Ria Jones to star as Norma Desmond in Curve Leicester’s production of SUNSET BOULEVARD
Curve Theatre have today announced a brand new Made at Curve production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award winning (Best Musical, Best Original Score & Best Book of a Musical) masterpiece Sunset Boulevard directed by Curve Artistic Director Nikolai Foster and starring Ria Jones as Norma Desmond from 16 – 30 September 2017. The production will […]
Cast announced for A CLOCKWORK ORANGE at PARK Theatre
Action To The Word’s award-winning all-male production of Anthony Burgess’ A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, directed by Alexandra Spencer-Jones, will return to London following its acclaimed premiere in Edinburgh in 2011 and an international tour. An electrifying and testosterone filled physical theatre horror show that exquisitely captures and transcends the spirit of Anthony Burgess’ original literary masterpiece, […]
Full cast announced for ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at the Old Vic Theatre
Half a century after its premiere on The Old Vic stage, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead, the play that made a young Tom Stoppard’s name overnight, returns to The Old Vic in its 50th anniversary celebratory production. Against the backdrop of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, this mind-bending situation comedy sees two hapless minor characters, Rosencrantz (Daniel Radcliffe) […]
Alex Vlahos has Tea With Wilma chatting about LA RONDE at The Bunker
You have performed in some amazing shows so far in your career. What have been some of your highlights? First of all, thank you for the tea. Just the way I like it. And yeah, I guess I’ve been very fortunate to have had a very varied start to my career. Two highlights really stick […]
Cast announced for MY LAND’S SHORE at Ye Olde Rose and Crown
The passionate new musical from Wales is a tale of conflict, social injustice, moral dilemmas, guilt, love and heartbreak, with Music and Lyrics by Christopher J Orton and Book and Lyrics by Robert Gould. The show tells the story of Dic Penderyn a Welsh labourer and coal miner who lived in Merthyr Tydfil who was […]
Should West End performers audition for TV talent shows?
Question: What are your thoughts on West End performers appearing on talent shows such as ‘The Voice’ or celebrities starring in musicals. ? Answer: The West End is made up of three types of people: Celebrities: These will put bums on seats and ensure the maximum ticket price can be charged for the show. The trained […]
REVIEW: MARGOT (Covent Garden)
Seasoned professionals Paulo de Tarso and Nicolas Jaouën run the Italian restaurant Margot in Covent Garden, a celebration of seamless service, refined interiors and the authentic food of Italy, alongside an extensive international wine list. The restaurant offers guests a cosy escape from the bustle of Covent Garden’s Great Queen Street. The setting throughout provides a versatile […]
REVIEW: BIRTHDAY SUIT (Old Red Lion Theatre) ★★★★
The Old Red Lion Theatre in Islington plays host to the world premiere of Birthday Suit by David K. Barnes, most well-known for his acclaimed podcast Wooden Overcoats. The scene is set: a pristine Canary Wharf flat, white rug and sofa, huge windows and balcony with a fantastic view of the capital. The balloons are […]