★★★★★ manga musical YOUR LIE IN APRIL
The West End musical Your Lie in April has set an early closing date at the Harold Pinter Theatre, with a final curtain scheduled for August 11. The show was originally scheduled to play until 21 September. The Producers said today: “We are proud to have made history by bringing the first manga musical […]
HELLO DOLLY! at The London Palladium ★★★
Where and when? Originally announced to open at the Adelphi Theatre in 2020 but scrapped due to the pandemic, Imelda Staunton finally stars in Hello, Dolly! at the The London Palladium right now. Who’s in the cast? Imelda Staunton plays Dolly Levi, Andy Nyman as Horace Vandergelder, Jenna Russell as Irene Molloy. Tyrone Huntley as Barnaby […]
Tom Holland stars in ROMEO & JULIET at Duke of York’s Theatre
Where and when? Romeo & Juliet runs at the Duke of York’s Theatre, until 3 August 2024. Who’s in the cast? Tom Holland (Romeo) is joined by Francesca Amewudah-Rivers as Juliet. Freema Agyeman (Nurse), Michael Balogun (Friar), Tomiwa Edun (Capulet), Mia Jerome (Montague), Daniel Quinn-Toye (Paris), Ray Sesay (Tybalt), Nima Taleghani (Benvolio), Joshua-Alexander Williams (Mercutio) and Callum Heinrich and Kody Mortimer (Camera Operators) complete the cast. Tom is a global star as a result of his iconic portrayal […]
Rob Madge’s Regards To Broadway – “They’ve come home at last” ★★★★★
Named one of The Stage’s Rising Stars for 2024, Rob Madge is no stranger to the spotlight. They found early success as a child actor in productions such as Oliver, Mary Poppins, Matilda and who could forget their star turn as Gavroche in the 25th Anniversary concert production of Les Misérables?! As an adult, Rob […]
Jesus Christ Superstar at New Wimbledon Theatre ★★★★★
Featuring lyrics and music by Emmy, GRAMMY, Oscar and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar is now a global phenomenon. However back in 1970, finding themselves unable to secure funding for a stage production, Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice released the show as a concept album. The album’s success paved […]
The Little Mermaid at Centre Stage London “nothing short of magical!”
Disney’s The Little Mermaid musical first appeared on Broadway in 2008. Based upon Disney’s iconic 1989 animated film, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, the stage production features music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a book by Doug Wright. Known for its innovative use of underwater effects, elaborate […]
Player Kings at Noel Coward Theatre “those less familiar with the piece will be wrapped up in it’s drama, intrigue, comedy and tale of royal accession” ★★★★
Player Kings is a new adaption of Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2 by the award-winning writer and director Robert Icke. Known for creating easily accessible productions of classics like his 2022 tour of Animal Farm or the upcoming West End run of Oedipus, Icke tackles the bard with fervor in this production starring […]
Underdog: The Other Other Brontë at National Theatre “a story of sibling power dynamics” ★★★★
Underdog: The Other Other Brontë is a new play by Sarah Gordon currently playing the Dorfman at the National Theatre. Winner of the prestigious Nick Darke Award in 2020, Underdog is not a story about well-behaved women. In fact, in this new play the Brontë sisters are put through their paces as Charlotte has a […]
Gunter at the Royal Court “asking when witch trials for woman will really end?” ★★★★
Gunter is a new play co-created by Lydia Higman, Julia Grogan and Rachel Lemon. Quickly selling out it’s run at the Edinburgh Festival in 2023, Gunter was awarded the Scotsman Fringe First Award 2023, Playbill’s Pick of the Fringe, Lyn Gardner’s Pick of the Fringe and production company Dirty Hare were named one of The […]
An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical ★★★★ “nostalgia filled rom-com delivering an iconic story to music that defined a generation”
An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical is a captivating stage adaptation of the beloved 1982 film, inspired by the real-life experiences of screenwriter Douglas Day Stewart. This jukebox musical version features classic hits from the 80s and a beefed up book, written by original screenwriter Stewart and Sharleen Cooper Cohen. The musical originally premiered […]