Due to overwhleming public demand, celebrated Australian and national treasure Barry Humphries is to perform his new show, Barry Humphries: The Man Behind the Mask, for an extra night in the West End. The new date is Sunday 12 June at the Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6ARfollowing the two previously announced shows there... Continue Reading →
News: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the musical to embark on UK and Ireland tour
A new production of the West End and Broadway smash hit Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical will embark on a UK and Ireland tour opening at Milton Keynes Theatre on 9 February 2023 where it will run until 5 March 2023 ahead of playing His Majesty’s Theatre Aberdeen (15 –... Continue Reading →
Interview with Hubert Burton
The Misfortune of the English opens at the Orange Tree Theatre later this month. I spoke with actor Hubert Burton, who plays Harrison, to find out more. How did you get into theatre?I played Sir Andrew Aguecheek in a school production of Twelfth Night when I was fourteen and everyone seemed to find me funny... Continue Reading →
News: First look at Hoxton Street at Hoxton Hall
Production images of Hoxton Hall’s Hoxton Street have been released. Hoxton Street is a soap-style play inspired by dynamic local Hoxton communities and their stories. Working with a concept from Karena Johnson, talented working-class writing duo Oladipo Agboluaje and Lil Warren capture the atmosphere and vibrancy of Hoxton through listening to the neighbourhood’s stories and... Continue Reading →
News: German musical It’s In The Air! to receive UK premiere
It’s In The Air! showcase will be the UK premiere of the hit German musical ‘Es Liegt in der Luft’ will open at the Hope Mill Theatre. Originally written by composer Mischa Spoliansky and lyricist Marcellus Schiffer, this never seen before English translation will open on Wednesday 22nd June 2022 at the Hope Mill Theatre... Continue Reading →
News: Caroline Quentin and Rose Quentin to star in Mrs Warren’s Profession
Theatre Royal Bath Productions presents George Bernard Shaw’s Mrs Warren’s Profession starring mother and daughter Caroline Quentin and Rose Quentin as Mrs Warren and her daughter Vivie. Directed by Anthony Banks, Mrs Warren’s Profession will open at the Theatre Royal Bath from 9 November 2022, before touring with venues and information on full cast to... Continue Reading →
News: Cast announced for Lift at Southwark Playhouse
Gartland Productions is thrilled to announce the cast of LIFT, opening at Southwark Playhouse on Friday 13th May 2022. Leading the company, X Factor finalist Luke Friend He/Him (Footloose, American Idiot) will play the role of Busker. He will be joined by West End star Hiba Elchikhe She/Her (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Fiver), playing the... Continue Reading →
News: New images of & Juliet released
New photographs of the cast of & Juliet have been released. The new cast includes Keala Settle as Nurse, Tom Francis as Romeo and Julius D’Silva as the amorous Frenchman, Lance. Keala - internationally renowned for her starring role in the global smash hit movie The Greatest Showman in which she performed the iconic song... Continue Reading →
News: Lawrence Batley Theatre announces summer season
The Lawrence Batley Theatre has announced its summer season featuring Yorkshire premieres from National Dance Company Wales and a new co-production with award winning company ThickSkin. Centre stage in the Huddersfield theatre’s summer season is Blood Harmony (Tue 28 June – Sat 2 July), a powerful new play by award-winning theatre company, ThickSkin building on... Continue Reading →
News: Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures announces casting for The Car Man at the Royal Albert Hall
New Adventures and the Royal Albert Hall are delighted to announce casting for Matthew Bourne’s “THE CAR MAN” reimagined in a spectacular new staging for the Royal Albert Hall's 150th Anniversary. “THE CAR MAN” will play 14 performances only at the iconic venue from Thursday 9 – Sunday 19 June 2022. The multi award winning,... Continue Reading →