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Full Casting Announced for THE FULL MONTY UK Tour Starring Jake Quickenden, Danny Hatchard and Bill Ward

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Everyman Theatre Cheltenham & Buxton Opera House in association with Mark Goucher and David Pugh are delighted to announce full casting for the UK Tour of Simon Beaufoy’s THE FULL MONTY, opening at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham from 14 September 2023. Full tour schedule below. www.fullmontytheplay.com Joining the previously announced Danny Hatchard as Gaz, Jake Quickenden as Guy, Bill Ward as Gerald, Neil Hurst as Dave, Ben Onwukwe as Horse and Nicholas Prasad as Lomper will be Oliver Joseph Brooke, Katy Dean, Laura Matthews, Danny Mellor, Adam Porter Smith, Suzanne Procter, Alice Schofield, and Leyon Stolz-Hunter. The young actors playing the role of Nathan on tour will be Cass Dempsey, Theo Hills, Rowan Poulton and Jack Wisniewski. Danny Hatchard is probably best known for his role as Lee Carter in BBC One’s … Continue reading Full Casting Announced for THE FULL MONTY UK Tour Starring Jake Quickenden, Danny Hatchard and Bill Ward

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Sarah Snook to play all 26 characters in The Picture of Dorian Gray at Theatre Royal Haymarket

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The smash-hit production of The Picture of Dorian Gray will make its UK premiere in January at The Theatre Royal Haymarket, starring the critically acclaimed Sarah Snook in a ground-breaking adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s only novel. This stunning modern reworking of Wilde’s devastatingly brilliant story is adapted and directed by Sydney Theatre Company’s Artistic Director Kip Williams The Picture of Dorian Gray will begin performances on Tuesday 23 January 2024, with a Press Night on Wednesday 31 January 2024. The Picture of Dorian Gray goes on sale today, Thursday 22 June, with tickets available at www.doriangrayplay.com Wilde’s timeless text is revolutionised by William’s celebrated collision of form employing an explosive … Continue reading Sarah Snook to play all 26 characters in The Picture of Dorian Gray at Theatre Royal Haymarket

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Lizard Boy to record live Cast Album

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Prospect Theater Company & Lizard Boy Entertainment are pleased to announce that the critically-acclaimed production of Lizard Boy, currently playing Off-Broadway at Theatre Row, will record a Live Cast Album, with a release date to be announced later this year. The live recording will take place at performances held on Wednesday June 21, Friday June 23 and Wednesday June 28th. The public is invited to join the audience for the recording by purchasing tickets at www.ProspectTheater.org/lizardboy. The show is written by triple threat composer Justin Huertas whose “intuitive lyrics” and “lovely melodies” have been praised by The New York Times. The Wrap applauds Huertas as a “great new songwriter” who has created … Continue reading Lizard Boy to record live Cast Album

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Casting announced for MacBeth at Shakespeare’s Globe

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Shakespeare’s Globe have today announced the cast of Macbeth, running in the Globe Theatre from 21 July – 28 October. Directed by Abigail Graham (The Merchant of Venice, 2022), the cast of Macbeth comprises Max Bennett as Macbeth, Matti Houghton as Lady Macbeth, Aaron Anthony as Macduff, Eleanor Wyld as Lady Macduff, Fode Simbo as Banquo, Helena Lymbery as Duncan / Siward, Joseph Payne as Malcolm, Calum Callaghan as Witch / Porter / Murderer, Ben Caplan as Witch / Murderer / Doctor, Ferdy Roberts as Witch / Seyton, Gabby Wong as Ross, Luke Beggs as Young Siward, Timothy Daniel as Fleance, Max Ellis as Young Siward, Cam’ron Joseph as Macduff’s Child, Arno Perry as Macduff’s Child, and Elijah Sholanke as Fleance. Director Abigail Graham says:  “I am incredibly grateful to be exploring Macbeth with this fearless ensemble of actors. … Continue reading Casting announced for MacBeth at Shakespeare’s Globe

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Full casting announced for the UK premiere of Next To Normal at Donmar Warehouse

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With Jack Thorne’s When Winston Went to War with the Wireless currently running at the theatre, Donmar Warehouse Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch today announce full casting for the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical Next To Normal. Joining the previously announced Grammy Award nominee Caissie … Continue reading Full casting announced for the UK premiere of Next To Normal at Donmar Warehouse