Full casting announced for FANNY at the Watermill

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

[Review] ‘In Clay’ Upstairs at the Gatehouse: A Celebration of Women’s Art 

By Constance Drugeot  Pictures: all rights reserved ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Following an acclaimed run at the VAULT Festival last year, In Clay opened at Upstairs at the Gatehouse in Highgate London on March 13th for a few weeks only. As a French writer, … Continue reading [Review] ‘In Clay’ Upstairs at the Gatehouse: A Celebration of Women’s Art 

Full casting announced for the English premiere of Midsummer at The Barn Theatre

Mercury Theatre Colchester and the Barn Theatre in Cirencester have today announced the full cast and creative team for their English premiere production of David Greig and Gordon McIntyre’s play with songs Midsummer. The production marks the first co-production between the two venues. Penned by award-winning playwright, David Greig, and composed by songwriter, Gordon McIntyre, Midsummer is a rose-tinted musical rom-com that provides a fast-paced, funny look at love, life, and the ache of aging. The co-production will run from 3-18 May in Colchester and 22 May – 22 June in Cirencester. One Midsummer night in Edinburgh, two ill-matched thirty-somethings – a high-powered, hard-drinking lawyer called Helena, who’s stuck in a dead-end affair with a married man, … Continue reading Full casting announced for the English premiere of Midsummer at The Barn Theatre

THE HISTORY BOYS 20th Anniversary production to open at Theatre Royal Bath

Alan Bennett’s modern classic The History Boys will make a return to stage in the 20th anniversary production opening at Theatre Royal Bath with performances from Thursday 22 August – Saturday 31 August prior to a national tour. Tickets go on sale to priority bookers … Continue reading THE HISTORY BOYS 20th Anniversary production to open at Theatre Royal Bath

Todrick Hall to play Sean in Burlesque The Musical in Manchester and Glasgow prior to West End run

It was announced today (7 February 2024) that Todrick Hall will play Sean and It’s a Sin star Michael Mather will play Jackson in Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing movie Burlesque, which starred Christina Aguilera.   Todrick and Michael join the already announced Jess Folley as Ali Rose, Olivier Award-winning George Maguire as Vince, Billie-Kay as … Continue reading Todrick Hall to play Sean in Burlesque The Musical in Manchester and Glasgow prior to West End run

Jess Folley to play Ali Rose in Burlesque The Musical in Manchester & Glasgow

It was announced today (22 January 2024) that musical sensation Jess Folley will play Ali in Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing movie Burlesque, which starred Christina Aguilera.  Steven Antin said: ‘I am so thrilled that we have the powerhouse that is Jess Folley … Continue reading Jess Folley to play Ali Rose in Burlesque The Musical in Manchester & Glasgow

Burlesque the Musical announces Scottish Premiere in Glasgow and return to Manchester

Following an unprecedented sold-out season at Manchester Opera House in June, producers of the World Premiere of Burlesque the Musical – the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing musical sensation, Burlesque which starred Christina Aguilera, Cher, Kristen Bell and Stanley Tucci – today announced that the production will make … Continue reading Burlesque the Musical announces Scottish Premiere in Glasgow and return to Manchester

Full casting announced for Zoe Cooper’s Reimagining of Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey

Orange Tree Theatre (OT) with co-producers Octagon Theatre Bolton, Stephen Joseph Theatre Scarborough and Theatre by the Lake Keswick today announces the full cast for Zoe Cooper’s playful reimagining of Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey. Tessa Walker directs Rebecca Banatvala (Cath), AK Golding (Iz) and Sam Newton (Hen). Zoe Cooper returns to the OT following the hit premières of Jess … Continue reading Full casting announced for Zoe Cooper’s Reimagining of Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey