First image released of double Emmy Award winner Uzo Aduba in THE MAIDS
In a luxurious bedroom, two maids fantasise about killing their employer, playing out dangerous and sadistic scenarios as they plan her violent death. An intense psychological thriller seething with unique theatricality and brimming with intrigue, The Maids is a vicious analysis of the class system, and a provocative exploration of gender and sexuality. Uzo Aduba […]
REVIEW: CHICAGO THE MUSICAL (New Wimbledon Theatre)
One of my all-time favourite musicals, Chicago, is back for a UK tour and I couldn’t be happier. Since closing in London’s West End back in 2012 (after 15 years), I have had to go all the way to Broadway to get my fix of merry murderesses but not anymore. Chicago tells the true story […]
West End production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to close in January 2017
Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory enters its fourth and final year at Theatre Royal Drury Lane The award-winning West End production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, directed by Sam Mendes, continues to capture the imagination of audiences as it enters its fourth and final year at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Roald […]
REVIEW: The Mousetrap (St Martins Theatre) ★★★★
The Mousetrap is the worlds longest running theatre production, having been playing for almost sixty-four years in London’s West End. A murder mystery ‘who dunnit’ crime thriller written by the legendary crime novelist Agatha Christie, which premiered in London in 1952. The original terms of the play state that the film rights can not be […]
Michael Ball to host the 2016 OLIVIER AWARDS
The Olivier Awards with MasterCard, the UK’s most prestigious stage honours, have today announced that Michael Ball will host this year’s awards ceremony. The awards, which this year celebrate their 40th anniversary, will be presented at a star-studded ceremony on Sunday 3 April at the Royal Opera House. Michael Ball, the celebrated musical theatre star, is […]
Final cast announced for SUNSET BOULEVARD at the English National Opera
Today (22 February 2016) rehearsals for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard begin at the English National Opera Rehearsal Studios as the full cast is announced. Joining Glenn Close, Michael Xavier, Siobhan Dillon and Fred Johanson in Sunset Boulevard, are Anna Woodside as Hedda Hopper and Emily Bull as Hedy Lamarr who will work alongside the […]
Mamma Mia! UK Tour cast announced
The UK tour of the smash hit jukebox musical MAMMA MIA heads out on a UK Tour next month, playing in seven major towns and cities until January 2017 (with further dates to be announced). Mamma Mia tells the story of Sophie – a 20 year old girl who has been brought up by her mother […]
Is celebrity casting overshadowing the real stars of the theatre?
Last night, a whole host of celebrities including Nicole Kidman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Imelda Staunton, Mark Gatiss and Judi Dench – all won Whats On Stage Awards at the annual ceremony, held at the Prince of Wales Theatre, in London’s West End. Public voting is great as it gives the general public a chance to have […]
REVIEW: FOUR PLAY (Theatre 503)
Rafe and Pete, both in their mid-twenties, have been together for seven and a half years. They are content enough, even contemplating marriage, but their relationship seems to be in a rut. Could it be the lack of sexual experience with a different partner? They decide to meet up with mutual friend Michael, a handsome […]
Hamlet, Gypsy and Kinky Boots triumph at 2016 What’s On Stage Awards
Tonight, Sunday 21 February 2016 saw the annual WhatsOnStage.com awards take place at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London’s West End. It looks like it was a star studded event with stars of the stage and screen there to accept their awards for some of the best theatrical performances of the past twelve months. […]