OPENING NIGHT: The Bodyguard At The Dominion Theatre

Opening Night Of The Bodyguard at the Domion Theatre - Book Now

Last night (21 July 2016) the international hit musical The Bodyguard celebrated its opening night with Beverley Knight reprising the role of superstar Rachel Marron opposite Ben Richards as Frank Farmer, Marron’s bodyguard. VIP Guests included: Toby Anstis, Tracie Bennett, Lewis Bloor, Matt Cardle, Nadine Coyle, Kirsty Duffy, Frankie Essex, Chloe Goodman, Dr Dawn Harper, Naomi Harris, Nigel Havers, Dame Kelly Holmes, Colin Jackson, Megan Mckenna, Kai Owen, Arlene Phillips, Katie Piper, Chico Slimani, Sonique, Alex Walkinshaw and Robin Windsor. BOOK NOW FOR THE BODYGUARD AT THE DOMINION THEATRE

PREVIEW: Amber Riley Sings I Am Changing From Dreamgirls

Amber Riley sings I Am Changing from Dreamgirls

We are pleased to bring you an exclusive new video which has been released ahead of the eagerly anticipated UK premiere of Dreamgirls which starts previewing at The Savoy Theatre on 19 November 2016. American actress and singer Amber Riley is joined in the video feature by Dreamgirls Director and Choreographer Casey Nicholaw, as they discuss the joys and challenges of performing the role of ‘Effie White’ before Ms Riley sings ‘I Am Changing’ from the musical’s iconic score. Dreamgirls transports you to a revolutionary time in American music history. Dreamgirls charts the tumultuous journey of a young female singing trio from Chicago, Illinois called ‘The Dreams’, as they learn the hard lesson that show business is as tough as it is fabulous, and features the classic songs ‘And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going’, ‘I Am Changing’, ‘Listen’ and ‘One Night Only’ . BOOK NOW FOR DREAMGIRLS AT … Read more

FIRST LOOK: The Collector Rehearsals

Book now for The Collector at The Vaults Theatre starring Lily Loveless and Daniel Portman

The Collector, a play by Mark Healy, adapted from the novel by John Fowles comes to The Vaults Theatre in August 2016. The production will star Daniel Portman (Podrick Payne, Game Of Thrones) and Lily Loveless (Naomi, Skins). Frederick Clegg loves Miranda Grey. Miranda Grey loves Frederick Clegg – she just doesn’t know it yet. The Collector tells the story of a lonely young man who collects butterflies and his obsession with a beautiful art student. When he comes into a large amount of money he leaves his job, buys a remote farmhouse and prepares the basement for a very special houseguest. The Collector is an enthralling psychological thriller which brings to life one of British literature’s most notoriously terrifying characters. John Fowles is a giant of British literature and was named as one of the 50 greatest post war British writers by The Times. His works, including The Magus, … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Dirty Dancing Tour Rehearsals

Dirty Dancing UK Tour

Dirty Dancing is about to go out on a major UK tour and it’s looking sexier than ever. The classic story of Baby and Johnny, featuring the hit songs ‘Hungry Eyes’, ‘Hey! Baby’, ‘Do You Love Me?’ and the heart stopping ‘(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life’, returns to the UK this summer, following two blockbuster West End runs, two hit UK tours, and various sensational international productions. Even more dates have been added to the UK tour for this brand new production of Dirty Dancing. Many performances have already sold out, with the production now having sold over 150,000 tickets. We hope that you enjoy these photos featuring Lewis Griffiths as Johnny Castle, Katie Hartland as Baby Houseman and the cast of Dirty Dancing. Photos: Michael Wharley FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE DIRTY DANCING UK TOUR

Wicked International Tour Production Photos

Wicked International Tour

BritishTheatre.com are pleased to bring you these great production shots of the UK/International Tour cast of Wicked which opens at the Bradford Alhambra Theatre on 20 July 2016. The cast of Wicked will include Jacqueline Hughes (Elphaba), Carly Anderson (Glinda), Bradley Jaden (Fiyero), Steven Pinder (The Wizard and Doctor Dillamond), Kim Ismay (Madame Morrible), Iddon Jones (Boq) and Emily Shaw (Nessarose). Wicked, which features the hit song ‘Defying Gravity’, opens at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford on Wednesday 20 July 2016 and plays for 38 performances only, until Sunday 21 August 2016. Bradford will be the only UK city to host the spectacular musical outside London in 2016. This spectacular, critically acclaimed and multi record-breaking touring production will then travel directly to the MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, where it opens on 29 September 2016. Wicked will then continue touring internationally until January 2018. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Jesus Christ Superstar Rehearsals

Book now for Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

BritishTheatre.com is pleased to bring you these great rehearsal room images from the forthcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar which is being staged as part of this years season at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. With lyrics by Tim Rice abd music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar stars Declan Bennett who plays the role of Jesus. Declan was the original lead in the London cast of Once (Phoenix), and has also appeared in Boy George’s musical Taboo (Venue Theatre), Rent (US tour and Broadway), American Idiot (Broadway) as well as on BBC’s EastEnders as Charlie Cotton. As a solo singer-songwriter, his album Record:BREAKUP was released as a live acoustic version in 2013. He achieved five UK Top 20 singles and a UK Top 20 album with Brit Award nominated band Point Break. The following casting has also been confirmed. Tyrone Huntley will play Judas, with Anoushka Lucas … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Tim Minchin’s new musical Groundhog Day

Book now for Groundhog Day at the Old Vic Theatre

We are pleased to bring you these great rehearsal room images of Groundhog Day, Tim Minchin’s much anticipated new musical. Artistic Director of The Old Vic Matthew Warchus, composer and lyricist Tim Minchin, choreographer Peter Darling, and designer Rob Howell, four of the creators of the international musical sensation Matilda The Musical, have joined forces with writer Danny Rubin to collaborate on a new musical based on his 1993 hit film Groundhog Day. Groundhog Day is the story of Phil Connors (Andy Karl), a cynical Pittsburgh TV weatherman who is sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day event in the isolated small town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, when he finds himself caught in a time loop, forced to repeat the same day again and again…and again. As each day plays out exactly the same as before, Phil becomes increasingly despondent, but is there a lesson to be learnt through his experiences, … Read more