WICKED UK makes worldwide history
Yesterday, actress Natasha Ferguson became the first person in worldwide history to play all three witches in Wicked the Musical. Natasha, who was the 1st cover Nessarose and Elphaba on the UK & Ireland Tour, joined the London production as maternity cover for Carina Gillespie (Nessarose) but left the production on 22 February 2020 when Carina returned […]
What price do we pay for freedom of expression?
Martin McDonagh brings his acclaimed iconic play, The Pillowman to the West End this summer starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Steve Pemberton. Performances begin at the Duke of York’s Theatre from Friday 24 July, for a strictly limited 12-week season. In a totalitarian state a Writer is questioned by the authorities about a spate of murders that bear […]
Anna-Jane Casey to star in STAGES – a video game musical
Anna-Jane Casey, Andrew Langtree, Max Alexander-Taylor and Aitch Wylie are to star in the world premiere of brand new musical Stages which comes to VAULT Festival this March. The musical is written and composed by Christian Czornyj and directed by Adam Lenson. Aiden is sixteen, autistic and loves video games. They can be repeated, mastered […]
Addams Family drag parody comes to London featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race champions
They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky! Peaches Christ‘s Addams Apple Family Values is a drag parody of the best movie sequel ever made. Featuring a star-studded cast, including not one but two RuPaul’s Drag Race season champions. In the role of Whorticia Addams, that immortal icon of ghoulish gothic glamor, is Sharon Needles. […]
GET UP, STAND UP! THE BOB MARLEY STORY to replace THRILLER LIVE in the West End
Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Story has been announced as the next show to play at London’s Lyric Theatre, once it has been refurbished, following the closure of Thriller Live, the Michael Jackson show closes in April 2020. Get Up, Stand Up! will open on 6 February 2021 on what would have been […]
Did someone say UK & Ireland Tour Pie? Yes; WAITRESS is taking the Diner on the road
It has been announced today that Waitress the Musical (currently playing at the Adelphi Theatre in London) will head out on a UK and Ireland tour later this year, opening at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on 14th November 2020. Waitress swept the boards at last years West End Wilma Awards taking home five trophies […]
You shall go to the ball – Carrie Hope Fletcher to play CINDERELLA
It has just been announced that Carrie Hope Fletcher will play Cinderella in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s highly anticipated new production at the Gillian Lynne Theatre later this year. Two time West End Wilma Award winner Carrie Hope Fletcher has starred in Heathers (Theatre Royal Haymarket), The Addams Family (UK Tour), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (UK […]
Take a look at who is joining the West End cast of EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
Rufus Hound and Katy Brand will be joining the London cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie this March to play Hugo/Loco Chanelle and Miss Hedge at the Apollo Theatre. EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE (Apollo Theatre) ★★★★ Katy Brand will play Miss Hedge from 3 March until 20 June 2020 and Rufus Hound will play Hugo/Loco Chanelle […]
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Vinegar Strokes announces London show
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Vinegar Strokes will debut at Lola’s Underground Casino, at The Hippodrome on Thursday 27th February at 11pm. The Hodge Podge Cabaret is a mix of live vocals and performance, comedy and games together in one wild night that will leave you feeling on top of the world. Vinegar will also […]
Shhhh… Silent Theatre Auction
For the last week, we have been auctioning off rare signed theatre memorabilia online and have already raised over £2,000 for WIRES Wildlife Rescue who work to save endangered wildlife animals affected by fires in Australia. To finish up, we have a few items that sadly can’t be listed on eBay (I’ve given up trying to figure […]