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 […]
Christmas theatre hopefuls have tickets cancelled and feel ‘out-priced’ with alternative options
When the new Government Restrictions were announced last week for Tiers 1, 2 and 3 across England, a spanner was thrown in the works for some West End shows, who had been doing all they could to reopen at a limited capacity this Christmas. With new limitations specifying that indoor performances can have a maximum […]
Tickets now on sale for ‘Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical’ at London’s Lyric Theatre
Tickets for the brand new show Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical are on sale today, playing at London’s Lyric Theatre from 28 May 2021. Tickets start from £15.00. Celebrate the story of Jamaica’s global superstar, as the electrifying new production, Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical, bursts into life on […]
Cassidy Janson launches ‘Cabaret Brunches’ at Ronnie Scott’s this weekend with special guest Lee Mead
Nestled in the heart of Soho since 1959, the world-famous Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club has always stood shoulder to shoulder with its West End theatreland neighbours. But it’s not just the location that binds the two. Musical theatre has long had a powerful affinity with jazz, from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess to John Kander’s Chicago, […]
Rachel Tucker and friends say goodbye to London’s Bridge House Theatre
With the sad closure of south London’s Bridge House Theatre, a special online Christmas concert, ‘A Bridge House Farewell – A Christmas Spectacular’, will feature favourite festive songs and readings from an amazing cast of performers – all of whom have performed at the venue over the years and giving their time free of charge. […]