The Black British Theatre Awards (BBTAs), recognising some of the finest work by Black performers and creatives in UK Theatre, were handed out at a star-packed ceremony in the Lyttelton Theatre at the National Theatre.
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Black British Theatre Awards nominees – Tina: The Tina Turner Musical leads the way
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical leads the way in the nominations for the Black British Theatre Awards (BBTAs). The hit West End show which is currently in its fifth year at the Aldwych Theatre tops the list of nominees for the fifth annual awards with five nominations. Tina’s closest musical theatre rival on the shortlist is Matilda The Musical at the Cambridge Theatre with a total of three nominations.
Nativity! The Musical – Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Nativity! The Musical continues at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre until 7 January 2023. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Uplifting, joyous, heartfelt and festively entertaining, Nativity! The Musical feels like a present from Santa himself, and one that would make even The Grinch himself sit back and smile.
Christmas homecoming for the REP’s Nativity! The Musical
Much-loved Christmas show Nativity! The Musical will make its long-awaited return to its first home, the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, for the 2022/2023 Christmas season. Postponed twice due to the pandemic, the successful stage version of the hit film Nativity! will now return to the venue where it debuted in 2017, two years later than planned […]
Nativity! The Musical – Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury and Touring
Nativity! The Musical continues at the Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury until 10 November 2019 and then tours until 29 December (including a run at London’s Eventim Apollo Theatre from 11-29 December). Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Despite the autumnal weather, Christmas has arrived sparkling and shining to the Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury. Joyous Nativity! […]
Musical Theatre Review 2018 – Five-Star Show Round-Up
Musical Theatre Review reflects on another stunning and diverse year of theatre. Here is a round-up of five-star reviews from 2018 productions in the West End, on the London Fringe, in the regions and on tour (plus a sprinkling of Broadway openings too). With thanks to all our awesome contributors. JANUARY Six – Arts Theatre, London […]
Nativity! The Musical – Eventim Apollo London
Nativity! The Musical continues at Eventim Apollo London until 29 December 2018. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ An excitable buzz outside and inside the venue at the gala performance of this eagerly-awaited celebrity-laden production more than hinted this was going to be something pretty special. Spectacular and hugely entertaining, it’s a […]
Nativity! The Musical – Milton Keynes & Touring
Nativity! The Musical continues at the Milton Keynes Theatre until 18 November 2018 before the tour continues. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ Nativity! The Musical definitely brought Christmas cheer to Milton Keynes, even if it was a little early! Based on the 2009 Christmas comedy film directed by Debbie Isitt, the […]
Love Island’s Dani Dyer joins her father in London run of Nativity The Musical
Love Island winner Dani Dyer will end her winning year by joining her EastEnder father Danny Dyer for the London run of Nativity The Musical. Dyer, who previously appeared alongside her father in four British feature films, will make her stage debut playing the aspiring actress daughter of her father’s character in the show, Hollywood […]
Danny Dyer & Jo Brand to star in Nativity! The Musical in London
Danny Dyer will star as Hollywood Producer and Jo Brand as The Critic in the London run of Nativity! The Musical at the Eventim Apollo, from 19 to 31 December. Jo Brand will also star as The Critic when the show heads to the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh from 28 November to 2 December. Dyer is currently best known for his […]
Nativity! The Musical to return to London next Christmas after 2018 UK tour
Christmas has come early for fans of the hit stage version of the much-loved film Nativity! with the news that the sell-out show which is currently playing London’s Eventim Apollo will return for an extended Christmas run in 2018. Produced by Jamie Wilson, Entertainment One, Ramin Sabi and Belgrade Theatre Coventry, the world premiere run […]
Nativity! The Musical – Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Touring
Nativity! The Musical continues at Birmingham Repertory Theatre until 12 November and then tours until 6 January 2018. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Scrap the panto. If you see one thing this season, let it be this. Gathering a cult following in 2009, Debbit Isitt’s comic Christmas masterpiece Nativity! hit the […]
Nativity! The Musical – Louis Walsh to make stage debut in London leg of tour
X Factor judge Louis Walsh will make his stage acting debut as a Hollywood producer in the London run of the eagerly-anticipated Nativity! The Musical at London’s Eventim Apollo. The pop manager and TV talent show judge will step into the role played on film by stage and screen star Clarke Peters from 13 until […]
Nativity! The Musical premiere – full cast revealed
Full casting has been announced for the world premiere of Nativity! The Musical which is due to open at Birmingham Repertory Theatre on Friday 20 October. Produced by Jamie Wilson, Entertainment One, Ramin Sabi and Belgrade Theatre Coventry, the musical version of the hit 2009 festive family tale of the ultimate school Nativity play will […]
Nativity! The Musical – Daniel Boys, Sarah Earnshaw and Simon Lipkin cast
Casting has been revealed for the world premiere of Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s production of Nativity! The Musical opening at the Rep on Friday 20 October 2017. Daniel Boys will play Paul Maddens, Sarah Earnshaw is Jennifer Lore and Simon Lipkin plays Mr Poppy. They will be joined by Andy Barke, Jamie Chapman, Jemma Churchill, Gary […]
Musical stage version of Nativity! to open in October 2017
The world premiere of Nativity! The Musical will open at Birmingham Repertory Theatre on Friday 20 October 2017, prior to a short tour visiting Southend Cliffs Pavilion, Sheffield Lyceum, Manchester Palace, Plymouth Theatre Royal, a London season at the Hammersmith Eventim Apollo and a Christmas season at Leeds Grand Theatre. Casting to be announced soon. Nativity! The Musical will be written and directed by the creator and director of […]
