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INTERVIEW: Ed MacArthur and Jeremy Legat talk Murder For Two

Features, Interviews, West End
Jeremy Legat Ed MacArthur Murder For Two

Actors Ed MacArthur and Jeremy Legat talk Murder For Two, the two-hander murder mystery musical A hilarious high-energy musical whodunit, Murder For Two is a madcap murder mystery with a twist – two actors play thirteen characters, and the piano. A loving homage to the canon of murder mystery plays, Murder For Two is a hysterical blend of music, mayhem and murder. Following its sell-out European Premiere at The Watermill Theatre and The Other Palace in 2017, Murder For Two is back at the Other Palace for a limited 5-week run this December. We talk to actors Ed MacArthur and Jeremy Legat – who reprise their performances as ‘Officer Marcus Moscowicz’ and ‘The Suspects’ – about the challenges of performing a two-hander murder mystery musical. Murder For Two isn’t a typical musical. Can you tell us a little about the premise? ED: “It’s a Murder Mystery parody in which I play the detective and … Read more

Cirque Du Soleil to bring Avatar based Toruk to Manchester Arena and O2 London

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Cirque Du Soleil Toruk UK Premiere

Cirque Du Soleil have announced that they will bring their new production Toruk based around James Cameron’s film Avatar to Manchester Arena and London’s O2 in June 2019. Toruk is the first Cirque Du Soleil production developed alongside a film franchise. Inspired by James Cameron’s Avatar, Toruk – The First Flight transports you to the world of Pandora in a visually stunning live setting. Experience a storytelling odyssey through a new world of imagination, discovery, and possibility. Through a riveting fusion of cutting-edge visuals, puppetry and stagecraft buoyed by a soaring cinematic score, Cirque du Soleil applies its unique signature style to James Cameron’s imaginary world and “makes the bond” between two kindred artistic visions that capture the imagination. From the Floating Mountains and the Omatikaya Hometree to the Anurai’s animal sanctuary and the lush jungles where the Tawkami live, video projections immerse the audience in the breathtaking world of … Read more

Catherine Tate Show Live Wyndham’s Theatre – Second Week Now On Sale

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Catherine Tate Show Live Wyndhams Theatre

Acclaimed comedian and actor Catherine Tate brings The Catherine Tate Show Live to London’s Wyndham’s Theatre. The second week now on sale by popular demand. Award-winning comedian Catherine Tate brings The Catherine Tate Show Live to the Wyndham’s Theatre from 7 – 19 January 2019. A second week has just gone on sale by popular demand.  Tickets for the second week of The Catherine Tate Show Live In London are now on sale. In never seen before sketches, the tour will unite some of Catherine’s best-known characters from her hugely successful BBC series. The cast will include ‘Nan’ Taylor; Irish nurse Bernie; Geordie Georgie; Essex girl Sam…and the return of a certain argumentative teenager… Appearing with Catherine are guest stars Niky Wardley, Alex Carter and David O’Reilly. The Catherine Tate Show Live is directed by Sean Foley. Catherine Tate said: “I’m excited and delighted to be bringing the show to … Read more

Layton Williams To Step Into The Role Of Jamie New In January

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Layton Williams

The uber-talented Layton Williams is about to take over the lead in hit musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie from 28 January 2019. As the award-winning musical Every Body’s Talking About Jamie approaches it’s first birthday in London’s West End, producers have announced that Layton Williams will take over the role of Jamie New from 28 January 2019. Layton made his professional stage debut in Billy Elliot the musical, appeared in the TV series Beautiful People, and has since appeared in stage productions including The Car Man, the UK tour of Hairspray playing Duane and later Seaweed and the UK tour of Rent playing Angel. Everybody’s Talking About Jamie premiered at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield on 13 February 2017 before transferring to London’s Apollo Theatre from 6 November 2017. The show features music by Dan Gillespie Sells and book and lyrics by Tom MacRae and was inspired by the documentary Jamie: … Read more

The Price starring David Suchet transfers to West End in Spring 2019

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Arthur Miller's The Price Wyndham's Theatre

David Suchet and Brendan Coyle are to star in Arthur Miller’s The Price when it transfers to The Wyndham’s Theatre in February 2019 directed by Jonathan Church. The 50th anniversary production of Arthur Miller’s The Price will transfer to the West End following an acclaimed season from the Theatre Royal Bath. Two brothers, Victor and Walter Franz, one a New York cop nearing retirement, the other a successful surgeon, meet for the first time in sixteen years to sell their family furniture stored in the attic of a condemned New York brownstone. Revelation follows stunning revelation as each brother realises the price they have paid for heart breaking decisions made decades earlier. Overseeing the psychological battlefield is the wily veteran appraiser, Gregory Solomon, who has his own demons to conquer as well as securing the best possible price for the Franz family possessions. David Suchet, revisiting the work of Arthur Miller … Read more

Principal Casting Announced For Menier’s Fiddler On The Roof

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Fiddler On The Roof cast Menier Chocolate Factory

Principal casting has been announced for Trevor Nunn’s new production of classic musical Fiddler On The Roof at the Menier Chocolate Factory. The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced principal casting for its revival of classic musical Fiddler On the Roof which is to be directed by Trevor Nunn. For this new poroduction Andy Nyman is to lead the company as Tevye, with Judy Kuhn as Golde. Harriet Bunton (Hodel), Dermot Canavan (Lazar Wolf), Stewart Clarke (Perchik), Matt Corner (Fuedka), Joshua Gannon (Motel), Louise Gold (Yente), Kirsty MacLaren (Chava) and Molly Osborne (Tzeitel). This joyous and heart-breaking story of the travails of Tevye the milkman, his wife and five daughters features such classic songs as “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and remains a heart-warming celebration To Life – L’chaim! Fiddler on the Roof sees Trevor Nunn renew his collaboration with the Menier – he previously … Read more

UK Theatre Awards 2018 Winners Announced

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UK Theatre Awards 2018

Winners have been announced for the UK Theatre Awards 2018 at a ceremony hosted by Tyrone Huntley at London’s Guildhall. At today’s UK Theatre Awards 2018 ceremony Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre won in four categories, including The Almighty Sometimes which won Best New Play and Three Sisters which won Best Touring production. The Assassination of Katie Hopkins was awarded Best Musical Production, with strong competition from other nominees Miss Littlewood from the RSC, Pieces of String produced by the Mercury Theatre Colchester and TBO Productions, and the Bolton Octagon’s Summer Holiday. The UK Theatre Awards recognise achievements in theatre across Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland. UK THEATRE AWARDS 2018 Best New Play The Almighty Sometimes by Kendall Feaver Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester Best Musical Production The Assassination of Katie Hopkins Theatr Clwyd, Mold Best Touring Production Three Sisters RashDash and Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester Best Show For Children And … Read more