Tag: Phyllida Lloyd
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NEWS: Full Casting Announced for Tina – The Tina Turner Musical
The news comes as rehearsals begin for the musical resuming performances at the Aldwych Theatre on the 28th July. Joining the previously confirmed Aisha Jawando and Jammy Kasongo as Tina and Ike in the production will be: Chanel Haynes who plays the role of Tina at some performances each week, Joe Evans as Record Producer Phil Spector and Lyricist Terry Britten, Irene […]
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NEWS: Tina – The Tina Turner Musical Anounces West End Return Date
The hit West End musical has revealed the date it hopes to be welcoming audiences back again. Through its social media channels, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical has set its return to the West End for the 3rd June, subject to social distancing measures being lifted enough to allow for audiences to enter the […]
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Review Round Up: Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the musical based on Tina Turner’s life and career, which has transferred to Broadway. But what have critics made of it? The New York Times: “what I’ve just described is a rock concert — which is what “Tina” essentially turns into. It’s a blast if that’s […]
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NEWS: Tina – The Tina Turner Musical Extends West End Run
The musical has now released over 200,000 new tickets for its run at the Aldwych Theatre. It has been announced that the musical based on the life of singer Tina Turner is now booking at the Aldwych Theatre until the 27th June 2020. In addition, it has been confirmed that from the 20th September, the […]
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NEWS: New Cast Announced for Mamma Mia!
Now in its 21st year in the West End, producers have announced cast changes for the London production from the 10th June. From the 10th June, it has been confirmed that Mazz Murray, who previously played Tanya in the London production, will be returning to the musical – this time as Donna, and Kirsty Hoiles […]
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NEWS: Mamma Mia! Celebrates 20th Anniversary in the West End
The long running musical is marking its 20th anniversary in London by announcing a special ticket lottery and news of extension period. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in London’s West End at the Novello Theatre on the 6th April, producers have announced that the musical will be offering 20 tickets for £20 on the day of […]
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REVIEW: Tina the Musical, Aldwych Theatre
Much more than a tribute to the singer – the musical is a celebration of how her grit and determination turned adversity into triumph, doing so with plenty of powerful performances. It is a difficult thing to do to create a musical based on a beloved real life person and transform it into a brand […]
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Review Round Up: Macbeth, Royal Opera House
Phyllida Lloyd directs Verdi’s opera with a cast including Anna Netrebko and Anna Pirozzi, Željko Lučić and Ildebrando D’Arcangelo. Here’s what critics have had to say about the production…. The warrior Macbeth fights on the side of the King of Scotland – but when a coven of witches prophesy that he shall become king himself, a […]
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PREVIEW: Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, Aldwych Theatre
A new musical based on the singer’s life and career is heading to the West End in 2018. Here’s what you need to know… The world premiere of Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, featuring hit songs including “What’s Love Got To Do With It”, “River Deep – Moutain High” and “Proud Mary” will open for […]
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Review Round Up: Shakespeare Trilogy, King’s Cross Theatre
Formed of Julius Caesar, Henry IV and The Tempest, the Donmar Warehouse’s productions are being performed in a special space at the King’s Cross Theatre for a limited time. But what have critics been saying about it? The Guardian: ***** “The all-female casts and prison setting make you see the three plays afresh.” The Independent: ***** […]