The full cast and band for the London premiere of Hamlet Hail to the Thief have been confirmed ahead of the hit musical’s debut at the Barbican Theatre later this year.
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London debut for Hamlet Hail to the Thief
Following sold-out runs at the Royal Shakespeare Company and Aviva Studios (home of Factory International), Hamlet Hail to the Thief will receive its London premiere at the Barbican Theatre later this year.
Hamlet Hail to the Thief – Aviva Studios, Manchester
Hamlet Hail to the Thief continues at Aviva Studios, Manchester until 18 May 2025. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ Samuel Blenkin’s electrifying, magnetic performance is central to the way that the production breathes fresh life into this 400-year-old tragedy.
Bachararch musical Close to You – new images and teaser video released
New production images and a teaser video have been released for Close to You – Bacharach Reimagined (the new musical featuring Burt Bacharach’s songbook) which will transfer from the Menier Chocolate Factory to London’s Criterion Theatre from 3 October. Performed by a young, multi-talented cast led by the visionary musician and performer Kyle Riabko, the show features Riabko’s new yet faithful interpretations of Bacharach’s classics. […]
What’s It All About? Bacharach Reimagined – Menier Chocolate Factory
What’s It All About? Bacharach Reimagined continues at the Menier Chocolate Factory, London until 5 September. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The Menier Chocolate Factory has transformed itself this summer into a 1960s hippie retreat – the perfect setting for a remarkable celebration and ‘reimagining’ of the songs of Burt Bacharach by Canadian […]
What’s It All About? Bacharach Reimagined – great new images
The UK premiere of What’s It All About? Bacharach Reimagined at the Menier Chocolate Factory opens tonight so here are some fabulous new images of the show from our official photographer Roy Tan. Burt Bacharach’s celebrated songbook is given a new interpretation in the production, thanks to Kyle Riabko’s original musical arrangements. Directed by Oliver Award-winner Steven Hoggett, the show is a 90-minute non-stop […]
Bacharach show What’s It All About? has UK premiere at Menier Chocolate Factory
The Menier Chocolate Factory will host the UK première of What’s It All About? Bacharach Reimagined from 3 July to 5 September (press night is 15 July). Burt Bacharach’s celebrated songbook is given an exciting new interpretation with Kyle Riabko’s thrillingly original musical arrangement. This show, directed by Olivier Award-winner Steven Hoggett, is a 90-minute non-stop musical journey in which the 27-year-old Riabko leads a talented […]
