London production of LIFE OF PI at Wyndham’s Theatre
The highly anticipated West End premiere of Life of Pi, Lolita Chakrabarti’s dazzling stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s award-winning book is now playing in London at Wyndham’s Theatre until 30 October 2022. For the first time ever, the historic Wyndham’s Theatre has been transformed to fully accommodate the magnificent elements of the production that left audiences […]
Great Books Turned into Incredible Theatre Productions
Great novels and literature have always been a main basis for theatrical productions. Literature is brimming with drama that is begging to be performed. What makes a theatre production so successful is its ability to adapt the essence of the story, even if the script differs from the literature. Here are some favourite books that […]
Sunday at the Musicals returns to The Actors’ Church
Paul Burton Productions are staging another two of their popular Sunday at the Musicals concerts at The Actors’ Church in Covent Garden, London, to raise funds for Acting for Others. The first concert will take place on Sunday 24 October 2021 at 7.30pm. The performers taking part subject to availability are: Hosted by Adrian Mills […]
PYGMALION to be staged at The Actors’ Church in aid of Acting for Others
Paul Burton Productions are staging a performed reading of George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion at The Actors’ Church in Covent Garden, London, on Monday 25th October 2021 at 7.30pm in aid of Acting for Others. Cast: Narrator: Graham Seed, Clara Eynsford-Hill: Abbey Norman, Mrs Eynsford-Hill: Sabina Franklyn, A Bystander: Judy Matheson, Freddy Eynsford-Hill: Paddy Duff, […]
Ruthie Henshall to star in a re-imagining of Sondheim’s PASSION
Olivier Award winner and Musical Theatre icon Ruthie Henshall (Les Miserables; Miss Saigon; Oliver; Crazy For You; Chicago; Billy Elliot) will lead a reimagining of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s multi-award-winning ‘Passion‘ at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester, for a limited run 5 May – 5 June 2022. Under the direction of Michael Strassen […]
Further star casting announced for the UK & Ireland Tour of FAT FRIENDS THE MUSICAL
Following a highly successful sell-out tour in 2017, Kay Mellor’s smash hit FAT FRIENDS THE MUSICAL will return to tour the UK and Ireland opening at Dartford Orchard Theatre on 14 January 2022. With original music by Nicholas Lloyd Webber, the show will star Lee Mead as ‘Paul’, Sherrie Hewson as ‘Julia’, Jessica Ellis as ‘Kelly’ and Les Dennis as […]
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW to be broadcast live to cinemas around UK & Europe
Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, is coming to a big screen near you later this month. This special Halloween performance will be broadcast live from the Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre in London’s West End on Thursday 28 October to over […]
Submissions open for MTFestUK 2022 – a festival of new musical theatre
Paul Taylor-Mills presents the return of the highly celebrated annual festival of new musical theatre, MTFestUK 2022, running from 31 January – 12 February 2022 at The Turbine Theatre in Battersea. The Festival sets out to promote quality artistry, showcasing new musicals to UK audiences with a view to elevating them to full production, and […]
Cast announced for LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL at Park Theatre in London
Little Women was first produced on Broadway in 2005, starring Sutton Foster as Jo. The musical had its UK premiere at Hope Mill Theatre in 2017 and will begin performances at Park Theatre, London on 11 November 2021 for a limited season until 19 December 2021. Ryan Bennett (Bob Crewe in Jersey Boys international tour) […]
REVIEW: DIANA – A NEW MUSICAL (Netflix)
Diana – A New Musical, telling the story of the life of Princess Diana, opened on Broadway on 2 March 2020 and played for just ten days before all New York theatres were closed down due to the Coronavirus outbreak. During the pandemic, the show was filmed (without an audience) and has now been released […]