Category: Theatre
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The 39 Steps to Close in London’s Criterion Theatre
It is always sad to hear of a show closing in London, but even more so if the show has been running in London for quite some time. So it is with sadness that after nine years and having been seen by over three million people over the course of its run globally, The 39 […]
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The Woman in Black, Fortune Theatre: Review
Having read Susan Hill’s book and watched the Daniel Radcliffe film adaptation, it is certainly about time that I saw the stage version at the Fortune Theatre. But, despite knowing the story from reading the book that didn’t mean that I was any better prepared for the jumps and scares that come throughout when the […]
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Guys & Dolls present a new production poster to celebrate London Transfer
To celebrate the announcement that the Chichester Festival Theatre production of Guys & Dolls will be arriving in London from 10th December, the production have released a very special ‘Luck Be a Lady’ animated poster, which can be viewed here: http://www.guysanddollsthemusical.co.uk/poster/ As I have said before, Guys & Dolls for me is a fantastic musical […]
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Theatre News: 12th June 2015
I’m sure that anyone who gets around to reading this will have probably have heard these two pieces of very exciting news for London theatre. But for those who haven’t please read on… Young Vic Production to Transfer to Broadway First is the rather exciting news that the Young Vic’s hit production of A view […]
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Pixie Lott to Star as Holly Golightly in Breakfast At Tiffany’s
Singer Pixie Lott is to take on the role of Holly Golightly in a new production of Truman Capote’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s at the Theatre Royal Haymarket next year. The West End run of the production will take place following a UK tour of the show, which will open at the Curve Theatre in Leicester […]
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New Musical Comedy The Smallest Show on Earth to Tour UK from September
Featuring music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and directed by Thom Southerland, this new musical comedy is based on the Peter Sellers and Margaret Rutherford film The Smallest Show on Earth. Some of the songs featured in the stage show include: Let Yourself Go, Steppin’ Out With My Baby and Blue Skies. Director Southerland commented: […]
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Theatre News: Wednesday 3rd June
Young Vic Production of A Street Car Named Desire to make American Premiere – it has only been announced this morning that Benedict Andrews’ production of Tennessee Williams’ A Street Car Named Desire will be transferring to the new St Ann’s Warehouse on the Brooklyn Waterfront from the 23rd April -22nd May 2016. Gillian Anderson, Ben Foster and Vanessa […]
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Theatre News: Tuesday 2nd June
Another day, another couple of pieces of London theatre news to share with you all. Let’s start at the Almeida Theatre where the full casting for James MacDonald’s production of Bakkhai has just been announced. Anne Carson’s version of the tragedy will use three actors and a chorus – echoing the original Ancient Greek performance […]
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Why Top Hat is a Must-See Musical
As Top Hat continues on its UK tour, I’m excitedly waiting for it to arrive at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking and I want to share the joy that this musical brings when you watch it and hopefully persuade a few extra people to go and see it! I love a traditional musical that brings […]
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Just Jim Dale, Vaudeville Theatre: Review
Having made 11 Carry On films in his career, I was interested to find out more about Jim Dale from the man himself. Arriving at the Vaudeville Theatre for a limited time, Jim Dale takes audiences on a nostalgic journey of his life and career and proving how much of an entertainer he is in […]