Tag: Sheridan Smith
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REVIEW: Musicals: The Greatest Show, BBC One
Dazzling from start to finish, the high quality of the performances, music and of course the venue reminded us why exactly we are missing the theatre. Filmed at the glorious London Palladium as part of the BBC’s celebrations of musicals that took place across the channel last month, Musicals: The Greatest Show was a chance […]
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NEWS: Full Line Up Announced for BBC’s Musicals: The Greatest Show
The special celebration for musicals is set to take place on BBC One and BBC Radio 2 , with the full line up having been announced. Forming the centre piece for BBC Radio 2’s Radio 2 Celebrates Musicals, three days of programmes (29th to the 31st January) featuring the music of stage and screen for […]
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NEWS: Sheridan Smith to Star in Cilla the Musical
The musical will open at the Liverpool Empire for a four week run before embarking on a UK tour. Producers have confirmed that Sheridan Smith is set to revisit her portrayal of the late Cilla Black to star in Bill Kenwright’s production of Cilla the Musical, written by Jeff Pope. This revival of the musical is set […]
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REVIEW: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, London Palladium
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s beloved family musical returns to the West End in a new production. But does it keep the magic of the show alive? As a child, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is probably the first musical that you experience either at school or see on stage. It is a […]
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NEWS: Full Casting Announced for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Full casting has been confirmed for the brand new production of tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical, which will play at the London Palladium from the 27th June. Joining the previously announced Sheridan Smith as The Narrator, Jason Donovan as Pharaoh, and Jac Yarrow who will make his professional debut as Joseph will be Michael Pickering as Simeon […]
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Watch: Greatest Star from Funny Girl Starring Sheridan Smith
As the hugely successful recent production of Funny Girl starring Sheridan Smith is screened in cinemas today (24th October), here’s a taste of what audiences can expect… Released in cinemas nationwide by Trafalgar Releasing, Michael Mayer’s production was filmed by Digital Theatre during the final week of the production’s run at the Manchester Palace Theatre when […]
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Albums to Look Out for…November 2017
Love London Love Culture rounds up seven of best albums to buy and add to your collection next month! 1. The Thrill of it All The Thrill of it All, Sam Smith: available from the 3rd November, Sam Smith’s latest album follows on from his debut album In the Lonely Hour. This second record from the […]
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Opinion: Reaction to the WhatsOnStage Nominations
The nominations for the 2017 WhatsOnStage Awards have been announced – so who is up for what and who could potentially walk away with the awards? Best Actor in a Play: Ian Hallard (Boys in a Band), Ian McKellen (No Man’s Land), Ralph Fiennes (Richard III), Jamie Parker (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) and Kenneth […]
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NEWS: Sheridan Smith to Star in Funny Girl UK Tour
It has been announced that the Olivier Award winning actress will continue to play the role of Fanny Brice in a number of venues across the UK when the hit production hits the road in 2017. Sheridan Smith is currently performing in the first West End revival of the original 1964 musical by Jule Styne, […]
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Review Round Up…Funny Girl @Savoy Theatre
The acclaimed production officially opened at the Savoy Theatre last night – but does it sparkle as much in its new home? WhatsOnStage: **** Daisy Bowie-Sell said: “Michael Mayer’s production is whip-crackingly tight.” The Telegraph: ****Jane Shilling commented that: “Mayer’s production amply supplies in verve and sheer spectacle, with admirably crisp musical direction by […]