Opening on 20th May for a limited run is a new dance thriller devised, directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie. Inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. One of the UK’s most innovative theatre choreographers Drew McOnie reimagines Robert Louis Stevenson’s sinister drama in an excitingly physical new dance production with music by Grant Olding. Jekyll & Hyde has been commissioned by The Old Vic as part of its new dance collaboration with The … [Read more...]
Frank Wildhorn’s Wonderland UK Tour announces new tour dates
Having announced the first half of a UK tour earlier this year, the multi Grammy, Tony and Drama Desk Award nominated Frank Wildhorn’s Wonderland announces its second set of dates. Following sold out seasons in Tampa, Texas and Tokyo, Wonderland debuts at the Edinburgh Playhouse from Friday 20th to Saturday 28th January 2017 ahead of an extensive UK tour. In addition to the previously announced dates, the second stage of the inaugural Wonderland UK tour takes in Wimbledon, Bristol, … [Read more...]
Sunday Readings in the Park: Rediscovering Rep
The New Actors Company in association with Park Theatre presents: Sunday Readings in the Park: Rediscovering Rep at Park Theatre (PARK90) 22 May to 24 July 2016 Just a few lights, a handful of actors and six magnificent plays... The New Actors Company will return to Park Theatre this month, by popular demand, with a new season of Sunday Readings in the Park. The new season Rediscovering Rep runs on selected Sundays between 22 May – 24 July 2016. Six rare, fascinating plays, all varied in … [Read more...]
Sheridan Smith takes 2-4 weeks leave due to stress and exhaustion
Natasha J Barnes plays the role of Fanny Brice in Funny Girl at the Savoy Theatre for a short period whilst Sheridan Smith takes 2 - 4 weeks leave of absence from the production due to stress and exhaustion. Barnes played the role for the completion of the run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, and again this week at the Savoy – her performance receiving plaudits from audience members and critics alike. The producers of Funny Girl said today, “Sheridan Smith will be taking leave of absence … [Read more...]
Jon Brittain’s Rotterdam returns to London this summer
Following a highly successful run last autumn at Theatre503, Jon Brittain’s Rotterdam now transfers to Trafalgar Studios. Anna Martine (The Nether), Alice McCarthy (Boris: World King), Ed Eales-White (Strap In – It’s Clever Peter) and Jessica Clark (The Events) reprise their roles in this poignant and highly comic production. Alice wants to come out as a lesbian. Her girlfriend Fiona wants to start living as a man. It's New Year in Rotterdam, and Alice has finally plucked up the courage to … [Read more...]
Wicked UK and International Tour Cast 2016
WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is delighted to announce that Jacqueline Hughes (Elphaba), Carly Anderson (Glinda), Bradley Jaden (Fiyero), Steven Pinder (The Wizard and Doctor Dillamond), Kim Ismay (Madame Morrible), Iddon Jones (Boq), Emily Shaw (Nessarose) and Jodie Steele (Standby for Elphaba) will lead the cast at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford from Wednesday 20th July 2016 (and on its subsequent international … [Read more...]
The Threepenny Opera at the Olivier Theatre
A landmark of twentieth century musical theatre, The Threepenny Opera comes to the National Theatre in a bold new production. Simon Stephens’ vivid and darkly comic new translation of Brecht’s book and lyrics meets Kurt Weill’s extraordinary score. Rory Kinnear plays Macheath. Contains filthy language and immoral behaviour. The original German text is based on Elisabeth Hauptmann’s German translation of John Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera London scrubs up for the coronation. The thieves … [Read more...]