Bob Dylan Musical GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY to open in the West End
Due to phenomenal demand following a sell-out, critically acclaimed run at The Old Vic, Bob Dylan’s and Conor McPherson’s Girl from the North Country comes to the West End for a strictly limited season. Brought to life by an exceptional company of actors and musicians, award-winning playwright Conor McPherson beautifully weaves the iconic songbook of […]
Cast announced for age-blind production of DAISY PULLS IT OFF
A ripping revival of Denise Deegan’s Olivier Award-winning, festive heart-warmer Daisy Pulls It Off is set to wrap up Park Theatre’s 2017 season. This affectionate parody of 1920s boarding schoolgirl novels, directed by Paulette Randall MBE, will feature a truly diverse ensemble cast. Starring Anna Shaffer (Harry Potter film series, Hollyoaks), Pauline McLynn (Father Ted, […]
Full casting announced for EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
Full casting has been announced for the West End transfer of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, directed by Jonathan Butterell and written by Dan Gillespie Sells and Tom MacRae, which will play a limited season at the Apollo Theatre from Monday 6 November following a critically acclaimed run at Sheffield Crucible. As previously announced John McCrea […]
Casting announced for the UK Tour of Matthew Bourne’s CINDERELLA
New Adventures are delighted to announce casting for the much-anticipated return of Matthew Bourne’s CINDERELLA. The tour opens on Saturday 9 December 2017 at Sadler’s Wells where it plays a seven-week season until Saturday 27 January 2018. Matthew Bourne said today: “Cinderella is one of my most heartfelt works and a personal favourite amongst my […]
REVIEW: THE WOMAN IN BLACK (Fortune Theatre, 2017) ★★★★
The Fortune Theatre, built in 1924 on the ashes of the Albion Pub is a suitably spooky setting for Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black, now in its 29th year. It abounds with tales of ghosts; the broken hearted flower seller who appears once a year in the circle to wait for his illicit love; […]
Cast Announced For The Menier Chocolate Factory Production Of BARNUM
The Menier Chocolate Factory today announce casting for their forthcoming production of Barnum. Marcus Brigstocke (P.T. Barnum) and Laura Pitt-Pulford (Charity Barnum) lead the company, with Tupele Dorgu (Joice Heth), Harry Francis (Tom Thumb) and Celinde Schoenmaker (Jenny Lind) and Danny Collins, Eamonn Cox, Rosie Fletcher, Ainsley Hall Ricketts, Courtney Hows, Bethany Huckle, Philip Marriott, […]
Cast Announced For The Kathy Burke Directed Play THE RETREAT
Casting is announced today for the World Premiere of new comedy drama The Retreat, the first play by BAFTA award-winning writer Sam Bain, directed by Kathy Burke, which will play at Park Theatre from Thursday 2 November to Saturday 2 December 2017. Adam Deacon will play Tony, Samuel Anderson will play Luke and Yasmine Akram […]
Lily Allen Among High-Profile Ambassadors Announced for Anti-Cyber Bullying Initiative
The world premiere of Emily Jenkins’ pioneering new play Cookies is being supported by Lily Allen, Ted Reilly, Maddy Hill and Lady Viola Grosvenor, who will act as Ambassadors to the Cyberscene Project – a venture which uses theatre to tackle cyber bullying. Cyberscene is an inspirational theatre initiative which supports the health and wellbeing […]
Last Chance To Vote For The Wilma Awards 2017
Voting for the fourth annual West End Wilma Awards (this year in association with Free@Last TV Ltd), closes tomorrow, Saturday 30 September 2017. The ceremony will take place on Friday 3 November, 2pm at London’s Delfont Room (Prince of Wales Theatre) and will once again be hosted by Tim McArthur. There ceremony will feature musical performances (to be announced). Westendwilma.com is the mother/son […]
GRAHAM NORTON returns to host WEST END BARES 2017
The Make A Difference Trust is delighted to announce that following two triumphant years, Graham Norton will return as host of this year’s WEST END BARES: RUBY STRIPPERS at the Novello Theatre on Sunday 29 October at 7.00pm and 9.30pm. The Make A Difference Trust is also thrilled to announce the first of Graham’s star […]