Full cast announced for the UK Tour of FUNNY GIRL

Full casting is announced today for the tour of Funny Girl which enjoyed critically acclaimed and record-breaking sold-out runs at the Menier Chocolate Factory and Savoy Theatre. Playing opposite Sheridan Smith is Chris Peluso as Nick Arnstein – they will perform in Manchester, Milton Keynes, Liverpool, Bristol, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Southampton, Bradford, Southend, Cardiff and […]

My 2016 Theatre Highlights

Last week I took a look back at the shows I said I was looking forward to seeing in 2016 and what I actually thought of them in the end. Now it is time for the obligatory end of year round up of my favourite shows from 2016. It will be unsurprising for you to […]

Did I enjoy the shows I was looking forward to seeing in 2016?

At the end of last year I published the ‘Top Ten Shows I’m looking forward to seeing in 2016’. Now that year is over and done with, I thought I would take a look back at what I was looking forward to seeing and see what I actually thought of the shows!   Hand To […]

Sheridan Smith to continue the role of Fanny Brice on the UK Tour of FUNNY GIRL

Following critically acclaimed and record-breaking sold-out runs at the Menier Chocolate Factory and Savoy Theatre, Sheridan Smith will reprise her highly praised performance of Fanny Brice at selected venues for the UK tour of Funny Girl – she is set to perform in Manchester, Milton Keynes, Liverpool, Bristol, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Southampton, Bradford, Southend, Cardiff […]

REVIEW: FUNNY GIRL (Original London Cast Recording) ★★★★

I’m a lover of high stakes – and as the original cast recording of Funny Girl was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2004 – I’m sure the revival cast, led by Sheridan Smith, worked tirelessly to create this original London cast recording of Funny Girl. The sell-out musical is based on the […]

Nominees announced for the 2016 West End Wilma Awards

I am delighted to announce the nominees for the third annual West End Wilma Awards, which will be held, once again, in association with the Hippodrome Casino on Friday 4th November 2016 at the Hippodrome Casino at 2pm.       This years nominees are: Best West End Musical (Sponsored by TodayTix) Guys and Dolls […]

Sheridan Smith is BACK!

Sheridan Smith has surprised audience members by returning to perform in FUNNY GIRL the musical this evening at the Savoy Theatre. Sheridan was due to return at some point soon but producers have just released a statement confirming she is back… on stage right now! They said: “We are delighted to welcome Sheridan Smith back […]

Sheridan Smith takes 2-4 weeks off from FUNNY GIRL due to stress and exhaustion

NATASHA J BARNES PLAYS FANNY BRICE IN FUNNY GIRL DURING SHERIDAN SMITH’S LEAVE OF ABSENCE Natasha J Barnes plays the role of Fanny Brice in Funny Girl at the Savoy Theatre for a short period whilst Sheridan Smith takes 2 – 4 weeks leave of absence from the production due to stress and exhaustion. Barnes […]

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