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After months of isolation, Amélie: the Musical brought me home

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By Constance Drugeot  Image: Pamela Raith “The secret to life is to leave a trail of breadcrumbs, if I lose my way I can always turn around.” Amélie: the Musical was one of the lucky shows to be brought back to life at the reopening of the West End in May 2021. In a desire to experience the magic of musical theatre once again, I found myself sitting eagerly at the Criterion Theatre, ready to be transported back into my hometown. It didn’t disappoint – on the contrary, I left the theatre with so much love and hope in my … Continue reading After months of isolation, Amélie: the Musical brought me home

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Matilda announces full West End cast

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Right before celebreating its 10th birthday, Matilda will make its return to the West End this September. At the Cambridge Theatre, Imogen Cole, Alyssa D’Souza, Alex Munden and Zoe Simon will take turns in playing the title role. They will be joined on stage by Carly Thoms as Miss Honey, Elliot Harper as Miss Trunchbull, Sebastian Torkia as Mr. Wormwood and Annette McLaughlin as Mrs. Wormwood. Kaspar Cahill-Ritter, Sienna Clarke, Rosie Gell-Marquez, Beth Gilmour, Louie Gray, and Gracie Hodson-Prior will be reprising their role in the show. The young cast also includes Hari Aggarwal, Thommy Bailey Vine, Kieron Bell, Tom … Continue reading Matilda announces full West End cast

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Heathers the Musical to return to the West End on June 22

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Welcome back to the Candy Store !  Heathers the Musical will make its return on June 22 in the West End at the Theatre Royal Haymarket with its opening night on June 28. The cast is led by Christina Bennington as Veronica Sawyer and Jordan Luke Gage as JD. Jodie Steele will reprise her role as Heather Chandler alongside Bobbie Little as Heather Duke, and Frances Mayli McCann as Heather McNamara. The cast also includes Lauren Ward as Fleming/Veronica’s Mother, Madison Swan as Martha, Simon Bailey as Ram’s Dad/Big Bud Dean/Coach, Joaquin Pedro Valdes as Ram Sweeney, and Steven Serlin as … Continue reading Heathers the Musical to return to the West End on June 22

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The Theatre Café and Mazz Muray announces “AND 5, 6, 7, EAT” – THE THEATRE CAFE COOKBOOK

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Theatre Café Interior © Danny With A Camera Sugar, butter, flour… Over the past year, you surely spent most of your time backing delicious cake and meals for your family – or yourself, we won’t judge. Well now is your chance to step up your game with a brand new cookbook! The Theatre Cafe have teamed up with West End legend Mazz Muray to cook something special and release a very stagey cookbook, packed with food and drink from performers across the industry. From delicious snacks to mouth-watering meals, stunning cocktails and delectable dessert – mixed with stagey names, And … Continue reading The Theatre Café and Mazz Muray announces “AND 5, 6, 7, EAT” – THE THEATRE CAFE COOKBOOK

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New cast announced for the UK Tour of Chicago

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Casting has been annouced for the UK Tour of Chicago which is expected to starts in September, before visiting locations across the country until February 2022. Faye Brookes will play Roxie Hart, alongside Sinitta as Mama Morton, Divina DeCampo as Mary Sunshime, Djalenga Scott as Velma and Joel Montague as Amos Hart. Also joining the cast are Ishmail Aaron, Michelle Andrews, Delycia Belgrave, Joel Benjamin, Tanisha-Mae Brown, Callum Fitzgerald, Emily Goodenough, Billy Hardy, Aaron Jenkins, Liam Marcellino, Theo Reece, Hollie Jane Stephens and Harrison Wilde. The show tells the story of Roxie, a woman who murders her husband and tries to espace … Continue reading New cast announced for the UK Tour of Chicago

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Mamma Mia! announces outdoor summer run

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Mamma Mia, here we go again! The show just announced it will play a 23-show season at Harewood House in Leeds  from 13 to 30 August.. 1800 spectators will be able to attend with social distancing mesure in place. A special performance of the show will take place on 12 August for NHS and key workers. This will also be the first time Mamma Mia! is performed in an outdoor place. Here is what Judy Craymer, creator and producer of Mamma Mia! has to say about : “It’s going to be wonderful to experience the original musical literally under the … Continue reading Mamma Mia! announces outdoor summer run

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Les Misérables – The Staged Concert will return for a limited run from May 20th

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The socially distanced Les Misérables Concert will open at the Sondheim Theatre in May 2021. The cast includes Jon Robyns as Jean Valjean, Bradley Jaden as Javert, Lucie Jones as Fantine, Shan Ako as Éponine, Harry Apps as Marius, Gerard Carey as Thénardier and Josefina Gabrielle as Madame Thénardier. Further casting is yet to be announced. The show is directed by James Powell and Jean-Pierre Van Der Spuy and conducted by Alfonso Casado Trigo. About the return of the show, Producer Cameron Mackintosh said : “As the West End marks the first anniversary of the enforced closure of British Theatre … Continue reading Les Misérables – The Staged Concert will return for a limited run from May 20th

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The Show Must Go On! will now take place from 2 to 6 June 2021

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The charity concert series, The Show Must Go On! was supposed to air later this month but had to change its plans. The show will now take place from 2 to 6 June 2021, still live at the Palace Theatre. While the new line-up is yet to be confirmed or revealed, shows such as Dear Evan Hansen, The Prince of Egypt, Tina, Mamma Mia! and Les Misérables were set to be involved in the show. The concert will be a collection of performances from this show. Make you sure to attend if you miss theatre as much as we do! All … Continue reading The Show Must Go On! will now take place from 2 to 6 June 2021

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Frozen confirms its West End reopening plans

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For the first time in what feels like forever, Frozen is finally coming back! The show will now  begins its previews on 27 August 2021, with a press night on 8 September at fully and newly refurbished Theatre Royal Dury Lane. The previously announced cast is led by Samantha Barks who will play Elsa and Stephanie McKeon who will portray Anna. The rest of the cast in composed of Obioma Ugoala as Kristoff, Craig Gallivan as Olaf, Oliver Ormson as the terrible Hans and Richard Frame as Weselton. Also joining the cast are Mikayla Jade and Ashley Birchall, Jeremy Batt, Cameron … Continue reading Frozen confirms its West End reopening plans