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Cynthia Erivo marks return to the stage in West End of DRACULA

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Producers Michael Cassel and Adam Kenwright today announced that Sydney Theatre Company’s acclaimed production of DRACULA, adapted and directed by visionary theatre-maker Kip Williams, will premiere at London’s prestigious Noël Coward Theatre in February 2026. Celebrated Tony®, Grammy® and Emmy® Award-winner and three-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo will return to the stage for the first time in nearly a decade for the production, starring in this bold, one-actor reimagining of Bram Stoker’s classic gothic novel. DRACULA will begin performances on Wednesday 4 February 2026. Tickets for DRACULA will go on sale later in the year, with details and waitlist available at www.draculawestend.com. Following the global release of Wicked: For Good this November — one of the … Continue reading Cynthia Erivo marks return to the stage in West End of DRACULA

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New Casting Announced for HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace Theatre

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Jeffrey Seller and Cameron Mackintosh, producers of the West End production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON, are delighted to announce new casting for the show from Monday 16 June 2025 at the Victoria Palace Theatre. HAMILTON is currently booking to 28 March 2026. Bente Mulan will join the company as Eliza Hamilton, … Continue reading New Casting Announced for HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace Theatre

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The Lightning Thief to Finish Its Run At The Other Palace On 15 June Prior To A Major UK Tour

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The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical will finish its run at The Other Palace on Sunday 15 June, after playing 30 weeks in London. Since opening in November 2024, over 60,000 Demigods and mortals have enrolled at Camp Half-Blood in … Continue reading The Lightning Thief to Finish Its Run At The Other Palace On 15 June Prior To A Major UK Tour

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Todrick Hall to Direct and Choreograph West End Premiere of BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL

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Todrick Hall will direct and choreograph the West End Premiere of Burlesque the Musical at the Savoy Theatre in London.  This highly anticipated new musical, based on Steven Antin’s film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, will begin performances at The Savoy on Thursday 10 … Continue reading Todrick Hall to Direct and Choreograph West End Premiere of BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL

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Hannah Dodd and Rob Madge to star in CABARET at the Kit Kat Club from 29 May 2025

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From 29 May 2025, Bridgerton star Hannah Dodd will play Sally Bowles and Olivier nominee Rob Madge will play The Emcee. They join Daniel Bowerbank as Clifford Bradshaw, Vivien Parry as Fraulein Schneider, Fenton Gray as Herr Schultz, Fred Haig as Ernst Ludwig and Jessica Kirton as Fraulein Kost/Fritzie. The cast is completed by Xenoa Campbell-Ledgister, Sam Darius, Damon Gould, Adrian Grove, El Haq Latief, Justin-Lee Jones, Ela Lisondra, Hícaro Nicolai, Andy Rees Alexandra Regan, Marina Tavolieri, Ben Simon Wilson, Anne-Marie Wojna, Patrick Wilden and Lucy Young. Rob Madge and Hannah Dodd’s final performance will be Saturday 20 September 2025. From 26 – 28 May 2025, Anne-Marie Wojna will play Sally Bowles and Damon Gould will play The Emcee. On Monday 7 July, CABARET will celebrate the milestone … Continue reading Hannah Dodd and Rob Madge to star in CABARET at the Kit Kat Club from 29 May 2025

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Fleur East to star as Tina Turner in the West End production of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL

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Fleur East will share the role of Tina alongside one of its current stars, Karis Anderson. The musical, which today also extends booking until 10 January 2026, marks Fleur’s West End and theatrical debut. Fleur will perform in the musical from Tuesday 24 June to Saturday 13 September 2025. Fleur rose to fame when she placed second in the 2014 series of hit ITV talent show The X Factor. Her widespread acclaim on the show where she performed Uptown Funk with Bruno Mars in the live semi-final, saw her bag a record deal with Syco and release the single ‘Sax’, which hit … Continue reading Fleur East to star as Tina Turner in the West End production of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL

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Curtain Call Magazine’s 2025 Olivier Awards Predictions 

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By Constance Drugeot Picture: all rights reserved Sunday is the day! Taking place on April 6th at the Royal Albert Hall, the event will see the best performers and shows awarded and will feature amazing performances from all of the Best New Musical nominees, including Fiddler on the Roof, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Why Am I So Single? and Starlight Express. Who’s presenting?  Theatre royalties Beverley Knight (Sisters Act, The Drifters Girl, Memphis) and Billy Porter (Kinky Boots, Cabaret) will be hosting the event this year.  They will be accompanied by past and current West End stars to … Continue reading Curtain Call Magazine’s 2025 Olivier Awards Predictions 

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Netflix to release of new documentary Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow on April 15th

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Netflix today announces an official documentary titled Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow will premiere on Netflix only on 15 April 2025. The documentary offers an electrifying look backstage during the making of the critically acclaimed, award-winning West End play in the … Continue reading Netflix to release of new documentary Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow on April 15th