REVIEW: & JULIET (Shaftesbury Theatre) ★★★★
& Juliet tells the story of what may have happened had Juliet not died on that fateful night in Verona. Narrated from the view point of William Shakespeare and his wife Anne Hathaway who is concerned that all his plays end in tragedy so suggests an alternative happy ending which she also writes herself into. […]
Imelda Staunton to star in HELLO DOLLY! in London’s West End
Imelda Staunton is back where she belongs in Hello, Dolly! as one of the most iconic musicals of all time comes to the Adelphi Theatre in 2020. This brand new production reunites Imelda with director Dominic Cooke, following the critically acclaimed production of Follies at the National Theatre. With an unforgettable score by the legendary […]
Who said theatre has to be expensive? Tickets for DEAR EVAN HANSEN from £7.50!
Theatre can be expensive – it’s true. And I know many people who would rather save up and buy the most expensive seats for a show (because they feel that gives them the best possible experience) and just go less often and that’s great because while there are people paying hundreds of pounds for tickets […]
West End production of WAITRESS announce closing date
The producers of Waitress announced today a further extension to the West End run. The show will finish its run at the Adelphi Theatre on 4 July 2020. Following the West End, the production will embark on a UK-wide tour which will take in Manchester, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Glasgow, Plymouth, Dartford, Eastbourne, Liverpool, Woking, Stoke, […]
2020 Tour Dates Announced for Dolly Parton’s 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL
Following a sell-out 2019 tour that ends in Dublin this Saturday, Dolly Parton announced today that 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL will return for a second tour in 2020. Casting for the 2020 tour will be announced soon. 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL continues to play at The Savoy Theatre in London’s West End where […]
Should actors be asked to supply their social media accounts on job applications?
Social Media is a public forum, where we all have the right to express our thoughts and opinions. But is it ok for actors to be asked to supply their social media account details when auditioning for a role? I asked this question on Twitter this week and 83% of people said ‘no’. But I’m not […]
REVIEW: Frankenstein (Richmond Theatre) ★★★
Having recently very successfully adapted the epic Greek tale Captain Corelli’s Mandolin for the stage, Rona Munro has now taken the more famous Mary Shelley gothic story (written in 1818) Frankenstein to the stage, for an extensive UK tour. Her take on one of the original horror stories is imaginative and interesting as she examines […]
REVIEW: FUNNY GIRL (Théâtre Marigny, Paris) ★★★★★
Stephen Mear directs and choreographs a new production of the Barbra Striesand classic Funny Girl in Paris this winter, starring actress Christina Bianco, who truly is the greatest star. Funny Girl tells the story of Fanny Brice – the girl who wants to be a star but is repeatedly told she doesn’t have the right […]
REVIEW: DEAR EVAN HANSEN (Noel Coward Theatre) ★★★★
During a snowy blizzard in 2017, I went to see Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway, with the original cast including Ben Platt and it was so emotional and wonderful that I couldn’t wait for it to come to the West End. And now, finally it is here at the Noel Coward Theatre. Dear Evan Hansen […]
Joel Montague to take over from Joe Sugg in WAITRESS
Joel Montague (Falsettos, School of Rock and Funny Girl) will join the company of the hit West End musical Waitress as Ogie with his first performance taking place on 2 December. He takes on the role from Joe Sugg who has performed the role of Ogie since 9 September. Joel Montague will join lead cast […]