News, Theatre

NEWS: British Sitcom The Good Life to Premiere on Stage

A brand new stage production based on the classic comedy is set to embark on a UK tour later this year. Based on the tv series created by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, this new stage adaptation by Jeremy Sams is set to star Rufus Hound as Tom Good. Further casting is yet to be announced. The… Continue reading NEWS: British Sitcom The Good Life to Premiere on Stage

Review Round Up, Theatre

Review Round Up: Cinderella: The Socially Distanced Ball, Turbine Theatre

The Turbine Theatre's first pantomime has now officially opened. Here's what critics have had to say about it.... (c) Mark Senior. WhatsOnStage: **** "The script, by Jodie Prenger and Neil Hurst, strikes the right balance between sauce and sentiment, and the laughs keep coming throughout, even if some of the one-liners are older than the… Continue reading Review Round Up: Cinderella: The Socially Distanced Ball, Turbine Theatre

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REVIEW: Don Quixote, Garrick Theatre

Angus Jackson's production is touching, warm hearted and funny from beginning to end.  Based on the novel by Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote is a riotous story filled with plenty of adventure and laughs, delightfully brought to life in Angus Jackson's lively production. Driven mad by reading so many chivalric romances, Don Quixote  decides to become… Continue reading REVIEW: Don Quixote, Garrick Theatre

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NEWS: Full Casting Announced for Royal Shakespeare Company’s Don Quixote

The full cast for the West End transfer of Angus Jackson's production of Don Quixote has been confirmed ahead of it opening at the Garrick Theatre from the 27th October.  The cast is led by  Rufus Hound and David Threlfall, who will be reprising their roles as Sancho Panza and Don Quixote from the show's previous run… Continue reading NEWS: Full Casting Announced for Royal Shakespeare Company’s Don Quixote

Musicals, News, Theatre

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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NEWS: First Images Released for The Wind in the Willows at the London Palladium

As the new musical prepares to open for previews at the London Palladium on the 16th June, the first images of the cast in costume have been released.  Directed by Rachel Kavanaugh, this brand new musical based on the beloved book by Kenneth Grahame is set to star Rufus Hound as the amazing Mr Toad, Simon… Continue reading NEWS: First Images Released for The Wind in the Willows at the London Palladium

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Stars on the West End Stage

Here's a guide to some of acting stars who are going to be treading the boards in the West End...  1. Stockard Channing in Apologia at Trafalgar Studios:  the Tony and Emmy award winning actress will star in Jamie Lloyd's production of Alexi Kaye Campbell's play which originally played at the Bush Theatre in 2009.… Continue reading Stars on the West End Stage

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NEWS: Full Casting Announced for The Wind in the Willows

Producer Jamie Hendry today announced the full West End cast for the new musical production of The Wind in the Willows.  It was confirmed that Denise Welch, Gary Wilmot, Craig Mather and Simon Lipkin will join Rufus Hound and Neil McDermott in the  new musical adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's beloved story.  The production, which opens for… Continue reading NEWS: Full Casting Announced for The Wind in the Willows

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Sneak Peek at… The Wind in the Willows Musical, London Palladium

The new British musical based on Kenneth Grahame's beloved story is being brought to the West End in a new production featuring a book by Julian Fellowes with music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.  Having had its world premiere last year, this brand new musical will open for previews at the London… Continue reading Sneak Peek at… The Wind in the Willows Musical, London Palladium

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NEWS: First Production Images for The Wind in the Willows Released

New production images for the musical adaptation of The Wind in the Willows have been released ahead of its opening night at the Theatre Royal Plymouth tonight (19th October).  This new musical continues to play at the Theatre Royal Plymouth until the 22nd October and will also visit the Lowry in Salford and Mayflower Theatre… Continue reading NEWS: First Production Images for The Wind in the Willows Released