Casting announced for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
Casting was announced today (20 June 2022) for the smash-hit production of C.S. Lewis’ classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which will make its West End premiere this summer at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, Drury Lane, London. The show, which begins rehearsals today, is produced by the same team that recently won 5 Tony Awards for its production of Company on Broadway. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which has been seen by a quarter of a million people on its recent nineteen-week tour of the UK and Ireland, will begin performances in London on 18 July 2022 and play a strictly limited season through until 8 … Continue reading Casting announced for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
Keala Settle to star in Jack and the Beanstalk this Christmas
Northampton’s Royal & Derngate is delighted to announce that Tony Award-nominated star Keala Settle, from The Greatest Showman, will be heading up the cast in this year’s spectacular Christmas pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk. For Settle’s first ever pantomime, she will be joined by Horrible Histories’ Richard David-Caine, with Alex Lodge returning as Jack, and the hilarious Bob Golding returning as Dame. Vocal powerhouse Keala Settle will play the Fairy. Her performance of the anthemic This Is Me in the global blockbuster movie The Greatest Showman earned her critical acclaim, with the original soundtrack becoming 2018’s best-selling album worldwide. The … Continue reading Keala Settle to star in Jack and the Beanstalk this Christmas
Wilson Jermaine Heredia to lead the World Premiere cast of How To Dance In Ohio at Syracuse Stage
Producers Ben Holtzman (he/him), Sammy Lopez (he/him), Fiona Howe Rudin (she/her), and Syracuse Stage announce casting for the world premiere of How to Dance in Ohio, a new musical inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name. With book and lyrics by Rebekah Greer Melocik (she/her), music by Jacob Yandura (he/him), choreography … Continue reading Wilson Jermaine Heredia to lead the World Premiere cast of How To Dance In Ohio at Syracuse Stage
The Haunting of Susan A to extend its run at the King’s Head Theatre
Artistic Director Mark Ravenhill and the whole team at the King’s Head Theatre are pleased to announce some exciting updates regarding the iconic pub theatre’s future plans. Mark Ravenhill’s new show, The Haunting of Susan A, will be extending its run, with performances now on … Continue reading The Haunting of Susan A to extend its run at the King’s Head Theatre
New casting announced for Heathers The Musical at The Other Palace
With the summer vacation fast approaching and the last graduation caps thrown, a new class is being ushered in at Westerberg High. Being called for registration are Jasmine Beel (Heather McNamara), Robin Hayward (Kurt Kelly), Daniel Robinson (Kurt’s Dad/Veronica’s Dad/Principle Gowen), Lewis Asquith (Hipster Dork/Officer), Joe Boyle (Beleaguered Geek), Daisy Twells (New Wave Party Girl) and Jacob Young (Preppy Stud/Officer). From Beleaguered Geek to hanging out with a slushie at the local 7/11, Benjamin Karran will officially be taking on the role of Jason ‘J.D’ Dean from 28 June. They are joined by continuing cast members Ailsa Davidson (Veronica Sawyer), Simon Gordon (Jason ‘J.D’ Dean) (last performance 26 June), Maddison Firth (Heather Chandler), Vivian Panka (Heather Duke), Mhairi Angus (Martha Dunnstock), Rory Phelan (Ram Sweeney), Vicki Lee Taylor (Ms Fleming/Veronica’s Mom), May … Continue reading New casting announced for Heathers The Musical at The Other Palace
Mary Poppins to extend its booking period in the West End to December 2022
Cameron Mackintosh Limited announce their West End production of Mary Poppins are extending its booking periods to December 2022. Mary Poppins which currently plays Thursday – Saturday at 7.30pm with a Family Night on Wednesday at 7pm and matinees on Thursday, Saturday … Continue reading Mary Poppins to extend its booking period in the West End to December 2022
Hamilton extends its booking period in the West End to December 2022
Cameron Mackintosh Limited announce their West End productions of Hamilton is extending its booking periods to December 2022. Hamilton which currently plays Tuesday – Saturday at 7.30pm with matinees on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 2.30pm at the Victoria Palace Theatre, will, from … Continue reading Hamilton extends its booking period in the West End to December 2022
Full cast announced for Whistle Down the Wind at The Watermill
Full casting and creative team have been announced for WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND – the first major UK revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman’s 1996 rock musical since 2010 – which will play at The Watermill from Friday 22 July until Saturday 10 September. Directed by Tom Jackson Greaves (Watermill Associate Artist, The Jungle Book, Amélie, Sweet Charity, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Borrowers, Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet, Frankenstein), WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND will feature a company of actor musicians alongside a cast of talented local young people. America, 1959. Change is in the air. The post war boom is thriving, the civil rights movement is growing and … Continue reading Full cast announced for Whistle Down the Wind at The Watermill
Redemption to begin performances on June 29th due to popular demand
Due to popular demand Redemption at The Big House will now begin performances a day earlier on Wednesday 29th June. The production, which is a revival of The Big House’s acclaimed 2021 award-nominated production, forms part of the London venue’s 10th Anniversary … Continue reading Redemption to begin performances on June 29th due to popular demand
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