We round up the reviews for Harry Peacock and Dan Skinner's play now playing in the Menier Chocolate Factory's new space - The Mixing Room. (c)Nobby Clark WhatsOnStage: * "The result is a skit in search of a script, a seemingly endless and preposterous sketch that tests credulity as it strives for ever bigger laughs… Continue reading Review Round Up: Brian & Roger – A Highly Offensive Play, Menier Chocolate Factory
This stylish, funny and endearing production is a real tonic. The title might suggest that changing is on the cards, but nothing about Kirk Jameson's production of this musical comedy needs changing, providing plenty of joy and laughter during these times. Filmed at the London Coliseum, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change concentrates on… Continue reading REVIEW: I Love You, You’re Perfect Now Change, London Coliseum (Online)
This very contemporary romantic musical is completely relatable for anyone who has had an awkward first date. Let's all be honest. We have all been on a first date which has been completely memorable - if not always in a good way. Which is why First Date, featuring music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner… Continue reading REVIEW: First Date, Lambert Jackson Productions (Online)
Lambert Jackson Productions and Crazy Coqs have confirmed details of a virtual production of Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner's musical. Streaming between the 22nd to the 24th October, First Date will be filmed at Crazy Coqs, directed by Dean Johnson. This production of the Broadway musical is set to star Samantha Barks (Casey), Oscar Conlon-Morrey (Man #2), Rufus Kampa (Young Aaron), Simon Lipkin (Aaron), Nicholas… Continue reading NEWS: Lambert Jackson Productions Announce Virtual Production of First Date
We round up the reviews for Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson’s Ghost Stories which is back in London in time for Halloween... British Theatre.com: **** "These tales are full of slow-building tension and sudden scares that still manage to elicit screams and nervous laughter from the audience. In the best tradition of horror, they are also infused… Continue reading Review Round Up: Ghost Stories, Ambassadors Theatre
The production will return to London from the 3rd October. Casting has today been announced for Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson’s Ghost Stories, returning to London for a strictly limited season before embarking on its first UK tour. It has been announced that Simon Lipkin, performing as Professor Goodman, Garry Cooper playing Tony Matthews, Preston Nyman, appearing as Simon Rifkind and Richard Sutton, playing Mike Priddle, will all… Continue reading NEWS: Casting Announced for Ghost Stories at the Ambassadors Theatre
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
Jamie Wilson, Entertainment One (eOne), Ramin Sabi and Belgrade Theatre Coventry have announced casting for the world premiere production of Nativity! The Musical. Opening at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre on the 20th October and directed by Debbie Isitt, Nativity! The Musical is set to star Daniel Boys who will play ‘Paul Maddens’, Sarah Earnshaw as ‘Jennifer… Continue reading NEWS: Casting Announced for Nativity! The Musical
The Other Palace is showcasing this ghostly musical, composed by Duncan Sheik, starring Simon Lipkin, Niamh Perry and Simon Bailey. But what have critics been making of it? WhatsOnStage: **** "This captivating, grimly rollicking house is well worth a visit. It deserves to be a great big hit." The Stage: **** "darkly riveting new production." Broadway World: ***… Continue reading Review Round Up: Whisper House, The Other Palace
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
