Month: July 2016

Marilyn and Sinatra at Jermyn Street

News, Off West End
Marilyn and Sinatra at Jermyn Street Theatre

A new play to be staged at Jermyn Street Theatre, tells story of the relationship between showbiz icons Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra. The play which has been exhaustively researched, looks at the five weeks in 1955 where the couple lived together. They remained close right up until her death. On the night that Marilyn died, she played nothing but Sinatra albums on her record player. It turns out that the last voice she heard meant a great deal to her. Marilyn & Sinatra stars Erin Gavin (Footballer’s Wives) as Marilyn Monroe and an America’s Got Talent finalist Jeff Bratz as Frank Sinatra. Raised in Glasgow but now resident in Los Angeles, Erin Gavin is the definitive Marilyn having played the part in numerous productions and projects in the US. Her TV credits include Footballer’s Wives, Taggart and Still Game and she has worked with Michelle Pfeiffer, David Schwimmer and … Read more

Amanda Holden Cast As Fairy Godmother in Palladium Cinderella

News, West End
Amanda Holden will play the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella at the London Palladium

Producers have announced that Amanda Holden will play The Fairy Godmother in the highly anticipated London Palladium production of Cinderella. Cinderella will run at the London Palladium for five weeks only over the Festive season from 9 December 2016 to Sunday 15 January 2017. Holden joins the previously announced cast of Paul O’Grady as The Wicked Stepmother, Julian Clary as Dandini, Lee Mead as Prince Charming, Paul Zerdin as Buttons, Nigel Havers as Lord Chamberlain and Count Arthur Strong as Baron Hardup. Amanda Holden said: “I cannot wait to spread my Fairy Godmother dust over the festive season in this huge production at one of the most iconic theatres in the world. It’s an absolute honour to have been asked. I’m very excited but nothing like my two girls who can’t wait to watch their Mama fly!” Cinderella is produced by Nick Thomas and Michael Harrison for Qdos Entertainment. Directed … Read more

Beautiful Cast Join Carole King In Hyde Park

Features, News, West End
Carole King and Cassidy Janson

Last night Carole King performed her sell out Tapestry concert in London’s Hyde Park. For the finale she was joined on stage by the cast of the West End hit musical Beautiful – The Carole King Musical. Beautiful – The Carole King Musical is the untold story of her journey from school girl to superstar; from her relationship with husband and song-writing partner Gerry Goffin, their close friendship and playful rivalry with fellow song-writing duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, to her remarkable rise to stardom. Along the way, she became one of the most successful solo acts in music history, and wrote the soundtrack to a generation. One of the world’s most successful singer- songwriters, Carole King’s catalogue of hits includes So Far Away, It Might As Well Rain Until September, Take Good Care of my Baby, Will You Love Me Tomorrow, Up on the Roof, Locomotion, One Fine … Read more

Peter Schlemiel Transfers to Theatre N16

News, Off West End
Book now for Peter Schlemiel at Theatre N16

Peter Schlemiel is the arresting and haunting story of an ordinary man who foolishly exchanges his shadow for endless fortune and fame, and must face the bitter consequences. This brand new adaptation by Matthew Bosley is a physical, robust and darkly humorous reimagining of Adelbert von Chamisso’s classic 19th century novella, itself based on a popular German folk tale thought to have inspired the story of Peter Pan. Visually and aurally striking, the show plunges you into Peter’s extraordinary world of shadows, forests and existential dread, and confronts resonating issues today of status anxiety, the race for success, and social isolation. Theatre N16 are excited to host this high quality new work as a direct transfer from its premiere at the esteemed Postgraduate Theatre Directors’ season at Mountview Academy. This year, in collaboration with Postgraduate Creative Producers, they present ‘Mosaic’: a season of ten pieces, all of which are original … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Tim Minchin’s new musical Groundhog Day

Features, Gallery, News, West End
Book now for Groundhog Day at the Old Vic Theatre

We are pleased to bring you these great rehearsal room images of Groundhog Day, Tim Minchin’s much anticipated new musical. Artistic Director of The Old Vic Matthew Warchus, composer and lyricist Tim Minchin, choreographer Peter Darling, and designer Rob Howell, four of the creators of the international musical sensation Matilda The Musical, have joined forces with writer Danny Rubin to collaborate on a new musical based on his 1993 hit film Groundhog Day. Groundhog Day is the story of Phil Connors (Andy Karl), a cynical Pittsburgh TV weatherman who is sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day event in the isolated small town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, when he finds himself caught in a time loop, forced to repeat the same day again and again…and again. As each day plays out exactly the same as before, Phil becomes increasingly despondent, but is there a lesson to be learnt through his experiences, … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Beverley Knight In The Bodyguard

Features, Gallery, West End
Book now for The Bodyguard starring Beverley Knight at the Dominion Theatre

On 15 July 2016, the acclaimed musical The Bodyguard will return to London’s West End for a limited six month season at the Dominion Theatre. Based on the blockbuster 1992 film which starred Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, The Bodyguard tells the story of former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, who is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge; what they don’t expect is to fall in love. A romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a whole host of irresistible classics including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, I’m Your Baby Tonight, Run to You, I Have Nothing, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time – I Will Always Love You. The full cast comprises Beverley Knight (Rachel Marron), Ben Richards (The Bodyguard), Rachel … Read more

Funny Girl UK Tour

News, Touring
Funny Girl UK Tour

Following its critically acclaimed run at London’s Savoy Theatre, Funny Girl the musical will undertake a major UK tour in 2017. Funny Girl brought global fame to Barbra Streisand 50 years ago and boasts some of the most iconic songs in film and theatre history, including People and Don’t Rain On My Parade. Funny Girl tells the story of Fanny Brice, whose vocal talents and comedic ability see her rise from Brooklyn music hall singer to Broadway star. A bittersweet tale of love and fame, Funny Girl has not been seen in the UK for over 30 years and remains as fresh and full of life thanks to the direction of Michael Mayer and a revision of the show’s script by Harvey Fierstein. Sheridan Smith will reprise her role as Fanny Brice at certain venues. For full casting information check out our casting update. Tickets are now on sale for … Read more