REVIEW: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK (New Wimbledon Theatre) ★★★★
2017 is certainly an interesting year for Wimbledon Panto. It is the first year that Pantomine giant Qdos Entertainment have taken over producing the annual Panto, so it would make sense for this year’s show to be Jack and the Beanstalk. In a year of firsts, Jack and the Beanstalk marks the first Panto performance […]
REVIEW: DICK WHITTINGTON (London Palladium) ★★★
After last year’s successful panto, Cinderella, the London Palladium this year brings Dick Whittington to the stage with a huge cast of celebrities ranging from Musical Theatre stars Elaine Paige, Gary Wilmot, Charlie Stemp and Emma Williams, to TV Talent Show winners Diversity and Paul Zerdin. Comedian Julian Clary and TV personality Nigel Havers complete the star […]
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S OVO announces UK Arena Tour
Cirque du Soleil have announced a brand-new UK arena tour with OVO. Next summer OVO, a celebration of nature and co-existence will bring its fun-filled production for the whole family to arenas around the country. Making its UK debut in London in January, the arena tour will then start in Liverpool on 16 August 2018, and […]
Full cast announced for West End transfer of MARY STUART
The full cast has been announced for the West End transfer of Robert Icke’s new adaptation of Mary Stuart. Following a critically acclaimed, sold out season at the Almeida Theatre in 2016-17, the production will open at the Duke of York’s Theatre from 15 January for a limited run before visiting Theatre Royal Bath, Salford […]
REVIEW: THE WIZARD OF OZ (Sheffield Crucible) ★★★★
Renowned for their spectacular seasonal musicals, Sheffield Crucible Theatre’s 2017 Christmas show is far from a break in tradition. The Wizard Of Oz is a story that reverberates across generations and is a family favourite loved by everyone and immortalised on film by the wonderful Judy Garland. Whilst keeping the cornerstones of the story, Robert […]
Christmas pantomime’s shouldn’t leave a bitter taste in your mouth
Last night, at a press performance of the London Palladium pantomime Dick Whittington, Ventriloquist Paul Zerdin picked a man out of the audience and asked him to bring his wife up on stage. When the man stood up with his male partner, Paul told them to sit down as he needed a heterosexual couple. This […]
CHICAGO returns to the West End!
The world’s longest running American musical, the multi award-winning CHICAGO, returns to London’s West End after a 5½-year absence. Following a successful UK and international tour, CHICAGO will be transferring into London, with performances at the Phoenix Theatre from Monday 26 March 2018. Tickets will go on sale at 10.00am on Wednesday 20 December 2017. […]
WATCH: West End production of Cyber Bullying play COOKIES
Inspired by true stories, Cookies by Emily Jenkins played the Theatre Royal Haymarket on 29th October 2017 for two performances only and was commissioned as part of the Cyberscene Project; an inspirational theatre initiative which supports the health and well-being of young people affected by cyber bullying and other online issues. This was filmed and […]
REVIEW: Wish – The Anderson and Petty Holiday Album ★★★★★
It’s that time of the year again! In a musical climate where everything is downloadable with a click, the market is laden in Christmas music. Composers Barry Anderson and Mark Petty bring us Wish – The Anderson and Petty Holiday Album to give us theatre-lovers – and otherwise something to sit up and take notice […]
BLOOD BROTHERS announce 2018 tour starring Lyn Paul
International smash hit musical Blood Brothers announces its 2018 tour, opening on Tuesday 16 January at the Theatre Royal Bath. This iconic musical has been visiting theatres across the country throughout 2017 in celebration of its 30th anniversary, performing to sell-out houses and receiving standing ovations. Critically acclaimed actress and singer Lyn Paul returns to […]