The UK première of The Grönholm Method is at The Menier Chocolate Factory with previews from 10th May, opening on 22nd May and running through to 7th July 2018. Making his UK directorial debut, BT McNicholl directs Jonathan Cake (Frank), Greg McHugh (Carl), Laura Pitt-Pulford (Melanie) and John Gordon Sinclair (Rick). Set in the offices of a New York City … [Read more...]
London Theatre Interviews with Cast and Creatives
Interview with Liam Tamne
Liam Tamne trained as an actor at Laine Theatre Arts. He has an impressive list of theatre credits to his name, including Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera, Link Larkin in Hairspray and Frank N Furter in The Rocky Horror Show. Liam became popular across the UK when he appeared on the second series of The Voice UK with his rendition of This Woman's Work by Kate … [Read more...]
Interview with Sarah Roy – Catherine & Anita
The London première of 19th Street Productions' Catherine and Anita follows a successful debut at last year’s Edinburgh Festival. Derek Ahonen’s one-woman show starring Sarah Roy as Catherine, opens on 9th February with previews from 7th February and running until 24th February 2018. All hell breaks loose when a tortured young misfit named Catherine strikes up a … [Read more...]
Interview with Christina Tedders – Oranges and Elephants
The world première of Oranges and Elephants is the first production in Hoxton Hall's all-female spring season Female Parts. The musical centres on two rival female gangs in Victorian London blending Music Hall, Fairground and Musical Theatre storytelling. Susie McKenna directs a cast of actor-musicians: Kate Adams (Flo), Rebecca Bainbridge (Ada), Susannah van den … [Read more...]
Interview with Olivia Beardsley from the cast of Private Lives
London Classic Theatre's production of Noël Coward’s comedy masterpiece, Private Lives has its UK Tour from 16th January to 21st April 2018. Olivia Beardsley and Helen Keeley return to the production as Sibyl Chase and Amanda Prynne and are joined by three new cast members, Gareth Bennett-Ryan (Elyot Chase), Paul Sandys (Victor Prynne) and Rachael Holmes-Brown … [Read more...]
Interview with David O’Reilly from the cast of Lady Windermere’s Fan
Lady Windermere's Fan, booking from 12th January through to 7th April 2018, is part of the current Oscar Wilde Season at the Vaudeville Theatre in London's West End. David O'Reilly is in the cast and he recently took time out to answer a few questions about Lady Windermere's Fan. Q: What are you looking forward to most about being in this production? David: It is … [Read more...]
Interview with Ionica Adriana
Ionica Adriana recently appeared as Genie in Aladdin at the Princess Theatre, Torquay. With the panto having now completed its run, Ionica took time out to answer a few questions about the production and her career to date. Q: Can you tell us about your time in Aladdin and also about your own experiences of attending pantos? Ionica: I have to admit, I’ve never … [Read more...]
Interview with West End Producer
Social media star, columnist and masked-man of Theatreland, West End Producer, has a new book called Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Going to the Theatre (But Were Too Sloshed to Ask, Dear), published by Nick Hern Books. The book starts with preparations (what to see, how to book, who to take, what to wear, etc.), before guiding you through your trip … [Read more...]
Interview with Lucy McCormick – Lucy McCormick: Triple Threat
Lucy McCormick and her Girl Squad are back at Soho Theatre, having just finished headlining a two night run of Jonny Woo’s Unroyal Variety at Hackney Empire where she devised some brand new original material. I had the pleasure of speaking with Lucy about her upcoming show and what audiences can look forward to. Q: I wonder if you could start off by telling me … [Read more...]
Interview with Daniel Goode from the cast of Alice in Winterland
Alice in Winterland opens at the Rose Theatre Kingston on 15th December 2017 and plays over Christmas and into 2018. Based on Lewis Carroll’s timeless works Alice Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, the production follows Alice on her quest to save Winterland, a world of ice and imagination, of mad hatters and cruel queens, curious cats and … [Read more...]
Interview with Stephen Leask – Dewey Finn in School of Rock The Musical
School of Rock - The Musical opened in November 2016 and is one of four Lloyd Webber shows – with Phantom of the Opera, Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar – which have played concurrently in the West End during 2017. The West End production of School of Rock The Musical is the recipient of the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music. Having played the role … [Read more...]
Interview with Tupele Dorgu from the cast of Barnum
Marcus Brigstocke (P.T. Barnum) and Laura Pitt-Pulford (Charity Barnum) lead the company of Barnum at the Menier Chocolate Factory, with Tupele Dorgu (Joice Heth), Harry Francis (Tom Thumb) and Celinde Schoenmaker (Jenny Lind) and Danny Collins, Eamonn Cox, Rosie Fletcher, Ainsley Hall Ricketts, Courtney Hows, Bethany Huckle, Philip Marriott, Dominic Owen and … [Read more...]