BLOG: The show must go on… with (or without) the star performer
Last night there was uproar in the West End, when 69 year old Glenn Close was ill and unable to perform in Sunset Boulevard at the English National Opera. Audience members demanded a refund for their tickets which they had bought specifically to see the star. But did they pay up to £150 to see Glenn Close […]
Political drama THIS HOUSE transfers to The Garrick Theatre this November
‘This country is being kept alive on aspirin when what it needs is electric bloody shock therapy.’ James Graham’s critically acclaimed political drama This House will transfer to the Garrick Theatre, following its upcoming run at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre. Having originally played two sell-out seasons at the National Theatre, and again directed by Headlong Artistic […]
REVIEW: FUNNY GIRL (Savoy Theatre, 2016)
There’s something to be said about musicals based on true stories. It gives them another dimension, far removed from the glitzy stereotype people believe musicals to be. Fanny Brice was a born to Jewish Hungarian parents who’d emigrated to America and made a good life for themselves. She on the other hand favoured show business […]
WIN VIP tickets to SUNSET BOULEVARD, a backstage tour and signed programme in this Charity Silent Auction
Make A Difference Trust is hosting a Silent Auction for Sunset Boulevard. The highest donation will receive a pair of VIP tickets to the show, not only will you get terrific seats to see this amazing show starring the Tony-award winning actress Glenn Close and Olivier Award nominated Michael Xavier, you will also be given […]
Shona White and Andy Coxon join Emma Hatton in cabaret at The Pheasantry
With just ten days to go, Emma Hatton’s cabaret at the Pheasantry, Chelsea, on Sunday 1st May is close to selling out. After the announcement of her first guest, Shona White, Emma is thrilled to also welcome the West End’s Andy Coxon. Andy’s many credits include ‘Beautiful’, ‘Les Miserables’, ‘Sister Act’ and ‘The Rocky Horror […]
STALKING THE BOGEYMAN announces UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse
Based on an extraordinary true story, Stalking the Bogeyman follows renowned journalist David Holthouse’s secret plot to murder the man who raped him when he was seven years old, and highlights the complexities of childhood sexual assault. Following a critically acclaimed off-Broadway run, where the New York Times called the play “a riveting true story […]
THE RAILWAY CHILDREN extends its journey to 8 January 2017
Due to popular demand, the Olivier Award-winning production of Mike Kenny’s stage adaptation of E. Nesbit’s novel The Railway Children – Live on Stage will be extending its run at King’s Cross Theatre until 8 January 2017, with tickets for the new booking period going on sale on Wednesday 20 April. To celebrate the extension, […]
Linzi Hateley returns to MAMMA MIA as Donna – new cast announced
Linzi Hateley returns to the role of Donna Sheridan in the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! at London’s Novello Theatre from Monday 13 June 2016. This is a role she has played twice before in London – from 2007-2009 and in 2010. Her other recent theatre credits include the national tour of Barnum, London […]
Full cast announced for TITANIC at the Charing Cross Theatre
Final casting is announced today for the return of the multi award-winning production of the Broadway musical Titanic, first seen at Southwark Playhouse, which is coming back to London with director Thom Southerland once again at the helm. Titanic will set sail for a 10-week season at Charing Cross Theatre from Saturday 28 May – […]
Cast announced for UK Tour of DIRTY DANCING
Today, the cast for the UK and Ireland tour of the brand new production of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage has been announced. The classic story of Baby and Johnny, featuring the hit songs ‘Hungry Eyes’, ‘Hey! Baby’, ‘Do You Love Me?’ and the heart stopping ‘(I’ve Had) The Time Of My […]