Almeida announces casting for Little Revolution
The Almeida Theatre has today announced casting for the world premiere of Alecky Blythe’s new play Little Revolution inspired by the 2011 London riots, directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins.
Month: July 2014
Ghost stories extends to Jan 2015
Following a smash hit run at London’s Arts Theare, Ghost Stories, written by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman, has announced that it is extending its run to January 2015. A truly terrifying theatrical experience written and directed by The League of Gentlemen’s master of the macabre, Jeremy Dyson, and Andy Nyman, co-creator and director of Derren Brown’s television and stage shows and star of Dead Set, Severance and Kick Ass 2. Ghost Stories mixes the very best of theatre with the buzz of a thrill-ride, delivering something truly unique. With some new moments of shock, this revival promises more jolts than ever. You haven’t seen horror, until you’ve seen it live. The play is produced by Fiery Angel and Limelight Productions. Book tickets for Ghost Stories
Elaine Stritch passes away at 89
BritishTheatre.com is saddened to report that theatre legend Elaine Stritch passed away at her home this morning, aged 89. Her stage credits included Loco (1946), Bus Stop (1955 – Tony Nominated), Sail Away (1961), Company (1970), A Delicate Balance (1996), Small Craft Warnings (1973), The Gingerbread Lady (1974), Showboat (1994) and A Little Night Music (2010). Her one woman show Elaine Stritch at Liberty in 2001 was a Tony Award winner and played seasons in both the UK and USA. During her career, which spanned seven decades she appeared in television shows including The Growing Paynes (1949), The Goodyear Television Playhouse (1953-55), The Ed Sullivan Show (1954), she was also the first and original Trixie Norton in the pilot for The Honeymooners sketch with Jackie Gleeson, Art Carney and Pert Kelton. On the big screen she appeared with Charlton Heston in Three Violent People (1956), with Rock Hudson in A … Read more
Skylight Recoups Investment in Five Weeks
Just five weeks after it’s critically acclaimed opening night, Stephen Daldry’s revival of Skylight has announced it has recouped its costs. The production which stars Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan has broken box office records at the Wyndhams Theatre and continues to play to sell-out houses. Skylight is produced in the West-End by Robert Fox and Scott Rudin. There will be a NT Live screening of the play on Thursday 17th July 2014. Book tickets for Skylight Read our review for Skylight
New Miss Saigon Trailer Released
BritishTheatre.com is pleased to bring you a first-look at the new trailer for Cameron Mackintosh’s epic revival of Miss Saigon currently playing at The Prince Edward Theatre in London. Book your tickets for Miss Saigon now. Don’t miss it!
REVIEW: Fathers and Sons, Donmar Warehouse ✭✭✭✭
With a striking wood-plank set by Rob Howell and brooding music by Alex Baranowski, this is a sharp and compelling production about families and the need for love.
Jersey Boys – UK and Irish Tour Cast Announced
The producers of the Jersey Boys UK tour today announced the full cast for the first ever tour of the multi-award winning musical. Tim Driesen will star as Frankie Valli, with Stephen Webb, Sam Ferriday and Lewis Griffiths will star as Tommy DeVito, Bob Gaudio and Nick Massi respectively. Matt Corner will play the role of Frankie Valli at certain performances. Also in the cast will be Sean Kingsley as Gyp DeCarlo, Matt Gillett as Bob Crewe, Nathaniel Morrison as Barry Belson, Dominic Smith as Norm Waxman, Damian Buhagiar as Joey Pesci, Henry Davis as Hank Majewski, Leanne Garretty as Lorraine, Amelia Adams-Pearce as Mary Delgado and Sinead Long as Francine, with Dan Krikler, Dayle Hodge, Luke Morton and Charlie Allen. Jersey Boys has been seen by over 19 million people worldwide and is firmly established as one of the West End’s longest running and most popular shows, where it … Read more
REVIEW: Kristin Chenoweth, Royal Albert Hall ✭✭✭✭✭
From the cries of “We love you” from the audience, the feeling was clearly reciprocated.
