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.

I Loved Lucy Returns By Popular Demand

News, Off West End
I Loved Lucy at Jermyn Street Theatre

Following it’s acclaimed London season, I Loved Lucy – Lee Tannen’s play based on his personal relationship with comedic superstar Lucille Ball will return to Jermyn Street Theatre for a further three week season. Sandra Dickinson will reprise the role of Lucille Ball for the return run which runs from Wednesday 6 to Saturday 23 April 2016. She will be joined in the production by new co-star Stefan Menaul as Lee. He graduated from Guildhall School of Music & Drama and was in the West End cast of Dirty Dancing. His other credits include Ice Cream and The Ritual of Thwarted Desire at Southwark Playhouse and Off the Cliff at Theatre503. Stefan has just finished filming the US TV series Berlin Station with Richard Armitage and Rhys Ifans. The production is directed by Jermyn Street Theatre’s Artistic Director Anthony Biggs. Based on his best selling memoir, Lee Tannen’s funny, bitter-sweet … Read more

Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart Tour The UK In Pinter’s No Man’s Land

News, Touring, West End
Ian McKellen Patrick Stewart No Man's Land Tour

Following their hit run on Broadway, Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart return to the London stage in Sean Mathias’ acclaimed production of No Man’s Land, one of the most brilliantly entertaining plays by Nobel Prize laureate Harold Pinter. One summer’s evening, two ageing writers, Hirst and Spooner, meet in a Hampstead pub and continue their drinking into the night at Hirst’s stately house nearby.  As the pair become increasingly inebriated, and their stories increasingly unbelievable, the lively conversation soon turns into a revealing power game, further complicated by the return home of two sinister younger men. This production of No Man’s Land received acclaimed reviews at the Cort Theatre in New York, where it ran in repertory with Waiting For Godot. Patrick Stewart (Hirst) says: “I saw the original production of No Man’s Land three times in one week at Wyndham’s Theatre and would have seen it more if I … Read more

Carole King Performs Tapestry Live

Events, News, West End
Carole King performs Tapestry Live in Hyde Park

It has been announced that Carole King will perform her album Tapestry live, in full for the first time, at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park on Sunday 3rd July 2016. This landmark event will see Carole King perform her first concert in London for the first time in almost three decades. The event will also feature special guests Don Henley (The Eagles) and Louise Goffin, and many of her other indelible hits. The subject of the award-winning musical Beautiful, Carole King is one of the most successful singer/song-writers of her generation. With over 25 million copies sold, Tapestry includes the classic tracks: I Feel The Earth Move, So Far Away, It’s Too Late, Home Again, Beautiful, Way Over Yonder, You’ve Got A Friend, Where You Lead, Will You Love Me Tomorrow?, Smackwater Jack, Tapestry, and (You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman. Book your Carole King Tickets … Read more

Arthur Miller’s First Play No Villain Transfer To Trafalgar 2

News, Off West End
No Villain by Arthur Miller at Trafalgar Studios 2

Following it’s critically acclaimed sell-out world premiere at The Old Red Lion Theatre last year, Arthur Miller’s first ever play No Villain will transfer to Trafalgar Studios 2 in London’s West End playing from 14 June – 9 July 2016. Over six days during spring break 1936 at the University of Michigan, a twenty year old college sophomore wrote his first play, No Villain. His aim was to win the prestigious Avery Hopwood award and, more importantly, the $250 prize he needed in order to return to college the following year. Miller won the award, and the subsequent one, but the play was never produced. My first attempt at a play, rather inevitably, had been about industrial action and a father and his two sons, the most autobiographical dramatic work I would ever write. – Arthur Miller No Villain tells the story of a garment industry strike that sets a … Read more

Carrie Hope Fletcher and Shaun Williamson join The Cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang On Tour.

News, Touring
Carrie Hope Fletcher

Further casting has been announced for the UK tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Carrie Hope Fletcher (Les Miserables) will play Truly Scrumptious from 4th May until 2 October. Shaun Wiliamson (Eastenders) will play Lord Scrumptious/Barom Bomburst from 4th May until 21 August. Phil Jupitus (the Producers. Hairspray) who is currently playing the roles of Lord Scrumptious and Baron Bomburst returns to the show from August 24. Lee Mead (Casualty, Legally Blonde, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat) will play Caractacus Potts from 4 May until 18 September, with Jason Manford (The Producers, Sweeney Todd ) returning to the role, which he is currently playing, from 21 September. Martin Kemp continues as the Childcatcher until 24 April. Casting for further dates is to be announced. Ewen Cummins plays The Toymaker/Mr Coggins, with Sam Harrison as Boris and Scott Paige as Goran, and Kathryn Barnes, Rosanna Bates, Alex Louize Bird, Abigail … Read more

Theatreland’s Lights Dimmed in Memory of Michael White

News, West End
Nigel Planer, Michael White And Kate Moss at the Oliviers

Venues across London’s Theatreland will be dimming their lights on Wednesday 9 March in memory of Michael White, one of the theatre industry’s most influential producers, who has passed away at the age of 80. Before this evening’s performances commence, audience members and industry professionals will recognise the celebrated producer while lights are dimmed for two minutes as a mark of respect. The grand tradition, which is performed to honour theatre’s most prestigious and loved contributors, will take place across the West End at 19:00. White, the recipient of 2014’s Special Award at the Olivier Awards with MasterCard, produced more than 100 shows during a career that spanned more than 50 years across theatre, film and television. A legendary impresario, White’s theatre production credits include the West End premieres of The Rocky Horror Show, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and A Chorus Line.