REVIEW: Around the World in 80 Days (Cadogan Hall) ★★★★★
Around the World in 80 Days, a tale originally published by Jules Verne all the way back in 1873, is a thrilling adventure story packed with nostalgia, intrigue and tremendous excitement that still has a profound impact on all ages today. Adapted for the stage by Laura Eason, the show is touring the UK extensively […]
REVIEW: Evita (Phoenix Theatre) ★★★★
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Musical Evita first opened in London’s West End back in 1978, starring Elaine Page and David Essex. The show went on to win the Best Musical Olivier Award and Tony Award a year later. In 2014 the show made a brief return to the West End at the Dominion […]
Charlotte Wakefield & Tom Chambers talk Crazy For You
High energy, high kicking and gloriously glamorous, “CRAZY FOR YOU” is the ultimate feel-good musical with a fabulous score from the Gershwin brothers’ songbook. Mistaken identities, plot twists, heartbreak, happiness and a wealth of memorable tunes, including I Got Rhythm, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Nice Work If You Can Get It and […]
James Nelson-Joyce to co-star with Julian Clary in Le Grand Mort
James Nelson-Joyce is to co-star with the previously announced Julian Clary in the world première of the two-handed black comedy, Le Grand Mort. James has recently starred as James Yates in Little Boy Blue, ITV’s sensational four part drama about the murder of Rhys Jones in Liverpool in 2007. He has also appeared in Cilla, […]
Video Released From Bob Dylan Musical Girl from the North Country
Following last week’s opening of Girl from the North Country at The Old Vic, a video has been released of Sheila Atim performing Bob Dylan’s ‘Tight Connection to My Heart (Has Anybody Seen My Love)’. The Old Vic is proud to present the World Premiere of Girl From the North Country, an electrifying new work […]
New Cast Announced For THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
As the musical heads into its 32nd year, the producers are delighted to announce key cast changes for “THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA”. Joining the cast from 4 September are Ben Lewis who will play the title role of ‘The Phantom’, Kelly Mathieson as ‘Christine Daaé’ and Jeremey Taylor as ‘Raoul’. Joining them is Amy […]
Julia Donaldson’s best selling book Stick Man to tour the UK
Following six consecutive Christmas seasons in London’s West End and multiple UK and international tours, the joyful adaptation of Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling book, Stick Man, is back on the road again for another enchanting UK tour. ‘Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their […]
31 Hours – the aftermath of rail suicides to play at The Bunker Theatre
What happens when you have to clean up the worst day of someone else’s life? Every 31 hours, someone takes their own life on the railways in the UK rail network. It is 10 times more likely to be a man. ‘100 years ago the biggest killer of young men was war, now they kill […]
REVIEW: The Adventures Of Pinocchio (Ambassadors Theatre) ★★★
At the Ambassadors Theatre where ‘STOMP’ holds residency, The British Theatre Academy are performing ‘The Adventures of Pinocchio’ until the 31st August- a family musical by Neil Bartram and Brian Hill. The British Theatre Academy (founded by Mathew Garcia Chandler) offers theatre training for future West End hopefuls from industry professionals. Their recent shows include […]
REVIEW: Gangsta Granny (Garrick Theatre) ★★★★
The Birmingham Stage Company production of David Walliams‘ well loved children’s book Gangsta Granny has made it’s way on to London’s West End stage after touring the UK, for a summer season as the Garrick Theatre. Ben is eleven years old and dreads the weekends coming around because he has to stay with his Granny […]