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Full casting announced for Burlesque The Musical

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Joining the already announced cast of Orfeh (Tess), Todrick Hall (Sean), Jess Folley (Ali Rose), Asha Parker Wallace (Nikki), Paul Jacob French (Jackson) and George Maguire (Vince) are:  Michael Afemare (Ensemble), Callum Bell (Swing), Courtenay Brady (Ensemble), Paje Campbell (Ensemble), Sophie Cracknell (Daphne), Hope Dawe (Alternate Ali Rose), Jake Dupree (Trey/Chardonnay), Marlee Fergusson (Ensemble), Angus Good (Swing), Charlotte Jaconelli (Queenie), Elly Jay (Swing), Idriss Kargbo (Alternate Sean), Billie Kay (Sophia and Second Tess), Deja Linton (Ensemble), Hollie-Ann Lowe (Spring), Callum Macdonald (Cover for Vince and … Continue reading Full casting announced for Burlesque The Musical

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Grace Mouat and David Hunter joins the cast of 13 Going on 30 The Musical

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West End stars, David Hunter and Grace Mouat, will star as Matt Flamhaff and Lucy Wyman respectively in the world premiere production of 13 GOING ON 30 – THE MUSICAL, opening at Manchester Opera House for a limited season from 21 September 2025. David Hunter is best known for his leading roles in the West End productions of Kinky Boots, Waitress and Once. In 2020 he was nominated for Best Performer in a Male Identifying Role in a Musical for his role of Doctor Pomatter in Waitress. He originated the role of Henry in the world premiere production of The Time Traveller’s Wife The Musical at Chester Storyhouse and West End productions and can … Continue reading Grace Mouat and David Hunter joins the cast of 13 Going on 30 The Musical

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Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL to have Regional Premiere at Hope Mill Theatre

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Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL will have its regional premiere from 10 October to 30 November 2025, with a press night on 15 October. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN will be directed and choreographed by Nick Winston. Adapted by Mel Brooks from his legendary 1974 film … Continue reading Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL to have Regional Premiere at Hope Mill Theatre

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Freaky Friday to premiere in Manchester in November 2025

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The new musical, Freaky Friday, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, which has captured the hearts of generations, will be having its UK stage premiere next year at HOME Manchester. Presented by Paul Taylor-Mills (The Lightning Thief/Heathers), tickets will go on-sale from 10 am on Friday 13 December, and casting will be announced in due course. Freaky Friday will be directed by Andy Fickman, known for bringing the cult-classic Heathers from screen to stage and features a book by Bridget Carpenter, acclaimed co-executive producer and writer of beloved television series Friday Night Lights and Parenthood. The musical boasts an extraordinary score by the Pulitzer Prize … Continue reading Freaky Friday to premiere in Manchester in November 2025

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Casting announced for Alfred Hitchcock Presents – The Musical

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Alfred Hitchcock Presents – The Musical will run at Theatre Royal Bath from 22 March to 12 April 2025 The cast will include West End and Broadway stars Scarlett Strallen (Mary Poppins at Prince Edward Theatre) as Mary, Sally Ann Triplett (Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club) as Lottie Slocomb & Sadie Grimes, Nicola Hughes (Porgy & Bess at The Savoy Theatre) as Eve & Arthur’s Mother, Gary Milner (Kiss Me Kate at the Barbican) as Detective Novak & Roman, Damian Humbley (Merrily We Roll Along at Menier Chocolate Factory and Harold Pinter Theatre) as Courtney, Alistair Brammer (Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre, London and Broadway Theatre, New York) as Richard & Ray, Mark Meadows (Quiz at Noël Coward Theatre) … Continue reading Casting announced for Alfred Hitchcock Presents – The Musical