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Complete casting announced for SOMETHING ROTTEN! in Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

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Complete casting has been announced for the UK premiere of the hit Broadway musical comedy SOMETHING ROTTEN!, which plays Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Monday 5 August and Tuesday 6 August. Completing the cast are Evonnee Bentley-Holder, Jordan Cunningham, Luke Field-Wright, Ru Fisher, Matthew Koon, Eddie Manning, Lisa Mattheison, Katharine Pearson and Ella Redhead, who make up the ensemble. They join the previously announced Jason Manford as Nick Bottom, Gary Wilmot as Nostradamus, Richard Fleeshman as Shakespeare, Marisha Wallace as Bea, Evelyn Hoskins as Portia, Cassius Hackforth as Nigel Bottom, Steve Furst as Shylock, Ashley Samuels as Troubadour, Cameron Blakely as Brother Jeremiah and Jenna Boyd as Lady Croydon. SOMETHING ROTTEN! in concert is directed by Tim Jackson, with the full Broadway score performed by the … Continue reading Complete casting announced for SOMETHING ROTTEN! in Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

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CAKE: The Marie Antoinette Playlist to open at The Other Palace This Autumn

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Following electrifying try-out performances at The Lyric Theatre last year, Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul-Taylor Mills present the brand-new musical, come gig, come ballet, now back for a full reign. This time, one of the most prolific monarchs in history has found her (rightful) home at a palace…The Other Palace, to be exact from 13 September 2024 for a strictly limited season. From some of the most exciting figures in modern British theatre, Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist continues its journey, following a successful UK tour at the start of 2023 and five performances in the West End last September, it now returns for a limited … Continue reading CAKE: The Marie Antoinette Playlist to open at The Other Palace This Autumn

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New Casting Announced for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty’s Theatre

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Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to announce new casting for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty’s Theatre from Monday 29 July 2024. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is currently booking until Saturday 29 March 2025. Dean Chisnall joins the company as The Phantom, … Continue reading New Casting Announced for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty’s Theatre

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STARLIGHT EXPRESS extends to June 2025 at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

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Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals is delighted to confirm that Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS – which opened this weekend at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre to huge critical acclaim across the media – has today extended booking through to June 2025. … Continue reading STARLIGHT EXPRESS extends to June 2025 at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button releases music video for “When E’re She Looked at Me”

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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has dropped the music video for “When E’re She Looked At Me”. The music video was performed live at the Pelton Arms. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button will run at the Ambassadors Theatre, … Continue reading The Curious Case of Benjamin Button releases music video for “When E’re She Looked at Me”

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[Review] Bonnie & Clyde the Musical: Filmed Live

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By Dorothy Grace FranklinPictures: all rights reserved ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The infamous duo of Bonnie & Clyde have been repeatedly deemed one of the most romanticized outlaws in American history, both serving as members of the Barrow Gang during the early 1930s until they met their demise in 1934, forever remembered in the eyes of some as rebellious folk heroes and to others, they were nothing but deadly criminals.  With lyrics by Frank Wildhorn, score by Don Black and book by Ivan Menchell, Bonnie & Clyde made its UK debut in 2022 via a special, two-night-only concert production, which is available for … Continue reading [Review] Bonnie & Clyde the Musical: Filmed Live

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The Lightning Thief – The Percy Jackson musical to open in the West End in November

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Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul Taylor-Mills present the London Premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical adapted from Rick Riordan’s 2005 best-selling book series at The Other Palace this Autumn. Based on the much-loved best-selling book series (with over 180 million … Continue reading The Lightning Thief – The Percy Jackson musical to open in the West End in November

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Giles Terera to star in World Premiere Stage Production of Stanley Kubrik’s Dr. Strangelove

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Steve Coogan will be joined by Olivier Award-winning Giles Terera in the World Premiere stage production of Stanley Kubrick’s timeless classic Dr. Strangelove, which begins performances at the Noël Coward Theatre in London’s West End on Tuesday 8 October 2024. Due to phenomenal demand, the London season has been extended by 5 weeks. Performances at the Noël Coward Theatre will now finish on Saturday 25 January 2025 before a limited engagement at Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from Wednesday 5 – Saturday 22 February 2025. Over 20% of the tickets for the run at the Noël Coward are priced at £35 or under, around 23,500 tickets in total. Giles Terera will play the role of General … Continue reading Giles Terera to star in World Premiere Stage Production of Stanley Kubrik’s Dr. Strangelove

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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