Sadie Frost is to star as Gypsy Rose Lee in the world premiere of BRITTEN IN BROOKLYN at Wilton’s Music Hall. New York City, 1940. A dilapidated house in Brooklyn Heights. The bohemian lifestyle of Benjamin Britten, WH Auden, Carson McCullers and Gypsy Rose Lee in the artistic community at 7 Middagh Street starts to unravel as World War II becomes a brutal reality. Exiled in America for his beliefs and a national disgrace Benjamin Britten must decide which way his … [Read more...]
Regent’s Park Theatre presents PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at Richmond Theatre
Following sell-out performances in London, Regent’s Park Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, adapted for the stage by Simon Reade, will embark on a major UK Tour this Autumn, visiting Richmond Theatre from Tue 15 to Sat 19 November. Pride and Prejudice marks the return of Regent’s Park Theatre to Richmond following their smash hit productions of To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies. One of the most universally loved and quintessentially … [Read more...]
London Wonderground 2016 opens for the Summer
London Wonderground returns to the South Bank as the bawdiest, glitziest, most outrageously hard-partying five year-old in the city; the magnificent Paradiso Spiegeltent and electrifyingly atmospheric Coney Island bar bringing with it the country’s very finest festival of cabaret, circus, alternative comedy, kids’ shows, parties and outdoor bars. Headline shows: Wild West circus-cabaret The Raunch and electro-cabaret Barbu Cabaret, circus and burlesque from Briefs, Miss Polly Rae, East … [Read more...]
Magic Radio Launches Magic ABBA in association with MAMMA MIA!
‘Magic ABBA in association with MAMMA MIA!’ is set to hit the airwaves at midday on Thursday 5th May. The pop-up digital radio station will celebrate the music of the Swedish pop legends 24 hours a day for 6 weeks and is brought to you by Magic Radio and MAMMA MIA!, the West End show inspired by the songs of ABBA. This is the place to get your ABBA fix! You’ll hear the likes of Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, The Winner Takes it All, Take a Chance on Me, S.O.S and so many … [Read more...]
The Old Vic announces 2016-2017 season
The Old Vic today announces Artistic Director Matthew Warchus' second season, continuing a wide-ranging programme that includes world premieres, new writing, musicals, classic revivals and The Old Vic Variety Nights. There will also be a new strand of children's programming to engage the next generation of theatregoers, demonstrating Matthew's 'something for everyone' approach. Season 2 marks Glenda Jackson’s return to the stage, to play the title role in King Lear, directed by … [Read more...]
Norma Jeane: The Musical at Lost Theatre
After a successful first outing at Ye Olde Rose and Crowne in 2015, Norma Jeane: The Musical transfers to the LOST Theatre in May-June 2016, with new songs from country star Ali Isabella (#1 Billboard Country Hot Singles Sales Chart) and Andy Street (composer for American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance). Showing a side of Marilyn Monroe that to many is still a mystery, the show casts a beady eye on the dark side of fame and fortune. The show opens on May 30th, with a press night gala on … [Read more...]
School of Rock The Musical receives four TONY Nominations
School of Rock – The Musical has received the following four Tony Nominations - Best Musical, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical - Alex Brightman, Best Book of a Musical - Julian Fellows and Best Original Score - Andrew Lloyd Webber and Glenn Slater. On hearing the 2016 nominations being announced, Andrew Lloyd Webber said: “This is fantastic. We have just had Jack Black see our show and proclaim it ‘A Broadway Masterpiece’. Now we get these nominations! We are … [Read more...]