Susan Penhaligon plays the role of Mrs Boyle in Agatha Christie’s legendary whodunnit this summer as The Mousetrap continues on a major UK tour. Susan Penhaligon took over the role from Gwyneth Strong from 15th July at Malvern Festival Theatre and continues through to and including Birmingham Alexandra Theatre until 16th November 2019. Directed by Gareth Armstrong, … [Read more...]
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The Prince of Egypt at the Dominion Theatre – Further Casting Announced
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the brand-new stage musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), a book by Philip LaZebnik(Mulan, Pocahontas) and based on the celebrated DreamWorks Animation film, today announces further casting for its West End premiere production. Joe Dixon (Seti), Debbie Kurup (Queen Tuya), Gary Wilmot (Jethro), Adam Pearce (Hotep), … [Read more...]
Chelsea Halfpenny to play ‘Judy Bernly’ in 9 to 5 The Musical
The producers of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL announced today that Chelsea Halfpenny will play the role of ‘Judy Bernly’ at the Savoy Theatre from Tuesday 27th August. Chelsea will play the role from 27th to 29th August and will be full time in the role from Tuesday 2nd September 2019. Amber Davies’s final performances in the West End will be on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st … [Read more...]
9 to 5 The Musical Announces Full Cast of UK & Ireland Tour
The producers of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL today announced the full cast for the second production when it embarks on an 11-city tour of the UK and Ireland from 6 September 2019. Directed by Jeff Calhoun, with a book by Patricia Resnick who wrote the hit movie and music and lyrics by Dolly Parton Direct from the West End smash-hit production, Louise Redknapp and Amber … [Read more...]
The Jamie Lloyd Company announces Cyrano de Bergerac
THE JAMIE LLOYD COMPANY ANNOUNCES CYRANO DE BERGERAC STARRING JAMES MCAVOY AS THE OPENING PRODUCTION IN NEW WEST END SEASON. The Jamie Lloyd Company and Ambassador Theatre Group, supported by British Airways, offer 15,000 free tickets to first-time theatregoers and 15,000 £15 tickets for under 30s, key workers and those receiving job seeker’s allowance and other … [Read more...]
Mr Men and Little Miss on Stage Casting Announcement
Selladoor Family and Rockefeller Productions announce casting for the UK tour of the stage adaptation of Roger Hargreaves much loved children’s book series, Mr.Men & Little Miss On Stage. The brand new show opens on 01 August at the Underbelly Edinburgh Fringe before an extensive tour. Cast includes Richard Lounds, Ashton Owen, Emily Vinnicombe and Em Watkins … [Read more...]
Full Casting Announced for Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward Theatre
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Productions are delighted to announce final adult casting for the new production of Mary Poppins which begins rehearsals in September and returns to its original West End home at the Prince Edward Theatre from 23rd October 2019. Joining Zizi Strallen in the title role, Charlie Stemp as Bert, Joseph Millson as George Banks … [Read more...]
Casting Update for West End Production of Tina – The Tina Turner Musical
Aisha Jawando, who has been with the Company since its world premiere in Spring 2018, steps up to play the title role in TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL from 8 October 2019. Having originally played Tina’s sister Alline Bullock, Jawando has subsequently performed the iconic role of Tina at certain performances. Tina Turner said: “I first met Aisha during early … [Read more...]
West End Bares 10th Birthday Theme Announced
After nine spectacular years raising money for the Make A Difference Trust, WEST END BARES, theatre’s hottest annual fundraiser, announces its 10th Birthday performance; WEST END BARES: STRIPPED at Troxy on Sunday 13 October at 8.30pm. WEST END BARES: STRIPPED, theatre's hottest annual fundraiser, will revisit some of the much loved and classic strips from its … [Read more...]