Jason Merrells to star in Twelve Angry Men UK tour
For four weeks only JASON MERRELLS – one of TV’s most popular actors – will lead TWELVE ANGRY MEN, as they prepare to give their verdict in theatres around the UK, following a record-breaking run in London’s Garrick Theatre, where the production was hailed by The Sunday Telegraph as “The classiest and most intelligent show […]
Sweeney Todd extends at Harrington’s Pie and Mash Shop
Due to popular demand performances of Tooting Arts Club’s acclaimed production of Sweeney Todd will now run until Saturday 30 May 2015. Tickets for the new booking period are now on sale here. Sweeney Todd is currently taking place at 39-45 Shaftesbury Avenue whilst its original home Harrington’s Pie and Mash Shop undergoes refurbishment. Tooting […]
New cast announced for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
As the hit West End show Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, directed by Sam Mendes, approaches its second anniversary, producers today announced the cast that will take it into its third year. Alongside Jonathan Slinger as Willy Wonka will be Kraig Thornber (Grandpa George), Lara Denning (Mrs Bucket) and Mark Oxtoby (Jerry), among other new […]
Cast announced for Commmunicating Doors at the Menier Chocolate Factory
Following the opening of the UK première of Buyer and Cellar, The Menier Chocolate Factory announces the cast for the first London revival of Alan Ayckbourn’s comedy thriller Communicating Doors. Lindsay Posner directs a cast including David Bamber – who is currently appearing in Posner’s production of Harvey at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, following a […]
Sugababe Jade Ewen withdraws from Godspell tour due to ill health
Due to ill health, Sugababe Jade Ewen has regretfully stood down from her role in this spring’s forthcoming tour of Godspell In Concert – the legendary rock musical from Stephen Schwartz – the Grammy® and Academy Award®- winning composer of WICKED. Stepping up to the mark at short notice is Laura Mansell, already a member […]
Ben Cohen hosts StandUp Gala with West End performers
WEDNESDAY 15TH APRIL, 7:30PM – THE GREENWOOD THEATRE SE1 WITH: BEN COHEN, KIERAN BROWN, MARCUS COLLINS, THE SUPREME FABULETTES, HARRIET THORPE, EMMA LINDARS, STEPHEN BAILEY, JOOLS CONSTANT, MARK DOLAN, MO SHAPIRO. A host of musical theatre performers from the West end and comedians from the stand up comedy circuit join together with Ben Cohen to bring you an […]
Marcus Collins joins UK tour of West End Men
X Factor star Marcus Collins announces that he is joining hit show The West End Men on their brand new UK Tour 24th May-14th June. An evening that celebrates the leading men of the West End, some of the finest performers of this generation will showcase the big numbers and classic rock & pop hits […]
Lauderdale House launch crowdfunding project to restore building
Help Make This Project A Reality Lauderdale House, in North London, regularly host Sunday afternoon cabaret shows, giving theatre fans the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of their favourite west end stars in the beautiful tudor building of Lauderdale House. Major renovations are required to keep the building alive and ensure […]
John Lahr wins Sheridan Morley Prize for Tennessee Williams biography
At a ceremony at the Garrick Club today, John Lahr was awarded the Sheridan Morley Prize for Theatre Biography for Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh. John Lahr said today, “You don’t write books for prizes, but it’s amazing how thrilling it is to win the acknowledgement because the whole enterprise is so solitary, and there are so many good writers […]
Julie Atherton to star as Janet in Shock Treatment, the “equal-sequel” to the Rocky Horror Picture Show
Avenue Q star Julie Atherton is to play Janet in the highly anticipated Rocky Horror sequel, a role previously played by Jessica Harper in the film and made famous by Susan Sarandon in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. As well as her roles as Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut in the original London cast […]