Tilted Wig Productions have announced that a new stage adaptation of Washington Irving’s tale will embark on a UK tour from the 30th September. Adapted by playwright Philip Meeks (Murder, Margaret and Me; Harpy) and directed by Jake Smith (The Hound of the Baskervilles; A Christmas Carol; I’m Gonna Pray For You So Hard), the… Read More
NEWS: Full Casting Announced You Are Here at Southwark Playhouse
The production is set to run at the Southwark Playhouse from the 17th May until the 12th June. Full casting has been announced for the upcoming UK premiere of Neil Bartram and Brian Hill’s musical, directed by Matthew Rankcom. Joining the previously announced Wendi Peters will be: Rebecca Lock, Phil Adéle and Jordan Frazier. July… Read More
NEWS: You Are Here to Open at the Southwark Playhouse in May
If the government allows the opening of theatres on the 17th May, the theatre will open with the first preview of new musical You Are Here. Having been due to run from the 29th April to the 22nd May, the production will now run from the 17th May until the 12th June – with socially distanced… Read More
NEWS: Casting Announced for Footballers’ Wives the Musical
The musical based on the television series will have a workshop performance in London later this week. Casting has been announced for the upcoming workshop performance of new musical Footballers’ Wives which will take place in London on the 22nd November. The cast for this performance includes Simon Bailey (Jason), Natasha J. Barnes (Donna), Norman… Read More
Review Round Up: Big the Musical, Dominion Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the musical based on the Tom Hanks film, now playing for a limited season at the Dominion Theatre. The Guardian: ** “For all its additional dance breaks, this soulless show feels both flatter and more uptight than its source material.” London Theatre1: **** “In the end,… Read More
NEWS: Further Casting Announced for Big The Musical
The musical based on the hit Tom Hanks film will play at the Dominion Theatre from the 6th September. It has been confirmed that Wendi Peters, Kimberley Walsh and Matthew Kelly will star as Mrs Baskin, Susan Lawrence and George MacMillan respectively in the upcoming West End run of Big The Musical, joining the previously… Read More
NEWS: Call Me Vicky to Play at the Pleasance Theatre
This debut play from sisters Nicola and Stacey Bland will play at the Pleasance Theatre from the 19th February. This debut play based on a true story will directed by Victoria Gimby and is set to star Wendi Peters (Coronation Street, ITV; Hetty Feather, BBC; Quartet, UK Tour; Hatched ‘n’ Dispatched, Park Theatre; White Christmas, Dominion Theatre) as Sylvie. It’s 1980 in Elephant and Castle. Martin and best friend Debbie are getting… Read More
NEWS: Wendi Peters to Star in UK Tour of Salad Days
Regan de Wynter Williams Productions has announced a new UK tour of Salad Days will open at the Theatre Royal Brighton on the 5th September. Directed by Bryan Hodgson, Julian Slade and Dorothy Reynolds’ musical returns to the stage for a brand new UK tour starting this September, set to star Wendi Peters (Coronation Street, ITV; Hetty… Read More
REVIEW: Wonderland, New Victoria Theatre
Wonderland might be a mad place in general – but it sure can clarify a few things for you as this wonderfully quirky musical based on Alice in Wonderland proves. When you first sit down and take in this bizarre but wonderfully performed musical you might think that you literally have gone mad in your… Read More
REVIEW: State Fair, London Musical Theatre Orchestra, Cadogan Hall
The London Musical Theatre Orchestra make the Rodgers and Hammerstein score fly with the help of a strong leading cast. It seems to be the year for reviving Rodgers and Hammerstein’s work. Earlier this year audiences were treated to their forgotten show Allegro at the Southwark Playhouse and now the London Musical Theatre Orchestra have… Read More