Casting Announced for ABSOLUTE HELL at the National Theatre
Absolute Hell written by Rodney Ackland and Directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins comes to the National Theatre 18 April -23 May 2018. Bomb-blasted London. A Soho den in the hangover from World War II, where members drink into the darkness, night after night. Lying, fighting and seducing, these lost souls and bruised lovers struggle from the […]
Moliere’s classic comedy TARTUFFE to play at Theatre Royal Haymarket
Inspired by current world events, a new adaptation of Molière’s classic comedy Tartuffe is set to premiere as the West End’s first dual language theatre production, performed in both English and French. The seventeenth century comedy moves to America, where a French film tycoon finds his life uprooted by a radical American evangelist. Adapted by […]
George Maguire to star in UK Tour of T. Rex Musical 20TH CENTURY BOY
The hit musical inspired by the life of rock legend Marc Bolan, 20th Century Boy, returns to the stage on a UK-wide tour to mark the 40th anniversary of the iconic star’s untimely death. Opening on 8 March at G-Live in Guildford, the production will enjoy a 20-week tour, visiting 27 theatres through to Saturday […]
Political drama THIS HOUSE examining the 1974 hung parliment to tour the UK
The first UK tour of This House opens at West Yorkshire Playhouse on 23 February (national press night 28 February). The cast – who play a colourful host of MPs and Whips – is Ian Barritt (Batley & Morley/Woolwich West/Belfast North/Western Isles & Ensemble), William Chubb (Humphrey Atkins), Giles Cooper (Fred Silvester), Stephen Critchlow (Bromsgrove/Abingdon/Liverpool Edge […]
London run of THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY extends at the Lyric Theatre
Philip Murray Warson (Million Dollar Quartet, One Man Two Guvnors) is to join The Simon & Garfunkel Story as it extends its acclaimed West End run. Starring as Paul Simon alongside previously announced Charles Blyth as Art Garfunkel, The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to take audiences through the incredible highs and lows of Simon […]
Menier Chocolate Factory to stage a major new production of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
The Menier Chocolate Factory, in association with Darren Bagert have announced a major new production of Manuel Puig’s ground-breaking novel Kiss of the Spider Woman by José Rivera and Allan Baker. Laurie Sansom directs this iconic play, making his Menier debut. The production opens on 21 March, with previews from 8 March, and runs until 5 […]
Camp killer cult classic RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL comes to the ARTS Theatre
Joel Paley and Marvin Laird’s award-winning all female character camp killer cult classic Ruthless! The Musical receives its UK première at the Arts Theatre for a strictly limited 14 week run. The musical has played Off Broadway to critical acclaim over the past 25 years. This brand new production, directed by Richard Fitch, opens on […]
MYTH: THE RISE AND FALL OF ORPHEUS to workshop at The Other Palace
Rock musical Myth: The Rise and Fall of Orpheus, directed by Arlene Phillips and written by Sam Cassidy, will have 9 concert-style workshop performances at The Other Palace from Saturday 10 – Saturday 17 March 2018. The production will be semi-staged and performed by a live 6-piece band. The show, previously called 27, returns to […]
Pasek and Paul Musical DOGFIGHT comes to the Bridewell Theatre
Sedos presents a new production of the award-winning musical Dogfight at the Bridewell Theatre, off Fleet Street, from 6 – 10 March 2018. The musical, which has book by Peter Duchan and music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, is based on the 1991 movie of the same name starring River Phoenix. Before […]
REVIEW: NOTES OF LOVE EP (The Songs of Oliver Boito) ★★★★★
Leading West End talents Oliver Savile (Wicked), Siubhan Harrison (Guys and Dolls), Rob Houchen (Les Miserables), Sharon Sexton (Bat Out Of Hell), Stuart Matthew Price (Rocky Horror Show), Jodie Steele (Wicked) and Sooz Kempner (Get On With It) sing a collection of original Musical Theatre ballads by Oliver Boito, ranging from the epic to the […]