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INSIDE Rehearsals for The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch

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Based on Sue T‎ownsend’s best-selling book, this outrageously funny tale of teenage angst and unrequited love features one of the most endearing comedy characters of all time. Life’s pretty hard when you’re a misunderstood and spotty teenager living in a cul-de-sac in 80s Leicester. Adrian’s life simply can’t get any worse – until new girl Pandora joins a class and captures his heart. But can Adrian win her love and escape from the school bully and his chaotic family life? Cast includes James Hameed Be More Chill (The Other Palace, Shaftesbury Theatre) in the title role of Adrian, Ben Williamson-Jones (Spend, Spend, Spend!  At Guildford School … Continue reading INSIDE Rehearsals for The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch

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The Belgrade Theatre announces its Autumn / Winter 2022 Season

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The Belgrade Theatre just announced the first shows in its Autumn / Winter 2022 season, with highlights including West End musical smash hits SIX, The Rocky Horror Show and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, brand new musical Bombay Superstar, classic drama An Inspector Calls and The Mousetrap, as well as Malorie Blackman’s Noughts & Crosses. The season kicks off with Kenyan acrobatic troupe The Black Blues Brothers on Thurs 1 Sept and The Best of Queen on Sat 3 Sept. Live music acts continue on Weds 9 Nov with Neil Diamond: Beautiful Noise. Join the Belgrade for the world premiere of Tabby Lamb’s Happy Meal from Weds 21 Sept. The joyful queer rom-com is directed by … Continue reading The Belgrade Theatre announces its Autumn / Winter 2022 Season

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New photographs released for COCK starring Jonathan Bailey and Joel Harper-Jackson

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New photographs of Jonathan Bailey and Joel Harper-Jackson in Mike Bartlett’s razor sharp, and hilarious play C O C K have been released today (6 April 2022). C O C K is running at the Ambassadors Theatre in London until Saturday 4 June 2022. The Olivier Award-winning Jonathan Bailey, who plays John … Continue reading New photographs released for COCK starring Jonathan Bailey and Joel Harper-Jackson

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Judith Kerr’s Mog The Forgetful Cat to premiere this June

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Today it has been announced that Royal & Derngate’s Resident Ensemble Company the acclaimed Wardrobe Ensemble will adapt Judith Kerr’s beloved and iconic stories in a first-ever stage adaptation of Mog The Forgetful Cat. The adaptation is a collaboration between co-producers Royal & Derngate Northampton, The Old Vic and The Wardrobe Ensemble. Royal & Derngate Artistic Director James Dacre said  “These magical stories, from one of the country’s greatest writers for younger audiences, have delighted generations of children. We’re thrilled to be welcoming back The Wardrobe Ensemble and to be partnering with The Old Vic for the first time to reimagine them for the … Continue reading Judith Kerr’s Mog The Forgetful Cat to premiere this June

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Love Is Only Love to return to The Other Palace this april

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After a sold-out debut run at The Other Palace in 2019, Love Is Only Love makes a triumphant return for a limited run from 29 April to 15 May, with press night on 4 May 2022. Directed by Jason Morell, with Sam Harrison playing the boy and David Seadon-Young as all the loves of his life, this is a joyful, tender, and honest celebration of young love. “I’m six years old, about to watch Hello Dolly starring Barbra Streisand for the first time, and I’m terrified.” A young boy’s life is changed forever when he discovers the passionate romance of Hollywood musicals. So begins a decades-long, round-the-world … Continue reading Love Is Only Love to return to The Other Palace this april

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Joel Harper-Jackson to take over the role of M in COCK

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Joel Harper-Jackson will take over the role of M in Mike Bartlett’s razor sharp, hilarious play C O C K until the end of the run. The part was originally played in this production by Taron Egerton,  who has had to  withdraw from the production due to personal reasons. Joel understudied the role and has been playing the part of M for the past ten days while Taron was absent from the production having tested positive for Covid. Director Marianne Elliott said: ‘Joel is an absolute hero. He is a brilliant and gifted actor and stepped into the role at extremely short notice.  Audiences have been standing and cheering and so am I.’ Jonathan Bailey added: … Continue reading Joel Harper-Jackson to take over the role of M in COCK

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But I’m A Cheerleader : The Musical extends its booking period at the Turbine Theatre

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After a successful premier in February where it received rave reviews, the 1990s queer- culture classic musical is extending its run at The Turbine Theatre. Following a short closure to make some necessary changes for its future life, But I’m A Cheerleader will run until Sunday 8 May. Joining the cheer squad as the new ‘Super Cheerleaders’ will be Lauren Soley and Owen McHugh, taking on the baton as the cast swings. Addition changes to the cast include Leslie Bowan taking over the role of André and Kurt Kansley as Mike at the end of April. And joining as the resident director/choreographer will be Ruthie Stephens. Paul Taylor-Mills has said, “The Turbine … Continue reading But I’m A Cheerleader : The Musical extends its booking period at the Turbine Theatre

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WATCH West End production of Dear Evan Hansen releases new music video for “You Will Be Found”

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Featuring the full Company and starring Sam Tutty as Evan, this new music video of the show’s Act One anthem You Will Be Found from the show’s Olivier Award-winning score written by Grammy®, Tony® and Academy Award® winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, is released today (7 March 2022). The … Continue reading WATCH West End production of Dear Evan Hansen releases new music video for “You Will Be Found”