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The Watermill Theatre today announced the full ensemble cast of actor/musicians for Paul Hart’s production of Kiss Me, Kate. Olivier award-winner Rebecca Trehearn (Lilli) and David Ricardo-Pearce (Fred) will be joined by a versatile cast of actor/musicians featuring Jack Benjamin (Ralph), Dan De Cruz (Doorman/Suitor), Kimmy Edwards (Lois), Andre Fabian Francis (Paul), Sheldon Greenland (Gangster... Continue Reading →
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh are delighted to announce a UK and Ireland tour of the brilliant original production of The Phantom of the Opera opening at Curve, Leicester on 24 February 2020 where it will run until 21 March 2020 ahead of visiting Manchester Palace Theatre (26 March - 30 May 2020), Bord... Continue Reading →
New production photography of Waitress has been released today with cast members Ashley Roberts, Lucie Jones and Blake Harrison who have joined the London company. The smash hit musical comedy musical by Sara Bareilles has also recently extended its booking period to 7 December at the Adelphi Theatre. Waitress tells the story of Jenna, a... Continue Reading →
Producers confirmed today that Waitress has extended its booking period until December 7th 2019. London’s new smash hit musical comedy Waitress tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated. With the support of her... Continue Reading →
Katharine McPhee – who originated the role of Jenna in the London production of Waitress – has recorded the show’s hit ballad She Used To Be Mine which has been released as a single in the run up to her final performance on Saturday 15 June. First heard on Broadway, Sara Bareilles’ showstopper has inspired... Continue Reading →
Dan Looney, Adam Paulden and Jason Haigh-Ellery for DLAP Entertainment have announced full casting for the UK tour of the Tony award winning musical Curtains, which stars the previously announced Jason Manford as Detective ‘Frank Cioffi’. Joining Jason will be television presenter and Strictly Come Dancing star Ore Oduba who will play Aaron Fox in... Continue Reading →
The Watermill Theatre has announced the principal casting for Artistic Director Paul Hart’s upcoming production of Kiss Me, Kate alongside the full creative team. Olivier award-winner Rebecca Trehearn will play Lilli with David Ricardo-Pearce cast opposite her as Fred in this dazzling new production of the multi award-winning Broadway hit, which will open as the... Continue Reading →
Rehearsal photography of new Waitress stars Ashley Roberts (Dawn), and Lucie Jones (Jenna) have been released today. The new cast, including Blake Harrison (Ogie) as recently announced, will join the company on 17 June. Waitress celebrated its official opening night at the Adelphi theatre on 7 March and the Tony-nominated musical is now booking to... Continue Reading →
It seems crazy that we're in June already - the year may be flying by but summer is finally here (at least until the rain arrives in a day or two's time). I'll be spending the long, warm nights wisely - at the theatre. Here are the shows I'll be seeing this month. The month... Continue Reading →
