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REVIEW: Mary Poppins: The Definitive Supercalifragilistic 2020 Cast Recording

This new cast recording of the Disney production is lively and charming from start to finish. The second that you hear the audience who were in attendance at the performance of when this cast recording was recorded, you are automatically swept to the Prince Edward Theatre and the joy that being in a theatre can… Continue reading REVIEW: Mary Poppins: The Definitive Supercalifragilistic 2020 Cast Recording

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NEWS: Composers Siles and Drewe launch the Annual Musical Theatre Young Singer Award

Musical Theatre composers  George Stiles and Anthony Drewe in collaboration with The British Theatre Academy are launching a new award. The British composers behind Disney’s ‘Mary Poppins’, ‘Half A Sixpence’, ‘The Wind In The Willows’ and ‘Soho Cinders’ along with The British Theatre Academy are on the look out for the next generation of West… Continue reading NEWS: Composers Siles and Drewe launch the Annual Musical Theatre Young Singer Award

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Watch: First Look at West End Stars Performing Songs Competing for Stiles + Drewe’s Best New Song Prize

The video has been released ahead of this weekend's virtual concert and ceremony on the 5th July. In this newly released video, George Stiles and Anthony Drewe discuss the online event as well as featuring clips of West End stars Marisha Wallace, Rebecca Treherne, Tyrone Huntley, Fra Fee and Laura Pitt-Pulford singing some of the finalist… Continue reading Watch: First Look at West End Stars Performing Songs Competing for Stiles + Drewe’s Best New Song Prize

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NEWS: West End Stars to Celebrate New Writing in Online Concert

Stars including Lizzie Bea, Louise Dearman and Tyrone Huntley are to take part in online concert for Stiles + Drewe’s Best New Song Prize. The winner of this year's annual Stiles and Drewe Best New Song Prize will be announced during a ‘virtual concert’ and online ceremony on Sunday 5 July it has been confirmed.… Continue reading NEWS: West End Stars to Celebrate New Writing in Online Concert

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REVIEW: Soho Cinders, Charing Cross Theatre

This contemporary twist of the fairytale Cinderella is filled with charm and personality - performed with great gusto by all of the cast. (c)Pamela Raith Cheeky, playful and immensely enjoyable from start to finish, Will Keith's lively revival of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe's Soho Cinders has a a great energy about it from start… Continue reading REVIEW: Soho Cinders, Charing Cross Theatre

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First Listen to…Millie O’Connell and Luke Bayer Performing ‘Wishing For the Normal’ From Soho Cinders

A new video has been released of Millie O'Connell and Luke Bayer performing 'Wishing For the Normal' from the musical. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ_OKtGRYiA&feature=youtu.be Beginning performances at the Charing Cross Theatre from the 24th October, the new video sees cast members Luke Bayer and Millie O'Connell performing a song from Anthony Drew and George Stiles musical update of… Continue reading First Listen to…Millie O’Connell and Luke Bayer Performing ‘Wishing For the Normal’ From Soho Cinders

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NEWS: New Musical Identical Announced

The new musical is based on the novel The Parent Trap by Erich Kästner, will be premiering at the Nottingham Playhouse from July 31st 2020 to be followed by a three week run at Theatre Royal Bath in September. The world premiere of new musical Identical is set to make its debut next year, featuring… Continue reading NEWS: New Musical Identical Announced

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NEWS: Soho Cinders to Play at Charing Cross Theatre

The musical update of the fairytale featuring music by George Stiles and lyrics by Anthony Drewe is set to play at the Charing Cross Theatre for nine weeks. Having had its world premiere at the Soho Theatre in 2012, it has been announced that the musical update of the classical Cinderella story will return to… Continue reading NEWS: Soho Cinders to Play at Charing Cross Theatre

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Five Reasons to See…The Wind in the Willows Musical, London Palladium

Now officially open at the London Palladium, this new musical based on the beloved classic British story is perfect viewing over the summer months - here's Love London Love Culture's top five reasons to see this new production:  1. The story is brought wonderfully to life: thanks to Julian Fellowes's glorious book, the musical production really… Continue reading Five Reasons to See…The Wind in the Willows Musical, London Palladium

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REVIEW: The Wind in the Willows, London Palladium

The beloved story is charmingly brought to life thanks to Rachel Kavanaugh's wonderfully entertaining production that will delight children and adults.  Based on Kenneth Grahame's beloved story, this new musical adaptation featuring music and lyrics by Anthony Drewe and George Stiles, has plenty of heart and endearing performances to provide gentle entertainment at the London… Continue reading REVIEW: The Wind in the Willows, London Palladium