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FIRST LOOK: Nativity The Musical

Douglas Mayo16th November 2017 Features, Gallery, Touring

We are pleased to bring you these great first look production images from Nativity the musical. Every child in every school has one Christmas wish, to star in a Nativity, and at St Bernadette’s School they’ve decided to mount a musical version! Join teacher Mr Maddens and his crazy assistant Mr Poppy as they struggle with hilarious children and a whole lot of sparkle and shine to make everyone’s Christmas wish come true. Featuring all of your favourite sing-a-long songs from the smash-hit films including Sparkle and Shine, Nazareth and One Night One Moment. NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL promises to be the perfect feel-good comedy for all the family. BOOK TICKETS FOR NATIVITY THE MUSICAL UK TOUR BOOK TICKETS FOR NATIVITY THE MUSICAL UK TOUR

INTERVIEW: Ivo Van Hove on Hedda Gabler

Editorial Staff16th November 2017 Features, Interviews, Touring

Kate Moore speaks to Ivo Van Hove about his production of Hedda Gabler which is now touring the UK. HEDDA GABLER UK TOUR DATES Kate Moore: Hi Ivo, let’s start off by discussing what drew you to Hedda Gabler. Why this play, and why do it now? Ivo van Hove: Well there are a few masterpieces in the world of the theatre and I think this is really Ibsen’s masterpiece. But more than that, it’s also a very personal play. It was written when Ibsen was quite old, ten years after A Doll’s House, and you feel that there is a real urgency for him to write this. And it’s very awkward because this character of Hedda is not so sympathetic, actually. She’s not someone that you can empathise with immediately. I believe it’s actually a portrait of himself. He had an urgency to tell a story about somebody who … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Josie Lawrence in Mother Courage and her Children

Douglas Mayo6th November 2017 Features, Gallery, Off West End

Mother Courage and her Children at Southwark Playhouse

We are pleased to bring you these great First Look production images by Scott Rylander of Tony Kushner’s new translation of Bertolt Brecht’s Mother Courage and her Children which opens tonight at Southwark Playhouse. Mother Courage and her Children stars Josie Lawrence and is directed by Hannah Chiswick, musical supervision and arrangements by David Randall, set and costume design by Barney George, lighting design by Robbie Butler and sound design by Patrick Ball. Mother Courage and her Children will play at Southwark Playhouse from 2 November to 9 December 2017. BOOK NOW FOR MOTHER COURAGE AT SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE

FIRST LOOK AND LISTEN: The First Revival of The Woman In White

Douglas Mayo6th November 2017 Features, Interviews, Video, West End

We are pleased to bring you this first look and listen of the upcoming revival of The Woman In White at Charing Cross Theatre. This great clip of I Believe My Heart features Anna O’Byrne and Ashley Stillburn. A wildly exciting romantic musical with a tempestuous tale of love, betrayal and greed, The Woman In White is adapted from Wilkie Collins’ haunting Victorian thriller of the same name and f eatures music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by David Zippel and a book by Charlotte Jones. The Woman In White is directed by Thom Southerland and begins previews at the Charing Cross Theatre on 20 November 2017 for a limited season. BOOK TICKETS FOR THE WOMAN IN WHITE

INTERVIEW: John Du Prez on Monty Python’s Spamalot

Editorial Staff5th November 2017 Features, News, Touring

Meet Spamalot composer John Du Prez in: The interview that goes like this… He studied Chinese at Oxford, was an associate of the Royal College of Music, appeared on Top of the Pops and wrote music scores for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies. But John Du Prez is best known and loved for composing the silly songs that make Spamalot, the musical comedy based on Monty Python and the Holy Grail, a global mega hit. Jude Riley talked to John about working with the Pythons, poking fun at Andrew Lloyd Webber and what a spamahorn actually is… You changed your given name from Trevor Jones because there was already a composer of that name. How did you decide on John Du Prez? Many artists choose to change their names because it gives a sense of freedom. I come from a classical music background and one of my favourite composers was a 16th century Frenchman … Read more

FIRST LOOK: A Halloween Opening for the Exorcist at the Phoenix Theatre

Editorial Staff31st October 2017 Features, Gallery, West End

Tonight (Halloween!), The Exorcist opens at the Phoenix Theatre London starring Peter Bowles (Father Merrin), Clare Louise Connolly (Regan), Adam Garcia (Father Karras) and Jenny Seagrove (Chris). The Exorcist is a play by John Pielmeier adapted from the novel by William Peter Blatty and directed by Sean Mathias. We hope you enjoy these great first look production images by Pamela Raith. BOOK TICKETS FOR THE EXORCIST BOOK TICKETS TO THE EXORCIST

FIRST LOOK: Dr Seuss’ The Lorax returns to the Old Vic

Editorial Staff23rd October 2017 Features, Gallery, West End

Following a critically acclaimed season last year, Dr Seuss’ The Lorax returns to the Old Vic and Manuel Harlan was on hand to bring us these great production images. This dazzlingly funny, moving and inspiring show sees the go-getting Once-ler come face to face with the magical Lorax in a battle over the beloved truffula trees and the whole of Paradise Valley. Adapted for the stage by David Greig with music and lyrics by Charlie Fink (Noah and the Whale Frontman), Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax is a brilliant riot of eye-popping colour, gorgeous puppetry and infectious music to enchant adults and children alike. Dr Seuss’ The Lorax runs at the Old Vic until 4 November 2017. Read our review of the original season. BOOK TICKETS FOR DR SEUSS’ THE LORAX

Adrienne Warren to play Tina Turner in Tina Musical

Editorial Staff18th April 202117th October 2017 Features, News, Tina The Tina Turner Musical, West End

Adrienne Warren to play Tina Turner in Tina Musical

Tina Turner announced today that Adrienne Warren will portray her in the world premiere of new bio musical Tina when it opens at the Aldwych Theatre on 21 March 2018. Adrienne Warren was most recently seen on Broadway in Shuffle Along at the Music Box Theatre for which she recieved a Tony Award nomination. She also appeared in Bring It On the musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tom Kitt on Broadway and on tour and in Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theatre. Adrienne Warren said: “Growing up watching Tina, I knew how to shake my hips before I could tie my shoes! I am so grateful to our creative team and producers for entrusting me with this responsibility. I say responsibility, because I am a Tina Turner fan first. I am elated, honoured and humbled. Meeting and working with Tina is and will always be one of the great moments of … Read more