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David Hunter and Joanna Woodward to star in World Premiere of The Time Traveller’s Wife: the Musical

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David Hunter will star as Henry and Joanna Woodward as Clare and in the world premiere of The Time Traveller’s Wife: The Musical, based on the best-selling novel by Audrey Niffenegger and the New Line Cinema film screenplay by Bruce Joel Rubin.  The new musical will premiere at Storyhouse … Continue reading David Hunter and Joanna Woodward to star in World Premiere of The Time Traveller’s Wife: the Musical

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Tracy-Ann Oberman and Matthew Kelly join Felicity Kendal in the cast of NOISES OFF 40th Anniversary tour

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The full cast is announced today for the 40th Anniversary tour of Michael Frayn’s multi award-winning farce, Noises Off, which will open at Theatre Royal Bath from 22 September 2022, before heading on to Richmond, Brighton and Cambridge. Joining the previously announced Felicity Kendal (The Good Life, Relatively Speaking and Hay Fever) as Dotty Otley will be stage and screen actors Tracy-Ann Oberman (EastEnders, Friday Night Dinner and Edmond) as Belinda Blair and Matthew Kelly (The Dresser, Waiting For Godot, as well as hosting Stars In Their Eyes and You Bet!) as Selsdon Mowbray. The full cast will include Alexander Hanson as Lloyd Dallas, Joseph Millson as Garry Lejeune, Sasha Frost as Brooke Ashton, Pepter Lunkhuse as Poppy Norton Taylor, Jonathan Coy as Fredrick Fellows, and Hubert Burton as Tim … Continue reading Tracy-Ann Oberman and Matthew Kelly join Felicity Kendal in the cast of NOISES OFF 40th Anniversary tour

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New casting announced for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in the West End

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the producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions – are delighted to confirm casting for the new Company who begin performances at London’s Palace Theatre on 13 October 2022.  In addition, the original two-part multi award-winning production … Continue reading New casting announced for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in the West End

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Casting announced for the UK Tour of The Color Purple

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Leicester’s Curve theatre and Birmingham Hippodrome have announced the cast of their co-production of acclaimed musical The Color Purple, which is set to tour England and Wales for the first time this autumn thanks to support from Arts Council England’s National Lottery Funding. Leading the company as … Continue reading Casting announced for the UK Tour of The Color Purple

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Full casting announced for Othello at the Watermill

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Full casting and creative team have been announced for The Watermill Ensemble’s bold new production of William Shakespeare’s OTHELLO, adapted by Karla Marie Sweet, co-directed by Paul Hart and Anjali Mehra. The production will feature a fusion of modern and soulful music underscoring the action and performed in the theatre’s inimitable style by a company of actor musicians breathing new life into Shakespeare’s classic text. Othello will play at The Watermill from Friday 16 September until Saturday 15 October.  ‘‘For she had eyes, and chose me’ A life torn apart by prejudice; Othello is a tender love story shattered by one man’s obsessive hate of another. … Continue reading Full casting announced for Othello at the Watermill

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New cast announced for 2.22 A GHOST STORY extended run at the Criterion Theatre

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Producer Runaway Entertainment is delighted to announce casting news for the extended West End run of Danny Robins’ edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story. The extension follows two record breaking runs at the Noel Coward and Gielgud Theatres and a hugely successful run with the current cast at the Criterion Theatre, plus three Olivier Nominations including Best New Play, and winning the Best New Play category in the Whatsonstage awards. Tamsin Carroll will play the role of Lauren. Tamsin said: “As a self confessed scaredy-cat, I’m so glad to have Matt, Felix and Laura to band together with on … Continue reading New cast announced for 2.22 A GHOST STORY extended run at the Criterion Theatre

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Callum Scott Howells and Madeline Brewer to join Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club in October 2022

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The producers of the multi award-winning, critically acclaimed production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB in London’s West End are thrilled to announce that BAFTA Award nominee Callum Scott Howells will play ‘The Emcee’ and Emmy Award nominee Madeline Brewer will play ‘Sally Bowles’ from 3 October 2022 until 28 … Continue reading Callum Scott Howells and Madeline Brewer to join Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club in October 2022