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[Review] No Love Songs at Southwark Playhouse: A study of postnatal depression

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By Constance Drugeot Pictures: all rights reserved ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tacking the topic of mental health in musical theatre is never easy, even less, women’s experience with post-natal depression. Yet, this was achieved through a masterful blend of storytelling and music by Kyle Falconer’ and Laura Wilde’s new show, No Love Songs.  Currently playing at the Southwark Elephant Playhouse, following a sold-out premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, No Love Songs is based on the real-life experience of the two creators through their falling in love and their struggles with parenthood. The show takes the audience on the heartfelt and poignant … Continue reading [Review] No Love Songs at Southwark Playhouse: A study of postnatal depression

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Casting announced for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button at the Ambassadors Theatre

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The producers of the award-winning and unordinary new musical THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON are delighted to announce that Olivier Award winner John Dagleish will star as Benjamin Button at the Ambassadors Theatre from Thursday 10th October 2024. He will be joined by Matthew Burns, Jonathan Charles, Oonagh Cox, Anna … Continue reading Casting announced for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button at the Ambassadors Theatre

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“let The People Sing” LES MISÉRABLES 40th Anniversary community project presented by Cameron Mackintosh and Music Theatre Internationa

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Cameron Mackintosh and Music Theatre International (MTI) are delighted to announce LET THE PEOPLE SING, a UK-wide amateur theatre project celebrating the 40th anniversary of Boublil and Schönberg’s worldwide phenomenon, Les Misérables, throughout 2025. The project, which runs from March 2025 … Continue reading “let The People Sing” LES MISÉRABLES 40th Anniversary community project presented by Cameron Mackintosh and Music Theatre Internationa

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Further Casting Announced for A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN

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Michael Cohl, Tony Smith, the estate of Janis Joplin and Jeffrey Jampol for Jam, Inc. are delighted to announce Kalisha Amaris, Georgia Bradshaw Choolwe Laina Muntanga and Danielle Steers as “The Joplinaires” in the Tony Award® nominated hit musical A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN. The Joplinaires embody such trail blazers Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith, as well as Joplin’s backing vocalists, all of whom inspired her to become one of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s greatest legends. They join the previously announced Tony Award nominee Mary Bridget Davies and Sharon Sexton in the title role of Janis Joplin. Mary will perform the role of Janis Joplin … Continue reading Further Casting Announced for A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN

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Live cast album announced for Sister Act The Musical featuring Beverley Knight as Deloris Van Cartier

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The producers of the award-winning production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL are delighted to announce that a live cast album of the show will be recorded over three nights, on Monday 27, Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May at the Dominion Theatre. … Continue reading Live cast album announced for Sister Act The Musical featuring Beverley Knight as Deloris Van Cartier

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Enter the Mystical Realm of Rhythm&Ruse at Waterloo Vaults

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Prepare to be enraptured by a spellbinding fusion of magic and cabaret unlike anything before… Dive into the mystical world of the occult at Rhythm&Ruse, situated within the legendary Vaults in Waterloo. Set to unveil its secrets on August 29th, this clandestine secret society of magicians promises an unforgettable evening of revelry in an immersive experience unlike any other. Expect world-class magic, captivating live jazz, and sultry cabaret performances from some of London’s top immersive talent, all accompanied by free-flowing cocktails from the award-winning Tom Savano.  Residing in the dimly lit arches of Waterloo, Rhythm&Ruse invites guests on a journey to discover the … Continue reading Enter the Mystical Realm of Rhythm&Ruse at Waterloo Vaults

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Full company announced for the West End Transfer of Next To Normal

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The critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of the Broadway musical Next To Normal today announces its full company ahead of its transfers to the West End’s Wyndham’s Theatre this summer. Next To Normal – which sold every seat at every performance across its season at Donmar … Continue reading Full company announced for the West End Transfer of Next To Normal

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Casting announced for BARNUM at The Watermill Theatre

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The new production of the Olivier and Tony award-winning musical Barnum will run from 2 July – 8 September. Featuring music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Michael Stewart, and a book by Mark Bramble, directed by Jonathan O’Boyle, with choreography by Oti Mabuse, and featuring an ensemble cast of actor-musicians and circus performers, this sensational show will take over the Watermill site with the wonders and delights of Barnum’s circus. Titular character P.T. Barnum will be played by Matt Rawle (Father Brown, BBC; Evita, Theatre Royal Drury Lane) alongside Monique Young (Sondheim’s Old Friends, Gielgud Theatre; Mary Poppins, Prince Edward Theatre) as ‘Charity Barnum’ and Penny Ashmore (Ride of the Valkyries, Die Walküre – Gala Concert, Royal Albert Hall) as ‘Jenny Lind’. … Continue reading Casting announced for BARNUM at The Watermill Theatre