Marking the 20th anniversary of the original release of the motion picture featuring Will Ferrell, a worldwide success that has since become a holiday perennial, the smash-hit musical adaptation of ELF returns to London’s Dominion Theatre for a second consecutive year for a strictly … Continue reading Casting announced for the West End’s return of ELF The Musical
By Kat Mokrynski “We wanted to make something that was adventurous and funny and explored the topics young people care about today – which is why the story explores the expectations we have of young people, especially in terms of exams and climate change.” SHEWOLVES, a play currently running at the Southwark Playhouse, tells the story of two girls going into the wild and taking on climate change. Recently, Curtain Call had the chance to interview Sarah Middleton, the writer of SHEWOLVES. We discussed coming-of-age stories, the importance of teenagers seeing themselves on stage, and what it’s like bringing back … Continue reading Creating SHEWOLVES – An Interview with Sarah Middleton
Owain Arthur will play the role of Nathan Detroit in Nicholas Hytner’s critically acclaimed immersive production of Guys & Dolls. Arthur will have his first performance on 17 July 2023 replacing Daniel Mays, who will return to the role on 16 October. Owain … Continue reading Owain Arthur to play Nathan Detroit in Nicholas Hytner’s immersive production of Guys & Dolls
Award winning producers Andy and Wendy Barnes from Global Musicals (SIX, The Choir of Man, Pieces of String, LIFT) and Kevin McCollum from Alchemation (In The Heights, Avenue Q, Rent, Mrs Doubtfire) are delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for the first full production of new musical 42 Balloons playing at The Lowry, Salford from 18 April – 19 May 2024. 2nd of July 1982. Using a lawn chair and approximately 42 helium-filled weather balloons, truck driver Larry Walters defied all the odds (and FAA airspace regulations!) to make his lifelong dream a reality and fly sixteen thousand feet above Los Angeles. No, seriously. In a chair. 42 BALLOONS is an uplifting musical inspired by the … Continue reading 42 Balloons starring Evelyn Hoskins and Charlie McCullagh to play at The Lowry in 2024
Curious But Lost in the Looking Glass By Kat Mokrynski “Tonight you will make a choice. Am I watching you? Or are you watching me?” What would you do if your home had a one-way mirror? A place for you to look out on the world with the world never knowing? Would you simply observe the lives of those passing by? Or would you become a part of their world? Jonathan Oldfield tackles these questions in his solo show, One Way Mirror, which ran at the Pleasance Theatre from 29 June to 1 July. The show is a true story, … Continue reading ★★★✬ A Review of One Way Mirror
By Kat Mokrynski Have you ever done improv? Have you thought, “Hey, this isn’t too difficult! I could do this!” Now what about if you were improvising an entire musical on the spot, on the West End? The concept of … Continue reading ★★★★★ A Review of Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
By Kat Mokrynski Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 film, Moulin Rouge. The show follows a composer from Ohio, Christian (Jamie Muscato), who travels to Paris for inspiration and falls in love with Satine, … Continue reading ★★★★ A Review of Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Piccadilly Theatre
Producer Adam Kenwright is delighted to announce that Jennifer Ellison is joining The Official Take That Musical GREATEST DAYS, with a book by award-winning playwright Tim Firth. Jennifer will join as Rachel from 21 August at the Kings Theatre, Glasgow. The musical embarked on a major UK tour on 6 May 2023, coinciding with the summer 2023 release of the official movie version of this smash-hit musical, starring Aisling Bea and Jayde Adams. Actress, singer, dancer and businesswoman Jennifer Ellison rose to prominence playing Emily Shadwick in the television soap opera Brookside and secured her place as a household name by playing Meg Giry in … Continue reading Jennifer Ellison to star in The Official Take That Musical GREATEST DAYS
Global Creatures, Producer of Moulin Rouge! The Musical announces that they will be opening the doors of the multi award-winning production at the Piccadilly Theatre in London on Thursday 10 August 2023, to give anyone aspiring to a career in theatre a glimpse behind the curtain. Get Technical! is presented in partnership with the Piccadilly Theatre and Ambassador Theatre Group Creative Learning. Get Technical! offers the chance to meet members of the production’s backstage and technical teams, see live demonstrations and learn more about what goes into the making of the West End’s leading musical Spectacular! Get Technical! will take place at the Piccadilly Theatre, London … Continue reading Go behind the scene with Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Piccadilly Theatre
