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.

First Look at Finding Neverland On Broadway

Broadway, Gallery, News
Matthew Morrison from Glee and Laura Michelle Kelly in Finding Neverland on Broadway

Finding Neverland opens tonight on Broadway following a Sold Out preview period, and we are pleased to bring you some of the great production photos from this show. Finding Neverland On Broadway stars Matthew Morrison (Glee, Hairspray), Kelsey Grammer (Frasier, La Cage Aux Folles), Britain’s very own Laura Michelle Kelly (Mary Poppins) and Carolee Carmello (Parade). Based on the Miramax film of the same name, Finding Neverland follows playwright J.M. Barrie as he summons the courage to become the writer – and the man – he yearns to be. Barrie finds the inspiration he’s been missing when he meets the beautiful widow Sylvia and her four young sons: Jack, George, Michael and Peter. Delighted by the boys’ hilarious escapades, Barrie conjures the magical world of Neverland and writes a play unlike any the high-society London theatre-goers have ever seen. It’s a tremendous risk, but as Barrie himself has discovered— when … Read more

Wicked The Musical Ticket Upgrade Offer

News, West End
Wicked London is offering an exclusive ticket upgrade offer if you book by Friday

To celebrate Wicked London winning the ITV This Morning Audience Award at Sunday’s Olivier Awards, BritishTheatre.com is pleased to offer our readers a great ticket upgrade offer on Wicked at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre for a strictly limited time. This is the second time that Wicked has won the prestigious Audience Award and comes as the show becomes the 10th longest running show in the West End. The show continues to astound and astonish audiences of all ages with its enthralling story, incredible songs and dazzling technical wizardry. The show is based on the international best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire that ingeniously re-imagines the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’. Wicked Upgrade Offer This Morning Audience Olivier Award Winner Buy a £45 seat and get a free upgrade to a seat worth £65. Take advantage of our fantastic Wicked offer, buy a … Read more

Top-Selling Tours April 2015

News, Touring
Jesus Christ Superstar on tour in the UK

Here at BritishTheatre.com we want to promote theatre all over the UK. There are so many great touring productions currently performing and about to launch at the moment we thought we’d highlight some of the top-selling tours that you seem to be loving at the moment. If you haven’t already booked your tickets don’t leave it too long. Priscilla Queen Of The Desert Starring Duncan James from Blue, Priscilla is being fired up for that legendary trip into the Australian outback. Featuring songs like I Will Survive, It’s Raining Men, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and Hot Stuff, this is a great night in the theatre. BOOK NOW Mary Poppins The Disney classic is back this year with all the Poppins magic you’ve come to know and love. The tour kicks off in Leicester in October this year. Tickets for Leicester, Manchester and Bristol are already on sale. BOOK NOW … Read more

2015 Olivier Award Winners

News, West End
Dame Angela Lansbury wins her first ever Olivier Award for Blithe Spirit at the 2015 Olivier Awards

The 2015 Olivier Awards were held tonight at the Royal Opera House in London. Hosted by Lenny Henry, the evening was dominated by The Young Vic and Sunny Afternoon. The Young Vic’s production of A View From The Bridge won for Best Revival, Best Actor and Best Director whilst Sunny Afternoon won for Best New Musical, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Outstanding Achievement in Music. Dame Angela Lansbury received her first ever Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actress. The Play That Goes Wrong won Mischief Theatre the award for Best Comedy. Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, Memphis and City Of Angels won two awards each. The evening concluded with a heartfelt rendition of Bridge Over Troubled Water by Kevin Spacey and Beverley Knight. Spacey has just been awarded the special Olivier Award for his work over the last decade at the Old Vic. A very special night indeed. … Read more

Star Of American Buffalo Damian Lewis Interviewed

News, Video, West End
American Buffalo Damian Lewis interview Wyndhams Theatre London

David Mamet’s American Buffalo opens at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre on 16th April 2015 for a strictly limited season. BritishTheatre.com is pleased to bring you this chat with star of American Buffalo Damian Lewis during a recent photo shoot for the play. American Buffalo is an explosive drama which examines the fickle nature of honour amongst thieves. Three small time crooks plan one big heist. A series of tragic errors turn this darkly funny play into a blstering account of divided loyalties, greed and a coveted buffalo nickel. The play will also star American actor John Goodman and Tom Sturridge. American Buffalo was the winner for Best Play at the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award and was adapted into a 1996 film starring Dustin Hoffman. BOOK TICKETS FOR AMERICAN BUFFALO

The Shawshank Redemption UK Tour

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The Shawshank Redemption Tour

The Shawshank Redemption will tour the UK in a new production by producer Bill Kenwright. Based on the classic film, Shawshank tells the story of Andy Dufresne who is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murder of his wife and her lover, despite protesting his innocence. Incarcerated at the notorious Shawshank facility, he quickly learns that no one can survive alone. Andy strikes up an unlikely friendship with the prison fixer Red, and things take a slight turn for the better. However, when Warden Stammas decides to bully Andy into subservience and exploit his talents for accountancy, a desperate plan is quietly hatched… The Shawshank Redemption is widely considered to be the number one all-time movie, Stephen King’s classic story examines desperation, injustice, friendship and hope behind the claustrophobic bars of a maximum security penitentiary. This stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption is by Owen O’Neill and Dave … Read more

Mica Paris To Star In Love Me Tender On Tour

News, Touring
Mica Paris is to star as Sylvia in Love Me Tender - The Elvis Presley Musical

It has been announced today that Mica Paris will star as Sylvia in the upcoming tour of Love Me Tender – the new musical inspired by and featuring the music of Elvis Presley. Mica Paris is one of the UK’s most respected female singers with a career of Top 10 hit singles and albums worldwide. The range, power and beauty of Mica Paris’ singing made an immediate impact on the UK music scene in 1988 when she released her debut, platinum-selling album, ‘So Good’ from which she had her first top ten hit, ‘My One Temptation’. More worldwide hit albums and singles followed including ‘Black Angel’, ‘Stay’ and ‘Carefree’. Mica has collaborated with, and been a special guest for many respected artists including Prince, Michael Bolton, Dionne Warwick, Paul Rodgers, David Gilmour and Jools Holland. From the producers of Hairspray, Jersey Boys and West Side Story Love Me Tender is … Read more