Month: March 2017

Five Guys Named Moe Returns In New London Venue

Features, News, West End
Five Guys Named Moe comes to Marble Arch Theatre

Five Guys Named Moe, the Tony Award-nominated and Olivier Award-winning musical will return to London for a limited season in September 2017 in a brand new pop-up theatre in Marble Arch. Five Guys Named Moe features the irresistible hits of trailblazing ‘King of the Jukebox’ Louis Jordan, including Early In The Morning, Is You Is or Is You Ain’t My Baby, Choo Choo Ch’Boogie and Saturday Night Fish Fry. The soundtrack of soul, blues, gospel and early r ‘n’ b is performed on stage by a live band. The Marble Arch Theatre is being designed specifically for the production and will transport the audience back to the engrossing jazz bars of 1940s New Orleans. A unique, circular auditorium will ensure that the action take place all around the theatre and pre and post-performance drinks never felt so good in the theatre’s authentic 1940s foyer cocktail bar. The band is playing, … Read more

Jake Gyllenhaal Performs Dreamgirls Classic

Broadway, Features, News, Video, West End
Jake Gyllenhaal takes on Dreamgirls

Here at BritishTheatre.com we had a good laugh this morning when this great clip of Broadway leading man Jake Gyllenhaal doing his take on Effie White and the classic Broadway showstopper And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going from Dreamgirls. Does Amber Riley have something to worry about? Could Sonia Friedman and Casey Nicholaw be prepared to look at the ultimate case of colour and gender blind casting? If you haven’t already get down to see Dreamgirls at London’s Savoy Theatre or if you are a fan of Jake’s beg, borrow or steal a ticket to Sunday In The Park With George. UK fans take heart we’ve heard a whisper that Jake’s George may be UK bound! Join our mailing list to be kept informed. BOOK TICKETS FOR DREAMGIRLS IN LONDON https://vimeo.com/94958219

Shout UK Tour

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Shout UK Tour tickets

THE SHOUT TOUR HAS BEEN CANCELLED Sonia (Chart-topper and ’80s icon), Niki Evans (X-Factor and West End star) and Helena Blackman (‘How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria’ and West End star) top the bill of SHOUT! The Musical – the blockbusting Swinging Sixties sensation – back on the road for the first time in over a decade. And what a show featuring a host of popular songs from the fabulous and freewheeling decade of the Swinging Sixties such as ‘Don’t Sleep In The Subway’, ‘These Boots Are Made for Walkin’’, ‘To Sir, With Love’, ‘Those Were The Days’, ‘Downtown’, ‘Colour My World’, ‘I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love’, ‘I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself’, ‘I Only Wanna Be With You’, ‘One, Two, Three’, ‘Tell The Boys’, ’You’re My World’ as well as that trio of lovable numbers ‘You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me’, … Read more

New Harry Potter West End Cast Announced

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child West End, News, West End
New Cast Announced For Harry Potter And The Cursed Child

The new Harry Potter And The Cursed Child cast has been revealed. Rehearsals began this week for the new cast who will start performing in the acclaimed hit show on 24 May 2017 following the final performance of the current cast on 21 May 2017. Jamie Glover will play Harry Potter with Emma Lowndes as his wife Ginny Potter and Theo Ancient as their son Albus Potter. Thomas Aldridge will play Ron Weasley with Rakie Ayola as Hermione Granger and Helen Aluko as their daughter Rose Granger-Weasley. Playing Draco Malfoy will be James Howard with Samuel Blenkin as his son Scorpius Malfoy. They are joined by new cast members David Annen, Ruthxjiah Bellenea, Danny Dalton, Leah Haile, Rupert Henderson, Elizabeth Hill, April Hughes, James McGregor, Sarah Miele, Jordan Paris, James Phoon, Henry Rundle, Ged Simmons, Mark Theodore, Gideon Turner and Ed White. Original cast members Nicola Alexis, Rosemary Annabella, Phoebe … Read more

The Sound Of Musicals Tour

Touring
The Sound Of Musicals Tour

The Sound Of Musicals is back by popular demand with a new programme of show–stopping music and songs from the greatest Broadway and West End musicals. Featuring Louise Dearman (Wicked), Hannah Waddingham (Spamalot), Tim Howar (Tonight’s The Night and Oliver Tompsett (Wicked), this limited series of concerts will feature the London Concert Orchestra conducted by Richard Balcombe. Audiences can expect to hear highlights from musicals including Jesus Christ Superstar, Oliver, Jersey Boys, Les Miserables, Chicago, Sunset Boulevard, Evita, My Fair Lady and Chess. THE SOUND OF MUSICALS TOUR 11 May 2017 Symphony Hall, Birmingham 12 May 2017 Bridgewater Hall, Manchester 13 May 2017 Royal Festival Hall, London

The Knights Of Music UK Tour

News, Touring

Phillip Schofield is to host the return of the hit UK concert tour, The Knights Of Music when it visits Nottingham, Edinburgh, Newcastle and London from 27 – 30 April 2017. The show celebrates the legendary Knights and Dames of the entertainment industry who have transformed the face of music, film and theatre throughout the ages. The Knights include: – Sir Elton John, Lord Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Sir Cliff Richard, Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir Paul McCartney and The Beatles, Sir Cameron Mackintosh, Sir Tim Rice, Sir Mick Jagger, Sir Bob Geldof, Bono, and the newly knighted Sir Rod Stewart. Last year’s tour saw Phillip dust off his dream coat after a 17-year hiatus and showcase his spectacular singing range, performing some of the greatest hits from Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dream coat. Joining Phillip on stage and helping to bring the best of British to life will be a vibrant … Read more

Everything Between Us Comes To Finborough Theatre

News, Off West End
Everything Between Us at Finborough Theatre

David Ireland’s multi-award-winning play Everything Between Us will have its English premiere at the Finborough Theatre running from 30 April 2017. It is Day One of the newly formed Truth and Reconciliation Commission for Northern Ireland at Stormont. As Sandra Richardson prepares to take her seat on the Commission, her long lost sister Teeni explodes into the chamber and attacks the South African chairwoman, Dikeledi Mashiane. Deep in the heart of the Northern Irish Parliament, overshadowed by the legacy of hurt, Sandra and Teeni must fight through decades of violence, anger and denial to discover if reconciliation is possible on the pathway to peace. First produced by Solas Nua and Tinberbox Theatre, the play premiered in Washington DC, Belfast and Scotland in 2010, Everything About Us is a dark, dramatic, unflinching comedy written by Northern Ireland’s boldest contemporary writer. The cast of Everything About Us includes Katrina McKeever (Teeni), and … Read more