Day: 17 July 2021

Musicals, News, Theatre

NEWS: Casting Update Announced for Mary Poppins

Emma Clarendon

The production is set to resume performances at the Prince Edward Theatre from the 7th August. Cameron Mackintosh and Disney have announced casting for their Olivier award-winning production of Mary Poppins which resumes performances at the Prince Edward Theatre from 7th August 2021.  Joining the previously announced Zizi Strallen as Mary Poppins and Charlie Stemp as Bert are Charlie Anson as George Banks, Amy Griffiths as Winifred Banks, Petula Clark as… Continue reading NEWS: Casting Update Announced for Mary Poppins

Children, Interviews, Theatre

Interview With… Peter Glanville

Emma Clarendon

The Polka Theatre's Artistic Director chatted to us about the theatre's pop up performance of Maanika & The Wolf.   (c)Mica Lawrence Hi Peter - can you tell me more about what Maanika and the Wolf is about? It’s a play about a Grandmother called Maanika who brings her childhood dressing up boxto life, re-enacting… Continue reading Interview With… Peter Glanville

Musicals, News, Theatre

NEWS: SIX the Musical to Transfer to the Vaudeville Theatre

Emma Clarendon

The hit musical is moving to a new permanent home from the 29th September. SIX by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will complete its run at the Lyric Theatre on the 29th August and will open at the Vaudeville Theatre on the 29th September. The show is initially booking at the Vaudeville Theatre until the… Continue reading NEWS: SIX the Musical to Transfer to the Vaudeville Theatre

drama, News, Theatre

NEWS: Casting Announced for the West End Return of Leopoldstadt

Emma Clarendon

The production will resume performances at the Wyndham's Theatre from the 7th August. Casting has been announced for the return of Tom Stoppard's play, which will resume performances for a twelve week run at the Wyndham's Theatre next month. Those starring in Patrick Marber's production include: Cara Ballingall (Jana), Arty Froushan (Leo)Aidan McArdle (Hermann)and Macy Nyman (Hermine) join original cast members Sebastian Armesto (Jacob/Nathan/Ludwig), Jenna… Continue reading NEWS: Casting Announced for the West End Return of Leopoldstadt

Musicals, News, Theatre

NEWS: Initial Casting Announced for Hex at the National Theatre

Emma Clarendon

The new musical based on the story of Sleeping Beauty will begin performances from the 4th December. Initial casting has been confirmed for the National Theatre's new musical Hex, based on the fairytale Sleeping Beauty and playing at the Olivier Theatre from this December. It has been announced that Rosalie Craig, Tamsin Carroll, Kat Ronney… Continue reading NEWS: Initial Casting Announced for Hex at the National Theatre

Cabaret, Interviews, Theatre

Interview With…Topsie Redfern

Emma Clarendon

We chatted to Topsie about her show Topsie Redfern's Crystal Balls, playing at Two Brewers from the 28th to the 30th July. (c)Flavia Fraser-Cannon Hi Topsie, what can we expect from your show? It’s Cabaret meets Theatre. On one hand it is camp and fun with some great songs but on the other hand, through… Continue reading Interview With…Topsie Redfern