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Extra Performances added to the West End’s The Lion the Witch & the Wardrobe due to public demand

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The producers of the West End’s hugely successful production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which has already been seen by over 100,000 people have added two additional performances over the festive season – matinees on 14 December 2022 and on 4 January 2023.   The highly acclaimed adaptation of CS Lewis’ story is running at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on Drury Lane until 8 January 2023 Aslan, the extraordinary Lion puppet will be out and about on the lead-up to Christmas, switching on Christmas Lights, at Hamley’s and at Waterstones.  More details and dates to be revealed. Step through the wardrobe into the enchanted kingdom of Narnia. Join … Continue reading Extra Performances added to the West End’s The Lion the Witch & the Wardrobe due to public demand

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New musical Glory Ride to open at The Other Palace this november

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A new, original musical based on an amazing, true story from the Second World War, Glory Ride, will have its world premiere in the main theatre at The Other Palace as a staged concert for three performances this November.  How did a Cyclist, an Accountant, and the Cardinal of Tuscany join forces to pull off one of the most remarkable rescue operations of the War? Glory Ride reveals the untold tale of an Italian Tour de France winner who uses his fame and his bicycle to save hundreds of children from Mussolini’s Fascists. The show takes place in Tuscany and features soaring, memorable songs, along with … Continue reading New musical Glory Ride to open at The Other Palace this november

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Robert Bathurst to star as ‘Scrooge’ in Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol

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Producers Fiery Angel Entertainment and Red Tail Entertainment are delighted to announce casting for the European Premiere of Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol – A New Musical at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall from 8 December 2022 to 8 January 2023, with a … Continue reading Robert Bathurst to star as ‘Scrooge’ in Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol

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Kristina Love to join the UK cast of Tina – The Tina Turner Musical

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The hit production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL today (4 October 2022) announces that Kristina Love will join the West End production to share the title role with Elesha Paul Moses from 12 October 2022. Love joins the Company having previously played the title role in Hamburg to great … Continue reading Kristina Love to join the UK cast of Tina – The Tina Turner Musical

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“Where There is Darkness, Only Light” – Honoring Come From Away with Q. Smith and Sharon Wheatley

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By Kat Mokrynski Picture: all rights reserved Come From Away, an incredible Broadway show, is closing on Sunday, October 2nd, after playing over 1,600 performances at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. The show tells the true story of 7,000 airplane passengers … Continue reading “Where There is Darkness, Only Light” – Honoring Come From Away with Q. Smith and Sharon Wheatley

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Emojiland set to play at the Garrick Theatre for one night only on October 31st

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Having opened off-Broadway in January 2020 where it received a New York Times Critics’ Pick, the award-winning Emojiland, will be hitting the West End on 31 October 2022. For a one night only concert at The Garrick Theatre some of the leading talent in musical theatre will take on these iconic figures inside our phones. Giving them life, personality, and whole lot of song. This esteemed cast will include, Blake Patrick Anderson (Be More Chill), Laura Baldwin (Cinderella), Louise Dearman (Wicked), Olly Dobson (Back to the Future), Hiba Elchikhe (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie), Renee Lamb (Six), Hannah Lowther (Heathers), Tim Mahendran (& Juliet), Natalie Paris (Six), Oliver Saville (Rocky Horror Show), Jonny Weldon (101 Dalmations), and Dean John Wilson (Aladdin). Emojiland is an electric, funny and surprisingly touching piece about a diverse community … Continue reading Emojiland set to play at the Garrick Theatre for one night only on October 31st

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New casting announced for Mamma Mia! The Party at the O2 London

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MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY, London’s premier dining experience, is delighted to announce the new cast arriving at Nikos Taverna on the Greek island of Skopelos. Due to extraordinary demand, MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY is now playing until Sunday 26 February 2023 at The O2, London. Tickets for the new booking period are on sale now. The new cast, who begin performances tonight include Javier Rasero as Nikos, Scarlet Gabriel as Debbie, Luke Friend as Adam, Noah Sinigaglia as Konstantina, Rosie Rowlands as Bella (at certain performances), Jamie Birkett, Caline Hampartzoumian, Robban Hogstrom, and Maison Kelley. They join existing cast members Lorraine Chappell who will continue in the role of Kate, Dawn Spence as Grandma, Allie Ho Chee as Bella (at certain performances), Claudia Bradley and Ellis Dackombe. Tamara … Continue reading New casting announced for Mamma Mia! The Party at the O2 London

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Scene Unseen, an intimate new cabaret about identity and sexuality now available to watch online

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As part of its Made in Northampton season, Royal & Derngate has today released Scene Unseen, an intimate cabaret by Jessica Walker and Joseph Atkins, directed for film by the theatre’s Artistic Director James Dacre with illustrations by award-winning illustrator … Continue reading Scene Unseen, an intimate new cabaret about identity and sexuality now available to watch online