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Carrie Hope Fletcher to star in Heathers at The Other Palace

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Carrie Hope Fletcher to star in Heathers at The Other Palace.

Following a successful workshop in 2017, Bill Kenwright and Paul Taylor-Mills are to present cult musical Heathers at The Other Palace for limited season in June 2018. Cult musical Heathers is back in class this summer and the show will be boasting new songs, new material and new classmates. Heathers is based on the 1988 classic teen film which starred Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. The show has gained cult status with production sin Los Angeles, and New York and now it’s London’s turn. Hot off the success of The Addams Family UK Tour and the release of her solo album, Carrie Hope Fletcher will play Veronica Sawyer in this twisted tale of friendship, teen drama and deadly obsession. Heathers is written by award-winning writers Laurence O’Keefe (Legally Blonde, Bat Boy) and Kevin Murphy (Refer Madness, Desperate Housewives). The production is to be directed by Andy Fickman and choreographed by … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Opening Night Of Chicago at Phoenix Theatre

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Chicago Opening Night

Chicago the musical returned to the West End on Wednesday Night. Take a look at Piers Allardyce’s great photos of Opening Night Curtain Call and the after party at L’Escargot in Soho. Chicago is back in the West End at the Phoenix Theatre starring Cuba Gooding Jr, Sarah Soetaert, Josefina Gabrielle, Ruthie Henshall and Paul Rider. After a knockout show and standing ovation, the cast and other celebrities partied at L’Escargot. Chicago originally ran in London for 15 years, making it the West End’s longest running revival. The show continues to run on Broadway where it is the longest running American musical. Chicago has won six Tony Awards, two Olivier awards and a Grammy. Read our review for Chicago BOOK NOW FOR CHICAGO AT PHOENIX THEATRE

FIRST LOOK: Chicago Revived At The Phoenix Theatre London

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Chicago the musical at Phoenix Theatre London

Take a look at Tristram Kenton’s first look production photos from the London revival of Kander and Ebb’s award-winning musical Chicago. Now in previews, Chicago stars Cuba Gooding Jr as Billy Flynn, Sarah Soetaert as Roxie Hart, Josefina Gabrielle as Velma Kelly, Ruthie Henshall as Mama Morton and Paul Rider as Amos Hart. Chicago, which is based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, has a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The Broadway revival of Chicago was choreographed by Ann Reinking in the style of Bob Fosse, directed by Walter Bobbie and produced by Barry and Fran Weissler. Chicago originally ran in London for 15 years, making it the West End’s longest running revival. Chicago has won six Tony Awards, two Olivier awards  and a Grammy. Chicago continues to run on Broadway, where it recently celebrated its 21st birthday, … Read more

Disney’s The Lion King To Open In Antarctica

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The Lion King Antartica

BritishTheatre.com can reveal that The Lion King is to open is a specially built 2000 seat ice theatre in Antarctica. The show which will open on 1st April 2019 will be the first piece of theatre to be presented on the seventh continent. For those who thought Frozen on Broadway was an achievement – all we can say is you ain’t seen nothing yet! In its 20th year, The Lion King continues ascendant as one of the most popular stage musicals in the world. Since its Broadway premiere on November 13, 1997, 24 global productions have been seen by more than 90 million people. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher), The Lion King is the only show in history to generate six productions worldwide running 15 or more years. Performed in eight different languages (Japanese, German, Korean, French, Dutch, Spanish, Mandarin and Portuguese), productions of  Lion King can … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Gala Night Photos For All Or Nothing at Ambassador’s Theatre

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All Or Nothing - The Mod Musical

We are pleased to bring you some great Gala Night photos as the cast and invited celebrities enjoyed All Or Nothing at the Ambassador’s Theatre. All Or Nothing – The Mod Musical opened last night at the Ambassador’s Theatre . After the show the cast and friends enjoyed a post-show party at Foundation Bar, Covent Garden. Written and directed by Carol Harrison, All or Nothing – The Mod Musical is based on the story of the Small Faces, the band who encapsulated all that was Mod and were rocketed into the big time, only to discover the path to success is paved with exploitation, betrayal and, ultimately, tragedy. The musical features all the Small face’ hits including Whatcha Gonna Do About It, Tin Soldier, Lazy Sunday, Here Comes the Nice, Itchycoo Park and All Or Nothing. All Or Nothing – The Mod Musical has musical supervision by Pat Davey and … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Adrienne Warren in Tina The Musical

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Book now for Tina the Musical at Aldwych Theatre starring Adrienne Warren

We get a First Look at Adrienne Warren playing Tina Turner in Tina the musical at London’s Aldwych Theatre. Now in previews, word of mouth is already starting to spread that Tina the musical and its leading lady are Simply The Best! Based on the life of iconic performer Tina Turner, Tina chronicles her humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee to her coronation as the global Queen of Rock’n’Roll. Tina Turner didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd and written by Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins, choreography is by Anthony van Laast, with set and costume designs by Mark Thompson, musical supervision by Nicholas Skilbeck, lighting by Bruno Poet, sound by Nevin Steinberg, projection design by Jeff Sugg and orchestrations by Ethan Popp. The cast comprises Adrienne Warren, who plays the title role, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith as Ike Turner, Madeline Appiah as Tina’s mother … Read more

Take That Launch London Season The Band From Theatre Rooftop

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The Band launches in London

Take That today launched the London season of hit musical The Band with a special performance on the roof of the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Take That joined the cast of new musical The Band today performing on the roof of the Theatre Royal Haymarket where the show will play this Christmas from 1 December to 12 January 2019. Take That are co-producers of Tim Firth’s award-winning new musical The Band which features their music. Since opening at the Manchester Opera House in September 2017 the show has broken box office records around the UK. The musical stars Rachel Lumberg as Rachel, Alison Fitzjohn as Claire, Emily Joyce as Heather, Jayne McKenna as Zoe, AJ Bentley, Nick Carsberg, Curtis T Johns, Yazdan Qafouri and Sario Solomon, winners of BBC’s Let It Shine, as The Band, Faye Christall as Young Rachel, Katy Clayton as Young Heather, Rachelle Diedericks as Debbie, Sarah Kate Howarth as Young Claire, Lauren Jacobs … Read more

Royal Albert Hall Box Office Staff Learn Klingon

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Royal Albert Hall Box Office Staff Learn Klingon

Box Office staff at the Royal Albert Hall have undertaken a crash course in Klingon, ahead of the venue’s ‘Star Trek – In Concert’ and ‘Star Trek Beyond – In Concert’ events in June. Employees were asked to take classes in the ‘language’ after the Hall announced it would give two free tickets to anyone ordering in Klingon. The Royal Albert Hall called in one of the world’s foremost experts in Klingon, Alex Greene, to help the team master the warrior language. Lucy Noble, Artistic Director at the Royal Albert Hall, said: “Star Trek is a timeless classic with a huge cult following. We wanted to celebrate it and reward real Trekkies with this opportunity to win free tickets for those booking in Klingon. “I think the Box Office probably thought I was joking when we asked them to take Klingon lessons. But now they are chatting regularly in Klingon, … Read more