At 2.30pm on Wednesday 22nd June 2016, there will be a ‘relaxed performance’ of the Olivier Award-winning The Railway Children – Live on Stage at London’s King’s Cross Theatre. Relaxed performances are designed to benefit those with autism, sensory and communication disorders or a learning disability. The National Autistic Society has worked closely with the production and advised on adjustments to the show and talked to both front-of-house staff and the cast to increase understanding … [Read more...]
Damien Molony, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and Owen Teale in No Man’s Land
Damien Molony completes the casting of No Man's Land alongside Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and Owen Teale in No Man’s Land. Damien Molony, popular for his roles in BBC’s Being Human and Ripper Street, will play the role of ‘Foster’ in Harold Pinter’s No Man's Land, completing the cast for the play. Molony joins the previously announced Ian McKellen as ‘Spooner’, Patrick Stewart as ‘Hirst’ and Owen Teale as ‘Briggs’ in Sean Mathias’ production, which will tour venues across the UK from 3 … [Read more...]
Show Boat Opening Night images at the New London Theatre
Daniel Evans’ Sheffield Crucible production of Show Boat has now transferred to the West End with opening night on Monday 25th April 2016 at the New London Theatre. VIP guests included Bryan Adams, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ian McKellen, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, Julian Ovenden, Samantha Spiro, Charlotte Randle, Martin Sherman, Ruby Wax, Ben Freeman and Richard Wilson. Show Boat is booking at the New London Theatre (Gillian Lynne Theatre) to 7 January 2017. The cast is … [Read more...]
Poppies: A New Musical by Music Box Theatre
Women of the Front reignite the Fringe After delighting audiences at Edinburgh Fringe in 2015, Music Box Theatre bring their re-mastered, unique brand of folk-inspired musical theatre down to London this May. Set in the First World War, Poppies shines a light on the women who risked their lives to bring music and drama to the battle-scarred men of the front lines. With original music from Laura Kaye Thomson (Stiles and Drewe Best New Song Prize finalist 2015) and book and lyrics by Lizzie … [Read more...]
US X-FACTOR and Broadway’s RACHEL POTTER at The Hippodrome
Club 11 London have announced an evening with US X-FACTOR and Broadway's RACHEL POTTER on MONDAY 11th July 2016 at The Hippodrome. Rachel Potter was born in New Orleans, raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, and spent her summers in Alabama- leaving her with strong southern roots. Her musical influences range from her rock-n-roller parents, her Baptist church upbringing, and her classical vocal training. She started out her professional career as a Christian recording artist, releasing her first … [Read more...]
This House transfers to West End from Chichester’s Minerva Theatre
Nica Burns, Caro Newling for Neal Street Productions, Headlong, in association with Jonathan Church Productions and Gavin Kalin present the National Theatre and Chichester Festival Theatre production of This House which will transfer to London's West End from Chichester’s Minerva Theatre. This House, written by James Graham and directed by Jeremy Herrin previews from 19th November 2016, with Press Night on Wednesday 30th November 2016, at 7pm. ★★★★★ ‘Ferociously witty and permeated by a … [Read more...]
A cast of Syrian Refugees perform across the UK
Queens of Syria a modern adaptation of Euripides’ Anti-War tragedy The Trojan Women - a cast of Syrian refugees will perform across the UK from 5th July 2016. ‘I have a scream I want the world to hear’ Developing Artists presents Refuge Productions' Queens of Syria, an adaptation of Euripides’ great anti-war tragedy, first staged in Amman in 2013 and the subject of an award-winning documentary. An all-female cast of Syrian refugees skilfully amalgamate their own narratives of ferocious … [Read more...]