Full cast announced for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at the Palace Theatre
As rehearsals begin, Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender are delighted to announce that joining Jamie Parker (Harry), Noma Dumezweni (Hermione) and Paul Thornley (Ron) are Nicola Alexis, Helen Aluko, Jeremy Ang Jones, Rosemary Annabella, Annabel Baldwin, Jack Bennett, Paul Bentall, Anthony Boyle, Zoe Brough, Sam Clemmett, Morag Cross, Cristina Fray, Rudi Goodman, Claudia Grant, […]
Ben Freeman has Tea With Wilma talking about The Rocky Horror Show
For those who may not be familiar with your work, can you give me a little run down of some of your career highlights so far? Singing three verses of ‘la la la’ to ‘Oh Little Town of Bethlehem’ when I forgot my words in year seven has definitely stood me in good stead as […]
Diana Vickers has Tea With Wilma talking about The Rocky Horror Show
For those who may not be familiar with your work, can you give me a little run down of some of your career highlights so far? I was super thrilled with the success of my first album which made it to number 1. I started as little voice in the award winning west end show […]
Jenna Russell to star in DOCTOR FAUSTUS at the Duke of York’s Theatre
Due to unprecedented demand, a 3 week extension is announced today for The Jamie Lloyd Company’s production of Doctor Faustus. Full casting has also been announced with Jenna Russell taking the role of Mephistopheles. Jade Anouka (Wagner), Tom Edden (Good Angel), Danielle Flett (Valdes), Brian Gilligan (Cornelius), Forbes Masson (Lucifer), Craig Stein (Evil Angel) and […]
REVIEW: THE PATRIOTIC TRAITOR (The Park Theatre)
The Patriotic Traitor takes on the meaty, complex and tragic story of Charles De Gaulle (Laurence Fox) and Marshal Pétain (Tom Conti); the unstoppable force and the unmovable object. These two legendary men are part of the fabric of French history and their relationship was like that of father and son. Jonathan Lynn’s new play […]
Phantom cast member breaks Guinness World Record for the longest time spent in one show!
Today, Phantom of the Opera cast member Philip Griffiths became the Guinness World Record holder for the longest time an actor has been in a single West End show. Philip joined the London production of The Phantom of the Opera a whopping 25 years and 185 days ago! Philip was also the resident director of […]
A VIEW FROM ISLINGTON NORTH – An Evening of Political Satire comes to the Arts Theatre
Acclaimed director Max Stafford-Clark will team up with some of the UK’s most celebrated playwrights for an evening of political satire: A VIEW FROM ISLINGTON NORTH, opening at the Arts Theatre in London on 18 May until 2 July, with a press night on 24 May. In THE ACCIDENTAL LEADER and HOW TO GET AHEAD IN POLITICS, Alistair Beaton (Feelgood, Not the […]
THEATREBOARD.CO.UK: The new home of independent theatre discussion
The UK now has a new independent online forum to discuss theatre – TheatreBoard. Following the recent decision by its American parent company to discontinue support for the discussion forums originally established by WhatsOnStage.com, a group of dedicated fans have taken on the challenge to create a brand new home for lively and informed discussion […]
Full casting announced for the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company’s ROMEO AND JULIET starring Lily James, Richard Madden and Derek Jacobi
The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company has announced the full cast for Romeo and Juliet, the fifth production in the inaugural Plays at the Garrick season. Joining previously announced Lily James (Juliet), Richard Madden (Romeo) and Derek Jacobi (Mercutio) will be Meera Syal as the Nurse. Romeo and Juliet will play at the Garrick Theatre from […]
First image released of double Emmy Award winner Uzo Aduba in THE MAIDS
In a luxurious bedroom, two maids fantasise about killing their employer, playing out dangerous and sadistic scenarios as they plan her violent death. An intense psychological thriller seething with unique theatricality and brimming with intrigue, The Maids is a vicious analysis of the class system, and a provocative exploration of gender and sexuality. Uzo Aduba […]
