Trans actress quits after role given to a cisgender actor
Yesterday it was announced that the World Premiere of a new Irish musical BREAKFAST ON PLUTO will come to the UK at Birmingham Repertory Theatre, September 3 – 26 and then Londons Donmar Warehouse, October 2 – November 21. The musical is based on the 2005 film of the same name. Actor Fra Fee (Translations […]
Lucie Jones and David Hunter return to WAITRESS THE MUSICAL
Lucie Jones and David Hunter will return to the roles of Jenna and Dr Pomatter in Waitress from Monday 23 March. The show is set to close on 4 July 2020 and a new UK and Ireland tour will open in Dublin in November 2020. Sara Bareilles and with Gavin Creel will end their run at […]
Sheridan Smith takes Cilla Black from Screen to Stage in CILLA THE MUSICAL
Sheridan Smith will revisit her award-wining portrayal of the late Cilla Black to star in the stage production, Cilla The Musical, written by Jeff Pope. Sheridan wowed fans and critics alike with her portrayal of the nation’s favuorite singer and TV personality in the ITV series. Sheridans Theatre credits include Little Shop of Horrors and […]
How I got a £175 ticket to see Pretty Woman for £40
There are many tips and tricks out there for how to get good discounts on theatre tickets. But if you are looking for a show to go to on the same day, or within the next few days, then it is always worth checking the official website for the show as you never know what […]
Is ATG Theatre Card Membership worth paying for?
Earlier this year I published a blog Is Delfont Mackintosh Theatre ‘DMT+ Membership’ worth paying for? where I reviewed the benefits of the membership package. So I thought it only fair I follow that blog up with the other main theatre membership card in the West End, ATG. At £35 for a 12 month membership […]
Small-town bigotry, religious repression and the IRA explored in new Irish musical
The World Premiere of a new Irish musical BREAKFAST ON PLUTO will come to the UK at Birmingham Repertory Theatre, September 3 – 26 and then Londons Donmar Warehouse, October 2 – November 21. The role of Patrick/Pussy will be played by Fra Fee (Translations – National Theatre, The Ferryman – Royal Court Theatre, West End and Broadway, […]
Queer ballroom culture to be explored in new immersive production of Romeo & Juliet
CATEGORY IS…ROMEO&JULIET (a brand new immersive show at Colab Factory) will transport audiences to 1980s New York City and to the heart of queer ballroom culture – recently highlighted to a new generation by FX’s hit TV show Pose, and seminal 1991 documentary Paris is Burning. New York in the 1980’s: we see the legendary […]
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN set to make a splash around the country next year
Singin’ in the Rain will head out on a major UK and Ireland tour in 2021, following a strictly limited five-week season at Sadler’s Wells this Summer. This production of Singin’ in the Rain opened at Chichester Festival Theatre and extended due to unprecedented public demand, before a transfer to London which received huge critical […]
The cheapest theatre seats possible for West End shows
Theatre tickets in London‘s West End can be expensive. But there are cheaper options out there if you don’t mind have some restrictions in terms of view and leg room. I wanted to talk about how theatre can be accessible to everyone and there are options if you want to enjoy live theatre but don’t […]
Full cast announced HELLO DOLLY!
The full cast for the West End production of Hello, Dolly! at the Adelphi Theatre this summer has been announced. This brand new production is headlined by Imelda Staunton, with an unforgettable score by the legendary Jerry Herman. Joining Imelda, Andy Nyman and Jenna Russell will be Clare Halse, who will play Minnie Fay. She […]