Tina – The Tina Turner musical extends its booking period as the show celebrates 5 years in the West End

The hit production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL which is based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and produced in association with Tina Turner herself, today (31 March 2023) announces that booking is extending to 11 February 2024 as the show … Continue reading Tina – The Tina Turner musical extends its booking period as the show celebrates 5 years in the West End

Carrie Hope Fletcher, Al Murray and Mel Giedroyc to star in The Crown Jewels

Simon Friend Entertainment is delighted to today announce a 24-carat cast for this summer’s must-see West End comic caper, The Crown Jewels which plays at the Garrick Theatre from Friday 7  July – Saturday 16 September 2023 ahead of regional autumn engagements. Based on the true story of one of British history’s most audacious heist attempts, a super-star cast is confirmed to appear in this raucous royal affair including; Al Murray (The Pub Landlord) as Charles II;  Mel Giedroyc (BBC 1’s The Great British Bake Off, Channel 4’s Light Lunch); Carrie Hope Fletcher (Bad Cinderella, Les Misérables, Heathers in the West End); Aidan McArdle (Leopoldstadt, West End, Ridley, ITV); Neil Morrissey (BBC 1’s Men Behaving Badly, Line of Duty); Joe Thomas (Channel 4’s The Inbetweeners, Fresh Meat, BBC 2’s White Gold) and Tanvi Virmani (Life of … Continue reading Carrie Hope Fletcher, Al Murray and Mel Giedroyc to star in The Crown Jewels

Full casting announced for Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations at the Mercury Theatre

Mercury Theatre, led by Creative Director Ryan McBryde, today announces the full cast for their upcoming production of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations. Adapted by Gale Childs Daly, McBryde directs Stanton Wright as Pip, alongside Bessy Ewa, Jim Fish, Gareth Kennerley, Sam Lupton and Emily Pollet. Following the childhood and young adult years of a blacksmith’s apprentice, Dickens’ much loved protagonist Pip comes into a large fortune from a mysterious benefactor and moves to London where he enters high society. Great Expectations opens 17 May, with previews from 12 May, and runs until 27 May 2023. Charles Dickens’ best-loved novel is brought to life on stage in this thrilling adaptation from Gale Childs Daly, directed by Mercury … Continue reading Full casting announced for Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations at the Mercury Theatre

THE PADDINGTON BEAR EXPERIENCE to open at London County Hall later this year

The Paddington BearTM Experience is a large-scale interactive experience inspired by everyone’s favourite bear. It will be taking up residence in the iconic County Hall on the Southbank later this year, unfolding across 26,000 square ft. To be the first to know when tickets go on sale sign up at www.paddingtonbearexperience.com Get ready to be thrown into the thick of the action as you embark on a mission to help Paddington and The Brown family prepare for a very special day. Step into the world of Paddington and become immersed in some of the most iconic locations, culminating in a Windsor Gardens extravaganza. This multi-sensory … Continue reading THE PADDINGTON BEAR EXPERIENCE to open at London County Hall later this year

Further casting announced for THE TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE: THE MUSICAL in the West End

Producer Colin Ingram (Back to the Future the Musical, Grease the Musical) is delighted to announce that joining the previously announced David Hunter (Henry) and Joanna Woodward (Clare) in the West End cast of The Time Traveller’s Wife: The Musical will be Tim … Continue reading Further casting announced for THE TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE: THE MUSICAL in the West End