Nominations announced for the 25th annual WhatsOnStage Awards

My Fair Lady stars Molly Lynch, David Seadon-Young and Minal Patel today announced the nominations for the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards in association with AudienceView, the only major theatre prize giving decided by the theatregoers themselves. The announcement of the nominations marks the opening of the final … Continue reading Nominations announced for the 25th annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Further Casting Announced for Figaro: An Original Musical

Completing the full line up, newly announced cast members include Coronation Street’s Daniel Brocklebank as Antonio, Ava Brennan (Hamilton, Les Miserables, Lion King) as Gia and Cian Service-Eagle (Oliver, Les Miserables, The Witches) as Gianni. As previously announced, Jon Robyns will play the title role of  Figaro. Jon Robyns has taken to the stage in some of the most iconic roles in musical theatre including The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera (His Majesty’s Theatre); Jean Valjean and Marius in Les Misérables (Sondheim Theatre), King George in Hamilton (Victoria Palace) and Princeton/Rod in Avenue Q (Original London Cast, Noel Coward & Gielgud Theatres). Jon Robyns joins the previously announced Olivier Award nominated and Six: The Musical’s original Katherine Howard, Aimie Atkinson who … Continue reading Further Casting Announced for Figaro: An Original Musical

Wicked celebrates its 7000th performance and extends its booking period in the West End

WICKED, the West End stage musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, will tonight play its 7000th performance at the Apollo Victoria Theatre London, where it continues as the 10th longest-running West End production in … Continue reading Wicked celebrates its 7000th performance and extends its booking period in the West End

[Review] The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: The Most Heartwarming Show you’ll see in the West End

By Constance Drugeot & Léna Fontaine “★★★★★ – A beautifully crafted piece of theatre that will leave its mark on the West End for quite a while.” Is there a story more peculiar—or exceptional—than a man who ages backwards? Well, … Continue reading [Review] The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: The Most Heartwarming Show you’ll see in the West End

The Great Gatsby to open in the West End in April 2025 at The London Coliseum

Original Broadway Cast (c) Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman Producer Chunsoo Shin is thrilled to announce his smash hit new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel The Great Gatsby will make its West End debut at The London Coliseum next spring, one year on … Continue reading The Great Gatsby to open in the West End in April 2025 at The London Coliseum

Full Casting announced for The Lightning Thief at The Other Palace

Further casting has been announced for The Lightning Thief, who will open at The Other Palace on November 23rd. Max Harwood will be joined on his quest are Jessica Lee as Annabeth and Scott Folan as Grover. Also set to join are Paisley Billings (Six) as Sally Jackson, Greg Barnett (The Duchess of Malfi) as Mr Brunner/Poseidon/Hades, Joe Allen (Charlie & The Chocolate Factory) as Mr D/Gabe, Samantha Mbolekwa (Dear Evan Hansen) as Clarisse and Joaquin Pedro Valdes (Heathers The Musical) as Luke/Ares with Philip Catchpole (The Book of Mormon), Morgan Gregory (Newsies), Charlotte O’Rourke (Cruel Intentions) and Alex Waxman, making her professional stage debut, as the ensemble. When New York City teenager Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the … Continue reading Full Casting announced for The Lightning Thief at The Other Palace