Les Miserables star Hayden Tee launches series of makeup transformation videos
Leading West End and Broadway actor Hayden Tee has released the first of a series of makeup transformations videos. Harrison Fuller spoke to Hayden on behalf of West End Wilma to find out more… In your video you transform into a 60 year old while lip-syncing to 7 Years. Where did the inspiration come from […]
Theatre cabaret & drag star Peter Groom talks about iconic Marlene Dietrich
Your show Dietrich – Natural Duty is soon to open at London’s Vaults Festival. What is the show about and what inspired you to write it. Dietrich: Natural Duty is a one (wo)man cabaret exploring the life of Hollywood icon Marlene Dietrich. The show is a mix of theatre ,drag and cabaret and uses songs […]
West End star David Burt talks about starring in A Christmas Carol
West End star and Olivier Award nominated David Burt (Les Misérables; Evita; Cats; Jesus Christ Superstar) recreating his critically-acclaimed performance in the lead role of Ebenezer Scrooge in Antic Disposition’s much-loved musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ festive classic A Christmas Carol. How does it feel to be returning to the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge? […]
Robyn Grant talks about Fat Rascal Theatre’s Beauty and the Beast
Kara Alberts sat down with Artistic Director of Fat Rascal Theatre (pronounced Fat Ra-scal not Fat Rah-scal – it is important, she is Northern) to talk about their pantomime, Beauty and the Beast at the Kings Head Theatre. What is your role in Beauty and the Beast? Fat Rascal is my company, so alongside writing […]
SCHOOL OF ROCK star Stephen Leask chats about taking over the role full time
Stephen Leask has just opened in School of Rock taking on the role of Dewey Finn, the anarchic supply teacher created by Jack Black in the film of the same name. Leask has previously performed as the Alternate Dewey in the show but now takes on the role full time. For those who may not […]
The Muppet’s Christmas Carol star Meredith Braun has Tea With Wilma
From The Muppet’s Christmas Carol to The Phantom of the Opera, you have starred in some defining productions – what is your personal favourite? Tricky question. Les Mis. for being a University. It was incredibly looked after as a production at that time and taught me so much over the two and a half years. […]
Anna O’Byrne talks about starring in THE WOMAN IN WHITE
Anna O’Byrne is about to open in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Woman In White at the Charing Cross Theatre. We caught up with her for a chat about the show… You have previously appeared in Love Never Dies and Phantom of the Opera playing Christine Daae in both. What do you enjoy about Lloyd Webber’s […]
INTERVIEW: Jodie Jacobs chats all things bananas
You have starred in some great shows over the years so far, including Rock of Ages in the West End and more recently Lizzie at the Greenwich Theatre which earned you a nomination at the 2017 Wilma Awards for Best Performer in an Off-West End Show. What have been some of your career highlights so […]
INTERVIEW: Charlotte Hamblin chats about MISS JULIE at Jermyn Street Theatre
Miss Julie is a ground-breaking masterpiece that still provokes and shocks audiences today. Award-winning playwright Howard Brenton brings Strindberg’s genius to life in this brilliant new adaptation – the first staging of Miss Julie in the West End since 2000, playing at Jermyn Street Theatre until 2 December 2o17. In a recent interview you mentioned that you first […]
Velma Celli chats about her upcoming Christmas Cabaret
You’re performing in Leicester Square on 3rd December as part of their new pop-up Christmas festival with your latest show, Velma Celli’s West End Christmas. How are you feeling about it? EXTATIC. I love a good old Christmas knees up and any excuse to over sing those Christmas classics. It’s been a huge year for […]