WENDI PETERS to star as ‘Mother Superior’ in the SISTER ACT UK and Ireland Tour

The producers of the award-winning production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL are delighted to announce that stage and screen star Wendi Peters will play ‘Mother Superior’ in the UK and Ireland tour, from Tuesday 28 May 2024 at the Buxton Opera House. Wendi joins the company in … Continue reading WENDI PETERS to star as ‘Mother Superior’ in the SISTER ACT UK and Ireland Tour

Full cast & extra performances announced for Grease UK & Ireland Tour

Lead producer Colin Ingram is delighted to announce the full cast for the UK and Ireland tour of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey’s iconic musical GREASE, directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Arlene Phillips. Additional performances have been added in Dublin, Manchester, Newcastle etc. Marley Fenton (Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, Gielgud Theatre) will play Danny, Hope Dawe (Mountview graduate) will play Sandy, Rebecca Stenhouse (Legally Blonde, UK Tour) will play Rizzo, George Michaelides (Disney’s Newsies, Wembley Park Troubadour Theatre) will play Kenickie, Kieran Lynch (The Adventures of Peter Pan, Edinburgh Festival Theatre) as Doody, Lewis Day (Beauty and the Beast, Cast … Continue reading Full cast & extra performances announced for Grease UK & Ireland Tour

New cast TO join 70th anniversary tour of THE MOUSETRAP

New casting is announced for the 70th Anniversary tour of The Mousetrap, the longest running play in the world, which continues to enthrall audiences throughout the UK and Ireland. From 30 January 2024, the cast of the iconic murder-mystery on tour will include Todd Carty (EastEnders, Grange Hill, Dancing on Ice) who continues to play Major Metcalf and Gwyneth Strong (known for playing Cassandra in Only Fools and Horses) as Mrs. Boyle. They will be joined by Neerja Naik as Mollie Ralston, Barnaby Jago as Giles Ralston, Shaun McCourt as Christopher Wren, Amy Spinks as Miss Casewell, Steven Elliot as Mr. Paravicini, and Michael Ayiotis as Detective Sgt. Trotter. Genre-defining murder mystery The Mousetrap, written by Agatha Christie, the world’s … Continue reading New cast TO join 70th anniversary tour of THE MOUSETRAP

Casting team of Dear Evan Hansen UK Tour to collaborate with TikTok to find new talents

The casting team of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, in collaboration with TikTok, are searching for the next generation of talent to star in the first ever UK tour of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical. This opportunity is open for every role in the show, not just Evan himself. Applications from performers of all gender identities, with or without formal training, are welcome. Those interested are invited to upload a video on TikTok singing any number from the multi award-winning production with the hashtag #YouWillBeFound, before submitting their entry formally via evanontour.com/tiktok. After the closing date, the casting team will review all submitted videos … Continue reading Casting team of Dear Evan Hansen UK Tour to collaborate with TikTok to find new talents

Here You Come Again, the new Dolly Parton musical, to embark on a major UK tour following its premiere UK Premiere in Leeds

Simon Friend Entertainment, in co-production with Leeds Playhouse, is delighted to announce that following its UK Premiere in Leeds from Saturday 11 May to Saturday 8 June, Here You Come Again will embark on a major UK tour, bringing together for the first time ever all of Dolly Parton’s biggest hits … Continue reading Here You Come Again, the new Dolly Parton musical, to embark on a major UK tour following its premiere UK Premiere in Leeds

Alan Turing – A Musical Biography to open at Riverside Studios this january

Alan Turing – A Musical Biography will play Studio 3 at Riverside Studios from 8 – 27 January, with a press night on Tuesday 9 January. ‘A genius who ended up in despair’. Directed by Jane Miles, with music by Joel Goodman and Jan Osborne, book by Joan Greening, lighting design by Rob Dyer, and starring Joe Bishop as ‘Alan Turing’ and Zara Cooke as multiple roles including Joan Clarke. This OffFest award-nominated show was a sold-out hit at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe, where it garnered great critical acclaim.  A journey through the extraordinary life of Alan Turing, the genius whose code breaking brain saved approximately fourteen million lives in WW2. Joel Goodman said, “I … Continue reading Alan Turing – A Musical Biography to open at Riverside Studios this january

Full casting announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Bonnie & Clyde The Musical

Fan-favourite and winner of Best New Musical (What’sOnStage Awards 2023), BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL has announced full casting for the production’s first ever UK & Ireland tour in 2024 with tickets on sale now at bonnieandclydemusical.com.  As previously announced, Catherine Tyldesley (Coronation Street, Strictly Come Dancing) will make her musical theatre debut as Blanche Barrow, sharing the role with Daisy Wood-Davis (Hollyoaks, Holby City) at certain venues. Danny Hatchard (Eastenders, Our Girl, Ridley Road) will also make his musical theatre debut, sharing the role of Clyde Barrow across the tour with Alex James-Hatton (Heathers, Newsies). Katie Tonkinson (Bat Out of Hell) will play Bonnie Parker alongside Sam Ferriday (Heathers, The Cher Show) as Marvin “Buck” Barrow. R&B and … Continue reading Full casting announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Bonnie & Clyde The Musical

Desmonda Cathabel to star as Princesse Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin UK and Ireland tour

Fresh from appearing in ITV’s talent search Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream, contestant Desmonda Cathabel (whose other credits include Miss Saigon, From Here to Eternity) is confirmed to play the iconic role of Princess Jasmine in the first ever UK and Ireland tour … Continue reading Desmonda Cathabel to star as Princesse Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin UK and Ireland tour