Robert Harling originally wrote Steel Magnolias as a short story dealing with the death of his sister who had Type 1 Diabetes. He was then encouraged to expand it into an off-Broadway play in 1987 and then a highly successful movie starring Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLaine and Dolly Parton, amongst others. Harling felt it important to include the way in which the characters use humour and light-hearted conversation to deal with the seriousness of the underlying situation, which is what his family … [Read more...]
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Disney’s ALADDIN – UK and Ireland tour announced
Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, today announce that their critically acclaimed Broadway and West End musical Aladdin will tour the UK and Ireland for the first time, opening in Edinburgh in October 2023, followed by dates in Cardiff, Plymouth, Sunderland, and Milton Keynes, with further cities to be announced. For a full list of dates and details, including an opportunity to sign up for early access to tickets before the general on sale, please visit … [Read more...]
Shrek the Musical Tour Cast Announcement
Producers Mark Goucher, Gavin Kalin and Matthew Gale are delighted to announce a Shrektacular principal cast line-up including Joanne Clifton (Princess Fiona), James Gillan (Shrek) and Brandon Lee Sears (Donkey) in the brand-new production of Shrek the Musical. Opening at Theatre Royal Plymouth on 21 July 2023, the smash hit musical will tour through to April 2024 to a total of 31 venues. Anthony Lawrence (Shrek) recently played Scar in The Lion King (International Tour) as well as performed … [Read more...]
HAMILTON Announces First Ever UK Tour
Producers Jeffrey Seller and Cameron Mackintosh are delighted to announce that the multi-award-winning HAMILTON will tour the UK for the very first time opening at the Manchester Palace Theatre on Saturday 11 November 2023 for a 15-week season until Saturday 24 February 2024 followed by a run at the Festival Theatre, Edinburgh from Wednesday 28 February – Saturday 27 April 2024. FURTHER VENUES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON. Casting for the UK tour is currently underway. Tickets go on sale for the … [Read more...]
The Wizard of Oz to Open UK Tour at the Liverpool Empire
Michael Harrison and the Really Useful Group are thrilled to announce that The Wizard of Oz, the musical based on the iconic story by L. Frank Baum, will embark on a UK Tour, following this summer’s forthcoming season at the world-famous London Palladium. The Wizard of Oz will open its tour with a Christmas season at the Liverpool Empire, beginning performances on Wednesday 13 December, with subsequent tour dates announced today through to Spring 2024. Michael Harrison, the producer of the … [Read more...]