Theatre Etiquette – ‘turn off your mobile phone’
I recently asked online for your top gripes when it comes to theatre etiquette – what can you really not tolerate happening around you when you are trying to watch a show that you have paid good money for a ticket to see? The top three bug-bears that came up time and time again were […]
All Broadway Theatres shut down for at least a month due to Coronavirus
It has been announced by the New York City Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, that as of 5pm (New York time) today, all Broadway theatres over 500 people capacity, will be closed down for a minimum of one month, due to safety concerns over the spread of the Coronavirus. Something like this has not been seen […]
Christina Bianco and Paris production of FUNNY GIRL awarded for revolutionising the way France see musical theatre
The 2020 Musical Comedy Awards in France have awarded Christina Bianco the ‘Honorary Award’ for her role in the English production of Funny Girl, which ended its run at the Théâtre Marigny in Paris last weekend after an extended run. President of the Musical Comedy Awards Baptiste Delval, presented Christina with the award backstage, just […]
Broadway smash-hit musical SOMETHING ROTTEN to get its UK premiere
From Broadway to Birmingham…and beyond! The highly anticipated UK premiere of SOMETHING ROTTEN! which opens at Birmingham Repertory Theatre 8 October where it will run until 31 October 2020. In 1595, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom dream of writing a hit play, but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance writer/rock star William Shakespeare […]
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, […]