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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

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Olivier Awards 2024: Our highlights from the ceremony

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Last Sunday evening took place the Olivier Awards 2024. A big night for the British theatre community as it’s a way to celebrate the art, some of the best production of the year and the performers and creatives that bring it all to life throughout the season. Three hours, 7 big performances, lots of thank yous and emotional speeches… We were in for a treat, whether we were sitting among the greats at the Royal Albert Hall or in the comfort of our own home and couches! So sit back and enjoy our 5 highlights from yesterday’s ceremony! 1- Hannah … Continue reading Olivier Awards 2024: Our highlights from the ceremony

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Heathers to play @sohoplace this summer before embarking on its third national tour

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Class has moved to @sohoplace from 22 May to 6 July for Heathers the Musical. Following a smash hit West End run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in 2018, two national tours and record-breaking runs at London’s The Other Palace, the WhatsOnStage ‘BEST … Continue reading Heathers to play @sohoplace this summer before embarking on its third national tour

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OPENING NIGHT is set to now end its run on 18 May 2024 at the Gielgud Theatre

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Wessex Grove, Gavin Kalin Productions and Playful Productions announced today that the new musical John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT will now end its run at the Gielgud Theatre on Saturday 18 May 2024. The shows limited run was originally until 27 July 2024. Patrons who have tickets from 20 May – 27 July 2024 will be contacted direct by their point of sale. Producers Wessex Grove said today “It is an honour to produce this beautiful new musical in the West End, and everyone at Wessex Grove is proud to have delivered the artistic vision of Ivo Van Hove and Rufus Wainwright and their … Continue reading OPENING NIGHT is set to now end its run on 18 May 2024 at the Gielgud Theatre

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Johannes Radebe to star as Lola in KINKY BOOTS UK & Ireland tour 2025

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Producers ROYO and Curve are delighted to announce a brand-new Made at Curve production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS The Musical, which will tour the UK and Ireland from 17 January 2025. KINKY BOOTS The Musical features a score by Cyndi Lauper and a book by Harvey Fierstein. It will be directed by Curve’s Artistic Director Nikolai Foster (THE WIZARD OF OZ, A CHORUS LINE, BILLY ELLIOT) and will star TV dance sensation and international champion Johannes Radebe as Lola and rising star Dan Partridge as Charlie Price. KINKY BOOTS The Musical was a Broadway and West End phenomenon based on a true story and … Continue reading Johannes Radebe to star as Lola in KINKY BOOTS UK & Ireland tour 2025