Through The Mills Transfers to Southwark Playhouse

Through The Mill at Southwark Playhouse looks at the life of Judy Garland

Following its acclaimed premiere at London Theatre Workshop in 2015, Through The Mill transfers to the Southwark Playhouse this July. Set primarily during the filming of ‘The Judy Garland Show’ in 1963, Through the Mill chronicles the production difficulties behind the scenes, intercut with the young Judy Garland’s rise to fame through MGM in the 1930s, and her triumphant sell-out concert engagement at the Palace Theatre in the early 1950s. Illustrating why Judy Garland was, and continues to be, one of the great legends of show business history, Through the Mill goes beyond the rainbow, and explores the life of a woman destined for greatness; as loved today as she was when she first made her way along the yellow brick road. For both audiences new to Garland’s extensive back catalogue in the world of film and music, as well as the true Judy aficionado, here is an honest, entertaining … Read more

Lorna Luft – Songbook Of Judy Garland Tour

Judy Garland Songbook

A must-see for any Judy Garland fans, Judy – The Songbook Of Judy Garland will tour the UK following it’s opening in Edinburgh on May 8, 2015. Featuring songs from classic films including A Star Is Born, Meet Me In St Louis, Easter Parade and The Wizard Of Oz, the show will also include never before seen film clips and interviews. The show stars Lorna Luft, Judy Garland’s daughter, together with leading West End musical theatre stars including Louise Dearman (Wicked, Evita), Rachel Stanley (White Christmas, Annie) , Darren Bennett (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) and Ray Quinn (X Factor, Dancing On Ice). The show will also feature Judy’s dancers – The Boyfriends, named after Judy’s original dancers of the same name. Judy – The Judy Garland Songbook is under the creative directorship of award-winning director and choreographer Arlene Phillips and is directed by Christopher Manoe. Judy – The Songbook Of Judy … Read more