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A Staged West End concert of 42 Balloons to be presented at the Vaudeville Theatre

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Award winning producers Andy and Wendy Barnes from Global Musicals (Six, The Choir of Man, Pieces of String, Lift) together with Kevin McCollum from Alchemation (In The Heights, Avenue Q, Rent, Mrs Doubtfire, The Notebook) are pleased to announce a series of staged concert performances of new musical 42 Balloons by Jack Godfrey, currently in development through their sister company Perfect Pitch, an entity dedicated exclusively to creating, developing and promoting new contemporary British musicals. The concerts will be staged at the Vaudeville Theatre, currently home to West End musical SIX, on Monday 14 November at 7.30pm, Monday 21 November at 7.30pm and Monday 28 November at 2.30pm. 42 Balloons has been in development with Perfect … Continue reading A Staged West End concert of 42 Balloons to be presented at the Vaudeville Theatre

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Saying Goodbye to Tim Mahendran, the OG François of &Juliet: An Exclusive Interview

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By Kat Mokrynski Pictures: Kat Mokrynski & Art: Kelly Lin Hayes On September 17th, Tim Mahendran gave his final performance as Francois DuBois in the hit musical & Juliet. For those unfamiliar with the show, & Juliet answers a hypothetical question about Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers – What if Juliet didn’t kill herself? Tim’s character, Francois, is a young man that Juliet meets when she runs away to Paris. I won’t go into any spoilers for the show here, but let’s just say he has my favorite storyline in the show! Tim was one of the original cast members who had … Continue reading Saying Goodbye to Tim Mahendran, the OG François of &Juliet: An Exclusive Interview

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Final extention announced for The Great Gatsby in London

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Immersive Everywhere – led by Olivier Award-winning producers Louis Hartshorn and Brian Hook – are pleased to announce a final extension for London’s longest running immersive theatrical production THE GREAT GATSBY. Adapted and directed by Alexander Wright, THE GREAT GATSBY will play at Gatsby’s Mansion within Immersive|LDN in Mayfair until 7 January 2023, which will be its final season in London. Welcome back to the roaring twenties! Jay Gatsby invites you to one of his infamous parties. The champagne flows and as the drama unfolds the man himself will be the perfect host. As invites go, this is the hottest ticket in town. A hedonistic world … Continue reading Final extention announced for The Great Gatsby in London

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Audrey Brisson to star in Gary McNair’s One-person adaptation of Jekyll & Hyde

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Reading Rep Theatre have today announced that Olivier and Grammy award-nominated performer Audrey Brisson (Amélie, Into The Woods) will star in the upcoming world premiere production of Gary McNair’s one-person stage adaptation of Jekyll & Hyde.  The production, which runs from 10-29 October, will be the first production of the theatre’s tenth anniversary season with all tickets being priced under £20 as part of the theatre’s recently announced ticketing strategy to combat the cost-of-living crisis’ effect on accessibility to theatre. Gary McNair’s captivating and comic adaptation turns Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story on its head, revealing the depths of one person’s psyche and the lengths people will … Continue reading Audrey Brisson to star in Gary McNair’s One-person adaptation of Jekyll & Hyde

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Casting announced for The Choir Of Man returning to the West End on October 1st

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Full casting has been announced for the Olivier-nominated international stage sensation THE CHOIR OF MAN as it returns to the West End, opening at the Arts Theatre on 1 October, with a press night on 13 October. The company will feature a highly skilled mixture of actors, musicians, and instrumentalists, some of whom have previously performed in the show in productions across the world, West End stars, and up and coming talents making their professional debuts in the show. An uplifting celebration of community and friendship with something for everyone… including free beer! Enjoy 90 minutes of feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment unlike anything … Continue reading Casting announced for The Choir Of Man returning to the West End on October 1st

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Full casting announced for An Improbable Musical at the Hackney Empire

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Improbable are delighted to announce full cast and creative team for An Improbable Musical, a Royal and Derngate Northampton and Improbable production. Following its critically acclaimed premiere in Northampton this February, An Improbable Musical will open at the Exeter Northcott on 27 September before a limited London run at Hackney Empire from 21 October. It will then tour the UK in spring 2023, including Gulbenkian Theatre (13 – 15 April), with further tour dates to be announced. Clarke Joseph-Edwards (Big Up, Tails of Sailortown, The Very Hungry Caterpillar live show) will join Aya Nakamura (Famous Puppet Death Scenes, All Wrapped Up, Talking Rubbish) who directs puppetry and performs, … Continue reading Full casting announced for An Improbable Musical at the Hackney Empire

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Full Tour and Casting Announced for Matthew Bourne’s SLEEPING BEAUTY 10th Anniversary Production

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New Adventures is delighted to announce the full tour dates and casting for the 10th anniversary production of Matthew Bourne’s gothic romance, “SLEEPING BEAUTY”. Last seen across the UK and on international stages in New York, Charlotte, Washington, Des Moines, Cleveland and … Continue reading Full Tour and Casting Announced for Matthew Bourne’s SLEEPING BEAUTY 10th Anniversary Production