Musicals, News, Theatre

NEWS: Keala Settle to Join Cast of & Juliet

The actress is set to make her West End debut in the musical. (c)Warren Saire Having made her Broadway debut in 2011 in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, before going on to star in musicals such as Waitress and Hands on a Hardbody, Keala Settle will make her West End debut in & Juliet from the… Continue reading NEWS: Keala Settle to Join Cast of & Juliet

Interviews, Theatre

Interview With….Samuel Bailey

The playwright chatted to us about his new play Sorry, You're Not a Winner produced by Paines Plough and opening at the Theatre Royal Plymouth from 24th February for a limited two week run before touring around the UK. How did the commission come about? David Prescott, who was Artistic Associate at Theatre Royal Plymouth… Continue reading Interview With….Samuel Bailey

Musicals, News, Theatre

NEWS: First Look Images of New Cast For Wicked

The new images of the cast have been released ahead of their first performance at the Apollo Victoria Theatre on the 1st February. (c)Matt Crockett The long running popular musical has today released production images of Lucie Jones (Elphaba), Ryan Reid (Fiyero), Sophie-Louise Dann (Madame Morrible) and Gary Wilmot (The Wizard) who will lead the new London cast at the Apollo Victoria Theatre from Tuesday 1st February 2022.… Continue reading NEWS: First Look Images of New Cast For Wicked

News, Theatre

NEWS: Further Guest Performers Announced For Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 2

The second edition of this unrehearsed murder mystery will play at the Park Theatre from the 9th February until the 12th March. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROAfYfw0BpA The Park Theatre has announced the full line up of guest performers who will take to the Park200 stage this February and March – completely unrehearsed – to play the Inspector in… Continue reading NEWS: Further Guest Performers Announced For Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 2

Musicals, News, Theatre

NEWS: Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World to Tour the UK This Spring

Spring tour dates have been announced for the musical, set to open at the The Playhouse in Liverpool on the 25th March. (c)Pamela Raith. Following on from its premiere last Autumn, it has been confirmed that Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World will embark on UK tour in the Spring. This stage adaptation of… Continue reading NEWS: Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World to Tour the UK This Spring

Cabaret, News, Theatre

NEWS: Cast and Creatives Announced for Ready, Steady, GO

The world premiere production will run at the Polka's Adventure Theatre from the 29th January until the 27th March. Written and directed by Polka’s Artistic Director Peter Glanville, Ready, Steady, GO! takes audiences on a journey of the natural world by bike, whilst exploring the bond between a mother and her young daughter. When Sofia discovers… Continue reading NEWS: Cast and Creatives Announced for Ready, Steady, GO

Reviews, Theatre

REVIEW: Pride & Prejudice* (*Sort of), Criterion Theatre

This boisterous and hilarious take on Pride and Prejudice while offering a contemporary view of the story retains its heart. Throw in a touch of swearing, a few classic karaoke songs while bringing Jane Austen's classic love story to the stage and you end up with a smart and sassy version of Pride and Prejudice… Continue reading REVIEW: Pride & Prejudice* (*Sort of), Criterion Theatre

Musicals, Reviews, Theatre

REVIEW: Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Piccadilly Theatre

The musical based on the hit film makes for spectacular viewing in the West End. (c)Johan Persson 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… Continue reading REVIEW: Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Piccadilly Theatre

Musicals, News, Theatre

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… Continue reading NEWS: West End Premiere for Bonnie & Clyde the Musical Announced

Musicals, News, Theatre

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. (c)Matt Crockett 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… Continue reading NEWS: Sheila Ferguson Joins Cast of UK Tour of Chicago