REVIEW: ‘Pricked – Sleeping Beauty Got Woke’ at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern
2020 sees another filthy adult pantomime at the world famous Royal Vauxhall Tavern in London. This year it’s ‘Pricked – Sleeping Beauty Got Woke‘ which takes the classic panto story and gives it a twist. All of the cast in this production are great and fun to watch. Grant Cartwright takes on the lead role of […]
REVIEW: ‘GHBoy’ at the Charing Cross Theatre
Paul Harvard’s debut play GHBoy comes to the Charing Cross Theatre, telling the tale of the East London gay party scene where a mysterious killer is targeting victims through Chemsex. Robert is a gay man struggling to accept the death of his father and whether he would have been proud of him. He has an addiction to […]
REVIEW: ‘Cinderella: The Socially Distanced Ball’ at the Turbine Theatre
‘Cinderella: The Socially Distanced Ball‘ comes to Battersea’s Turbine Theatre this Christmas, written by Jodie Prenger and Neil Hurst. It’s a classic story with a 2020 twist and a very political point about ‘viability within the Arts’. Brilliantly written, directed and performed with a beautifully designed set that serves as a reminder that no matter what […]
REVIEW: ‘Potted Panto’ at the Garrick Theatre ★★★
A Christmas production of ‘Potted Panto‘ comes to the West End this Christmas for a bit of silly fun at the Garrick Theatre. The concept; seven pantomimes told in just seventy minutes. From Snow White and Sleeping Beauty, to Cinderella and Dick Whittington, some of the UK’s most loved festive shows are brought to life. […]
Members of ‘Hamilton’ cast release charity single inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement
Members of the West End production of Hamilton, Aaron Lee Lambert and Rachel Mason have released a charity single inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. With a lead vocal by Lambert and backing vocals by fellow Hamilton cast member Sharon Rose and Hamilton alumnus Waylon Jacobs, “Make A Start” is an uplifting anthem that aims to unite […]
‘The Gruffalo’ to be live streamed this week for schools and families
A special live-streamed version of ‘The Gruffalo’ will be broadcast this week from 11-13 December 2020. Based on the classic book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the monstrously fun production will be broadcast live from the brand-new Tall Stories Studio in Islington Central Library, London, into homes and schools around the world. This live-streamed […]
Shane Richie returns to the West End production of ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, the award-winning feel good musical sensation, is pleased to announce that Shane Richie, fresh from 2020’s ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’, will return to play Hugo / Loco Chanelle from 5 January 2021. Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, will return with social distancing to the Apollo Theatre from 12 […]
Leicester Curve production of ‘Sunset Boulevard in Concert’ to be streamed online
Following the recent Government announcement that Leicester is in Tier 3 measures, Leicester’s Curve theatre has announced the planned production of Sunset Boulevard in Concert has unfortunately been cancelled. The production will be performed by the company in the newly configured auditorium and filmed in HD for audiences to watch from the comfort of their […]
Jennifer Saunders to reprise role of ‘Mother Superior’ on the UK tour of ‘Sister Act’
Jennifer Saunders will reprise her role as ‘Mother Superior’ in select performances for the UK tour of ‘Sister Act the Musical’. The rescheduled UK and Ireland tour will now open on 7 September 2021 at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, the tour will then continue into 2022 to new and rescheduled venues in the UK and […]
Stars of ‘Wicked’ past and present come together for Stephen Schwartz concert
Four filmed musical theatre concerts will take place throughout December, including a special concert by composer Stephen Schwartz. Unlimited: The Songs of Stephen Schwartz is a celebration of his works including Wicked, Pippin, Godspell, Children of Eden, and The Prince of Egypt, Schwartz’s newest musical. The concert will premiere on Thursday 3 December at 8pm and will be available on demand afterward […]