THE SOUND OF MUSIC extends UK Tour into Autumn 2016
Bill Kenwright’s production of one of the greatest family musicals of all time, The Sound of Music, is delighted to announce that the tour has been extended into autumn 2016. The tour recommences on Tuesday 18 May at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. BBC1’s The Voice runner-up and award-nominated Lucy O’Byrne continues in the role of […]
GHOST- THE MUSICAL to open UK Tour at the New Wimbledon Theatre
BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS UNCHAINED AND REIMAGINED – A NEW MUSICAL PRODUCTION BASED ON THE MUCH-LOVED MOVIE MASTERPIECE GHOST GHOST – THE MUSICAL Book and Lyrics by BRUCE JOEL RUBIN Music and Lyrics by DAVE STEWART AND GLEN BALLARD Based on the Paramount Pictures film written by BRUCE JOEL RUBIN This autumn BILL KENWRIGHT will stage […]
MADE IN LDN – a season of new British musical theatre writing comes to the Cockpit Theatre
Curated and presented by Interval Productions Creative Director Tori Allen-Martin who founded the company in 2009. On the second Sunday of every month from March until June, each show will feature a One Act showcase performance or highlights from new musicals in development, and also a ‘spotlight on’ for at least one composer or song-writing […]
Mamma Mia/Wicked star Louise Plowright looses battle with Cancer
West End performer Louise Plowright suddenly withdrew from the cast of the London production of Wicked back in 2013 (where she was playing Madame Morrible) after she was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. Back in December 2015, the West End joined together for a A Merry Christmas Cabaret in aid of Louise Plowright and Pancreatic Cancer Research, […]
Sheridan Smith pulls out of FUNNY GIRL performance due to dad’s diagnosis with Cancer
Superstar actress Sheridan Smith is currently playing Fanny Brice in the Menier Chocolate Factory run of Funny Girl. The run sold out within minutes when it went on sale and the show quickly announced a West End transfer to the Savoy Theatre from 8 April for a six month run. Last night, Sheridan took to […]
Nominees announced for the 2016 OLIVIER AWARDS
The nominations for the Olivier Awards 2016 with MasterCard, the most prestigious event in the UK’s theatrical calendar, were announced today (Monday 29 February) by past winners Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton at Rosewood London, the awards’ official hotel partner. The awards, which this year celebrate their 40th anniversary, will take place on Sunday 3 […]
REAL WOMEN to play at the Playhouse Theatre for one night only on Sunday 8 May 2016
From the Street Lights of Rhyl… To the Bright Lights of the West End Following a rollercoaster journey, worthy of any Brit Flick, REAL WOMEN will have its London debut at the Playhouse Theatre in London on Sunday 8 May. The show which began life in a ramshackle Community Centre in Llarnrwst, Wales, will be […]
Today is Rare Disease Day. Here is my story …
This isn’t theatre related but if you will indulge me for a few moments, this is something that is very close to my heart. Two years ago (next week) my grand daughter Isabelle was born with a condition called BPES. Blepharophimosis, ptosis, and epicanthus inversus syndrome (BPES) is a condition that mainly affects development of […]
Full cast announced for LEGALLY BLONDE at Leicester Curve
Full cast has been announced for a new production of the award-winning West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy, Legally Blonde, including Tupele Dorgu who joins the cast as Paulette. Dorgu joins the previously announced Lucie Jones as Elle Woods, Ian Kelsey as Callahan, Jon Robyns as Emmett, Danny Mac as Warner, Natalie Hope as […]
John Hurt to star opposite Kenneth Branagh in The Entertainer
Further casting has been announced for The Entertainer, the final production in the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company’s Plays at the Garrick season. John Hurt will return to the London stage for the first time in a decade as legendary patriarch Billy Rice opposite Kenneth Branagh, who as previously announced, will play the unforgettable Archie Rice […]