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NEWS: Mazz Murray and Ramin Karimloo to Star in Sunset Boulevard at the Royal Albert Hall

The special one-off concert of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on the 3rd December. It has been announced that the concert of Sunset Boulevard will see Mazz Murray (Mamma Mia; We Will Rock You) star as Norma Desmond, Ramin Karimloo (Les Misérables; Phantom of the Opera) as Joe Gillis, Zizi Strallen (Mary Poppins) as Betty… Continue reading NEWS: Mazz Murray and Ramin Karimloo to Star in Sunset Boulevard at the Royal Albert Hall

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REVIEW: Hopeful Holidays, The Theatre Channel

This fourth episode in the Theatre Cafe's online series offers a glamorous and heartwarming concert celebrating Christmas. Tosh Wanogho Maud and Matt Croke (c)Edward Johnson Elegant and classy, this fourth episode in the Theatre Channel series is filled with festive treats as stars of the stage come together to celebrate Christmas in this glorious concert.… Continue reading REVIEW: Hopeful Holidays, The Theatre Channel

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REVIEW: Mary Poppins: The Definitive Supercalifragilistic 2020 Cast Recording

This new cast recording of the Disney production is lively and charming from start to finish. The second that you hear the audience who were in attendance at the performance of when this cast recording was recorded, you are automatically swept to the Prince Edward Theatre and the joy that being in a theatre can… Continue reading REVIEW: Mary Poppins: The Definitive Supercalifragilistic 2020 Cast Recording

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NEWS: Mary Poppins Extends Run in the West End

The musical is currently playing at the Prince Edward Theatre. (c)Johan Persson It has been confirmed that the musical based on P.L Travers original stories about the nanny is extending its run in the West End and is now booking until the 26th July. The magical story of the world’s favourite Nanny arriving on Cherry… Continue reading NEWS: Mary Poppins Extends Run in the West End

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Review Round Up: Mary Poppins, Prince Edward Theatre

Richard Eyre's production of the musical has flown back into the West End - but what do the critics think of it? (c)Johan Persson WhatsOnStage: **** "The musical's best sequences are those that just let rip with joy and wonder. Richard Eyre directs with pace and panache, much helped by the choreography of Matthew Bourne… Continue reading Review Round Up: Mary Poppins, Prince Edward Theatre

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NEWS: Further Casting Announced for Mary Poppins

Final adult casting has been confirmed for Mary Poppins, playing at the Prince Edward Theatre from the 23rd October. Joining the previously announced Zizi Strallen as Mary Poppins, Charlie Stemp as Bert, Joseph Millson as George Banks and Petula Clark as the Bird Woman, Richard Eyre's production will also include Amy Griffiths who will play Winifred Banks, Claire Moore as Miss Andrew, Claire… Continue reading NEWS: Further Casting Announced for Mary Poppins

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NEWS: Dates Confirmed for Revival of Mary Poppins

The musical is set to return to London to play at the Prince Edward  Theatre later this year.  This revival of the popular musical is set to star Charlie Stemp as Bert and Zizi Strallen will play the the title role when it arrives at the Prince Edward Theatre from the 23rd October, with official opening night taking place on the 13th November. It is initially booking in the West End… Continue reading NEWS: Dates Confirmed for Revival of Mary Poppins

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NEWS: Mary Poppins to Return to the West End

It has been confirmed that the Disney musical will return to the West End next year.    Following the closing of Aladdin at the Prince Edward Theatre late August 2019, it has been announced that Mary Poppins will return to the theatre where it originally made its premiere at the same theatre back in 2004.… Continue reading NEWS: Mary Poppins to Return to the West End

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REVIEW: Strictly Ballroom The Musical, Piccadilly Theatre

This glitter filled and entertaining production might rely slightly too much on Will Young but is fun to watch unfold.  Based Baz Luhrmann's 1992 film, Strictly Ballroom the Musical is corny, entertaining fun with (of course) some classy dancing that really captures the attention of the audience as well as leaving them with the urge… Continue reading REVIEW: Strictly Ballroom The Musical, Piccadilly Theatre

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First Look at…Strictly Ballroom The Musical

Production images for the latest musical to hit the West End have been released as it begins previews at the Piccadilly Theatre.  Based on Baz Luhrmann's hit film, Strictly Ballroom the Musical is directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie, bringing to life the heart, comedy and drama of the story for new audiences. Strictly Ballroom tells… Continue reading First Look at…Strictly Ballroom The Musical