It would be unusual for the plot to be the unique selling point for a pantomime, but there’s usually a discernible narrative of some sort. This version of Dick Whittington just about manages it, although it ends rather abruptly - even by panto standards. This is, however, proverbial nitpicking: the sheer comedy value, lavish set and dazzling costumes make this show a memorable experience. As with last year’s London Palladium panto, most of the punchlines are aimed at ticket bookers rather … [Read more...]
Disney's Beauty And The Beast at the London Palladium
Bonjour! Disney proudly invites you to ‘Be Our Guest’ as the most enchanted musical of all time, Beauty and the Beast, returns to London for a strictly limited season.
This beloved ‘tale as old as time’ has been brought to life on stage like never before, with all the charm and elegance audiences expect from Belle and her Beast. 25 years after its Olivier Award-winning West End debut, members of the original creative team have reunited on this new production featuring all of the spellbinding songs of Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice including Belle, Gaston, Be Our Guest and, of course, Beauty and the Beast.
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Dick Whittington London Palladium Production Images
Qdos Entertainment’s production of Dick Whittington runs at the London Palladium for five weeks over the Festive season, until Sunday 14th January 2018. The cast is led by Julian Clary (Spirit of the Bells), Elaine Paige (Queen Rat), Ashley Banjo (The Sultan) and Diversity (The Sultan’s Special Advisors), Paul Zerdin (Idle Jack), Nigel Havers (Captain Nigel), Gary Wilmot (Sarah the Cook) Charlie Stemp (Dick Whittington), Emma Williams (Alice Fitzwarren) and Lukus Alexander (Eileen the … [Read more...]
The King And I at The London Palladium in 2018
Tipped to be London's theatrical event of 2018, the multi-award winning and critically acclaimed Lincoln Center Theater's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I comes to London's iconic Palladium in Spring 2018. Starring the original Broadway stars; reprising her Tony Award-winning performance, Kelli O'Hara and Tony and Oscar nominee Ken Watanabe. Fresh from London's critical smash hit production of Oslo, director Bartlett Sher reunites the original creative team of Catherine … [Read more...]
Review of Romantic Revolution at The London Palladium
What a show! Romantic Revolution at The London Palladium was a very enjoyable and uplifting evening with extraordinary dancing on display by four dancers of the Bolshoi Ballet accompanied by the burgeoning talents of students from the London Russian Ballet School. The format of eighteen pieces was accessible and attractive to the wide audience, whether ballet aficionados or newcomers watching dance for the very first time. Remarkably more than 900 (very well behaved) schoolchildren from … [Read more...]
Final cast announced for Dick Whittington – London Palladium 2017
Emma Williams and Lukus Alexander complete the principle casting for the London Palladium Pantomime this Christmas playing the role of Alice Fitzwarren and Eileen the Cat respectively. They will join the previously announced Julian Clary (Spirit of the Bells), Elaine Paige (Queen Rat), Ashley Banjo (The Sultan) and Diversity (The Sultan’s Special Advisors), Paul Zerdin (Idle Jack), Nigel Havers (Captain Nigel), Gary Wilmot (Sarah the Cook) and Charlie Stemp (Dick Whittington). Dick … [Read more...]
Bolshoi Ballet and London Russian Ballet School collaborate at the London Palladium
For one night only, London Russian Ballet School (LRBS) will continue its collaboration with the world-famous Bolshoi Ballet and Theatre, bringing ballet and classical music to young people in London. 700 children from Lambeth, Brent, South West and West London, who have never visited a theatre to see ballet and most of whom have never heard of the Bolshoi Ballet, will join the audience at the London Palladium for free, with transport provided. Romantic Revolution is a philanthropic endeavour … [Read more...]
The Wind in The Willows London Palladium production images released
Production photos have today been released for the new West End musical THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS, featuring Rufus Hound as the amazing Mr Toad, Simon Lipkin as Ratty, Craig Mather as Mole, Neil McDermott as Chief Weasel, with Denise Welch as Mrs Otter and Gary Wilmot as Badger. The show is currently previewing at the London Palladium with opening night on Thursday 29 June. The full company will include Chris Aukett, Rosanna Bates, Joel Baylis, Jenna Boyd, Abigail Brodie, Jorell Coiffic-Kamall, … [Read more...]