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FIRST LOOK: Beverley Knight In The Bodyguard

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Book now for The Bodyguard starring Beverley Knight at the Dominion Theatre

On 15 July 2016, the acclaimed musical The Bodyguard will return to London’s West End for a limited six month season at the Dominion Theatre. Based on the blockbuster 1992 film which starred Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, The Bodyguard tells the story of former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, who is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge; what they don’t expect is to fall in love. A romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a whole host of irresistible classics including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, I’m Your Baby Tonight, Run to You, I Have Nothing, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time – I Will Always Love You. The full cast comprises Beverley Knight (Rachel Marron), Ben Richards (The Bodyguard), Rachel … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Aladdin at the Prince Edward Theatre

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Book now for Disney's Aladdin at the Prince Edward Theatre

BritishTheatre.com is pleased to bring you these first look production photographs from Disney’s Aladdin which opens tomorrow night at the Prince Edward Theatre Dean John-Wilson plays the role of Aladdin alongside Jade Ewen as Jasmine in the new musical based on the classic Academy Award®-winning animated film. Broadway cast member Trevor Dion Nicholas makes his London stage debut as Genie and is joined by Don Gallagher as Jafar, Peter Howe as Iago, Irvine Iqbal as the Sultan, Nathan Amzi as Babkak, Stephen Rahman-Hughes as Kassim and Rachid Sabitri as Omar. Aladdin features the timeless songs from the 1992 animated film as well as new music written by Tony®, Olivier© and eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Little Shop Of Horrors). With lyrics from Olivier Award and two-time Oscar® winner Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid), three-time Tony and Olivier Award, three-time Oscar … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Harry Potter And The Cursed Child

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Harry Potter and family

BritishTheatre.com is pleased to bring you this first look at some wonderful character portraits from the upcoming Harry Potter And The Cursed Child taken by photographer Charlie Gray. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a new play by Jack Thorne, directed by John Tiffany. It will receive its world premiere in London’s West End at the Palace Theatre this summer and is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. The official opening performances of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child Part One and Part Two will take place on Saturday 30 July 2016.  

FIRST LOOK: Aladdin In Rehearsals

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Book Now for Disney's Aladdin at the Prince Edward Theatre

Producers have today released these great rehearsal images of Disney’s new production of Aladdin which will start previewing at London’s Prince Edward Theatre from 27 May 2016. Dean John-Wilson plays the role of Aladdin alongside Jade Ewen as Jasmine in the new musical based on the classic Academy Award®-winning animated film. Broadway cast member Trevor Dion Nicholas makes his London stage debut as Genie and is joined by Don Gallagher as Jafar, Peter Howe as Iago, Irvine Iqbal as the Sultan, Nathan Amzi as Babkak, Stephen Rahman-Hughes as Kassim and Rachid Sabitri as Omar. Aladdin features the timeless songs from the classic 1992 animated film as well as new music written by Tony®, Olivier© and eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Little Shop Of Horrors). With lyrics from Olivier Award and two-time Oscar® winner Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid), three-time Tony … Read more

FIRST LOOK: The Buskers Opera at Park Theatre

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Book now for The Buskers Opera by Dougal Irvine at Park Theatre London

Last night saw the opening night of Dougal Irvine’s new musical The Buskers Opera at The Park Theatre. London 2012. The world is watching. Can the city deliver the greatest Olympics ever? Pulling the strings is a media mogul, broadcaster and puppet master, Jeremiah Peachum. Together with his star of the show, Lockitt, the Mayor of London, they are perfectly placed to capitalise on Team GB’s gold and drive their political agenda across the finish line. Enter satirical street busker Macheath and his gang of dissenters ‘The Ninety Nine Percenters’… We hope that you enjoy these great production images by Simon Annand. BOOK NOW FOR THE BUSKERS OPERA

FIRST LOOK – Lawrence After Arabia at Hampstead Theatre

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Lawrence After Arabia Hampstead Theatre

The world premiere of Howard Brenton’s Lawrence After Arabia opens tonight at the Hampstead Theatre directed by John Dove. We are pleased to bring you these great images of the production. August, 1922. The most famous man in England has vanished without a trace: T.E. Lawrence has completely disappeared. But in the idyllic calm of the village of Ayot St Lawrence, on the top floor of the home of Mr and Mrs Bernard Shaw, the ‘uncrowned King of Arabia’ is hiding – with slabs of homemade carrot cake for comfort. Wearied by his romanticised persona and worldwide fame, disgusted with his country and himself, Lawrence is craving normality. But when you’re a brilliant archaeologist, scholar, linguist, writer and diplomat – as well as a legendary desert warrior – how can you ever be normal? And beyond the Shaws’ garden wall, nobody cares how he feels: England just wants its hero … Read more

FIRST LOOK: The Toxic Avenger at Southwark Playhouse

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Book now for The Toxic Avenger at Southwark Playhouse

Following last night’s opening at Southwark Playhouse, producers of The Toxic Avenger have rerleased these great production photos from the musical that is now playing at Southwark Playhouse. With Music and lyrics by David Bryan and Book and lyrics by Joe PiPietro, the team behind Memphis, this show will have you rolling in the aisles and will turn you into a compulsive recycling freak by show’s end. THE TOXIC AVENGER IS NOW STREAMING ON BROADWAY HD