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Tour casting announced for Life Of Pi

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Simon Friend Entertainment is today delighted to announce casting for Lolita Chakrabarti’s dazzling Olivier Award-winning stage adaption of Yann Martel’s best-selling novel Life of Pi, starring an extraordinary life-size puppeteered Bengal Tiger. Beginning its first-ever tour of the UK and Ireland at the Sheffield’s Lyceum theatre this August 2023, where it runs from 29 August to 16 September 2023, Divesh Subaskaran is confirmed to make his professional debut in the central role of Pi. He is joined by Antony Antunes, who performs as Tiger Hind / Cook / Father Martin, Adwitha Arumugam as Pi Alternate, Bhawna Bhawsar as Lulu Chen/Mrs Biology Kumar, Ralph Birtwell as Mamaji/ Admiral Balbir Singh, Kriss Dosanjh as Father, Sebastian Goffin as Tiger Head, Akash Heer as Tiger Head,  Romina Hytten as Tiger Heart and … Continue reading Tour casting announced for Life Of Pi

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“Combining Humour with Pain” – An Interview with The Circle’s Chirag Benedict Lobo

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By Kat Mokrynski The Circle, a comedy written by W. Somerset Maugham and first staged in 1921, is currently playing at the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond. Starring Jane Asher, the play tells the story of Lady Kitty, a woman who has left her husband (Clive Francis) to elope with a lord (Nicholas Le Pevost). History seems to repeat itself when Lady Kitty’s son (Pete Ashmore) must try to stop his own wife (Olivia Vinall) from eloping with a young man (Chriag Benedict Lobo), but will the circle be broken?  Recently, I had the chance to speak with Chirag Benedict … Continue reading “Combining Humour with Pain” – An Interview with The Circle’s Chirag Benedict Lobo

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Back To The Future extends its run in the West End until FEBRUARY 2024

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Due to overwhelming demand, lead producer Colin Ingram, together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the Back To The Future film trilogy, are delighted to announce that BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical’s performances at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West … Continue reading Back To The Future extends its run in the West End until FEBRUARY 2024

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Over £70,000 raised at the Acting For Others West End Flea Market

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Theatrical charity Acting for Others today announces that more than £70,000 was raised at their most successful West End Flea Market to date, held on Saturday 20 May at St Paul’s Church in Covent Garden, with thousands of people enjoying the fun! Sir Stephen Waley-Cohen, Co-chair of Acting for Others said today “There was a fantastic atmosphere with dozens of cast members from West End shows, stars signing autographs and thousands of fans buying the memorabilia on offer – all of it providing support for everyone from the theatre professions, through our network of 14 member charities” Taking the prize of Best Dressed Stall this year was Mamma Mia! judged by national … Continue reading Over £70,000 raised at the Acting For Others West End Flea Market

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BONNIE AND CLYDE THE MUSICAL Announces UK and Ireland Tour

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DLAP Group are thrilled to announce that fan-favourite and WINNER of Best New Musical (What’sOnStage Awards 2023), BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL will embark on it’s first ever UK & Ireland tour, opening at Leicester Curve on Thursday 22nd February 2024. This follows two hell-raising hit seasons in London’s … Continue reading BONNIE AND CLYDE THE MUSICAL Announces UK and Ireland Tour

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★★★✬ Peaky Blinders: The Rise

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“This place is under new management, by order of the Peaky Blinders” What would you do if you were thrust into the world of your favourite television series? If you were able to speak to the characters you both loved and hated? If you held the fate of the series in your hands? Well, if you’re a fan of Peaky Blinders, there is a place where you can answer these questions for yourself. Peaky Blinders: The Rise, currently playing in Camden, is an immersive experience that allows audiences to step into the world of the Shelbys, interacting with characters both … Continue reading ★★★✬ Peaky Blinders: The Rise