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MOZART HER STORY announce Broadway and West End stars to headline premiere performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane this November

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MOZART: HER STORY – THE NEW MUSICAL, based on the life of Mozart’s sister, Nan, marries Mozart’s classics with over twenty contemporary original compositions by Tegan Summer (Book & Lyrics) & Gregory Nabours (Music & Additional Lyrics), and will have two special performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November 2024. The all-star cast, which brings together some of the most acclaimed performers from both sides of the Atlantic, with countless Broadway and West End credits to their names, is announced today. Taking to the stage in this brand-new piece of musical theatre will be Gabrielle Brooks (Get Up! Stand Up! The Bob Marley … Continue reading MOZART HER STORY announce Broadway and West End stars to headline premiere performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane this November

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Asa Butterfield to make his stage debut in the one-man play, Second Best

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Simon Friend Entertainment is delighted to announce that Asa Butterfield, star of Netflix’s Sex Education will make his stage debut in the one-man play, Second Best – a fictional story about the boy who came second to play Harry Potter. Written by Barney Norris, based on David Foenkinos’ best-selling novel and directed by Michael Longhurst Second Best opens at Riverside Studios next year where it plays a limited four-week run from 24 January – 22 February 2025. Tickets are available now at www.secondbestplay.com At ten years old, Martin Hill was on the brink of stardom, down to the final two contenders for the role of Harry Potter but narrowly missing out. Now an adult, Martin is about … Continue reading Asa Butterfield to make his stage debut in the one-man play, Second Best

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Full Casting Announced for MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour

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Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group are delighted to announce full casting for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, opening at Bristol Hippodrome from 4 November 2024, returning to where the magic originally began and marking the 20th anniversary since … Continue reading Full Casting Announced for MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour

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Casting announced for Tom Fletcher’s THE CREAKERS

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The full cast and creative team for The Creakers, a magical musical adventure based on singer-songwriter and author Tom Fletcher’s  The Creakers, adapted by the award-winning Miranda Larson  was announced today (23 September 2024). The cast is: Rakesh Boury (Larry/Creaker King), Alisha Capon (Onstage Swing, Cover Ella), Matthew Caputo (Mario/Buzz/Grunt), Eloise Davies (Lucy), Liam Dean (Onstage Swing), Iona Fraser (Ella) Kim Healey (Betty Quirk/Cassie/Barf), David-Michael Johnson (Mayor/Bulge), Ally Kennard (Norman), Ed Larkin (William/Mr Grubb/Squelch), Anu Ogunmefun (Mrs Cobblesmith/Buddy/Scratch), Verity Power (Mrs McNab/Brenda/Belch), Edwin Ray (Piers/Snoregan/Toby/Guff) and Timo Tatzber (Daniel/Max/Sniff). International singer-songwriter, and author Tom Fletcher, whose writing credits also include the Christmasaurus series, The Danger Gang and Space Band (published by Puffin), brings his smash hit, bestselling book The Creakers to the stage in a brand-new musical for all the family and everyone who loves musicals. Tom Fletcher’s The Creakers will have a … Continue reading Casting announced for Tom Fletcher’s THE CREAKERS

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All Star Cast Announced For Little Piece Of You At Theatre Royal Drury Lane

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An all star cast has been announced ahead of the European Premiere of the brand new original musical Little Piece of You – An Atypical Musical at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Thursday 31 October and Friday 1 November 2024. Tickets are on sale now at lwtheatres.co.uk. Soul singer, author, presenter and actress Mica Paris will play the role of Shannon. Mica has released eight albums across four decades including her debut album So Good featuring the hit singles My One Temptation and Where Is the Love. Mica has hosted, acted and appeared in numerous TV shows including Loose Women, Eastenders and Strictly Come Dancing and appeared on stage in productions including Fame – The Musical. Triple Olivier … Continue reading All Star Cast Announced For Little Piece Of You At Theatre Royal Drury Lane

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Mean Girls extends its booking period to 6 April 2025 at the Savoy Theatre

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Lorne Michaels, Sonia Friedman Productions, and David Ian for Crossroads Live – producers of MEAN GIRLS in the West End are delighted to announce that booking has extended through to 6 April 2025 with over 55,000 new tickets released as details for ‘Mean Girls Day’ on October 3rd are confirmed. The smash hit musical comedy based on the Paramount Pictures film of the same name, which was released 20 years ago in April 2004, opened to critical acclaim at the West End’s Savoy Theatre on 26 June 2024. To celebrate ‘Mean Girls Day’ on October 3rd the Mean Girls Fetch Quest, a one-day treasure hunt, will take place … Continue reading Mean Girls extends its booking period to 6 April 2025 at the Savoy Theatre

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Les Misérables London welcome new cast from 14 October

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Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to announce new casting for the critically acclaimed London production of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES at the Sondheim Theatre from Monday 14 October 2024. Joining the company of LES MISÉRABLES at the Sondheim Theatre from Monday 14 October 2024 will be Ian McIntosh as Jean … Continue reading Les Misérables London welcome new cast from 14 October

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Brie Larson to make her West End debut in ELEKTRA

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Empire Street Productions are delighted to today announce that Academy Award winner Brie Larson (Room, Lessons in Chemistry, Captain Marvel) will make her West End debut in ELEKTRA, in a UK Premiere production of the translation by award winning poet Anne Carson of Sophokles’s electrifying play. Helmed by the acclaimed director Daniel Fish (Oklahoma), performances will begin at Theatre Royal Brighton from Monday 13 to Saturday 18 January 2025, before the production moves to Duke of York’s Theatre in London for a strictly limited 11-week season from Friday 24 January 2025 (Press Night: Wednesday 5 February 2025). Sign up for priority booking at www.ElektraPlay.com. Tickets go on General Sale on Wednesday 2 October 2024. … Continue reading Brie Larson to make her West End debut in ELEKTRA