Directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, the UK touring production of Sister Act has announced further casting ahead of its opening at the Curve in Leicester next month. Joining the previously announced Alexandra Burke in this feel good musical will be Joanna Francis, Jon Robyns , Karen Mann and Rosemary Ashe. Meanwhile, further casting also includes: Aaron Lee Lambert,… Read More
Cast Announced for UK Tour of The Commitments
Heading off on a UK tour from the 3rd October, direct from the West End, The Commitments has confirmed the cast taking part in the production. The cast will include Coronation Street favourite Kevin Kennedy (Curly Watts in the soap) as Jimmy’s Da in the critically acclaimed musical, written by Roddy Doyle. Meanwhile, the UK tour… Read More
Review Round Up… Sunset at the Villa Thalia @National Theatre
Alexi Kaye Campbell’s play stars Elizabeth McGovern and Ben Miles – but what have critics thought about it? The Evening Standard: ** Henry Hitchings found that: “But this is a contrived play from a writer who has previously done much wiser and more sophisticated work. ” Londonist: **** Chris Bridges was more enthusiastic saying: “Who… Read More
PREVIEW: The Kreutzer Sonata, Arcola Theatre
A new production of Tolstoy’s The Kreutzer sonata will appear at the Arcola Theatre from the 6th to the 23rd July . This new production of Leo Tolstoy’s The Kreutzer Sonata has been adapted for the stage by Nancy Harris and will be directed by John Terry. A man on a train is flooded with… Read More
Review Round Up… Cuttin’ It @Young Vic Theatre
This hard hitting play about FGM in Britain, revealing the price that some girls have to pay to become a woman written by Charlene James and directed by Gbolahan Obisesan is on at the Young Vic for a short run – but what have critics thought of it? The Independent: **** Paul Taylor commented that: “Charlene James… Read More
Most Played Artist and Pop Track for 2015 Revealed
Music licensing company PPL has today revealed its annual PPL People’s chart, which shows that Ed Sheeran as the Most Played Artist, while Mark Ronson’s release of Uptown Funk was named the Most Played Pop Track of 2015. This latest People’s chart means that Ed Sheeran has jumped from third on last year’s survey to… Read More
REVIEW: A Twist of Lemmon, St James Studio
Some Like it Hot, The Apartment and Days of Wine and Roses are just a few of Jack Lemmon’s memorable performances. His son Chris Lemmon takes audiences on a beautiful and moving journey through his life. The St James Theatre studio is the perfect place for this one man show, adding to the level of… Read More