Hadley Fraser talks about starring in CITY OF ANGELS and how Vanessa Williams is ‘playing the part she was born to play’
Hello and thank you for taking time out to talk to us today at West End Wilma. What have been some of your highlights in your career so far? There’s not much I’ve done that I haven’t found some way to enjoy. I guess I’m programmed like that. My Dad always said the best thing […]
Irish Play ON BLUEBERRY HILL opens at Trafalgar Studios exploring forgiveness, survival and love
Sebastian Barry‘s 2017 production of On Blueberry Hill has already been seen by audiences in Ireland, Paris and New York and is now making its London premiere at Trafalgar Studios, where it officially opened last night. With a cast of just two (Irish Times Theatre Award and Olivier Award winner Niall Buggy and West End […]
Christina Bianco and Paris production of FUNNY GIRL awarded for revolutionising the way France see musical theatre
The 2020 Musical Comedy Awards in France have awarded Christina Bianco the ‘Honorary Award’ for her role in the English production of Funny Girl, which ended its run at the Théâtre Marigny in Paris last weekend after an extended run. President of the Musical Comedy Awards Baptiste Delval, presented Christina with the award backstage, just […]
The young, handsome and modest – Peter Polycarpou talks about starring in INDECENT at the Menier Chocolate Factory and how “bad acting makes me cringe”
Hello and thank you for taking time out to talk to us today at West End Wilma. What have been some of your highlights in your career so far? Follies at The Royal Albert Hall. Working alongside Christine Baransky. Sweeney Todd and working with Imelda Staunton…working with Jonathan Pryce four times and each time has […]
Broadway smash-hit musical SOMETHING ROTTEN to get its UK premiere
From Broadway to Birmingham…and beyond! The highly anticipated UK premiere of SOMETHING ROTTEN! which opens at Birmingham Repertory Theatre 8 October where it will run until 31 October 2020. In 1595, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom dream of writing a hit play, but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance writer/rock star William Shakespeare […]
Trans actress quits West End show after lead trans role given to a cisgender actor
Yesterday it was announced that the World Premiere of a new Irish musical BREAKFAST ON PLUTO will come to the UK at Birmingham Repertory Theatre, September 3 – 26 and then Londons Donmar Warehouse, October 2 – November 21. The musical is based on the 2005 film of the same name. Actor Fra Fee (Translations […]
Lucie Jones and David Hunter return to WAITRESS THE MUSICAL
Lucie Jones and David Hunter will return to the roles of Jenna and Dr Pomatter in Waitress from Monday 23 March. The show is set to close on 4 July 2020 and a new UK and Ireland tour will open in Dublin in November 2020. Sara Bareilles and with Gavin Creel will end their run at […]
Sheridan Smith takes Cilla Black from Screen to Stage in CILLA THE MUSICAL
Sheridan Smith will revisit her award-wining portrayal of the late Cilla Black to star in the stage production, Cilla The Musical, written by Jeff Pope. Sheridan wowed fans and critics alike with her portrayal of the nation’s favuorite singer and TV personality in the ITV series. Sheridans Theatre credits include Little Shop of Horrors and […]
How I got a £175 ticket to see Pretty Woman for £40
There are many tips and tricks out there for how to get good discounts on theatre tickets. But if you are looking for a show to go to on the same day, or within the next few days, then it is always worth checking the official website for the show as you never know what […]
Is ATG Theatre Card Membership worth paying for?
Earlier this year I published a blog Is Delfont Mackintosh Theatre ‘DMT+ Membership’ worth paying for? where I reviewed the benefits of the membership package. So I thought it only fair I follow that blog up with the other main theatre membership card in the West End, ATG. At £35 for a 12 month membership (if […]