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Casting Announced For Imposter 22 At The Royal Court Theatre

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The Royal Court Theatre, in collaboration with Access All Areas, today announces the initial casting for Imposter 22 by Molly Davies (God Bless the Child, A Miracle). The production has been created from an original idea by neurodivergent Royal Court Associate Director Hamish Pirie, and is a co-creation with seven learning disabled and autistic artists who also perform in the piece. Directed by Pirie, these artists and performers are Kirsty Adams, Cian Binchy, Housni Hassan (DJ), Dayo Koleosho, Stephanie Newman, Lee Phillips and Charlene Salter. Anna Constable will also perform as an alternate to Stephanie Newman, with further casting to be announced. The production runs from Saturday 23 September – Saturday 14 October 2023, with … Continue reading Casting Announced For Imposter 22 At The Royal Court Theatre

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Bronco Billy – The Musical to make its UK premiere at Charing Cross Theatre this january

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West End favourite Emily Benjamin, currently appearing as alternate Sally Bowles in Cabaret, will star in the award-winning new Wild-West End show Bronco Billy – The Musical, which will premiere in the UK in 2024. Bronco Billy – The Musical will play at the Charing Cross Theatre … Continue reading Bronco Billy – The Musical to make its UK premiere at Charing Cross Theatre this january

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Tony and Emmy Award-winner Mandy Patinkin returns to the West End

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The Dodgers and Staci Levine are delighted to produce Broadway’s master songman, Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Adam Ben-David on piano, in Mandy Patinkin Live in Concert at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue in London’s West End for strictly eight performances only from Tuesday 7 November 2023.  This is the first time Mandy has appeared on the West End stage since 2009.  Tickets go on sale from 10am today, Friday 18 August. To some fans, he’s the Tony Award-winning revolutionary from Evita who grew into a bonafide Broadway star in Sunday in the Park with George.  To others, he’s the Emmy Award-winning Best Actor, for his portrayal … Continue reading Tony and Emmy Award-winner Mandy Patinkin returns to the West End

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Full casting announced for Lyoness at the Harold Pinter Theatre

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James Corrigan, Doon Mackichan and Sara Powell will join the previously announced Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James in this searingly funny and passionate new play. Elaine (Kristin Scott Thomas) a reclusive and talented actress, disappears in mysterious circumstances. 30 years later, she finally feels ready to tell her story – summoning Kate (Lily James), a young film executive, to her remote Cornish home to assist with her glorious comeback. But who really controls the stories we tell, and how we get to tell them? Will these women own their narrative, or will it be swept away from them at any given moment? James Corrigan’s stage credits include Jack Absolute Flies … Continue reading Full casting announced for Lyoness at the Harold Pinter Theatre

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Twelfth Night: For One Night Only, Words of Peace and more announced at at Shakespeare’s Globe this Autumn

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Shakespeare’s Globe today announces a series of exciting one-off events for September and October, featuring the likes of Stephen Mangan and Mark Rylance. See the full program below: Twelfth Night: For One Night Only (17 September) On 17 September, Stephen Mangan will be performing as Malvolio in a one-off performance of Twelfth Night. 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 also feature Artistic Director Michelle Terry, with further casting to be announced soon. Twelfth Night: For One Night Only will see actors step courageously into the unknown with performers only given their own lines and cues, … Continue reading Twelfth Night: For One Night Only, Words of Peace and more announced at at Shakespeare’s Globe this Autumn

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New musical KIN sells out staged concert run in under a week

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Emil Dale on behalf of Factory Playhouse Productions Ltd has announced today that the new British musical Kin sold out its staged concert run at Theatro Technis @ 26 Crowndale, London King’s Cross from 1-4 November in under a week. Emil Dale said of today’s announcement, “We’re in shock! The … Continue reading New musical KIN sells out staged concert run in under a week

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Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka SELF ESTEEM to star in CABARET at The Kit Kat Club this september

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From Monday 25 September 2023, the roles of The Emcee and Sally Bowles will be played by music icons Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem. They join Nathan Ives-Moiba as Clifford Bradshaw, Beverley Klein as Fraulein Schneider and Teddy Kempner as Herr Schultz. Emily Benjamin will continue as the production’s alternate Sally Bowles until 18 October, with Nic Myers taking over (scheduled to perform once a week) from 19 October. Also joining the company on 25 September are Wilf Scolding as Ernst Ludwig, Jessica Kirton as Fraulein Kost/Fritzie, Liv Alexander as Texas, Natalie Chua as Frenchie, Taite-Elliot Drew as Hans, Damon Gould as Victor, El Haq Latief as Helga, and Travis Ross as Bobby, joining Laura Delany as Rosie, Grant Neal as Herman/Max and Hicaro Nicolai as Lulu. The cast is … Continue reading Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka SELF ESTEEM to star in CABARET at The Kit Kat Club this september

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Ian McKellen & Roger Allam to star in Frank and Percy at The Other Palace

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Ben Weatherill’s new comedy, Frank and Percy, starring Ian McKellen (Percy) and Roger Allam (Frank) and directed by Sean Mathias, will have a limited London season at The Other Palace from Friday 8 September until Sunday 3 December. Frank and Percy received its critically acclaimed world premiere at the start of a record-breaking run at Theatre Royal Windsor, followed by two sold-out weeks at Theatre Royal Bath. Frank and Percy is a poignant and witty take on the unexpected relationship that blossoms between two men. Devoted to their canine companions, they believe that human connection is far more temperamental, but, as their dogs play in the park, can Frank, … Continue reading Ian McKellen & Roger Allam to star in Frank and Percy at The Other Palace

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Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist to play a limited season at the Lyric Theatre this September

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Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist will be lighting up the West End for one week only as a taster of what is to come for the exciting production. In celebration of the central figure, all tickets for the first night of the run (20 September) will be priced at £17.55, which was the year Marie Antoinette was born. Following the success of the UK tour earlier this year, Cake will continue its journey, now on a West End stage. This will allow audiences in London the unique chance to see this show as it continues to expand and develop before finding its forever … Continue reading Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist to play a limited season at the Lyric Theatre this September