The Tragedy of Macbeth – An Interview with Henry Maynard

“We’re storytellers, and with the physical theatre aspect of it, it has to serve the story, it has to help people understand.” Flabbergast Theatre’s production of The Tragedy of Macbeth, playing at the Southwark Playhouse, is a mix of the original text with a musical soundscape, thanks to collaborations with Wilton’s Music Hall London and Grotowski Institute Poland. The show uses a mix of puppetry, clown, mask, and physical theatre to tell Shakespeare’s tell in an unsettling and unique fashion.  Recently, I had the chance to speak with Henry Maynard, the Artistic Director of Flabbergast Theatre. We discussed how he … Continue reading The Tragedy of Macbeth – An Interview with Henry Maynard

Belgrade Coventry announces details for Autumn/Winter 2023 Season

Laura Elliot and Corey Campbell, the leadership team of the Belgrade Theatre Coventry, are delighted to reveal details of the Autumn/Winter 2023 season, which will include a new home-produced musical The Last Vampire, the WhatsOnStage Award-nominated musical adaption of The Book Thief, produced in association … Continue reading Belgrade Coventry announces details for Autumn/Winter 2023 Season

Beverley Knight and Alexandra Burke to star in Sister Act at the Dominion Theatre

The producers of the Olivier Award nominated SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL are delighted to announce that the production will return to the West End at the Dominion Theatre from Friday 15 March to Saturday 31 August 2024. The role of Deloris Van Cartier will be played by the multi-award-winning music star and Olivier Award winning performer Beverley Knight, reprising her performance following sensational acclaim during the show’s run in London during the summer of 2022, from 15 March to 8 June 2024, and by Number One best-selling artist and musical theatre star Alexandra Burke, who returns to the role having previously played Deloris in the 2016 tour, from 10 June to … Continue reading Beverley Knight and Alexandra Burke to star in Sister Act at the Dominion Theatre

Olivier Awards 2023 – See our predicitions for this year’s ceremony!

Sunday is the day! Taking place on 2 April at the Royal Albert Hall, the event will see the best performers and shows awarded and will feature amazing performances from all of the Best New Musical nominees, including The Band’s Visit, Standing At The Sky’s Edge, Sylvia and Tammy Faye. Who’s presenting?  Hannah Waddingham, Olivier Awards nominee and Ted Lasso star, will be hosting the event this year. She will also be performing a special opening number written by The Great British Bake Off Musical’s Pippa Cleary. Presenting the awards will be Milly Alcock, Sheila Atim, Matthew Bourne, Darcey Bussell, Liz Carr, Divina … Continue reading Olivier Awards 2023 – See our predicitions for this year’s ceremony!

Tina – The Tina Turner musical extends its booking period as the show celebrates 5 years in the West End

The hit production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL which is based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and produced in association with Tina Turner herself, today (31 March 2023) announces that booking is extending to 11 February 2024 as the show … Continue reading Tina – The Tina Turner musical extends its booking period as the show celebrates 5 years in the West End

Carrie Hope Fletcher, Al Murray and Mel Giedroyc to star in The Crown Jewels

Simon Friend Entertainment is delighted to today announce a 24-carat cast for this summer’s must-see West End comic caper, The Crown Jewels which plays at the Garrick Theatre from Friday 7  July – Saturday 16 September 2023 ahead of regional autumn engagements. Based on the true story of one of British history’s most audacious heist attempts, a super-star cast is confirmed to appear in this raucous royal affair including; Al Murray (The Pub Landlord) as Charles II;  Mel Giedroyc (BBC 1’s The Great British Bake Off, Channel 4’s Light Lunch); Carrie Hope Fletcher (Bad Cinderella, Les Misérables, Heathers in the West End); Aidan McArdle (Leopoldstadt, West End, Ridley, ITV); Neil Morrissey (BBC 1’s Men Behaving Badly, Line of Duty); Joe Thomas (Channel 4’s The Inbetweeners, Fresh Meat, BBC 2’s White Gold) and Tanvi Virmani (Life of … Continue reading Carrie Hope Fletcher, Al Murray and Mel Giedroyc to star in The Crown Jewels