Tag: Louise Dearman
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NEWS: Mimma the Musical to be Presented as a Gala Concert
The musical is set to be presented at the Cadogan Hall as part of the 2022 UK Australia Season programme. It has been confirmed that David Suchet will play the role of Alfredo Frassati, alongside Louise Dearman as Sarah Parker, and Celinde Schoenmaker as Mimma Marini in the new musical about war and friendship. The shadow of Fascism drives […]
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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. […]
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REVIEW: There is Nothing Like a Dame, Cadogan Hall
This first show from the newly formed Lambert Jackson Productions celebrated female characters from musicals – with the help of four vocally powerful West End stars. It has to be said that if this show proved anything it is that female characters from musicals have had some of the most iconic songs to sing across […]
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Review Round Up: Side Show, Southwark Playhouse
This UK premiere of the musical that flopped twice on Broadway arrives at the Southwark Playhouse. Can it be more of a success in London? The Guardian: *** “You couldn’t wish for better casting, and if the show still fails to move as it should, the fault lies with a repetitive book, too many songs […]
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REVIEW: Something Wonderful, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre
If you love Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals then there was no better way to celebrate it than in this magical concert celebrating one of the best partnerships in musical history. What a line up: Michael Xavier, Louise Dearman, Ryan O’Gorman and Emma Kingston performing alongside the wonderful Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra to create an exquisite […]
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NEWS: Full Casting Announced for Side Show at Southwark Playhouse
The full casting for the Broadway musical Side Show, which will appear at the Southwark Playhouse from the 21st October, has been announced. Directed by Hannah Chissick and joining the previously announced Louise Dearman and Laura Pitt-Pulford will be Haydn Oakley, Jay Marsh, Dominic Hodson, Christopher Howell , Lala Barlow , Oliver Marshall , David Muscat, Nuwan Hugh Perera , Agnes Pure , […]
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REVIEW: Guys & Dolls, New Victoria Theatre
This lively production of a classic musical is equally a delight to watch and to listen to, thanks to the wonderful cast performances. It is a true testament to the popularity of a show when it runs both in theatres across the UK and in the West End at the same time – so director […]
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PREVIEW: Guys & Dolls, UK Tour, New Victoria Theatre
Gamblers, gangsters and singers – what more could you want in a musical? The UK touring production (currently also available to see in the West End) of Guys & Dolls arrives in Woking from the 26th to the 30th July. Starring West End star Richard Fleeshman, Hollywood’s Maxwell Caulfield and West End star Louise Dearman, Guys […]
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Initial Casting Announced for Side Show
First casting for the UK premiere of Broadway musical Side Show, which will open at the Southwark Playhouse in October has been confirmed. Louise Dearman and Laura Pitt-Pulford will play conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton, in the musical based on a true story about love, acceptance and celebrating the unique. The Hilton Sisters make […]