This evening (30th December 2017) the West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock - The Musical celebrated 500 performances at the New London Theatre (Gillian Lynne Theatre from 1st May 2018). The kids and adult cast gathered on stage before the milestone performance to celebrate the show’s achievement. School of Rock - The Musical opened in the West End in November 2016 to rave reviews and has since been the recipient of multiple theatrical awards, including the Olivier Award … [Read more...]
The Gillian Lynne Theatre London The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe
The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe
A major new production of CS Lewis’ classic tale comes to the West End this summer.
Step through the wardrobe into the magical kingdom of Narnia for the most mystical of adventures in a faraway land. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they wave goodbye to wartime Britain and say hello to a talking Faun, an unforgettable Lion and the coldest, cruellest White Witch.
Voted the nations favourite novel, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe now comes to the stage starring Samantha Womack as the White Witch and is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages.
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 of alternate Dewey since May 2017, Stephen Leask now leads the cast as Dewey Finn (from 15th November 2017), as the show enters … [Read more...]
West End Reviews: School of Rock – New London Theatre
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 13 children, aged 10 to 13, are talented and joyous but so are the adults. Ebullient David Fynn as wannabe rock star and imposter … [Read more...]
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 musical is well worth seeing – and hearing. The transformative power of music is inspirational in this splendid show". Read the … [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 argument – it seems to work for the Broadway production of the same show – and I don’t think any of the children would be left too … [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 slacker and wannabe rock star Dewey Finn turn a class of straight-A students into an ear popping, riff scorching, all-conquering rock … [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 – The Musical follows slacker and wannabe rock star Dewey Finn turn a class of straight-A students into an ear popping, riff … [Read more...]