We round up the reviews from last night’s press performance of this musical at the Dominion Theatre. WhatsOnStage: *** “It’s fun rather than frightening, jolly rather than admonitory. With the London Musical Theatre Orchestra joyfully conducted by Freddie Tapner taking up most of the stage, director Shaun Kerrison concentrates on keeping the movement fluid and… Read More
Inside the Rehearsals of…A Christmas Carol, Dominion Theatre
Rehearsal images have been released today for the upcoming production of Alan Menken, Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent’s musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol. Photographs have been released from the rehearsal room for the upcoming musical staged concert of A Christmas Carol which will begin performances at the Dominion Theatre from the 7th December. The production… Read More
NEWS: Stars to Come Together for We Need A Little Christmas
The concert will be streamed from the 20th December until the 1st January 2021 to help raise money for Shelter and Crisis at Christmas. It has been announced that Denise Welch will host a starry list of performers for concert We Need A Little Christmas, in support of Shelter and Crisis at Christmas. Filmed at… Read More
NEWS: Further Casting Announced for A Christmas Carol
Further casting has been confirmed for the musical playing at the Dominion Theatre from the 7th December. Joining the previously announced Brian Conley as Scrooge will be Jacqueline Jossa making her West End debut as Emily/Ghost of Christmas Future, Matt Willis will play Bob Cratchit, Lucie Jones will play The Ghost of Christmas Past, Sandra Marvin as Mrs… Read More
NEWS: Brian Conley to Star as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol
The production is set to play at the Dominion Theatre from the 7th December. It has been confirmed that Alan Menken, Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent’s acclaimed musical A Christmas Carol will play at the Dominion Theatre from the 7th December for a limited season. The musical brings Dickens’ timeless fable to glorious life: Ebenezer Scrooge,… Read More
REVIEW: 9 to 5 the Musical, Savoy Theatre
Based on the hit film, Dolly Parton’s musical is hilarious from start to finish. If there is a musical that celebrates more of female empowerment and doing whatever it takes to get what they want then I have yet to see it. 9 to 5 the Musical is a joyful (and still relevant) story about… Read More
NEWS: 9 To 5 Extends West End Run
Dolly Parton’s musical is now booking at the Savoy Theatre until 2020. Initially booking until August, the West End musical has announced it will be extending its run at the Savoy Theatre by releasing 300,000 more tickets meaning that it is booking until 2020. The London production currently stars Louise Redknapp as Violet Newstead, Amber… Read More
REVIEW: 9 to 5, Savoy Theatre
Jeff Calhoun’s production is plenty of fun while maintaining the story’s serious undertone of women fighting for their rights at any cost. Based on the 1980 film and featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, 9 to 5 is a surprisingly funny (and sadly all too relevant still today) musical about fighting for your rights… Read More
Review Round Up: 9 to 5, Savoy Theatre
Dolly Parton’s musical based on the popular film has officially opened at the Savoy Theatre. Here’s what critics have been saying about it… London Theatre.co.uk: **** “Director Jeff Calhoun and choreographer Lisa Stevens keep the show bubbling with a sparkling, propulsive effervescence.” Time Out: *** “If her whole brand rests on the sincere heart beating under her fake rhinestone-studded costumes, ‘9 to 5’ is all about her often overlooked feminist… Read More