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REVIEW: Amour, Charing Cross Theatre

Michel Legrand's quirky but charming musical makes a vivid impression in this UK professional premiere. (c)Scott Rylander. Based on the 1943 short story Le Passe-Muraille by Marcel Aymé, Michel Legrand's musical is surprisingly enjoyable to watch unfold - despite the thinness of plot. It has a gorgeous variety of music that matches up well with… Continue reading REVIEW: Amour, Charing Cross Theatre

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First Look at… Amour, Charing Cross Theatre

The first images of Gary Tushaw and Anna O'Byrne have been released ahead of the musical opening at the Charing Cross Theatre from the 2nd May. (c)Scott Rylander. Directed by Hannah Chissick, Amour is making its UK premiere at the Charing Cross Theatre this May. Featuring music by multi award-winning Michel Legrand with English lyrics… Continue reading First Look at… Amour, Charing Cross Theatre

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NEWS: Cast Announced for UK Premiere of Amour

Casting for Hannah Chissick's production has been confirmed ahead of the show's run at the Charing Cross Theatre from the 2nd May. The cast for the upcoming production of the musical is set to star Gary Tushaw (Tateh in Ragtime, Charing Cross Theatre; Joseph Taylor Jr in Allegro, Southwark Playhouse) as Dusoleil and Anna O’Byrne… Continue reading NEWS: Cast Announced for UK Premiere of Amour

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REVIEW: Allegro, Southwark Playhouse

This least known Rodgers and Hammerstein musical is finally given an opportunity to shine in Thom Southerland's production which proves that it is one that deserves to be seen.  This eagerly awaited European premiere showcases Rodgers and Hammerstein's third musical collaboration following Oklahoma! and Carousel - and what a musical it is. While on the… Continue reading REVIEW: Allegro, Southwark Playhouse

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Cast and Creative Team Announced for Allegro

The full cast and creative team for the European premiere of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Allegro, running at the Southwark Playhouse from the 6th August until the 10th September, has been confirmed.  Allegro originally opened on Broadway in 1947 and was Rodgers and Hammerstein's third collaboration for the stage following Oklahoma! and Carousel. Directed by Thom Southerland and… Continue reading Cast and Creative Team Announced for Allegro