Casting has been announced for the Made at Curve production of West Side Story, running in Leicester this Christmas 23 Nov 2019 - 11 Jan 2020. The musical will be directed by Curve’s Artistic Director Nikolai Foster, responsible for Curve’s recent hit productions of White Christmas (also at the Dominion Theatre, London), Grease (currently on tour in the UK) and … [Read more...]
Patricia Hodge joins cast of A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
Olivier Award winner and Miranda star Patricia Hodge will join the cast of Peter Nichols’ funny and moving masterpiece A Day in the Death of Joe Egg. Hodge will star opposite Toby Stephens (Oslo, Lost in Space) and Claire Skinner (Outnumbered, The Father). The production opens at London’s Trafalgar Studios on 21 September (Press Night 2 October). Hodge made her … [Read more...]
Birmingham Stage Company announce Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain – Part Five!
If you think Britain is Barmy now, wait till 2020! So with Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - Part Four! currently running at the Apollo Theatre, Birmingham Stage Company is getting ahead of events and today announces the world première of Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - Part Five! in Summer 2020, marking Horrible Histories’ ninth year in the West End. It opens … [Read more...]
Full Cast Announced for Blood Brothers 2019 Autumn Tour
Bill Kenwright’s ‘Dazzling’ (Sunday Telegraph) production of the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers returns this summer with a three-week season at Cork Opera House from 5th August before embarking on a UK tour. Starring Lyn Paul in the iconic role of Mrs Johnstone for the final time, she will be joined by Joel Benedict as Eddie, Danielle Corlass as Linda, … [Read more...]
The King’s Head Theatre announces new Artistic Associates
The King’s Head Theatre is proud to announce 12 new Artistic Associates, collectively encompassing a range of different theatrical specialisms. Their appointment reflects the venue’s commitment to showcasing the breadth of creative talent working on the London fringe. Artistic Director Adam Spreadbury-Maher says: 'I am thrilled to announce such a fantastic group of … [Read more...]
Dame Judi Dench to reopen the Ashcroft Playhouse at the Fairfield Halls
Award-winning actress Dame Judi Dench will be in Croydon next month to kick-off a week-long series of events celebrating the reopening of Fairfield Halls. Dame Judi will formally reopen the Ashcroft Playhouse, previously known as the Ashcroft Theatre, on Monday 16 September, with an exclusive Q&A hosted by broadcaster John Hannam about her friend and … [Read more...]
Full Cast Announced for Nigel Slater’s Toast UK Tour
Following its successful London transfer to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Other Palace, Nigel Slater’s Toast announces its full cast for its UK tour, which launches at Huddersfield’s Lawrence Batley Theatre on 19th August, where the play’s writer Henry Filloux-Bennett has recently been appointed Chief Executive, and will conclude at the Crewe Lyceum on 7th December … [Read more...]
Interview with Susan Penhaligon – The Mousetrap UK Tour
Susan Penhaligon plays the role of Mrs Boyle in Agatha Christie’s legendary whodunnit this summer as The Mousetrap continues on a major UK tour. Susan Penhaligon took over the role from Gwyneth Strong from 15th July at Malvern Festival Theatre and continues through to and including Birmingham Alexandra Theatre until 16th November 2019. Directed by Gareth Armstrong, … [Read more...]
The Prince of Egypt at the Dominion Theatre – Further Casting Announced
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the brand-new stage musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), a book by Philip LaZebnik(Mulan, Pocahontas) and based on the celebrated DreamWorks Animation film, today announces further casting for its West End premiere production. Joe Dixon (Seti), Debbie Kurup (Queen Tuya), Gary Wilmot (Jethro), Adam Pearce (Hotep), … [Read more...]