Knights of the Rose continues at the Arts Theatre, London until 26 August 2018. Star rating: two stars ★ ★ ✩ ✩ ✩ Described as an epic tale of love, betrayal and sacrifice this new musical created by Jennifer Marsden opened at the intimate Arts Theatre amid great hype and a buzz of exciting expectation. Sadly, […]
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Cast for new rock musical Knights of the Rose
First casting has been announced for the world premiere of Knights of the Rose, the classic rock-flavoured musical which will debut in London this summer. Created by barrister Jennifer Marsden, the medieval tale of betrayal, love and epic battles will feature Adam Pearce (Sunset Boulevard, UK tour), Chris Cowley (The Last Five Years, New Wolsey […]
Cast changes for West End’s Les Misérables
Cast changes have been announced for the Queen’s Theatre production of Cameron Mackintosh’s record-breaking Les Misérables. On 13 June David Langham (Wendy & Peter Pan) will take over the role of Thénardier and Chris Cowley (The Last Five Years) will play Enjolras. The pair will join current cast Peter Lockyer (Jean Valjean), Jeremy Secomb (Javert), […]
The Last Five Years – New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich
The Last Five Years continues at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich until 11 March. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ Jason Robert Brown’s song cycle The Last Five Years is the story of the breakdown of a relationship, starting at the end. So we first meet Cathy reading Jamie’s goodbye letter, before […]
The Last Five Years at the New Wolsey Theatre – Chris Cowley joins Katie Birtill in cast
Chris Cowley will join Katie Birtill in the cast of The Last Five Years, the first production in Ipswich’s New Wolsey Theatre 15th birthday season this February. Birtill, who took the title role in the venue’s production of Sweet Charity last autumn will play alongside Cowley whose first role after graduation was as Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever […]
