‘Putting It Together’ to replace ‘A Christmas Story’ at Hope Mill Theatre
Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester and Aria Entertainment have announced that musical revue show Putting it Together will replace the previously announced A Christmas Story, as its fifth and final in-house production of 2018. Putting it Together, which showcases the songs of Stephen Sondheim, will be directed by Bronagh Lagan – who returns to Hope […]
First cast announced for PACK OF LIES at the Menier Chocolate Factory
With Spamilton: An American Parody recently extending its run at the theatre, the Menier Chocolate Factory today announces initial casting for their major revival of Hugh Whitemore’s Pack of Lies. Hannah Chissick directs Finty Williams as Barbara Jackson and Jasper Britton as Stewart. The production opens on 1 October, with previews from 20 September, and […]
SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY extends booking at the Menier Chocolate Factory
Spamilton: An American Parody extends due to public demand Menier Chocolate Factory – the production now runs until 15 September. Alessandrini directs Marc Akinfolarin, Jason Denton, Eddie Elliott, Liam Tamne and Julie Yammanee, with special guests Sophie-Louise Dann and Damian Humbley. The production renews Alessandrini’s collaboration with the Menier following Forbidden Broadway which ran both at […]
Natasha Barnes to star in WASTED at the Southwark Playhouse
‘I am not an angel, and I will not be one till I die: I will be myself.’ Charlotte Brontë Through the lens of a rock documentary, Wasted is a brand new musical that gives an access-all-areas account of the struggles, heartbreaks and triumphs of the three Brontë sisters Charlotte, Emily, Anne, and their brother […]
Full cast announced for the UK Tour of RAIN MAN
Full casting has been announced for Rain Man, the inaugural production of Bill Kenwright’s Classic Screen to Stage Theatre Company. Joining the previously announced Gavin and Stacey’s Mathew Horne (Raymond) and Downtown Abbey’s Ed Speleers (Charlie) is: Mairi Barclay (Pippin), Hannah Barker, Elizabeth Carter (Dreamboats and Petticoats), Adam Lilley (The 39 Steps), Neil Roberts (Mamma […]
What’s on at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year?
It’s August and that means one thing and one thing only, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival has begun! This year I have interviewed more than 200 acts who are performing at the festival this month. Check them all out in the Interviews section of the website if you’re stuck for what to see. More interviews still to […]
Tickets on sale now for the WEST END WILMA AWARDS 2018 at the ARTS Theatre
West End Wilma, the mother and son theatre blogging duo, are delighted to announce the 5th annual Wilma Awards! Sunday 4 November 2018 marks exactly five years since the first West End Wilma Awards were held at Freedom Bar, in Soho. The following years were hosted at the Hippodrome Casino and The Delfont Room. This […]
Touring production of FUNNY GIRL starring Sheridan Smith to be screened in Cinemas
Funny Girl starring Sheridan Smith will be broadcast in cinemas nationwide on 24 October, as part of a worldwide release of the smash-hit stage production that played to critical acclaim at the Menier Chocolate Factory, in the West End and on tour. Michael Mayer’s production was filmed during the final week of its run at […]
Cast announced for MEASURE FOR MEASURE at the Donmar Warehouse
Full casting has been announced for Artistic Director Josie Rourke’s production of Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare which plays at the Donmar Warehouse Friday 28 September – Saturday 24 November 2018. Joining the previously announced Hayley Atwell and Jack Lowden are Ben Allen, Matt Bardock, Nicholas Burns, Jackie Clune, Rachel Denning, Molly Harris, Adam […]
Richard Winsor to star in UK&I Tour of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
Richard Winsor, highly acclaimed for his dance, stage and screen work, is set to play Tony Manero, the role which famously rocketed John Travolta to screen stardom, in a new stage production of Saturday Night Fever. As a dancer Richard Winsor hardly needs introduction: principle dancer with Matthew Bourne for ten years, he has starred […]