Month: March 2018

FIRST LOOK: Adrienne Warren in Tina The Musical

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Book now for Tina the Musical at Aldwych Theatre starring Adrienne Warren

We get a First Look at Adrienne Warren playing Tina Turner in Tina the musical at London’s Aldwych Theatre. Now in previews, word of mouth is already starting to spread that Tina the musical and its leading lady are Simply The Best! Based on the life of iconic performer Tina Turner, Tina chronicles her humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee to her coronation as the global Queen of Rock’n’Roll. Tina Turner didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd and written by Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins, choreography is by Anthony van Laast, with set and costume designs by Mark Thompson, musical supervision by Nicholas Skilbeck, lighting by Bruno Poet, sound by Nevin Steinberg, projection design by Jeff Sugg and orchestrations by Ethan Popp. The cast comprises Adrienne Warren, who plays the title role, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith as Ike Turner, Madeline Appiah as Tina’s mother … Read more

REVIEW: Between Us, Jermyn Street Theatre ✭✭

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Between Us Review Jermyn Street Theatre

Between Us Jermyn Street Theatre 11th March 2018 3 Stars This theatre has done a great deal to discover new musical theatre talent and bring it before the eyes and ears of the public.  Every visit here to a new work, or to a rediscovery or relaunch of a work from the past, is an exciting prospect, filled with the potential for finding something wonderful.  Last year, we were amazed by the one-woman musical, ‘Cautionary Tales For Daughters’, by and starring Tanya Holt, who set the bar for such works very high.  This season, artistic director Penny Horner is programming another work, another short solo piece written by the actress and singer, Elizabeth Carter, with songs by Josef Pitura-Riley, for whom Rhonda Carlson and Kevan Patriquin act as directors and creative consultants. And there are moments when the show comes to life magnificently.  Carter is at her best when immersing … Read more

Take That Launch London Season The Band From Theatre Rooftop

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The Band launches in London

Take That today launched the London season of hit musical The Band with a special performance on the roof of the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Take That joined the cast of new musical The Band today performing on the roof of the Theatre Royal Haymarket where the show will play this Christmas from 1 December to 12 January 2019. Take That are co-producers of Tim Firth’s award-winning new musical The Band which features their music. Since opening at the Manchester Opera House in September 2017 the show has broken box office records around the UK. The musical stars Rachel Lumberg as Rachel, Alison Fitzjohn as Claire, Emily Joyce as Heather, Jayne McKenna as Zoe, AJ Bentley, Nick Carsberg, Curtis T Johns, Yazdan Qafouri and Sario Solomon, winners of BBC’s Let It Shine, as The Band, Faye Christall as Young Rachel, Katy Clayton as Young Heather, Rachelle Diedericks as Debbie, Sarah Kate Howarth as Young Claire, Lauren Jacobs … Read more