Nazi doctor finds ‘cure’ for homosexuality in new play SAVAGE
The creators behind stylish new drama and love story Savage, which uncovers the tragic tale of a Nazi doctor and his ill-conceived “cure” for homosexuality, are proud to announce the cast for the West End premiere production at the Arts Theatre. The show stars Gary Fannin (The Reduced Shakespeare Company; Spectre; 24: Live Another Day) […]
Seven weeks left to catch PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS at the Wyndham’s Theatre
Duncan Macmillan’s intoxicating new play, People, Places & Things has become the ‘must-see show’ in London’s West End this spring. This acclaimed production has been seen by over 30,000 people to date both during its run at the National Theatre’s Dorfman Theatre and now at its home at the Wyndham’s Theatre on Charing Cross Road. […]
The Railway Children to hold a ‘Relaxed Performance’ on 22 June 2016
At 2.30pm on Wednesday 22 June, there will be a ‘relaxed performance’ of the Olivier Award-winning The Railway Children – Live on Stage at London’s King’s Cross Theatre. Relaxed performances are designed to benefit those with autism, sensory and communication disorders or a learning disability. The National Autistic Society has worked closely with the production […]
The Watermill Theatre presents a brand new production of WATERSHIP DOWN
The Watermill Theatre today announces the full company for its brand new production of Watership Down, based on the worldwide bestselling novel by Richard Adams and adapted by award-winning playwright, Rona Munro. Adam Penford directs James Backway as Hazel, Richard James-Neale as Bigwig, Alexander Morris as Fiver and Edward Bennett as Holly and General Woundwort. […]
Polka Theatre celebrates 100 years of Roald Dahl with JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
A fantastical adventure half way around the world… To celebrate Roald Dahl’s centenary year in 2016, Polka is delighted to bring back James and the Giant Peach, based on one of Dahl’s most popular books. Having been last performed in 2009, we are thrilled to be brining Dahl’s work back to the stage to commemorate […]
GARY LUCY gives audiences THE FULL MONTY once again on UK Tour
The 2016/17 UK Tour of Simon Beaufoy’s THE FULL MONTY, which won the UK Theatre Award for Best Touring Production, will begin in Bournemouth on 21 September 2016, finishing at the Sheffield Lyceum on 15 April 2017. The cast will be led by Gary Lucy (Danny Pennant in EastEnders, DS Will Fletcher in The Bill, […]
Glenn Close makes an unexpected return to Sunset Boulevard
After missing four performances as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard last week, fans waited with baited breath yesterday to hear if Glenn Close would be well enough to perform at last nights show. At 1.47pm the news came from the English National Opera Twitter account to say “We’re sorry to announce Glenn Close is still […]
REVIEW: THE COMEDY ABOUT A BANK ROBBERY (Criterion Theatre)
From modest beginnings on the Fringe Theatre scene, to its West End (and soon to be Broadway) stardom, Mischief Theatre has kept us giggling. ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ followed a small amateur dramatic group that couldn’t seem to get anything right. ‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’ was the teams second outing, providing a similar idea […]
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS confirms West End run at Dominion Theatre from March 2017
An American in Paris bursts into life on the West End stage for the first time when Christopher Wheeldon’s multi award-winning new Broadway musical comes to London’s Dominion Theatre next spring. Inspired by the Oscar® winning film and featuring the timeless music and lyrics of George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin with book by Craig Lucas, […]
Claire Sweeney joins the cast of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG on its UK&I Tour
Claire Sweeney will play the role of Baroness Bomburst in Music & Lyrics and West Yorkshire Playhouse’s production of the much-loved Sherman Brothers musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, from Wednesday 3 August 2016. The production is touring across the UK and Ireland until February 2017. Michelle Collins, who currently plays Baroness Bomburst, leaves the production […]