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Cats Movie Casting Announced

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Jennifer Hudson, James Corden, Taylor Swift and Sir Ian McKellen are to star in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats movie musical. Working Title and Universal have confirmed that Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, James Corden and Sir Ian McKellen are to star in the Cats movie musical to be directed by Les Miserasbles director Tom Hooper. Cats is based on T S Eliot’s poetry which featured in The Old Possum’s Book Of Practical Cats. Hooper has been preparing the Cats movie musical for the past few years. The film is adapted by Billy Elliot’s Lee Hall. Cats the musical is Broadway’s fourth longest-running musical and the West End’s sixth longest-running musical. It is estimated to have grossed more than $USD 340 million to date and has been translated into more than 20 languages. Cats on stage featured direction by Trevor Nunn, iconic choreography by Gillian Lynne and design by John Napier.  

Longest Running West End Shows

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Les Miserables Longest Rinning West End Shows

Many of the longest-running West End shows are still playing here in London. Book your seats through BritishTheatre.com to enjoy these crowd-pleasing shows that show no sign of closing after years of entertaining audiences. Les Miserables – Queens Theatre Currently the world’s longest running musical and the longest running musical in the West End Les Miserables continues to wow sell-out houses at the Queens Theatre in Shaftesbury Ave. Written by Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schoenberg and Herbert Kretzmer, Les Miserables is produced by Cameron Mackintosh. BOOK NOW FOR LES MISERABLES The Phantom Of The Opera – Her Majesty’s Theatre Andrew Lloyd Webber’s grand romantic musical based on Gaston Leroux’s novel continues to set hearts a flutter. Harold Prince’s acclaimed production and Maria Bjornson’s incredible sets and costumes are something to behold. BOOK NOW FOR PHANTOM OF THE OPERA The Mousetrap – St Martin’s Theatre Before the current production of Harry Potter … Read more

FIRST LOOK: David Witts and Chris Jarman Join London Wicked Cast

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David Witts joins the cast of Wicked London

Darren Bell brings us some great First Look images of the London Wicked cast as David Witts and Chris Jarmin join the cast from Monday 23 July 2018. David Witts joins the cast as Fiyero, Chris Jarman joins the cast as Doctor Dillamond and Rosa O’Reilly takes over the role of Nessarose joining existing cast members Alice Fearn as Elphaba and Sophie Evans as Glinda. David Witts (Fiyero) starred as ‘Joey Branning’ in EastEnders, for which he won ‘Best Newcomer’ at the 2013 National Television Awards. He also won an Inside Soap Award and was nominated for a British Soap Award. For American television, he has recently been a series regular in Recovery Road (for ABC/Freeform) and I Ship It (for the CW Network). He also completed filming An Unpleasant Surprise and Pride and Prejudice, Cut. On stage, he starred as ‘Link Larkin’ in Hairspray at Leicester Curve Theatre. David … Read more

FIRST LOOK: As You Like It, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

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As You Like It

First look production images by Jane Hobson of Max Webster’s production of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. This great new production of As You Like It features original music by former Noah and the Whale frontman Charlie Fink. Olivia Vinall and Edward Hogg take the roles of Rosalind and Orlando, with Keziah Joseph and Beruce Khan in the roles of Celia and Oliver. Danny Kirrane plays Touchstone with Maureen Beattie as Jaques. Also joining the cast are Amy Booth-Steel (Audrey/Singer), Me’sha Bryan (Amiens/Singer), Joanne McGuinness (Phoebe/Singer), Jacade Simpson (Silvius/Singer), Jack Beale (Le Beau/Actor Musician) and Silas Wyatt-Barke (William/Actor Musician). Completing the cast are: Simon Armstrong (Duke Fredrick/Duke Senior), Gary Lilburn (Adam/Martext), Kristian Phillips (Charles the Wrestler/Jaques De Boys) and John Stahl (Corin). In the mythical Forest of Arden, a world of transformation where anything is possible and anything permissible, two young people discover … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Katherine Kingsley and Rufus Hound in Dusty UK Tour

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Dusty The New Dusty Springfield Musical Uk Tour

Dusty, the new Dusty Springfield musical starring Katherine Kingsley and Rufus Hound is now on tour and we are pleased to bring you these great first look production photos by Johan Persson. We now have production images for Dusty, the new musical based on the life and music of Dusty Springfield with Katherine Kingsley (Singin’ in the Rain, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Piaf) in the title role. With a fiercely funny and emotionally charged script from BAFTA and Olivier nominated writer Jonathan Harvey (Beautiful Thing, Coronation Street), and directed by Olivier Award-winner Maria Friedman (Merrily We Roll Along, Stepping Out), DUSTY features many of the singer’s blazingly soulful pop hits, including I Only Want to Be with You, Son of a Preacher Man and You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me. DUSTY UK TOUR SCHEDULE

Dame Gillian Lynne Remembered

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Gillian Lynne

Dame Gillian Lynne DBE was a noted ballerina choreographer actress, director, dancer and actress. Born in Bromley London on 20 February 1926 Gillian’s gift for dancing was discovered by a doctor. She had been under-performing at school, so her mother took her to the doctor and explained about her fidgeting and lack of focus. After hearing everything her mother said, the doctor told Lynne that he needed to talk to her mother privately for a moment. He turned on the radio and walked out. He then encouraged her mother to look at Lynne, who was dancing to the radio. The doctor noted that she was a dancer, and encouraged Lynne’s mother to take her to dance school. Gillian’s artistry led to a varied career unparalleled by many of her contemporaries her choreographic talents saw her contribute to shows on both side of the Atlantic with some of theatres biggest names. … Read more

Award-winning Musical Come From Away Comes To London’s Phoenix Theatre

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Come From Away Tickets London

The Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away will receive its West End premiere at the Phoenix Theatre from 30 January 2019. Come From Away the musical is the remarkable true story of the 7000 stranded passengers that were welcomed by the people of Gander Newfoundland during the wake of 9/11. Cultures clashed, and nerves ran high, but as uneasiness turned into trust music soared into the night and gratitude grew into enduring friendship. Critically acclaimed Come From Away was a surprise hit on Broadway where it continues its sold-out record-breaking run. Come From Away launches a 60-city North America tour in October an Australian production is confirmed for Summer 2019 and a feature film adaptation is in the works. Casting for Come From Away will be announced soon. Book, music and lyric writers, Irene Sankoff and David Hein, said: “The humour, the music, and the infectious generosity of spirit of … Read more