The National Theatre set to film ‘Romeo & Juliet’ for TV broadcast in 2021
The National Theatre is creating a new filmed version of Romeo & Juliet for television, temporarily transforming the vast stage spaces of its Lyttelton theatre into a film studio to capture Shakespeare’s timeless play for a new generation of audiences. This will be the first time an original production for screen has been created in its […]
Forthcoming episodes of The Theatre Channel have been announced!
Forthcoming episodes of The Theatre Channel have been announced! Episode 2 is Halloween themed episode with songs from The Rocky Horror Show, Beetlejuice, Into the Woods, Dracula, Carrie, Young Frankenstein and Jekyll and Hyde. and Ria Jones, Trevor Dion Nicholas and Jordan Shaw will complete the previously announced line up of Aimie Atkinson, Linzi Hateley, […]
All-male version of The Pirates Of Penzance comes to the West End for one night only
Sasha Regan and her All-male Company brings THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s best-known classic operettas, to the home of D’Oyly Carte opera on Sunday 13th December for one night. Originally known as The Royal English Opera House, the Palace Theatre was founded by Richard D’Oyly Carte in 1891 and opened with […]
Jennifer Saunders ‘no holds barred’ live interview next month at the Palace Theatre
On 30th November, Jennifer Saunders will join actor and writer David O’Reilly on-stage at The Lyric Theatre for a raucous, no holds barred live interview. Nothing will be off limits as they cover everything from her personal life to behind-the-scenes anecdotes from some of her most high-profile performances. Saunders has been a vocal advocate for […]
The Hippodrome Casino launch ‘Live In London’ concert series
A series of over 40 shows at the Hippodrome Casino have been announced for this winter, beginning 18 November 2020. The series will feature stars from the world of musical theatre, comedy and magic with all tickets priced £20. Audiences will be safely socially distanced following the most up-to-date safety guidelines. There will be 130 […]
Winners announced for the Black British Theatre Awards 2020
The Black British Theatre Awards 2020 took place last night, championing the achievements of creatives and performers across all aspects of theatre. Voted for entirely by the public, the ceremony was broadcast on Sky Arts where the winners were announced. Take a look at who won what … BEST DIRECTOR AWARD FOR A PLAY OR […]
Winners announced for the Olivier Awards 2020
Last night was the Olivier Awards 2020, hosted by Jason Manford. If you missed it on TV then don’t fear, you can watch it on the ITV Hub for the next month! Dear Evan Hansen and & Juliet both won three awards. Dear Evan Hansen won Best New Musical Award, Best Original Score or New […]
Ruthie Henshall brings new brit-pop musical ‘Worlds Apart’ to the London stage with a West End cast
West End stars have come together to workshop new musical: Worlds Apart with book by Matthew Cavendish and music/lyrics by Paul Schofield. Set between two schools separated by a fence in South London 1997, Worlds Apart follows the comedic coming of age journey between Dylan, an educational misfit with the gift of the gab and […]
‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ to reopen in the West End – with cast wearing face masks
Out of the darkness…into the spotlight … back to the place where we belong. Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, the award-winning feel good musical sensation, has announced today that it will return with social distancing to the Apollo Theatre from 28 November, celebrating its 3rd birthday in the West End. Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’s return will […]
Pantomime comes to the National Theatre for one year only!
Jude Christian and Cariad Lloyd’s hilarious and heartfelt version of Dick Whittington, first staged at Lyric Hammersmith in 2018 and freshly updated for 2020, will open in the socially distanced Olivier theatre on the 11 December 2020. This wild and inventive production explores what it is like to come from a small town and arrive […]