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George Orwell’s 1984 to be staged at Theatre Royal Bath

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The novel which has most influenced the 21st century is brought to the stage in a thrilling new version by Ryan Craig which comes to Theatre Royal Bath from 20 – 28 September 2024, followed by a UK tour to be announced. On 4th April 1984, Winston Smith, comrade 6079, starts a diary. In a world where every action is painstakingly monitored and controlled, this simple act puts Winston’s life in jeopardy. A clandestine love affair with co-worker Julia further enrages the authorities, but can they truly trust each other? And what of the mysterious O’Brien? Will he help them overthrow the … Continue reading George Orwell’s 1984 to be staged at Theatre Royal Bath

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Casting announced for Robin Hood at the London Palladium

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Michael Harrison for Crossroads Pantomimes has today announced the title and cast for The London Palladium Pantomime which returns to the West End for a ninth year, with a brand-new production of Robin Hood. Starring national treasure Jane McDonald as Maid Marion and Palladium panto royalty Julian Clary as Robin Hood, this spectacular show also sees the return of favourites Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers, Charlie Stemp and Rob Madge, alongside West End stars Marisha Wallace and Tosh Wanogho-Maud who make their Palladium panto debut. From the creative team behind the last eight years of panto, expect a West End spectacle to remember, with stunning sets and costumes, rip-roaring comedy and incredible special effects, Robin Hood will have you merrily riding off into … Continue reading Casting announced for Robin Hood at the London Palladium

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Full casting announced for the UK Tour of A Chorus Line

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Curve, Sadler’s Wells and Jonathan Church Theatre Productions are delighted to announce the full casting for the UK tour of Curve’s smash-hit production of A CHORUS LINE. Joining the previously announced Adam Cooper as Zach and Carly Mercedes Dyer as Cassie will be Jocasta Almgill as Diana Morales, Lydia Bannister as Bebe Benzenheimer, Bradley … Continue reading Full casting announced for the UK Tour of A Chorus Line

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New production of Oliver! to open at the Gielgud theatre in London this december

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Cameron Mackintosh today announces that his new co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver!, which he has fully reconceived with director and choreographer Matthew Bourne, will open in London at the end of the year. Oliver! will begin performances at Gielgud Theatre on … Continue reading New production of Oliver! to open at the Gielgud theatre in London this december

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Full casting announced for FANNY at the Watermill

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Full casting has been announced for the world premiere production of FANNY, a new comedy by Calum Finlay that will play at The Watermill from Thursday 23 May to Saturday 15 June. …who? You’ll probably know her younger brother, Felix Mendelssohn, from 19th century smash hits like The Wedding March. He was the Cliff Richard of his day and was even asked to play at a personal concert for Queen Victoria. But only if he played her favourite piece of music ever, a song called Italien. However, we now know that Felix was forced to admit to the Queen that, in actuality, the piece … Continue reading Full casting announced for FANNY at the Watermill

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Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor to star in a modern adaptation of Romeo+Juliet this fall on Broadway

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West Side Story star Rachel Zegler and Heartstopper breakout Kit Connor are set to make their Broadway debuts in Romeo+ Juliet a modern-day adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic that will open in the fall. “The youth are fucked. Left to their own devices in their parents’ world of violent ends, an impulsive pair of star-crossed lovers hurtle towards their inescapable fate. The intoxicating high of passion quickly descends into a brutal chaos that can only end one way.” The play will be directed by Sam Gold, with music by multiple-Grammy Winning songwriter and producer Jack Antonoff and movement by Sonya Tayeh, the … Continue reading Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor to star in a modern adaptation of Romeo+Juliet this fall on Broadway