Pure Expression announced new immersive production of George Orwell’s 1984

Pure Expression today announces an immersive theatrical version of George Orwell’s 1984, adapted for the stage by Adam Taub. Directed by Jem Wall and Richard Hahlo the creators of Hydrocracker Theatre. The production opens at Hackney Town Hall on 26 October with previews from 19 October and runs until 26 November. This … Continue reading Pure Expression announced new immersive production of George Orwell’s 1984

CLARE BURT joins STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS at the Gielgud Theatre

Cameron Mackintosh announces today that Clare Burt will join the company of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre when the show begins performances on 21 September. This follows the news last week that Haydn Gwynne had to withdraw from the production owing to sudden … Continue reading CLARE BURT joins STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS at the Gielgud Theatre

Casting and Further Dates Announced for EDWARD SCISSORHANDS

New Adventures, Martin McCallum and Marc Platt are delighted to announce the full cast and additional tour dates for EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, devised, directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne. The production will open on 20 November 2023 at Theatre Royal, Plymouth before playing The Lowry Salford, Sadler’s … Continue reading Casting and Further Dates Announced for EDWARD SCISSORHANDS

Paul Chahidi and Paul Ready join Stephen Mangan and Michelle Terry in ‘Twelfth Night: For One Night Only’

Further casting has been announced for Twelfth Night: For One Night Only at Shakespeare’s Globe. Blanche McIntyre (Measure for Measure, The Winter’s Tale, Globe Theatre; All’s Well That End’s Well, RSC) will direct the event which will feature Matthew Broome as Sebastian, Paul Chahidi as Feste, ‘Tomiwa Edun as Orsino, Richard Katz as Sir Toby Belch, Rebekah Murrell as Viola, Paul Ready as Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Sirine Saba as Maria/Curio, Jacoba Williams as Fabian/Sea Captain, Howard Ward as Prompt / Valentine, and Jamie Wilkes as Antonio. They join previously announced Stephen Mangan as Malvolio and Shakespeare’s Globe Artistic Director Michelle Terry as Olivia. On Sunday 17 September in the Globe Theatre, Twelfth Night: For One Night Only will see actors step courageously into the unknown with performers only given their own lines and … Continue reading Paul Chahidi and Paul Ready join Stephen Mangan and Michelle Terry in ‘Twelfth Night: For One Night Only’

First Performance of STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS Delayed Until 21 September

Haydn Gwynne has been forced to withdraw from STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS, Cameron Mackintosh’s latest musical production, which was due to commence previews at the Gielgud Theatre on Saturday 16 September.  The rehearsal period must therefore be extended whilst a replacement for … Continue reading First Performance of STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS Delayed Until 21 September

New casting announced for Six The Musical At the Vaudeville Theatre

Taking reign over the court from 17 October 2023 will be Nikki Bentley (Wicked – West End) as Catherine of Aragon, Thao Therese Nguyen (Miss Saigon – West End and UK & Ireland Tour) as Anne Boleyn, Kayleigh McKnight (Heathers the Musical – The Other Palace) as Jane Seymour, Reca Oakley (SIX – NCL) as Anna of Cleves, Inez Budd (Heathers the Musical – The Other Palace) as Katherine Howard and Janiq Charles (Disney’s The Lion King – West End & UK Tour) as Catherine Parr. They will be joined by Gabriella Stylianou (The Great British Bake Off Musical – Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham & West End) as Alternate Aragon/Seymour and Dance Captain, Naomi Alade (Beautiful – The Carole King Musical – UK Tour) as Alternate Boleyn/Cleves, Hannah … Continue reading New casting announced for Six The Musical At the Vaudeville Theatre