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Full Casting Announced for SUPERYOU The Musical In Concert at the Lyric Theatre on 15 November

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The exciting full ‘Super-Power’ cast are announced for SuperYou! Joining the previously announced Lucie Jones (Wicked/Waitress/Les Miserables/X-Factor) as Katie, is the show’s writer, composer Lourds Lane as Rise, with Luke Brady (The Prince of Egypt) as Jay, Jenny O’Leary (Heathers) as Ima-Mazing, Sharon Ballard (Mother Goose) as Blast, Joni Ayton-Kent (Carousel) as Seven, Aaliyah Monk (School of Rock West End) as … Continue reading Full Casting Announced for SUPERYOU The Musical In Concert at the Lyric Theatre on 15 November

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GUYS & DOLLS extends its booking period until August 31st 2024

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Nicholas Hytner’s critically acclaimed immersive production of Guys & Dolls is extending booking until 31 August 2024 at The Bridge Theatre. Daniel Mays will return to the role of Nathan Detroit and George Ioannides will take on the role of Sky Masterson from 16 October. Daniel Mays and George Ioannides complete the current company which comprises Cedric Neal (Nicely-Nicely Johnson), Celinde Schoenmaker (Sarah Brown) and Marisha Wallace (Miss Adelaide). Also appearing are Jordan Castle (Harry the Horse), Cornelius Clarke (Lieutenant Brannigan), Cameron Johnson (Big Jule), Anthony O’Donnell (Arvide Abernathy), Mark Oxtoby (Benny Southstreet), Ryan Pidgen (Rusty Charlie) and Katy Secombe (General Cartwright). With Iroy Abesamis, Simon Anthony, Lydia Bannister, Kathryn Barnes, Callum Bell, Cindy Belliot, Jack Butterworth, Petrelle Dias, Ike Fallon, Leslie Garcia Bowman, Robbie McMillan, Saffi Needham, Perry O’Dea, James … Continue reading GUYS & DOLLS extends its booking period until August 31st 2024

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Casting announced for new musical ‘Starter For Ten’ at Bristol Old Vic

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Antic Productions, Bristol Old Vic, Longshot Films and Playtone today announce initial casting for their major new musical Starter for Ten, introducing a new generation of young actors with a wealth of musical theatre talent between them. This bright, big-hearted show will receive its world premiere at Bristol Old Vic from 29 February – 30 March 2024 as part of Nancy Medina’s inaugural season as Artistic Director. Based on the hilarious coming-of-age novel by David Nicholls (One Day, Us, Sweet Sorrow) and the popular 2006 film adaptation starring James McAvoy, Benedict Cumberbatch, James Corden and Rebecca Hall, this tale of love, class and growing … Continue reading Casting announced for new musical ‘Starter For Ten’ at Bristol Old Vic

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Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis and Louisa Harland to star in David Ireland’s Ulster American

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Second Half Productions has today announced a new production of award-winning playwright David Ireland’s (Cyprus Avenue, The Lovers) Ulster American. Jeremy Herrin will direct following his recent acclaimed productions of A Mirror and Best of Enemies. Emmy Award-winner and Academy Award -nominee Woody Harrelson (True Detective, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) returns to the London stage for the first time in almost two decades, to play Oscar-winning American actor Jay Conway. BAFTA and Emmy award-winner Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Batman) will star as English director Leigh Carver and Louisa Harland (Derry Girls, Dancing at Lughnasa) will star as Northern Irish playwright Ruth Davenport in David Ireland’s brutally funny play.  Ulster … Continue reading Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis and Louisa Harland to star in David Ireland’s Ulster American

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MEAN GIRLS The Musical is coming to the Savoy Theatre from June 2024!

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What day is it? It’s October 3rd! Lorne Michaels, Sonia Friedman Productions, and David Ian for Crossroads Live – producers of MEAN GIRLS in the West End – today announce MEAN GIRLS will be coming to London from June 2024! The smash hit musical comedy based on the Paramount Pictures film of the same name will debut at the West End’s Savoy Theatre. Tickets go on sale from November 1st 2023. Sign up for presale access through http://www.MeanGirlsMusical.com. It’s gonna be a little bit dramatic… Get in, loser, MEAN GIRLS is coming to London! Broadway’s hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team including writer Tina Fey (“30 Rock”), composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), … Continue reading MEAN GIRLS The Musical is coming to the Savoy Theatre from June 2024!

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Jamie Muscato to join Rachel Tucker as a special guest live at Cadogan Hall this november

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JAMIE MUSCATO will join RACHEL TUCKER as a special guest live at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 5 November 2023 at 6.30pm. Tickets are on sale now at www.fw-live.com and www.cadoganhall.com An Olivier Nominated and multi-award-winning performer, Rachel Tucker will present a concert celebrating her most iconic roles, some of her favourite tunes in musical theatre and some original music. The concert follows the release of her latest studio album ‘You’re Already Home’ on Friday 3 November through the record label Westway Music. RACHEL TUCKER most recently starred in Come From Away at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Broadway, playing the role of Annette/Beverley Bass, the role she originated in London at the … Continue reading Jamie Muscato to join Rachel Tucker as a special guest live at Cadogan Hall this november

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All Star Cast Lead Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation in Musical Theatre at The Other Palac

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A one night celebration of new LGBTQ+ musical theatre comes to The Other Palace this October in fantasies come true: the queermusicals.com concert, co-produced by the University of Wolverhampton and queer musical development company Chromatic Creative. Writer and podcast host Dr James Lovelock is joined by a cast of West End stars for a unique concert of new songs for LGBTQ+ characters in musicals that explores why queer representation is important across all the different identities and intersections of our LGBTQ+ community and what we gain by making musical theatre’s queer joy visible on stage. All proceeds from the concert will be donated to Mermaids … Continue reading All Star Cast Lead Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation in Musical Theatre at The Other Palac