Glee star Amber Riley to leave the London production of DREAMGIRLS
Glee star Amber Riley will leave the London cast of Dreamgirls next month. From 20th November 2017, Moya Angela will join Marisha Wallace and Karen Mav to play the iconic role of Effie White in Dreamgirls. The three power-house actresses will all share the role at different performances throughout the week. Asmeret Ghebremichael will continue […]
REVIEW: VENUS IN FUR (Theatre Royal Haymarket) ★★★
Sadomasochism. It’s not a common topic, although more so since EL James romanticised it in her fan fiction trilogy. What few people know however, is that the term comes from Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, author of Venus in Furs. This 19th century novella explores one man’s obsession with cruel women and how he asks to be […]
Cast announced for THE TWILIGHT ZONE at the Almeida Theatre
The cast have been announced for the world premiere of THE TWILIGHT ZONE, based on stories from the classic 1960s CBS television series, adapted by Anne Washburn, directed by Richard Jones. Between light and shadow, science and superstition, fear and knowledge is a dimension of imagination. An area we call the Twilight Zone. Adapted by […]
Take a look at who will be playing Tina Turner in TINA – The Musical
Today, 17 October 2017, Adrienne Warren was announced by Tina Turner as the actor who will portray her in the world premiere of the new musical TINA. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd, TINA will open at the Aldwych Theatre in April 2018. Performances will begin on 21 March 2018 with press night on 17 April 2018. […]
Out of the Zoo and on to the Stage comes MADAGASCAR – A MUSICAL ADVENTURE
A brand-new stage adaptation of Madagascar – A Musical Adventure is coming out of the zoo and onto a stage near you, opening at Wimbledon New Theatre on 16 July 2018 prior to a UK Tour. Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those […]
All star cast to perform Shakespeare’s plays in response to modern-day refugee stories
THIS SUNDAY! ROGER ALLAM, CELIA IMRIE & KEVIN BISHOP JOIN ALL-STAR CAST OF – ‘WHITHER WOULD YOU GO?’ – DIRECTED BY JAMIE LLOYD FOR REFUGEES On October 22nd at the Harold Pinter Theatre, a host of stars will gather to perform scenes from Shakespeare’s plays in response to modern-day refugee video stories. The evening will […]
Agatha Christie’s LOVE FROM A STRANGER to Tour the UK
LOVE FROM A STRANGER TO EMBARK ON A UK TOUR FROM FEBRUARY 2018 Written by Agatha Christie & Frank Vosper Directed by Lucy Bailey Be careful who you wish for… A whirlwind romance with a handsome and charming stranger sweeps Cecily Harrington off her feet and she recklessly abandons her old life to settle in […]
West End show to STOMP out of London after 15 year run
The Olivier Award-winning and global phenomenon STOMP will end its 15-year run in London’s West End on 7 January 2018, following a box office record-breaking 10-year run at London’s Ambassadors Theatre. However, as the creators of STOMP, Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, state, this is not the end of STOMP in London: “We want to […]
Cast announced for the UK&I Tour of MATILDA THE MUSICAL
Today, the Royal Shakespeare Company announces the adult casting for the first five venues of the Matilda The Musical 2018/19 UK and Ireland Tour.Craige Els will reprise the role of Miss Trunchbull, having played her in the West End for three years between 2014 and 2017. He will be joined by Carly Thoms as Miss Honey and Sebastien Torkia as Mr Wormwood as well […]
Celebrate Christmas with The Barricade Boys at The Other Palace
The Barricade Boys invite you to a Christmas party packed with a stocking full of festive family favourites as they celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a three-week London residency at The Other Palace! Do you hear the people sing? Yes! Fabulous harmonies, incredible vocals, dashing good looks and fantastic personalities! Stars […]