Benjamin Walker, Rebecca Thornhill, Cilla Silvia, Ian McLarnon and Jos Slovick lead the final additions to the cast for the world premiere of the stage musical version of acclaimed film director John Cassavetes’ 1977 film Opening Night.
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The Mill at Sonning’s Gypsy is named Best Musical at UK Theatre Awards 2023 while Lena Hall wins for In Dreams
The 2023 UK Theatre Awards winners have been revealed in a ceremony at London’s Guildhall, hosted by musical theatre star Zoe Birkett. Best Musical Production was awarded to The Mill at Sonning for its revival of Gypsy.
Girl From the North Country – New Wimbledon Theatre
Girl From The North Country continues at the New Wimbledon Theatre, London until 18 March 2023. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Mill at Sonning’s Gypsy – full cast confirmed
The full cast has been unveiled for The Mill at Sonning’s new production of the classic musical Gypsy in the summer. As previously announced, Rebecca Thornhill will take on the role of the ultimate domineering stage mother Mama Rose alongside Evelyn Hoskins as the neglected daughter who becomes a burlesque sensation from 24 May until 15 July 2023.
Mill at Sonning’s Gypsy to star Rebecca Thornhill as Mama Rose
Rebecca Thornhill will take on the role of the ultimate domineering stage mother, Mama Rose alongside Evelyn Hoskins as her daughter Louise in The Mill at Sonning’s new production of the classic musical Gypsy in the summer.
Girl from the North Country – Milton Keynes Theatre and Touring
Girl From The North Country continues at Milton Keynes Theatre until 19 November 2022 and then tours until 18 March 2023. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩
Cast for Girl From The Country’s first UK tour and Dublin season
Casting has been announced for the first UK tour and Dublin season of the critically acclaimed double Olivier Award-winning West End and Broadway production of Girl From The North Country. The cast includes Keisha Amponsa Banson (The Magician’s Elephant, RSC, School of Rock, Gillian Lynne Theatre), Ross Carswell (professional debut), Colin Connor (War Horse, National […]
Casting for Hairspray 2021/2022 UK and Ireland tour
Alex Bourne, Brenda Edwards and Norman Pace will be hitting the high notes in Hairspray when the UK and Ireland tour relaunches at Plymouth Theatre Royal on 24 June 2021. Bourne (Annie, Mamma Mia!) will step into the distinctive high hair and high heels of Edna Turnblad opposite comedy star Pace (Chicago, The Rocky Horror […]
Darius Campbell, Siubhan Harrison, Rebecca Thornhill and Robert Lonsdale line up for From Here To Eternity one-night-only reunion
Writers Tim Rice and Stuart Brayson and cast members from the West End production of From Here To Eternity will appear in a special One Night Only reunion, presented by SimG Productions and Musical Theatre Radio on 22 June 2020. This unique, virtual, interactive event will reunite cast and creatives from the original London production […]
Beyond The Barricade – Richmond Theatre & Touring
Beyond The Barricade at Richmond Theatre, London and on tour. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ Bringing the magic of musical theatre to the masses has been the mission of Andy Reiss and David Fawcett ever since these Les Misérables veterans met up in Manchester in 1996 and eventually took Beyond The […]
Elliot Harper is the new Miss Trunchbull taking charge on tour in 2019
The Exorcist’s Elliot Harper will step into the role of Miss Trunchbull in the UK and Ireland tour of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda The Musical when the multi-award-winning show opens at Plymouth’s Theatre Royal on 15 January 2019. Harper (Les Misérables, Queens Theatre, One Man Two Guvnors, National Theatre) will take over from Craige […]
Matilda the Musical – Milton Keynes Theatre and Touring
Matilda the Musical continues at Milton Keynes Theatre until 30 June 2018, before continuing its tour until 17 August 2019. Star rating: five stars ★★★★★ Roald Dahl’s classic tells the tale of a young girl, who has a great imagination, intellect and magical powers. However, her life isn’t made easy by her parents, Mr and Mrs Wormwood who […]
Adult casting revealed for Matilda The Musical UK and Ireland tour
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the adult casting for the first five venues of the Matilda The Musical 2018/19 UK and Ireland tour. Craige Els will reprise the role of Miss Trunchbull, having played her in the West End for three years between 2014 and 2017. He will be joined by Carly Thoms as […]
Matilda the Musical – check out images of the new London cast
Check out the production images of the new cast of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Matilda the Musical. Evie Hone and Lizzie Wells have joined Anna-Louise Knight and Lara McDonnell in the title role, alongside Michael Begley (Mr Wormwood), Miria Parvin (Miss Honey) and Rebecca Thornhill (Mrs Wormwood). Craige Els will continue in the role of Miss Trunchbull. Matilda the Musical, which celebrates its fourth birthday on Sunday 25 October, is now booking at […]
Matilda the Musical – new casting revealed
Evie Hone and Lizzie Wells will join Anna-Louise Knight and Lara McDonnell in the title role of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical from Tuesday 15 September 2015. Joining the four actresses will be Michael Begley (Mr Wormwood), Miria Parvin (Miss Honey) and Rebecca Thornhill (Mrs Wormwood). Craige Els will continue in the role of Miss Trunchbull. Capturing the imagination of young and […]
Sunday At the Musicals – female stars queue up for EABF fundraiser
Paul Burton and Paul Burton Productions are producing a special one-night charity concert in aid of the Entertainment Artistes’ Benevolent Fund. Entitled Sunday At the Musicals, the concert, which will feature 20 female singers, is being staged in the Cabaret & Music Theatre at London’s Hippodrome Casino in Leicester Square on Sunday 14 June at 8pm. The production is being directed by Carole […]
From Here to Eternity musical – does it work at the movies?
The film of stage musical From Here to Eternity goes on general release across the UK and Ireland today. Liz Granirer attended a special screening, with the show’s cast and crew in the audience, at London’s Cineword Haymarket. From the moment the soldiers begin their first group routine in From Here to Eternity, we learn what the year […]
Darius joins From Here to Eternity cast
Casting has been announced for the world premiere of Tim Rice and Stuart Brayson’s new stage musical From Here to Eternity which begins previews at the Shaftesbury Theatre on 30 September. Darius Campbell (Chicago, West End) will play Warden, Siubhan Harrison (Grease, West End) will play Lorene, Robert Lonsdale (Anna Christie, Donmar Warehouse) takes on […]
