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Agatha Christie”s Witness For The Prosecution extends for another year at County Hall

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Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution will extend its run at London County Hall until 28 April 2024, making it London’s longest running site specific theatre production. This will take the acclaimed production into its seventh year as the ninth cast are also announced today. Tickets for the new booking period are on sale now at https://witnesscountyhall.com. Harry Giubileo (Last Train To Christmas, Sky Cinema; Red Rose, BBC/Netflix) makes his West End debut as the accused, Leonard Vole opposite Madeleine Walker (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Palace Theatre; Pentecost, Oxford Playhouse) as Romaine Vole. Jo Stone-Fewings (Home I’m Darling, National Theatre Tour; The Crown, Netflix) and Crispin Redman (Law & Order, ITV; Camille, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre) … Continue reading Agatha Christie”s Witness For The Prosecution extends for another year at County Hall

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Jason Manford & Ashley Banjo to Star in The Wizard of Oz at the Iconic London Palladium This Summer

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Michael Harrison and the Really Useful Group are thrilled to announce that Jason Manford and Ashley Banjo will star in the The Wizard of Oz, the musical based on the iconic story by L. Frank Baum, which plays a strictly limited season at the world … Continue reading Jason Manford & Ashley Banjo to Star in The Wizard of Oz at the Iconic London Palladium This Summer

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The Peter Rabbit Easter Adventure to land in Covent Garden in March

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Histrionic Productions is thrilled to announce The Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure in the heart of London’s iconic Covent Garden Piazza this Easter from 21 March – 16 April. Through a captivating mix of live performance and puppetry, visitors will be transported back to a Covent Garden of old, teeming with fresh flowers, fruit and vegetables as Beatrix Potter heads out on a mission to rescue Jemima Puddle-Duck from the clutches of Mr. McGregor. During this brand-new 50-minute interactive outdoor adventure, families will experience Peter Rabbit’s adventures in person as they accompany Beatrix Potter to search for secret notes, maps, and other clues and … Continue reading The Peter Rabbit Easter Adventure to land in Covent Garden in March

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Casting and creative team announced for world premiere of Michael Morpugo’s Waiting For Anya

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The Barn Theatre in Cirencester has today announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Simon Reade’s stage adaptation of acclaimed children’s author Michael Morpurgo’s Waiting For Anya. The production will be the fourth play by Simon Reade to be produced by the Cotswold award-winning theatre and the second to make its world premiere there. The production will also see Reade reunite with director Mark Leipacher (Artistic Director of The Faction), who has worked on multiple productions of Reade’s adaptation of Morpurgo’s Private Peaceful. Reade’s previous adaptations of Morpurgo’s works include Toro! Toro! (Salisbury Playhouse); Twist of Gold (Polka); The Mozart Question (Bristol Old Vic); as well as the West End/Off-Broadway … Continue reading Casting and creative team announced for world premiere of Michael Morpugo’s Waiting For Anya

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My Son’s a Queer, (But what can you do?) extends its West End run due to popular demand

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As the show today celebrates its 100th performance, the critically acclaimed production of My Son’s a Queer, (But what can you do?) announces its extension at the Ambassadors Theatre in London’s West End due to popular demand. Written and performed by musical theatre star Rob Madge, … Continue reading My Son’s a Queer, (But what can you do?) extends its West End run due to popular demand

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[Review] Much Ado About Nothing at The Duke of York’s Theatre

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Kat Mokrynski “The world of reality tv felt like a snug lens that could bring Much Ado About Nothing into sharp focus for a modern audience well-versed in the manoeuvres of singletons looking for love” – Josie Daxter, Director Walking into the Duke of York’s Theatre to see the National Youth Theatre’s newest production, it was immediately clear that this would be a modern and fun interpretation of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. Pop music was playing, videos introducing the characters were playing on screens on stage, and there was an atmosphere of excitement. The play, performed as … Continue reading [Review] Much Ado About Nothing at The Duke of York’s Theatre

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Lucie Jones, Harry Chandler and more to join Les Misérables from March 2023

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Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to announce new casting for the critically acclaimed new production of LES MISÉRABLES at the Sondheim Theatre from Monday 27 March 2023. Joining the company from 27 March 2023 will be Josh Piterman as Jean Valjean, Stewart Clarke as Javert, Lucie Jones as Fantine, Claire Machin as … Continue reading Lucie Jones, Harry Chandler and more to join Les Misérables from March 2023

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Owen Chaponda and Merryl Ansah to take over iconic roles of ‘Simba’ and ‘Nala’ in Disney’s The Lion King

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The award-winning West End production of Disney’s THE LION KING will welcome Owen Chaponda (Back to the Future; The Colour Purple) and Merryl Ansah (Heathers; Crazy for You), who will step into the iconic roles of ‘Simba’ and ‘Nala’, this spring. This will mark their return to the show, both having previously performed in the ensemble in the West End production. Owen Chaponda said, “Taking over the role of Simba in the West End is unbelievably exciting. I loved every minute of being in the show as an ensemble member so returning as such an iconic character is a real dream come … Continue reading Owen Chaponda and Merryl Ansah to take over iconic roles of ‘Simba’ and ‘Nala’ in Disney’s The Lion King