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Full casting announced for Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations at the Mercury Theatre

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Mercury Theatre, led by Creative Director Ryan McBryde, today announces the full cast for their upcoming production of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations. Adapted by Gale Childs Daly, McBryde directs Stanton Wright as Pip, alongside Bessy Ewa, Jim Fish, Gareth Kennerley, Sam Lupton and Emily Pollet. Following the childhood and young adult years of a blacksmith’s apprentice, Dickens’ much loved protagonist Pip comes into a large fortune from a mysterious benefactor and moves to London where he enters high society. Great Expectations opens 17 May, with previews from 12 May, and runs until 27 May 2023. Charles Dickens’ best-loved novel is brought to life on stage in this thrilling adaptation from Gale Childs Daly, directed by Mercury … Continue reading Full casting announced for Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations at the Mercury Theatre

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THE PADDINGTON BEAR EXPERIENCE to open at London County Hall later this year

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The Paddington BearTM Experience is a large-scale interactive experience inspired by everyone’s favourite bear. It will be taking up residence in the iconic County Hall on the Southbank later this year, unfolding across 26,000 square ft. To be the first to know when tickets go on sale sign up at www.paddingtonbearexperience.com Get ready to be thrown into the thick of the action as you embark on a mission to help Paddington and The Brown family prepare for a very special day. Step into the world of Paddington and become immersed in some of the most iconic locations, culminating in a Windsor Gardens extravaganza. This multi-sensory … Continue reading THE PADDINGTON BEAR EXPERIENCE to open at London County Hall later this year

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Further casting announced for THE TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE: THE MUSICAL in the West End

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Producer Colin Ingram (Back to the Future the Musical, Grease the Musical) is delighted to announce that joining the previously announced David Hunter (Henry) and Joanna Woodward (Clare) in the West End cast of The Time Traveller’s Wife: The Musical will be Tim … Continue reading Further casting announced for THE TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE: THE MUSICAL in the West End

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Full Creative Team, Band, Singers and Dancers Announced for ARIANA DEBOSE Live In Concert at the London Palladium

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FOURTH WALL LIVE is delighted to announce the full creative team, band, singers and dancers joining Oscar, BAFTA, and SAG Award winning actor, singer, and dancer ARIANA DEBOSE at the London Palladium on Saturday 1 April 2023 with Musical Director Benjamin Rauhala. http://www.ariana-london.com     Musical director Benjamin Rauhala will … Continue reading Full Creative Team, Band, Singers and Dancers Announced for ARIANA DEBOSE Live In Concert at the London Palladium

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I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY The Official Stock Aitken Waterman Musical Announced

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Ambassador Theatre Group Productions are delighted to announce the World Premiere of the official Stock Aitken Waterman musical I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY. Written and directed by Debbie Isitt and choreographed by Jason Gilkison, the show will open at the Manchester Opera House on 1 November 2023 and play the Christmas season at Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House from 12 – 30 December 2023 as part of a UK tour. Tour schedule below with further dates to be announced soon. www.soluckymusical.com, @Soluckymusical Mike Stock said today “We have been approached many times over the years to authorise a musical using the songs from the Stock Aitken Waterman catalogue and have always resisted, until now! What Debbie, Jason … Continue reading I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY The Official Stock Aitken Waterman Musical Announced

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Snip Snip, B*tch – An Interview with Robin Morgan

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By Kat Mokrynski “It’s quite nice to be a bit freer and be a bit silly on stage” Talk to anyone in the arts about the past few years and they will almost certainly mention how the pandemic affected their work. That’s certainly true for Robin Morgan, whose debut tour was ended because of the lockdown. Along the way, he ended up getting married, had two children, and returned to Wales. But what is the show about? Well, if you write a comedy show about your dad and your son, the next logical step is to write about your mum … Continue reading Snip Snip, B*tch – An Interview with Robin Morgan