The long running musical offering the untold story of the witches of Oz still has the power to enthrall audiences - Emma Clarendon offers five reasons why.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCDL5lFGN7Y Last night (28th September 2021) was my third trip to the wonderful land of Oz and everything that it has to offer and I can report that… Continue reading Happy 15th Anniversary Wicked The Musical!
Month: September 2021
NEWS: Ally Pally Fireworks Festival to Return This November
Alexandra Palace has confirmed its annual Fireworks Festival will take place on the 6th November. As well as a fireworks display, Alexandra Palace's annual event will also take on a festival vibe with plenty of outdoor live music, DJs and street food spread around the site. It has been confirmed that BBC DJ and c,… Continue reading NEWS: Ally Pally Fireworks Festival to Return This November
NEWS: Taron Egerton and Jonathan Bailey to Star in Cock at the Ambassadors Theatre
It has been confirmed that a revival of Mike Bartlett's Olivier Award winning play will take place at the Ambassadors Theatre next year. Taron Egerton by Gavin Bond It has been announced that Taron Egerton will be making his West End debut in a new production of Mike Bartlett's Cock, which will begin performances at… Continue reading NEWS: Taron Egerton and Jonathan Bailey to Star in Cock at the Ambassadors Theatre
Interview With….Adeola Yemitan
We chatted to Adeola about making her stage debut as Antigone in Merlynn Tong’s adaptation, playing at the Mercury Theatre from the 1st October. Hi Adeola - for those who aren't familiar with the story of Antigone - could you explain what it is about? Antigone is the third part in a trilogy by Sophocles.… Continue reading Interview With….Adeola Yemitan
NEWS: Trailer Released for MUM
The new play from Olivier award-winning playwright Morgan Lloyd Malcolm will run at the Theatre Royal Plymouth from 30th September – 16th October before transferring to Soho Theatre from 20th October – 20th November. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldkbAklU3EY A new trailer for the upcoming world premiere of this new play has been released, ahead of the production beginning… Continue reading NEWS: Trailer Released for MUM
Page to Stage Adaptations in the West End: September 2021
Love reading? You can experience many of your favourite books on stage - whether as a musical or as a play. Here's a guide to some of the shows you can catch based on beloved books. The Mirror and the Light, Gielgud Theatre: the concluding part to Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall trilogy has been adapted… Continue reading Page to Stage Adaptations in the West End: September 2021
NEWS: Casting Announced for World Premiere of Vanara – The Legend
The musical will make its stage debut at the Hackney Empire from the 22nd to the 31st October. Casting has been announced for the upcoming stage premiere of Vanara The Legend, which heads to the Hackney Empire next month following on from its workshop performances and concept album. The production is set to include: Matthew… Continue reading NEWS: Casting Announced for World Premiere of Vanara – The Legend
NEWS: Cast and Creative Team Announced for Aladdin at Lyric Hammersmith
The production will play at the theatre from the 19th November. The Lyric Hammersmith have announced the cast and creative team for its 2021 pantomime production of Aladdin, which will begin performances in November. Written by Vikki Stone and directed by Abigail Graham, the production is set to star Qasim Mahmood as Aladdin, Stephan Boyce as Dave Twankey, Kate… Continue reading NEWS: Cast and Creative Team Announced for Aladdin at Lyric Hammersmith
REVIEW: What the Future Holds Pt 2 by Steps
This follow up to last year's What the Future Holds reveals a group that have still plenty of material to share with fans. As with their previous album, Steps have once again proved that they have been able to combine their knack of creating singable pop songs but with a contemporary flair in contrast to… Continue reading REVIEW: What the Future Holds Pt 2 by Steps
REVIEW: Bedknobs and Broomsticks, UK Tour
This latest Disney film is filled with a lot of magical elements that will delight younger audiences but the story has a more grown up feel about it. Credit: Johan Persson Of all the Disney films that I feel doesn't get enough appreciation it is Bedknobs and Broomsticks. It has a quirky appeal with plenty… Continue reading REVIEW: Bedknobs and Broomsticks, UK Tour