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.

An Evening With Charlie Sheen at Theatre Royal Dury Lane

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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

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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

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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

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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

Fiasco Theatre Brings Into The Woods To The Menier

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Book Now for Fiasco Theatre's production Of Into The Woods at the Menier Chocolate Factory.

Following an acclaimed season in New York, ground breaking theatre company Fiasco will bring their production of Into The Woods by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine to the Menier Chocolate Factory this summer. Using ten actors, multiple musical instruments and boundless imagination, this fairytale classic is reimagined as never before. This production, which received the 2015 Lucille Lortel Award for Best Revival, will include the original US cast. Made into a successful Disney film starring Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Johnny Depp and James Corden, the score features timeless songs including Children Will Listen and No One Is Alone. Into The Woods will run at the Menier Chocolate Factory from 1 July to 17 September 2016. Read our review of Fiasco’s Into The Woods on Broadway BOOK NOW FOR INTO THE WOODS

FIRST LOOK: Parade at Hope Mill Theatre – Manchester

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Book now for Parade at Hope Mill Theatre Manchester

Exciting times in Manchester tonight, as award-winning musical Parade opens at The Hope Mill Theatre, co-produced by Aria Entertainment, Hope Mill Theatre and James Barker Production. Manchester’s newest arts venue will be a platform to showcase and revive musical theatre – with Parade being the first production to be presented as part of the new partnership. The cast is led by Tom Lloyd as Leo Frank and Laura Harrison as Lucille Frank, together with Jennifer Harraghy, Nathan Summers, Ben Jackson, Matt Mills, Shekinah McFarlane, Andrew Gallo, James Wolstenholme, Aidan Banyard; John Mulleady, Megan Ormiston, Evie Blackstock, Anna Berentzen and Natalie Hollingworth. We are pleased to bring you this first look at Parade. Parade runs from 13 May – 5 June 2016. Photos: Anthony Robling BOOK TICKETS FOR PARADE AT HOPE MILL THEATRE