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Jack and the Beanstalk to open at the London Palladium

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Michael Harrison for Crossroads Pantomimes today (25 February 2022) announced the return to the West End of The London Palladium Pantomime for a seventh year, with Dawn French and Julian Clary leading the cast in a brand-new production of Jack and the Beanstalk. For a strictly limited five-week run at The London Palladium, French and Clary will be joined by returning Palladium panto favourites Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers and Gary Wilmot. Dawn French said:  “Roll up! Roll up!  Much merriment and happiness and downright cheek and cheeks going to be happening onstage at The Palladium this Christmas with a brand spanky new Panto at last! We’ve waited two years to bring you … Continue reading Jack and the Beanstalk to open at the London Palladium

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New pictures released for But I’m A Cheerleader: The Musical at the Turbine Theatre

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New photographs have been released for But I’m A Cheerleader: The Musical. The show will run at the Turbine Theatre from 18 February to 16 April 2022. But I’m A Cheerleader: The Musical will feature Alice Croft as Megan, the high school senior … Continue reading New pictures released for But I’m A Cheerleader: The Musical at the Turbine Theatre

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Celebrate World Book Day with a special livestreamed performance of Matilda

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On Monday 28th February at 11am, the Cambridge Theatre London, home of Matilda The Musical, will host World Book Day Live with Matilda and friends a special livestreamed event to celebrate World Book Day’s 25th birthday. Long-term partners Roald Dahl Story Company, Royal Shakespeare Company and Puffin are working together to ensure children everywhere can join in the fun. Classrooms and homes across the UK will be able to access the livestream from 11am via WorldBookDay.com. The event will be hosted by rapper MC Grammar and showcase authors and illustrators supporting World Book Day including two Children’s Laureates, Cressida Cowell and Chris Riddell, Greg James, Chris Smith, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Humza Arshad, Allen Fatimaharan, … Continue reading Celebrate World Book Day with a special livestreamed performance of Matilda

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2:22 – A Ghost Story to transfer to the Criterion Theatre in May for a strictly limited third season

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the critically acclaimed, smash hit, supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story will transfer for a second time to The Criterion Theatre where it will play a 17.5 week season opening on 7 May 2022. The production began its life last summer … Continue reading 2:22 – A Ghost Story to transfer to the Criterion Theatre in May for a strictly limited third season

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INSIDE Straight Line Crazy rehearsals with Ralph Fiennes

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New rehearsals pics have been released for Straight Line Crazy opening at the Bridge Theatre on March 16. Joining Ralph Fiennes (Robert Moses) in the world premiere of David Hare’s Straight Line Crazy are Alisha Bailey (Mariah Heller), Samuel Barnett (Ariel Porter), David Bromley (Stamford Fergus), Al Coppola (Walter McQuade), Siobhán Cullen (Finnuala Connell), Ian Kirkby (Lewis Mumford), Alana … Continue reading INSIDE Straight Line Crazy rehearsals with Ralph Fiennes

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West End Production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child extends its booking period

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The original two-part multi award-winning production will now play at London’s Palace Theatre to 26 February 2023. Tickets for the extended booking period are now exclusively on sale through Ticketmaster and with all Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’s official trade and … Continue reading West End Production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child extends its booking period