Cameron Mackintosh’s hit West End production of Les Misérables will welcome a number of new cast members to the stage of the Sondheim Theatre early next month.
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Into the Woods – Bridge Theatre
Into the Woods continues at the Bridge Theatre, London until 30 May 2026. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Fein has respectfully shown us what a gorgeous show this is with no need for high-tech bells nor gimmicky whistles.
The Bridge Theatre’s Into the Woods – the full cast
Casting has been confirmed for the Bridge Theatre’s eagerly anticipated upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s magical musical Into the Woods.
Pretty Woman – Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham and Touring
Pretty Woman was reviewed at the Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. The tour continues until 28 September 2024. Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ The show is unchallenging escapism, a nice way to kill a couple of hours that you’ll forget by the time you leave the theatre, and sometimes that’s all you need.
Pretty Woman The Musical – New Wimbledon Theatre and Touring
Pretty Woman The Musical was reviewed at the New Wimbledon Theatre, London. The tour continues until 28 September 2024. Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ ✩ ✩
Pretty Woman The Musical – Theatre Royal, Glasgow and Touring
Pretty Woman The Musical was reviewed at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow. The tour continues until 28 September 2024. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩
West End debut for Off-Broadway hit Emojiland
Off-Broadway hit Emojiland will make its West End debut for a one night only concert performance at the Garrick Theatre later this month. Featuring music by Keith Harrison Dworkin, and a book and lyrics by Dworkin and Laura Schein, the award-winning new musical will arrive in London on 31 October. The new production of the […]
Star line-up for CheerUp Charlie Gala
A host of musical theatre favourites will join inspirational young anti-bullying campaigner Charlie Kristensen at The Actors’ Church in Covent Garden for his fundraising event, #CheerUp Charlie – The Show on 31 October 2021. Produced by Mark Robert Petty, the gala performance will feature: Lewis Asquith, Lizzie Bea, Nikki Bentley, Daniel Boys, Kieran Brown, Robin […]
West End stars feature in workshop presentation of new Brit show Tinker Bell the Musical
West End stars Alice Fearn, Oliver Savile and Courtney Bowman will be among the cast of a week-long workshop production of new British musical Tinker Bell the Musical. Directed by Anna Fox with assistant director Ayoade Bamgboye, the cast will also include Miracle Chance, Tosh Wanogho-Maud, Patrick Munday, Charlie Kristensen, Beth Hinton-Lever, Gwion Morris Jones, […]
Live-stream return for Sasha Regan’s The Pirates Of Penzance
Home-bound theatre-lovers who missed out on the recent streaming of the Palace Theatre debut of Sasha Regan’s award-winning all-male version of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance will get another chance to see the hit show this Easter. Recorded live on 13 December 2020, The Pirates of Penzance will return to Stream.Theatre from 29 […]
In The Wings series has entertained thousands of home viewers
Over 75,000 theatre-lovers have tuned in to view the two In The Wings series of shows celebrating new British musicals and shows postponed due to the Covid-closedown. Due to take its final bow on 30 October 2020 with the final episode in the second series focusing on The Rise by Graham Lappin, In The Wings […]
Line-up for Barn Theatre’s Dominic Powell online concert
The Barn Theatre has announced the line-up of performers for the sixth virtual concert in the venue’s popular on-line series showcasing the work of Britain’s musical theatre composers. Celebrating the work of actor, writer and composer Dominic Powell, the concert this Saturday (8 August 2020) will include performances from Andrew Patrick-Waller (Brooklyn, Bat Out of […]
Eleven Six Queens to join the West End Musical Drive-In line-up
Eleven past and present ‘Queens’ from the hit show Six are the latest additions to the line-up of West End favourites bringing a touch of musical theatre magic to drive-in audiences in London. Courtney Bowman, Maddie Bulleyment, Collette Guitart, Sophie Isaac, Vicki Manser, Shekinah McFarlane, Grace Mouat, Natalie Paris, Jarneia Richard-Noel, Courtney Stapleton and Jodie […]
Barn Theatre launches virtual concert series
Cirencester’s Barn Theatre will launch a new virtual concert series showcasing the work of Britain’s musical theatre composers on Saturday 9 May 2020. Launching at 7.30pm BST on the venue’s Facebook, YouTube and Twitter channels, The Barn Theatre Presents series will begin with a star-studded celebration of the music of the award-winning Welsh songwriters Daniel […]
Charities to benefit from All The Web’s A Stage event announced
Acting For Others, Help Musicians and The Golsoncott Foundation are the charitable organisations set to benefit from Theatre Together’s upcoming online event All The Web’s A Stage. Over 60 artists and industry professionals are now involved in the project which was set up to find ways to raise money for those in the arts facing […]
Stars return to host 10th West End Bares
Graham Norton, Tom Allen and Michelle Visage will return as hosts for the tenth birthday of the burlesque-flavoured fundraiser West End Bares at East London’s Troxy on Sunday 13 October 2019. The trio, who all previously hosted the annual event will join forces to host West End Bares Stripped as it celebrates the annual event’s […]
Falsettos – The Other Palace
Falsettos continues at The Other Palace, London until 23 November 2019. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ If love really can tell a million stories, to use the show’s tag line, then Falsettos is close on being the ultimate tale of one sad, joyous and tragic relationship all woven beautifully into a wider family […]
First casting news for Falsettos premiere
An all-star cast will take to the stage in the long-awaited UK premiere of double Tony Award-winning musical Falsettos at The Other Palace this summer. Funny Girl’s Natasha J Barnes (American Idiot, Arts Theatre, Wasted, Southwark Playhouse) will play Cordelia alongside Daniel Boys (The Boys in the Band, Park Theatre, UK tour, Vaudeville Theatre, Spamalot, […]
Leading theatre producers Selladoor launch new production platform
Two new musicals marking the centenary of the Armistice will be the launch productions for leading theatre producers Selladoor Worldwide’s new scheme to support and develop new work. The first showcase of work developed by Selladoor Creation will take place today (Monday 12 November 2018) at London’s Fortune Theatre, with a special concert showcase of […]
Star-packed music video accompanies Dan and Laura Curtis song which raises funds for Help For Heroes
Judi Dench, Paul McCartney, Whoopi Goldberg and Steve Martin are among a glittering group of stars who have joined a host of West End favourites in a very special musical video tribute to servicemen and women around the world. Aimed at raising funds for UK charity Help The Heroes, The Hero – A West End […]
David Thaxton and Savannah Stevenson star in LMTO’s Camelot
Olivier Award winner David Thaxton and Follies star Savannah Stevenson will head the cast of the London Musical Theatre Orchestra’s concert version of Camelot at the London Palladium next month. Thaxton, who won an Olivier Award in 2011 for his performance in the Donmar Warehouse’s Passion and has played multiple roles in the Les Misérables […]
Star line-up for Crazy Coqs Presents: The New Musical Theatre Showcase
Stage stars Oliver Savile, Christina Bennington, Koko Basigara, Charlotte Wakefield and Nadim Naaman will take to the stage this Sunday (16 September) in The New Musical Theatre Showcase. The fourth concert in the popular Crazy Coqs Presents series of shows puts the spotlight on new music from composers including Anderson and Petty, Kansley and Lidert, […]
Knights of the Rose – Arts Theatre
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, […]
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 […]
I Wish My Life Were More Like a Musical – Live at Zédel
I Wish My Life Were More Like a Musical continues at Live at Zédel, London until 17 April 2018. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ The multi-talented Alexander S Bermange (composer, lyricist, MD, pianist, vocalist, co-arranger) has hit the jackpot with this racy revue about the trials and tribulations of life in […]
West End stars to help raise funds for Grenfell charity
Performers from some of the West End’s biggest shows will join forces with London firefighters in a special show later this month to raise funds for the families who were directly affected by the tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire. Organised by Kieran Brown (Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera) and Sabrina Aloueche (Chess, We […]
Alexander Bermange’s I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical – cast revealed
Casting has been announced for the world premiere of Alexander S Bermange’s musical revue I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical at London entertainment hub Live At Zédel. Wicked stars Suzie Mathers (Mamma Mia!) and Oliver Savile (The Phantom of the Opera) will join former Rocky Horror co-stars Liam Tamne (The Phantom of the […]
Company – Aberdeen Arts Centre
Company continues at the Aberdeen Arts Centre until 10 February 2018. Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ ✩ ✩ It’s Bobby’s 35th birthday and all of his married friends are wondering why he is avoiding that matrimonial state. Yes, he has lady-friends galore and yes, everyone adores the man; but why won’t he cross that […]
Stars lend their voices to songwriter Oliver Boito debut EP
Wicked stars Oliver Savile and Jodie Steele are among a host of West End favourites who appear on a new EP of original musical theatre ballads by songwriter Oliver Boito. Released on iTunes on Sunday (21 January), Notes of Love is Boito’s debut EP of original compositions in collaboration with orchestrator Simon Nathan and producer/arranger […]
Aberdeen Arts Centre to stage Sondheim’s Company
Aberdeen Arts Centre will follow up last year’s hit version of Cabaret with a new production of Stephen Sondheim’s Company. With a cast of West End stars, the show – featuring the music and lyrics of Sondheim and a book by George Furth – the multi award-winning show will play Aberdeen from 1-10 February 2018. […]
Graham Norton returns to co-host West End Bares alongside Adam Garcia, Summer Strallen and more
Graham Norton will return to host of this year’s West End Bares, the burlesque-flavoured fundraiser which plays London’s Novello Theatre on Sunday 29 October. The popular comedian and chat show host will return for a third stint to host this year’s Wizard of Oz-inspired West End Bares 2017: Ruby Strippers alongside co-hosts Adam Garcia, Summer […]
Stars line up to record composer Alexander S Bermange’s comic catalogue
Musical comedy composer Alexander S. Bermange has assembled a star-studded line-up of stage and screen favourites to record a double album of his songs. Whit & Whimsy features special performances of some of Bermange’s most popular comic creations by stars including Miriam Margolyes, Nigel Planer, Tracie Bennett and Ian Bartholomew. Produced by Mike Dixon, the […]
State Fair – London Musical Theatre Orchestra – Cadogan Hall
State Fair at the Cadogan Hall, London. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A pre-concert announcement often signals something unfortunate but not in this instance! Conductor Freddie Tapner of the London Musical Theatre Orchestra (making its debut) told us that what we were about to hear was a concert version of the much-loved film State […]
Wicked – Apollo Victoria Theatre
Wicked continues at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, London and is booking up to 4 November 2017. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It is probably musical theatre blasphemy to admit it, but on seeing Wicked for the first time I struggled to make an emotional connection with the book or score. While I left the […]
Wicked extends booking as new principal cast opens at the Apollo Victoria
On Monday 5 September 2016 at 10am the 22nd new booking period opens for Wicked, the award-winning West End musical phenomenon that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz. More than 500,000 new tickets are going on sale for performances until Saturday 4 November 2017. From 5 September, Wicked will star Rachel Tucker (Elphaba), Suzie Mathers (Glinda), Oliver Savile (Fiyero), Anita Dobson (Madame Morrible), Mark Curry (The Wizard), Martin Ball (Doctor Dillamond), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Idriss Kargbo (Boq), Alice […]
