Casting announced for World Premiere of Sherlock Holmes and The Poisin Wood at the Watermill Theatre

Artistic Director Paul Hart, Executive Director Claire Murray and the team at Newbury’s The Watermill Theatre today announce casting and creative team for the world premiere of the electrifying new rock musical Sherlock Holmes and the Poison Wood, co-produced with Metta Theatre, playing 2 February to 16 March. Adapted from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories, Sherlock Holmes and the Poison Wood marks the latest collaboration between award-winning writer and director P Burton-Morgan and composer Ben Glasstone (The Rhythmics, Cells). As part of The Watermill Theatre and Metta Theatre’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the physical production from set to props and costumes will be sourced entirely from second hand materials. London 2024.  Doggedly pursuing success … Continue reading Casting announced for World Premiere of Sherlock Holmes and The Poisin Wood at the Watermill Theatre

Dominic West is joined by Kate Fleetwood and Callum Scott Howells in A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath

When BAFTA Award winner Dominic West (The Wire, The Crown) was announced as starring in Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge at the Ustinov Studio, tickets sold out in less than an hour. Due to this phenomenal demand, additional performances are confirmed, taking bookings through to 16 March 2024. Tickets for the new performances will go on sale to Theatre Royal Bath Associates from Friday 15 December and Friends from Monday 18 December, with general booking opening from Wednesday 20 December through theatreroyal.org.uk It is also announced today that West will lead an all-star cast in this hotly anticipated production, as he is joined by Olivier and Tony … Continue reading Dominic West is joined by Kate Fleetwood and Callum Scott Howells in A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath

My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th anniversary concert to come to cinemas in the UK and Ireland in 2024

CinemaLive, in partnership with Concord Originals and The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization, announces that this week’s star-studded My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert will be screened in more than 400 cinemas across the UK and Ireland on 14 February and 18 February 2024. Directed for the screen by five-time BAFTA® winner Julia Knowles, tickets are now on sale at RH80Concert.com. Plans for a North America, Australia and New Zealand release will be announced in the New Year. The landmark event was headlined by recent R&H leading lady Joanna Ampil  (Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific); two-time Olivier Award® winner Michael Ball; television, film and stage actor Daniel Dae Kim; four-time Olivier Award winner Maria Friedman; Emmy®, two-time GRAMMY® and … Continue reading My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th anniversary concert to come to cinemas in the UK and Ireland in 2024

Shira Haas to star alongside Hadley Fraser, Nicola Huges, Amy Lennox and John Marquez in Opening Night at the Gielgud Theatre

Wessex Grove, Gavin Kalin Productions and Playful Productions are delighted to announce further casting for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT, a new musical with book by Ivo van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright. Joining Sheridan Smith as Myrtle will be Hadley Fraser as Manny, Shira Haas as Nancy, Nicola Hughes as Sarah, Amy Lennox as Dorothy and John Marquez as David. Further casting to be announced. Directed and conceived by Ivo van Hove, OPENING NIGHT will play a strictly limited season at the Gielgud Theatre in London’s West End from 6 March to 27 July 2024. OpeningNightMusical.com Ivo van Hove said today “I am truly delighted to be bringing this new musical to the West End and thrilled we’ve assembled such a stellar cast to join … Continue reading Shira Haas to star alongside Hadley Fraser, Nicola Huges, Amy Lennox and John Marquez in Opening Night at the Gielgud Theatre

Matinee performance added to The Addams Family, A Musical Comedy Live in Concert at London Palladium in 2024

Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment and John Stalker Productions are delighted to announce the addition of a matinee performance of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, A Musical Comedy on Tuesday 13 February at 3pm due to phenomenal demand. THE ADDAMS FAMILY will star Michelle Visage as Morticia Addams, Ramin Karimloo as Gomez Addams and Lesley Joseph as Grandma. Further casting is to be announced. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and has a shocking secret that only Gomez knows; she’s fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family! Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before — keep a … Continue reading Matinee performance added to The Addams Family, A Musical Comedy Live in Concert at London Palladium in 2024

Matinee Performance added for Lucie Jones Live at Cadogan Hall

FOURTH WALL LIVE and WestWay Music are delighted to announce the addition of a 2.30pm matinee performance for West End star LUCIE JONES live at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 12 May 2024. Performances are now at 2.30pm and 6.30pm. Tickets for the additional matinee go on sale today, Friday 8 December, at www.fw-live.com and www.cadoganhall.com LUCIE JONES first came to prominence when she reached the finals of ITV’s The X Factor in 2009. Quickly winning the hearts of the nation, she became a household name to the millions of viewers who supported her and watched her perform week after week. Lucie performed in the sell-out X Factor Arena Tour in 2010 before joining the West End cast of Les … Continue reading Matinee Performance added for Lucie Jones Live at Cadogan Hall

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends: A Celebration (Live at the Sondheim Theatre) to be released

Cameron Mackintosh and First Night Records celebrate the life of the great Stephen Sondheim with the release of the spectacular cast recording Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends: A Celebration (Live at the Sondheim Theatre), which will be available as a 2-disc CD set and digital and streaming … Continue reading Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends: A Celebration (Live at the Sondheim Theatre) to be released

Alan Turing – A Musical Biography to open at Riverside Studios this january

Alan Turing – A Musical Biography will play Studio 3 at Riverside Studios from 8 – 27 January, with a press night on Tuesday 9 January. ‘A genius who ended up in despair’. Directed by Jane Miles, with music by Joel Goodman and Jan Osborne, book by Joan Greening, lighting design by Rob Dyer, and starring Joe Bishop as ‘Alan Turing’ and Zara Cooke as multiple roles including Joan Clarke. This OffFest award-nominated show was a sold-out hit at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe, where it garnered great critical acclaim.  A journey through the extraordinary life of Alan Turing, the genius whose code breaking brain saved approximately fourteen million lives in WW2. Joel Goodman said, “I … Continue reading Alan Turing – A Musical Biography to open at Riverside Studios this january