School of Rock opens with an announcement from composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. He said he is asked all the time whether the children really do play their instruments live. "The answer is an emphatic yes, they do." Already, the audience was cheering. Our world needs a bit of the feel-good factor at the moment, and this is the ultimate feel-good musical. The … [Read more...]
The Gillian Lynne Theatre London School of Rock Tickets
The Gillian Lynne Theatre, formerly known as the New London Theatre before it was renamed after the legendary West End choreographer, is currently home to the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical School of Rock.
Based on the hit Jack Black film, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation School Of Rock - The Musical is leaving audiences rocking night (with three children's bands live every night) after night at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.
This guitar-thrashing, drum-rolling, rip-roaring celebration of the power of rock, tells the story of Dewey Finn, a down-on-his-luck wannabe rock star struggling to make ends meet.
Posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school, Finn discovers his students' musical talents, and opts to enlist his fifth-graders in a quest to conquer The Battle Of The Bands.
Described by Black as "a Broadway masterpiece", and the recipient of three Olivier Award nominations including Mastercard Best New Musical (winning Outstanding Achievement in Music), School Of Rock - The Musical features songs from the acclaimed movie, with new music written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Glenn Slater.
With a book by Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey, Half a Sixpence) and direction from Laurence Connor (Les Misérables, Miss Saigon), this is a rollicking show guaranteed to have audiences young and old embracing the ear popping, riff scorching and all-conquering music of rebellion.
School of Rock at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
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School of Rock The Musical extends bookings to April 2017
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End production of School of Rock - The Musical announces the show will be extending booking at the New London Theatre (Gillian Lynne Theatre) to 9 April 2017. Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, School of Rock - The Musical opened earlier this week to rave reviews. "With plenty of eagerness and heart, this unapologetically positive … [Read more...]
Review of School of Rock The Musical at New London Theatre
I can only presume the rehearsal period for School of Rock The Musical was nothing short of intense for its youngest stars, of whom there are many, thanks to regulations on the working hours of children in this country, disliked by the show’s composer and producer, Andrew Lloyd Webber, as it prevents star billing for the children’s band. I can see his line of … [Read more...]
School of Rock The Musical Opening Night Images
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End production of School of Rock - The Musical officially opened in the West End last night, Monday 14th November 2016, at the New London Theatre (Gillian Lynne Theatre) and is initially booking to 12 February 2017. Based on the iconic hit movie and with a rocking new score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, School of Rock The Musical follows … [Read more...]
School of Rock The Musical production images
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End production of School of Rock - The Musical is currently previewing at the New London Theatre (Gillian Lynne Theatre) with opening night set for 14th November 2016. School of Rock The Musical is initially booking to 12th February 2017. Based on the iconic hit movie and with a rocking new score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, School of Rock – … [Read more...]
School of Rock Launch at the New London Theatre
School of Rock burst onto London's scene today with their launch at the New London Theatre (Gillian Lynne Theatre). School of Rock in London has some big shoes to fill if it is to live up to its reputation on Broadway with over 1/2 million people having seen it already on Broadway. The show is based on the film, of the same name starring Jack Black with previews … [Read more...]
Review of Show Boat at New London Theatre
If you walked into Show Boat knowing nothing of the story, you would be forgiven for thinking that you were in for two and a half hours of musical reparations. Groaning slaves stumble about the stage, staggering under the weight of huge cotton bales, while the portly, beetle-browed white man cracks the whip. But don’t worry – this show is no grimly … [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 … [Read more...]
Casting announced for West End transfer of Show Boat
Malcolm Sinclair (Capt. Andy Hawks) and Chris Peluso (Gaylord Ravenal) will join original Sheffield cast members Gina Beck (Magnolia Hawks), Lucy Briers (Parthy Ann Hawks), Rebecca Trehearn (Julia La Verne), Emmanuel Kojo (Joe), Sandra Marvin (Queenie), Alex Young (Ellie May Chipley) and Danny Collins (Frank Schultz) in the West End cast of Daniel Evans’ five star … [Read more...]