Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo has had a life long love affair with musical theatre. He has authored several books on publicity and marketing for amateur theatre groups. He is in the process of developing a musical based on his original story concept.

Take Your Mum To The Theatre This Mother’s Day

Features, News, Touring, West End
Take your mum out to see some theatre on Mother's day

The 23rd March is Mother’s Day and we’d like to suggest some great shows that your Mum might enjoy this Mother’s Day. With some of our London choices you can even add a meal to your tickets. Here’s our list of shows your mum might enjoy:- The Girls – Phoenix Theatre, London Gary Barlow and Tim Firth’s musical adaptation of the film Calendar Girls has been wowing audiences and critics alike. This wonderful musical is one for all ages and is highly recommended. Read Our Review. TAKE YOUR MUM TO THE GIRLS Half A Sixpence – Noel Coward Theatre The hit musical that starred Tommy Steele has been updated and now stars critically acclaimed newcomer Charlie Stemp. The rags to riches tale of an ordinary guy who just wants a simple life is sure to Flash, Bang, Wallop it’s way to your heart. Read our review. TAKE YOUR MUM TO … Read more

One Man, One Pint, One Epic Story – Undermined at Wilton’s

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Book tickets for Undermined at Wilton's Music Hall

Danny Mellor is to bring his one-man show Undermined to the Wilton’s Music Hall in March 2017. One man, one chair and one pint are all that is needed for this show which is based on true stories and actual events from the 1984 miner’s strike. Undermined vividly evokes 1984, a year when communities came together and friendships strengthened in the face of adversity. This powerful and deeply human story brings together the personal and the political, against the ever-present backdrop of the strike. Undermined comes to Wilton’s Music Hall from 21 – 25 March 2017 following an acclaimed season at the Edinburgh Festival and is directed by Ben Butcher. BOOK TICKETS TO UNDERMINED

Audience Eating Ban Means No Munching During Virginia Woolf!

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Book tickets to Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf

A statement released today has announced that a ban on eating during performances of Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf will be enforced during the run of the show at London’s Harold Pinter Theatre. In a move that is sure to delight hard-core theatre fans the statement made the following policy decisions public:- Out of consideration for the actors and for fellow audience members, we ask that no food be consumed during the performance, whilst food purchased at bars in the theatre may be eaten before the show, or during one of its two breaks. Drinks will be allowed into the auditorium in plastic cups. Latecomers are also not being admitted during the performance, with those who leave the auditorium not able to return until an interval. Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? stars Imelda Staunton and Conleith Hill and is now in previews. In recent times Staunton has been critical of … Read more

Ticketmaster Pancake Tuesday Flash Sale – Today Only

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Ticketmaster Flash Sale

Our partners Ticketmaster are having a Flash Sale today only (Pancake Tuesday) in which we are pleased to offer you great savings on productions across the UK including:- Cirque Du Soleil – Varekai – Save 20% Omid Djalli Live – 2 for 1 tickets Billy Elliot Birmingham – £5 off Babe The Sheep Pig – Various Venues – 2 for 1 tickets Wonderland Blackpool – 2 for 1 tickets La Cage Aux Folles – Birmingham – £10 off The Addams Family Birmingham – £10 off Hairspray Birmingham – £10 off Katy Brand – Various Venues – 2 for 1 tickets There are also considerable savings on Music, Family Events, and Sport as well. TO GET ACCESS TO THESE DEALS CLICK HERE

Hedda Gabler UK Tour

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Book now for the Hedda Gabler UK Tour

The National Theatre has announced that its critically-acclaimed, sold-out production of Ibsen’s Hebba Gabler will tour the UK from October 2017 to March 2018. This new version of Ibsen’s masterpiece by Patrick Marber, is directed by acclaimed Olivier and Tony award-winning director Ivo Van Hove. Just married. Bored already. Hedda longs to be free… Patrick Marber said: ‘It has been a huge honour to work with the great Ivo van Hove on this version of Hedda Gabler at the National Theatre. I am thrilled that this tour will enable more people to see his incredible production.’ Lizzy Watts plays the title role and will be joined by Madlena Nedeva (Berte), Christine Kavanagh (Juliana), Abhin Galeya (Tesman), Annabel Bates (Thea), Adam Best (Brack) and Richard Pyros (Lovborg). Set and lighting design for Hedda Gabler is by Jan Versweyveld, with costume design by An D’Huys and sound by Tom Gibbons. The Associate … Read more

The Band – The New Musical Explained

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The Band, Gary Barlow's new musical explained

We thought it might be a good idea to take a look at new musical The Band, explaining what is actually happening rather than rumour. Now that the reality talent show Let It Shine is over this is what is known about The Band. So here’s what we now know:- Who has written The Band? The Band is a new musical by Tim Firth with the music of Take That. Tim Firth co-wrote the original screenplay for Calendar Girls and collaborated with Gary Barlow on the musical The Girls which is now running in the West End. Read our review. What is The Band About? The Band will be about five 16-year-old girls. For these girls Take That has provided the soundtrack to heir lives. So who will star in The Band? It has become clear that the casting of these girls has already been done and the parts will … Read more

Celebrating Women At Ovalhouse Theatre

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Perfectly Imperfect Women at Ovalhouse

Perfectly Imperfect Women has been developed by multi-award-winning storyteller Danyah Miller as part of the Ovalhouse Spring Season to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March 2017. Perfectly Imperfect Women tells the story of five generations of women from one family. This universal tale drives us to want to live perfect lives as mothers, daughters, wives, sisters and bread-winners. Perfectly Imperfect Women examines the complex relationship between mothers and daughters and the challenge of discovering you may have more in common with your female ancestors than you care to admit. Join Danyah on her search for a richer understanding of the concept of perfection and what it means to accept imperfection in order to connect more deeply to her female line. Writer and performer, Danyah Miller, comments, As we began to create this show I realised that I find it really challenging to accept ‘imperfection’, because I’m afraid that this … Read more

OFFER – Save 50% on Jack Whitehall in Birmingham Sunday 26 Feb.

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Book tickets to Jack Whitehall this Sunday and save 50%

Multi award-winning stand-up comic Jack Whitehall is back on tour and bringing his brand new live show to arenas across the country. The follow-up to his ground-breaking debut arena show, Jack Whitehall At Large will be the biggest tour ever from one of the UK’s hottest comedy stars. Fresh from hosting the Royal Variety Performance and starring in Bad Education and A League Of Their Own, this is your chance to catch Jack at his dynamic best, live on stage! JACK WHITEHALL AT LARGE – SPECIAL OFFER Don’t miss Jack Whitehall at the Barclaycard Arena this Sunday 26th February 2017. Tickets are now available for HALF PRICE when you use the code WHITEHALL50OFF, this offer will run right up until showtime on Sunday 26th February! Prices for tickets start from £37.36 down to £19.08 with the code (including admin fee). BOOK TICKETS FOR JACK WHITEHALL