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Casting announced for the UK tour of The Birds and The Bees

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With Spring just around the corner John Stalker for BIRDS&BEES LTD announces a UK tour of hilarious comedy The Birds and the Bees,  Starring Helen Lederer and Michael Starke which will open at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford on 10 May 2023. On Sarah’s East Anglian farm, the honeybees are dropping like flies – just like her love life. She hasn’t slept with anyone since her husband bolted years ago. Her daughter’s marriage is going bust just like her turkey farm. Neighbour Earl is fighting a losing battle with his sugar beet yield and his ‘no strings’ relationships. Can bio-student Ben perk up the pollinators and give the … Continue reading Casting announced for the UK tour of The Birds and The Bees

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Owen Chaponda and Merryl Ansah to take over iconic roles of ‘Simba’ and ‘Nala’ in Disney’s The Lion King

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The award-winning West End production of Disney’s THE LION KING will welcome Owen Chaponda (Back to the Future; The Colour Purple) and Merryl Ansah (Heathers; Crazy for You), who will step into the iconic roles of ‘Simba’ and ‘Nala’, this spring. This will mark their return to the show, both having previously performed in the ensemble in the West End production. Owen Chaponda said, “Taking over the role of Simba in the West End is unbelievably exciting. I loved every minute of being in the show as an ensemble member so returning as such an iconic character is a real dream come … Continue reading Owen Chaponda and Merryl Ansah to take over iconic roles of ‘Simba’ and ‘Nala’ in Disney’s The Lion King

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Full company announced for 10th anniversary UK tour of Titanic

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Rehearsals began today (Monday 13 February 2023) for the Tony Award-winning Titanic The Musical which embarks on a tour of the UK from 16 March 2023. Presented by Danielle Tarento in association with Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, Harmonia, Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W Batman, the production will open at … Continue reading Full company announced for 10th anniversary UK tour of Titanic

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Full casting announced for Ain’t Too Proud at the Prince Edward Theatre

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Full casting has been announced for the West End premiere of the smash hit Tony Award-winning Broadway musical AIN’T TOO PROUD, opening at the Prince Edward Theatre from Friday 31 March 2023. ainttooproudmusical.co.uk Joining the previously announced Cameron Bernard Jones as Melvin Franklin, Kyle Cox as Paul Williams, Sifiso Mazibuko as … Continue reading Full casting announced for Ain’t Too Proud at the Prince Edward Theatre

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Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends to run for 16 weeks only at the Gielgud Theatre

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Following last night’s triumph at the 2023 Whatsonstage Awards when Old Friends won the Best Theatre Event Award, and the unforgettable all-star gala performance to celebrate the life and work of the great Stephen Sondheim at the theatre named after him in May … Continue reading Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends to run for 16 weeks only at the Gielgud Theatre

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Winners announced for the 23rd Annual WHATSONSTAGE Awards

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At a ceremony last night at the Prince of Wales Theatre hosted by Courtney Bowman, Laurie Kynaston and Billy Luke Nevers, the winners of the 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards were announced – the only major theatre awards decided entirely by the theatregoers themselves and the first theatre awards to establish gender-neutral performance categories. Award presenters on the night included Jake Shears, George Takei, Bonnie Langford, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Arlene Phillips and Lisa Scott-Lee. WhatsOnStage’s Sarah Coleman and Alex Wood said today, “Today’s awards demonstrate that our theatre industry is going from strength to strength, and with the continued support of our wonderful audiences, there has been another vibrant year of productions across … Continue reading Winners announced for the 23rd Annual WHATSONSTAGE Awards