Casting has been confirmed for The Old Vic’s highly anticipated new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Martin Guerre.
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Cast for National Theatre Pride musical premiere
The full cast has been unveiled for the National Theatre’s world premiere of the highly anticipated new musical based on the award-winning film Pride later this year.
Extraordinary Women – Jermyn Street Theatre
Extraordinary Women continues at the Jermyn Street Theatre, London until 10 August 2025. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ This is a production that defines ‘niche chamber piece’.
First star performers announced for Stiles and Drewe Best New Song concert
George Stiles, Anthony Drewe and Mercury Musical Developments (MMD) have unveiled the first group of West End favourites lined up to perform the songs in the running for this year’s Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize later this month.
Star line up for West End for Ukraine at the Charing Cross Theatre
A top line-up of West End stars will be taking to the stage at West End for Ukraine on 9 May 2022 at the Charing Cross Theatre. The musical fundraiser is in aid of the UNICEF Ukraine Emergency Appeal, raising vital urgent funds for children in desperate need. The line-up for West End for Ukraine […]
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra to celebrate the music of Stephen Sondheim
The timeless music of the late great Stephen Sondheim will be celebrated in a special concert performance at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall on 14 January 2021. Part of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s current season of concerts, Sondheim: Broadway Baby will feature guest vocalists Louise Dearman (Wicked, Guys and Dolls), Nadim Naaman (The Phantom of […]
The Theatre Channel – Rodgers and Hammerstein special
The Theatre Channel – Rodgers and Hammerstein special Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ The Theatre Channel in collaboration with Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre celebrates the work of Rodgers & Hammerstein in its seventh episode. This episode which is released ahead of the venue’s unique take on the classic Carousel is a […]
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre partners with The Theatre Channel for Rodgers and Hammerstein special
Theatre-lovers will be offered a glimpse behind the scenes of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s upcoming revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic Carousel as part of a special episode of the pay-to-stream musical theatre flavoured web series, The Theatre Channel. Created by The Theatre Channel in partnership with Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, Episode 7: […]
Camelot – Watermill Theatre, Bagnor
Camelot continues at the Watermill Theatre, Bagnor until 5 September 2020. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ As regional theatres go, the Watermill is in an unique position to offer its audiences some escapism during this Covid-19 pandemic which has ravaged our theatre industry. Set in beautiful gardens with the River Lambourn running through […]
Sold-out Watermill summer season extended – Camelot cast revealed
After selling-out all tickets within 24 hours the Watermill Theatre’s summer season of outdoor performances has been extended into September with extra tickets now available. The announcement of the additional shows by artistic director Paul Hart coincided with the unveiling of the cast for the venue’s special concert performance of classic musical Camelot. Opening on […]
Star-studded online concert Kings Of Broadway 2020 will celebrate the work of Jule Styne, Jerry Herman & Stephen Sondheim
Kings Of Broadway 2020, an online concert celebrating the music of the legendary Broadway composers Jule Styne, Jerry Herman and Stephen Sondheim (the latter two whose lyrics will also be celebrated), will premiere at 7pm on Sunday 31 May 2020 via the ‘Quick Fantastic’ channel on YouTube. The evening will feature a cross section of […]
Theatre shutdown ends 9 to 5 Musical’s West End run
The stars and creative team involved in the London production of 9 to 5 The Musical have paid tribute to the show following the announcement that the Savoy Theatre run has been ended by the coronavirus shutdown. With this week’s announcement of the cancellation of all West End performances until 31 May 2020, the production […]
9 To 5 West End cast recording released
The West End cast recording of Dolly Parton’s hit show 9 to 5 The Musical is now available to stream and download on all streaming platforms. Recorded live at London’s Savoy Theatre where the production celebrates its first birthday this month, the recording features stars Caroline Sheen, Amber Davies, Natalie McQueen, Bonnie Langford and Brian […]
The Hoff to play the boss in 9 To 5 The Musical
David Hasselhoff will bring his own inimitable style to the hit West End production of 9 to 5 The Musical when he takes on the pivotal role of Franklin Hart Jnr in December. Welcoming the casting of The Hoff, Dolly Parton said: “I am so pleased that David is joining our show. He will be […]
Back to the office for Caroline Sheen in 9 To 5 The Musical
West End star Caroline Sheen is heading back to the Savoy theatre to re-join the cast of 9 To 5 The Musical from 4 July 2019 following the departure of Louise Redknapp. The Witches of Eastwick star previously stepped in to play Violet Newstead for the first few weeks of the show’s London run when […]
Caroline Sheen to replace Louise Redknapp for 9 To 5 The Musical’s Savoy run
West End star Caroline Sheen has stepped in to replace Louise Redknapp for the first few weeks of the eagerly-awaited Savoy Theatre run of Dolly Parton’s 9 To 5 The Musical. The actress, who featured in the original cast of The Witches of Eastwick (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane) and took on the title role in […]
A Christmas Carol The Musical – Lyceum Theatre
A Christmas Carol The Musical at the Lyceum Theatre, London. There are also performances at 4pm and 7.30pm on 17 December 2018. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ An uplifting and enjoyable evening, this event was supporting ground-breaking global research into life-limiting blood conditions at King’s College London and its hospital partners. Made all the […]
LMTO’s A Christmas Carol – full cast confirmed
Full casting has been revealed for this year’s London Musical Theatre Orchestra’s concert staging of Alan Menken, Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent’s A Christmas Carol. Now firmly established as one of the highlights of the festive season following sold-out performances in 2016 and 2017, LMTO’s version of the 1994 Broadway musical reworking of Charles Dickens’ […]
Plans to launch UK’s first Theatre Convention – StageCon – in November 2018
Some of the West End’s biggest names are lined up to attend the UK’s first ever theatre convention in London in November. Inspired by BroadwayCon, the annual theatre convention in New York which offers theatre fans the chance to get closer than ever to the stars and shows they love, StageCon will be held over […]
Kiss Me, Kate at Kilworth House Theatre – cast revealed
Matthew McKenna and Caroline Sheen will play the warring couple at the heart of the Kilworth House Theatre’s production of Cole Porter’s classic Kiss Me, Kate. The first production of the season at the Leicestershire space in the grounds of the Kilworth Hotel will run from 31 May until 16 July. Joining McKenna (Fred Graham) […]
Caroline Sheen – Feeling Lucky – Live At Zedel
Caroline Sheen – Feeling Lucky at Live At Zedel, London. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ Feeling Lucky weren’t exactly the words used by the golden-voiced Caroline Sheen when she arrived at Live At Zedel with laddered tights and no spare pair, but by the end of a great-value, fun-filled set it was her […]
CD Review – Before After – Original Cast
BEFORE AFTER – Original Cast (SimG Records – SimGR-CD031) The latest release from SimG records is a real humdinger! Wonderful concept, fantastic music, clever lyrics, stunning cast – what more could you want? [SPOILER ALERT!] The story concerns Ben and Ami who once were lovers. However, after a tragic accident which leaves Ben with no memory, they do […]
Crazy For You – Watermill Theatre, Newbury
Crazy For You continues at the Watermill Theatre, Newbury until 17 September. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ It was in 1992 that I went to New York and got Upper Circle seats for Crazy For You from TKTS Times Square. My overriding memory from that Broadway spectacular was the glitz of the costumes […]
More musical theatre stars lined up for new Live At Zédel
Further details have been announced of the musical theatre stars lined up to launch London’s new entertainment concept Live At Zédel. Artistic director in residence, American singer-songwriter Scott Alan, has added a number of acts to the autumn line-up alongside previously announced stars including Rachel Tucker, Shoshana Bean, Matt Cardle and Maria Friedman. Actress Evelyn Hoskins (Carrie), actress-turned-singer […]
Crazy For You at the Watermill – Caroline Sheen takes leading role
The Watermill Theatre has revealed the full company for its summer production of the Gershwins’ Crazy For You, opening on 28 July and playing until 17 September (press night is 3 August). West End leading lady Caroline Sheen makes her Watermill debut as Polly and joins previously announced Tom Chambers, who plays Bobby. Directed by The Watermill’s artistic and executive director, Paul Hart, this brand new […]
CD review – Ms. A Song Cycle
Ms. A SONG CYCLE – Various Artists (SimG Records – SimGR-CD030) What a wonderful idea to help bring a bit more understanding of a truly dreadful disease – put it in song and get wonderful West End ladies to record the cycle, hopefully give it more substance and let the public know what it’s like to […]
Only the Brave – Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Only the Brave continues at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff until 2 April. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ Set against the background of the Second World War and based on a little-known true story of one of the dramatic events leading up to the D-Day landings, Only the Brave, from the book by Rachel Wagstaff, […]
Interview – Caroline Sheen stars in new British musical Only the Brave
CAROLINE SHEEN is soon to appear in Rachel Wagstaff, Matthew Brind and Steve Marmion’s new British musical Only the Brave, premiering at the Wales Millennium Centre from 28 March to 2 April. Based on the real lives of men and women caught up in the D-Day landings, the show tells the inspirational true story of […]
Original musical Only the Brave – latest details
Emilie Fleming will join the previously announced David Thaxton, Caroline Sheen and Neil McDermott to head the cast of the new British musical, Only the Brave, premiering at the Wales Millennium Centre from 28 March to 2 April. Based on the real lives of men and women caught up in the D-Day landings, this new production […]
Original musical Only the Brave premieres at Wales Millennium Centre
This Easter, Wales Millennium Centre will premiere its first full-scale, original musical, Only the Brave, produced with Soho Theatre, Daniel Sparrow Productions and Birdsong Productions. Based on the real lives of men and women caught up in the D-Day landings, this new production (playing from 28 March to 2 April) will star David Thaxton, Caroline […]
Sam Bailey in Concert – Lyric Theatre, London
Sam Bailey in Concert was presented at the Lyric Theatre, London. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ For a pop supremo who claims to dislike musical theatre, Simon Cowell heads a media empire that has propelled an increasingly large number of performers towards the genre. The very first series of The X […]
Comrade Rockstar – Ivy Arts Centre, Guildford
Comrade Rockstar was performed in concert at the Ivy Arts Centre, Guildford. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Having previously been workshopped at drama schools across the UK across a period of some ten years, the complete performance in concert of Julian Woolford and Richard John’s Comrade Rockstar at the Ivy Arts Centre, […]
Jason Robert Brown in Concert – Royal Festival Hall
Jason Robert Brown in Concert – Royal Festival Hall, London. Star rating: 4 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ While Jason Robert Brown is somewhat exalted in musical theatre circles, in London productions of his musicals have tended to be small, chamber affairs, with Fringe productions arranging his scores to be played with the smallest number of musicians possible. […]
Caroline Sheen – Sondheim & So Forth – Jermyn Street Theatre
Caroline Sheen: Sondheim & So Forth at the Jermyn Street Theatre, London, as part of the London Festival of Cabaret. Star rating: Four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ Caroline Sheen has been gracing the London stage since her West End debut in Grease at the Cambridge Theatre in the late 1990s – a job that saw her cut short […]
London Festival of Cabaret – Kerry Ellis, Janie Dee, Cynthia Erivo and Scott Alan join line-up
The third London Festival of Cabaret (LFoC) runs from 28 April–11 May and in addition to a spectacular list of artists, three prestigious new venues have joined the roster. The Delfont Room, the Sam Wanamaker Theatre at Shakespeare’s Globe and Wilton’s Music Hall join the Crazy Coqs, The Pheasantry, St James Studio and Jermyn Street Theatre in offering […]
My Lifelong Love – An Evening With Georgia Stitt and Friends – Garrick Theatre
My Lifelong Love – An Evening With Georgia Stitt and Friends was performed at the Garrick Theatre, London. US composer and lyricist Georgia Stitt’s performance in My Lifelong Love at the Garrick Theatre marked her solo West End debut. The show featured songs from her three albums: This Ordinary Thursday, Alphabet City Cycle and My Lifelong Love, and also her shows […]
Eva Noblezada and Cynthia Erivo star in Georgia Stitt show
US composer and lyricist Georgia Stitt is to make her West End debut at London’s Garrick Theatre on Sunday 26 October, in a return to London following her sell-out concerts at St Paul’s Church in 2007 and The Hippodrome in 2012. She will be joined by the cream of singers in the West End: Simon Bailey, Norman Bowman, […]
Before After – St James Studio Theatre
Before After was performed at the St James Studio Theatre, London. For budding writers of new musical theatre there always comes a time in the process when the next step in development is to put the piece in front of an audience – to gauge their reaction and to invite (hopefully) constructive feedback before taking […]
Hadley Fraser and Caroline Sheen star in new musical Before After
West End stars Hadley Fraser and Caroline Sheen are to feature in the world premiere of Stuart Matthew Price and Timothy Knapman’s new romantic musical, Before After, at London’s St James Studio. Everybody has one great lost love. They broke our hearts, they haunt our dreams, and we will never, ever forget it. But what […]
Rags the Musical in Concert – Lyric Theatre
Rags the Musical in Concert was performed at the Lyric Theatre, London on 28 April for one night only. What musical could be more appropriate than Rags, the story of the Jewish immigrants who travelled to New York at the start of the last century and their dream of being assimilated into a brave new world, […]
Maureen Lipman leads cast of Rags the Musical in Concert
Maureen Lipman has joined the cast of Rags the Musical in Concert, the show written by Joseph Stein, Charles Strouse and Stephen Schwartz, which will be presented for one night only on Monday 28 April at London’s Lyric Theatre. All proceeds from the performance go to Centrepoint – the UK’s leading charity for homeless young people. […]
Rags the Musical in Concert – casting revealed
Casting details have been revealed for Rags the Musical in Concert, the musical written by Joseph Stein, Charles Strouse and Stephen Schwartz, which will be presented for one night only on Monday 28 April at London’s Lyric Theatre. All proceeds from the performance go to Centrepoint – the UK’s leading charity for homeless young people. […]
Putting It Together – St James Theatre
Putting It Together continues at the St James Theatre, London until 1 February. This is a lesser-known Stephen Sondheim revue that was first performed in 1992 at the Old Fire Station Studio Theatre in Oxford. Subsequent productions took place, notably in New York, Los Angeles and Chichester, each slightly different in song content and ‘story’. […]
