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SUE CLEAVER to star as Mother Superior in the SISTER ACT UK and Ireland Tour

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The producers of the 2023 Olivier Award nominated production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL are delighted to announce that Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver will swap the Rovers for rosary beads as ‘Mother Superior’ in the UK and Ireland tour, from Thursday 14 March 2024 at the Theatre Royal Brighton. Sue joins the company in Brighton, before playing Manchester Palace Theatre, Cork Opera House, Grand Opera House Belfast, Kings Theatre Glasgow, Grand Opera House York and the Birmingham Hippodrome. Further casting for the role will be announced in due course. Sue Cleaver said, ‘‘I’m thrilled to be stepping into the habit and joining the incredible company of Sister Act on tour. It’s been over 30-years … Continue reading SUE CLEAVER to star as Mother Superior in the SISTER ACT UK and Ireland Tour

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KILLIAN DONNELLY to return to LES MISÉRABLES for 15 Weeks Only

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Cameron Mackintosh announced today that Killian Donnelly will return to LES MISÉRABLES as Jean Valjean in the critically acclaimed production at the Sondheim Theatre from Tuesday 31 October 2023 for 15 weeks only. Due to sudden family reasons, Josh Piterman, who is currently playing the role, will return … Continue reading KILLIAN DONNELLY to return to LES MISÉRABLES for 15 Weeks Only

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The Hills of California to run at the Harold Pinter Theatre from January 27th

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Following their multi-award-winning triumph, The Ferryman, Jez Butterworth, writer of Jerusalem, and Sam Mendes, director of The Lehman Trilogy, return to the West End to bring you The Hills of California. The latest play from the acclaimed playwright will run at Harold Pinter Theatre, for a limited season, from 27 January to 15 June 2024. Casting for the production will be announced in due course. This house. It’s called ‘Sea View’.  It’s just I’ve looked out of every window, and you can’t. You can’t see the sea.  Blackpool, 1976. The driest summer in 200 years. The beaches are packed. The hotels are heaving. In the sweltering backstreets, far from the choc ices and donkey … Continue reading The Hills of California to run at the Harold Pinter Theatre from January 27th

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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