Month: May 2016

Rebel Wilson Joins The Cast Of Guys And Dolls

News, West End
Rebel Wilson will play Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls at the Phoenix Theatre in London. Book now for Guys and Dolls

Award-winning actor Rebel Wilson will join the cast of Guys And Dolls at the Phoenix Theatre for eight weeks only playing the role of Miss Adelaide.  Rebel will appear in the show from Tuesday 28 June until Sunday 21 August 2016. Rebel Wilson is one of the film industry’s best known comedic actors having appeared in films such as Pitch Perfect, Pitch Perfect 2, Bridesmaids and Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb. She also makes a cameo appearance in Absolutely Fabulous – the Movie. Rebel Wilson commented: ‘A lot of people who know me from my more recent film work have no idea how much theatre has influenced my life. I saw my first musical at age 14, a show called 42nd Street, after one of my family’s dogs had unsuccessfully auditioned to be in it. It blew me away and I’ve loved musical theatre ever since. Training … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Titanic – Charing Cross Theatre

Features, News, Video, West End
Book now for Titanic the musical at Charing Cross Theatre

BritishTheatre.com is pleased to bring you this exclusive video sneak peek at Thom Southerland’s production of Titanic The Musical, which opens at the Charing Cross Theatre on 28 May 2016. Returning to London’s West End by popular demand, this highly acclaimed production of Titanic has won numerous awards. Speaking from Japan, where he’s directing a new version of his London smash hit, Grand Hotel, Thom Southerland said: “I am incredibly excited that Titanic will set sail for London again. Having created the production in the intimate setting of Southwark Playhouse, it will be wonderful to see Maury Yeston’s epic musical at such close proximity again. Having since opened productions of the show in major theatres in Japan and Canada, it really feels like the show is coming home, allowing us to board the ship again and experience the events and passengers as they travel on their fateful journey.” Based on … Read more

Rachel Tucker Returns For Wicked’s 10th Birthday

News, West End, Wicked the musical
Book Now for Wicked at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre

Producers have announced the cast that will lead Wicked into the show’s 10th Birthday celebrations at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London. From the 5th September 2016, the cast will include Rachel Tucker, who will return to the London production direct from a triumphant run on Broadway to play Elphaba; Suzie Mathers, who joins from the Australian production to star as Glinda; Oliver Savile, who continues as Fiyero; Anita Dobson, who joins to play Madame Morrible; Mark Curry, who continues as The Wizard; original cast member Martin Ball, who returns to play Doctor Dillamond; original cast member Katie Rowley Jones, who continues as Nessarose and Idriss Kargbo, who joins to play Boq. Alice Fearn will be Standby for Elphaba and Carina Gillespie continues as Standby for Glinda. Current London cast members Emma Hatton (Elphaba), Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), Liza Sadovy (Madame Morrible), Sean Kearns (Doctor Dillamond), Daniel Hope (Boq) and Natalie … Read more

An Evening With Charlie Sheen at Theatre Royal Dury Lane

News, West End
Book now for An Evening with Charlie Shen at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Hollywood actor Charlie Sheen comes to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 19 June for one night only. Sheen is best known for his work in films such as Platoon, Wall Street, Young Guns and Major League and television shows such as Spin City and Two And Half Men. During the evening Sheen will share his passion for acting, producing and writing. The evning will take the form of an up close and personal interview conducted by Piers Morgan. BOOK NOW FOR AN EVENING WITH CHARLIE SHEEN

Matt Smith To Star In Unreachable At Royal Court

News, Off West End
Book now for Matt Smith in Unreachable at the Royal Court Theatre

Anthony Neilson’s new play Unreachable will be presented in The Jerwood Theatre Downstairs from 2 July to 6 August 2016. The play is unusual in that it will be created in the rehearsal room but concerns a film director’s obsessive quest for perfect light. The cast for Anthony Neilson’s new play Unreachable will include Amanda Drew, Tamara Lawrance, Jonjo O’Neill, Richard Pyros and Matt Smith. With Set Design by Royal Court Associate Designer Chloe Lamford, Costume Design by Fly Davis, Lighting Design by Chahine Yavroyan, Composition and Sound Design by Nick Powell BOOK NOW FOR MATT SMITH IN UNREACHABLE

Disney On Ice – Frozen UK Tour

News, Touring
Book now for Disnewy on Ice presents Frozen UK Tour

Disney On Ice presents Frozen – a fantastical winter wonderland beyond imagining. The heartwarming Academy Award®-winning tale you love is now a full length production live on ice and skating into a city near you. Be magically whisked away to wintry Arendelle by dazzling special effects and astonishing skating as you sing and dance along to inspiring songs including “Let It Go.” Join royal sisters Anna and Elsa, the hilarious snowman Olaf, Kristoff and Sven, as they journey to discover that true love is the most magical power of all! Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, with special appearances by beloved Disney Princesses and characters from all-time favourites like Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story, Finding Nemo and Disney’s The Lion King. Plus, warm up for the show and learn the snowman dance, during the Fit to Dance pre-show. This unforgettable celebration of love and friendship will leave your family with memories to last … Read more

Chaplin UK Tour

News, Touring
Chaplin - Charlie Chaplin Tour

Charlie Chaplin remains one of the silver screens greatest ever comic performers. Chaplin – The Charlie Chaplin Story tells the story of this icon of British legend musically. This fascinating story weaves through Chaplin’s early journey as a young boy through the dark streets of Victorian Vaudeville London to the glitz of early Hollywood. Featuring an all star West End cast including Steven Arnold (Ashley Peacock in Coronation Street), Nicole Faraday (Bad Girls, Emmerdale), and a full array of amazingly talented Actor-Musicians (‘Once’, ‘Buddy’, ‘The Commitments’), this beautiful and hilarious musical play follows Chaplin through his early career, showbiz ambitions and often-fractious relationship with his mother, family and his first love. An untold story too fascinating to be missed! Chaplin is produced by Maple Tree Entertainment Ltd. CHAPLIN UK TOUR PAST DATES Tuesday 14 June 2016 New Victoria Theatre, Woking Sunday 26 June 2016 Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Monday 27 June … Read more