Prince Plockey returns after his sensational performance as Tamburlaine to play ill-fated lover, Giovanni. Newcomer Lucy Walker-Evans joins the company as his sister, Annabella. Lazarus Theatre Company are proud to announce that Prince Plockey shall return to the company after his triumphant performance as Tamburlaine last year to play ill-fated lover, Giovanni. Making her Lazarus debut, Lucy Walker-Evans plays his sister, Annabella. It's great to be teaming up with Lazarus again for my … [Read more...]
Moby Dick! The Musical at The New Union Theatre
Not seen in the UK since 1992, saucy cult hit Moby Dick! The Musical is back. Originally produced by Cameron Mackintosh, Moby Dick! The Musical has a book by Robert Longden and music and lyrics by Longden and Hereward Kaye. Cameron Mackintosh comments: "When I first put on Robert Longdon and Hereward Kaye’s irrepressible version of ‘Moby Dick! The Musical’ 25 years ago, London had virtually no Off West End theatres and the outrageous joy of shows like ‘The Producers’ and … [Read more...]
Wild Honey at Hampstead Theatre
Wild Honey by Michael Frayn, adapted from the play without a name by Anton Chekhov. Directed by Howard Davies. Village schoolmaster Mikhail Vasilyevich has it all: wit, intelligence, a comfortable and respectable life in provincial Russia, and the attentions of four beautiful women - one of whom is his devoted wife… As summer arrives and the seasonal festivities commence, the rapidly intensifying heat makes everyone giddy with sunlight, vodka – and passion. Michael Frayn’s comedy of … [Read more...]
Sunny Afternoon to end West End run on 29th October 2016
The multi-Olivier award-winning hit British musical SUNNY AFTERNOON will conclude its London run at the Harold Pinter Theatre the end of its current booking period on 29 October 2016, after more than two years in the West End. The production will begin a national tour on 19th August at the Manchester Opera House. The critically-acclaimed musical Sunny Afternoon tells the story of the early life of Ray Davies and the rise to stardom of The Kinks. It has established itself as a firm … [Read more...]
Justin Fletcher joins the cast of The Railway Children – Live on Stage
BAFTA award–winning presenter, actor and voice-over artist, Justin Fletcher will transform from the much-loved children’s character Mr Tumble into the equally loved Mr Perks for two months only, from 31 August to 30 October 2016. The Olivier Award-winning production of Mike Kenny’s stage adaptation of E. Nesbit’s novel The Railway Children – Live on Stage must end on 8 January 2017, following more than two glorious years at King’s Cross Theatre, where it opened to critical and public acclaim on … [Read more...]
Joan Vázquez: Something’s Coming – a Sondheim tribute
Spanish performer Joan Vázquez packs his bags and flies in for his London debut at The Crazy Coqs to celebrate music theatre genius Stephen Sondheim with ‘Something’s Coming – a Sondheim tribute’, as part of Live at Zédel’s new season, on Saturday 15th October 2016 (7.00pm). Accompanied by himself on piano, Joan makes his renditions of legendary songs such as “Losing My Mind”, “Finishing the Hat”, “Send in the Clowns” or “Being Alive” while delivering Mr. Sondheim’s witty quotes on the state … [Read more...]
Rave Reviews for Natasha J Barnes in Funny Girl
Audiences have had the rare and exciting opportunity to witness a West End star being born as Natasha J Barnes currently performs in Funny Girl at the Savoy Theatre. Natasha's exceptional lead performance as comedienne Fanny Brice has delighted audiences and critics alike. “Barnes has a radiant charisma and twinkling mischief that’s irresistible. She’s a sensation in her own right” (Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph), “Barnes is line-perfect, note-perfect, moves a treat. A sweetly powerful … [Read more...]