The musical based on the hit film makes for spectacular viewing in the West End. Is it over the top? Is it jam packed with pop songs? Is it spectacular spectacular? Well yes absolutely – the sheer theatricality of Alex Timbers production is supremely dazzling – while maintaining the heart and soul of the film… Read More
NEWS: West End Premiere for Bonnie & Clyde the Musical Announced
The news comes following two sell-out concert performances at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. It has been announced that the West End premiere of Bonnie & Clyde the Musical will open at the Arts Theatre on the 9th April 2022. This new production is set to be directed by Nick Winston and set and costume… Read More
NEWS: Sheila Ferguson Joins Cast of UK Tour of Chicago
The Three Degrees singer will be playing the role of Mama Morton in the production. David Ian in association with Barry and Fran Weissler has announced that Sheila Ferguson will star as ‘Mama Morton’ in the UK and Ireland tour of Chicago. Sheila joins the recently announced Russell Watson as ‘Billy Flynn’, Faye Brookes as ‘Roxie Hart’, Djalenga Scott as ‘Velma Kelly’, Jamie Baughan as… Read More
NEWS: Cast and Creatives Announced for All My Sons at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch
The revival of Arthur Miller’s play will begin performances on the 10th February. The cast and creative team have now been announced for the Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch’s production of All My Sons, directed by Douglas Rintoul. It has been confirmed that the production’s cast is set to be led by David Hounslow, who is best… Read More
NEWS: The Hope Theatre Announces Spring Season
This season will be the first season under new Artistic Director Phil Bartlett. Phil Bartlett, the new Artistic Director of The Hope Theatre has announced Spring season details for the Islington based theatre. The new season is set to open with the world-premiere of Measured by Emma O’Brien which looks at the hidden consequences of living with an… Read More
REVIEW: Nutcracker!, Sadler’s Wells
This dazzling take on the classic ballet is a real breath of fresh air even with the darker qualities drawn out of the story. This is very much a Nutcracker of two halves. On the one hand, you have the grimness of the orphanage of where Clara and her friends live celebrating a modest Christmas… Read More
NEWS: Frozen the Musical Announces West End Extension
It has been confirmed that the London production is extending its booking period. Michael Grandage’s production based on the hit Disney film is extending its run in the West End and will be booking until October 2022, with the new tickets going on sale from the 21st January. Having officially opened at the Theatre Royal… Read More
NEWS: West End Stars to Perform West End Musical Love Songs
The romantically inspired concert will take place on Monday 14th February at the Lyric Theatre. West End stars including Jon Robbins, Emma Hatton, Nikki Bentley, Natalie Paris, Jodie Steele, Matt Jeans and Shanay Holmes will be taking part in this special concert that celebrates the best musical theatre love songs on the 14th February. Talking… Read More
NEWS: New London Production of Anyone Can Whistle Announced
The new production will play at the Southwark Playhouse Theatre from the 1st April. It has been announced that Alex Young (Amalia Balash in She Loves Me at Sheffield Crucible and Young Sally in Follies at the National Theatre) will star in the new production of Arthur Laurents’ and Stephen Sondheim’s 1964 musical at the Southwark Playhouse… Read More
NEWS: Casting Confirmed For PROUD
Bren Gosling’s new play is adapted from his award-winning novel The Street Sweeper and will play at the King’s Head Theatre from 22nd February. Casting has been announced for Marlie Haco’s upcoming production of PROUD, playing at Islington’s King’s Head Theatre from next month. The production will see Taofique Folarin (The Lion King, Lyceum theatre;… Read More