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Cast confirmed for Vanara – The Legend premiere
West End and international stars feature among the cast for the world premiere production of new musical Vanara – The Legend at London’s Hackney Empire next month. Matthew Croke (Aladdin, Prince Edward Theatre, Hair, London Palladium), Glenn Carter (Evita, UK tour, Jesus Christ Superstar, UK tour), Johnnie Fiori (Hairspray, Shaftesbury Theatre, Sunshine Boys, Savoy Theatre, […]
Fundraising Best of the West End concert at Royal Albert Hall announced
A host of the West End’s brightest stars will take to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall for a special concert in aid of Acting For Others on 21 July 2021. Presented by Alpha as part of the iconic venue’s 150th anniversary season, the third concert in the popular The Best of the West […]
Cast and creatives announced for MTFestUK 2021
Paul Taylor-Mills has confirmed the line-up of award-winning and international performers and creatives assembled for next month’s MTFestUK 2021. Due to open at the Turbine Theatre in London from 17-29 May 2021 before embarking on a digital tour from 31 May until 4 July, the third edition of the annual celebration of new musical theatre […]
Five Questions With: Andrew Bateup
After winning a ‘battle’ with fellow musical theatre performer Matthew Croke during last weekend’s The Voice on ITV (performing ‘Always’ by Bon Jovi), ANDREW BATEUP has reached the semi-finals of the ever popular competition. Andrew’s musical theatre credits include the UK tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat from 2012-15 and Choir Of Man […]
West End Musical Drive-In shows to be streamed online
Home-bound audiences will be able to get a taste of the initiative that brought a touch of musical theatre magic to a London car park with the release of digital recordings of the West End Musical Drive-In concerts via the stream.theatre platform. Featuring over 25 West End stars including Alice Fearn (Come From Away), Lucie […]
Five Questions With: Matthew Croke
Widely recognised for his critically-acclaimed performance as the title character in the West End production of Disney’s Aladdin, MATTHEW CROKE recently took centre stage as a contestant in this year’s tenth series of The Voice UK. Opening the show with his stand-out vocals, Matt performed ‘Come What May’ in the blind auditions, in the second episode of the new series, and […]
Anderson and Petty announce virtual concert A Christmas Wish in aid of Acting For Others
Songwriters Anderson and Petty have announced A Christmas Wish, a virtual concert with West End stars from Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Six: The Musical, Wicked and more, available to stream at select times from 17-20 December 2020. The concert is hosted by Ben Stock and Hilary O’Neil and is in aid of theatrical charity Acting For Others who provide emotional and financial support to […]
Thirty West End voices unite for new The Show Must Go On charity single
Thirty West End performers have lent their voices to a new original song created to bring a little Christmas cheer with all profits going to Acting For Others, The Fleabag Support Fund and NHS Covid-19 Urgent Appeal through the Theatre Support Fund+. Written by director and performer Anna Hale, producer and director Joe McNeice and […]
New dates and revised bill for Hippodrome Casino Live in London
Fourth Wall Live and The Hippodrome Casino London have confirmed revised dates and an amended line-up for the new season of live shows at the Leicester Square venue unveiled last month. Due to the current lockdown, Live In London will now run from 3 December until 20 December 2020, with two shows nightly at 7pm […]
Godspell 50th to feature at West End Musical Drive-In
Stars from the recent online charity concert marking the 50th anniversary of Godspell will feature alongside a one-off screening of the event at the West End Musical Drive-In on 4 October 2020. Jodie Steele (Six, Heathers), Danyl Johnson (2009 X Factor finalist), Jenny Fitzpatrick (Tina, The Musical, Our House), John Barr (The Story of Bart, […]
Sunday At The Musicals returns in October with a fundraiser
A host of West End favourites will take to the stage at The Actors’ Church when the popular Sunday at the Musicals returns on 4 October 2020 with a fundraising concert. Produced by Paul Burton Productions, the star-studded show which will be directed by Charlotte Peters will raise funds for Acting For Others. The line-up […]
Extra West End Musical Drive-In shows announced
More West End favourites and extra shows have been added to September’s West End Musical Drive-In schedule following a successful August programme. After selling all tickets within 24 hours for the previously announced 12 September 2020 show featuring 17 past and present Queens from hit show Six, an extra performance of the musical theatre-themed concert […]
Stars line up to record The Clockmaker’s Daughter studio album
Five leading West End stars will lend their voices to a new studio recording of Webborn and Finn’s The Clockmaker’s Daughter. Currently starring as Peggy Schuyler in Hamilton, Christine Allado (In The Heights) will record the role of Constance alongside Ramin Karimloo (The Phantom of the Opera and Love Never Dies) as Abraham, Fra Fee […]
West End stars to appear in Alexander Bermange Hippodrome show
Musical theatre favourites will take to the stage at London’s Hippodrome next month for a one-off show celebrating the work of award-winning composer Alexander S. Bermange. London’s Leading Luvvies Perform Alexander S. Bermange on Sunday 4 March will feature a star-studded line-up of West End favourites performing songs by the composer. Lined up to appear […]
Exclusive first look at new Aladdin Matthew Croke
Disney Theatrical Productions has released an exclusive first look at Matthew Croke in the title role in Aladdin ahead of his first performance on 5 June 2017 at the Prince Edward Theatre. A behind-the-scenes video of Croke’s very first Aladdin transformation and photo shoot is also available now. The new musical based on the Academy […]
Disney’s Aladdin – Matthew Croke to play the title role
Matthew Croke will step into the title role in Disney’s Aladdin just months before the lavish show celebrates its first birthday at London’s Prince Edward Theatre. His first performance will be on 5 June 2017. After impressing fans and critics with his performance as Don Lockwood in the UK tour of Singin’ in the Rain, […]
Singin’ in the Rain – Salisbury Playhouse and Touring
Singin’ in the Rain continues at Salisbury Playhouse until 26 May, then tours to the Octagon Theatre, Bolton (3-25 June) and the New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme (3 June to 16 July). Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ The iconic lamp post is on from the start. Other bits of set may come and […]
New production of Singin’ in the Rain – casting revealed
Casting has been announced for director Elizabeth Newman’s new production of the timeless musical Singin’ in the Rain. Matthew Croke (Funny Girl, Menier Chocolate Factory) will take on the central role of silent movie idol and song and dance man Don Lockwood, alongside Christian Edwards (Oliver! Theatre Royal Drury Lane) as his exuberant best friend Cosmo […]
