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The Bodyguard announces tour of UK and Ireland

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The Bodyguard musical

Producers Michael Harrison and David Ian today announced the UK and Ireland tour dates for Thea Sharrock’s hit production of the West End musical The Bodyguard. The tour opened at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on Thursday 12 February 2015 before embarking on a two year UK and Ireland tour. Schedule below with further dates to be announced. Based on Lawrence Kasdan’s 1992 Oscar nominated Warner Bros. film, The Bodyguard has a book by Alex Dinelaris and opened at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End in December 2012, where it played to packed houses and standing ovations. It was nominated for four Laurence Olivier Awards including Best New Musical and Best Set Design. Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, 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, … Read more

John Godber’s April in Paris starts National Tour tonight!

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John Godber April In Paris

John Godber’s comedy April In Paris, starts its national tour tonight at the Theatre Royal in Brighton. Al and Bet’s relationship is on the rocks. He has recently lost his job, she works in a shoe shop and can only dream of a better life, but things are about to change… When Bet wins a romantic night in the city of love, Al wonders who she’ll take along!  Resigned to taking her husband though, before long, they are both up to their necks in culture, croissants and champagne. The bright lights of Paris rekindle their relationship, but the reality of returning home always looms large. Join Al and Bet in this hilarious romantic adventure which was Olivier-nominated for Comedy of the Year when it premiered, and features John Godber’s unique brand of observational comedy. April in Paris will make you belly laugh and your heart melt. April in Paris stars … Read more

Spamalot announces 2015 UK Tour

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Joe Pasquale as King Arthur in the UK Tour of Spamalot

CLICK FOR SPAMALOT TOUR DATES BELOW It has been announced that Monty Python’s Spamalot is to embark on a new UK tour next year starring Joe Pasquale and Todd Carty. Based on the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot features a script by Eric Idle and a new score by Eric Idle and John Du Prez. The announcement of the tour follows the huge success of the O2 season where the five remaining members of Monty Python broke box office records. Idle said “Spamalot is fun. The new production is funnier, it’s more like a Python show. There are new costumes and new sets and a new director, so it’s just got a whole different spirit to it”. Spamalot is directed by Christopher Luscombe and produced by the Ambassadors Theatre Group. 2015 tour dates are as follows:- February 2 – 7, 2015 Birmingham New Alexandra BUY TICKETS ONLINE … Read more

Ghost stories extends to Jan 2015

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Ghost Stories

Following a smash hit run at London’s Arts Theare,  Ghost Stories, written by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman, has announced that it is extending its run to January 2015. A truly terrifying theatrical experience written and directed by The League of Gentlemen’s master of the macabre, Jeremy Dyson, and Andy Nyman, co-creator and director of Derren Brown’s television and stage shows and star of Dead Set, Severance and Kick Ass 2. Ghost Stories mixes the very best of theatre with the buzz of a thrill-ride, delivering something truly unique. With some new moments of shock, this revival promises more jolts than ever. You haven’t seen horror, until you’ve seen it live. The play is produced by Fiery Angel and Limelight Productions. Book tickets for Ghost Stories

Elaine Stritch passes away at 89

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Elaine Stritch

BritishTheatre.com is saddened to report that theatre legend Elaine Stritch passed away at her home this morning, aged 89. Her stage credits included Loco (1946), Bus Stop (1955 – Tony Nominated), Sail Away (1961), Company (1970), A Delicate Balance (1996), Small Craft Warnings (1973), The Gingerbread Lady (1974), Showboat (1994) and A Little Night Music (2010). Her one woman show Elaine Stritch at Liberty in 2001 was a Tony Award winner and played seasons in both the UK and USA. During her career, which spanned seven decades she appeared in television shows including The Growing Paynes (1949), The Goodyear Television Playhouse (1953-55), The Ed Sullivan Show (1954), she was also the first and original Trixie Norton in the pilot for The Honeymooners sketch with Jackie Gleeson, Art Carney and Pert Kelton. On the big screen she appeared with Charlton Heston in Three Violent People (1956), with Rock Hudson in A … Read more

Skylight Recoups Investment in Five Weeks

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Skylight Wyndham's Theatre

Just five weeks after it’s critically acclaimed opening night, Stephen Daldry’s revival of Skylight has announced it has recouped its costs. The production which stars Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan has broken box office records at the Wyndhams Theatre and continues to play to sell-out houses. Skylight is produced in the West-End by Robert Fox and Scott Rudin. There will be a NT Live screening of the play on Thursday 17th July 2014. Book tickets for Skylight Read our review for Skylight

New Miss Saigon Trailer Released

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Miss Saigon London

BritishTheatre.com is pleased to bring you a first-look at the new trailer for Cameron Mackintosh’s epic revival of Miss Saigon currently playing at The Prince Edward Theatre in London. Book your tickets for Miss Saigon now. Don’t miss it!

Jersey Boys – UK and Irish Tour Cast Announced

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Jersey Boys

The producers of the Jersey Boys UK tour today announced the full cast for the first ever tour of the multi-award winning musical. Tim Driesen will star as Frankie Valli, with Stephen Webb, Sam Ferriday and Lewis Griffiths will star as Tommy DeVito, Bob Gaudio and Nick Massi respectively. Matt Corner will play the role of Frankie Valli at certain performances. Also in the cast will be Sean Kingsley as Gyp DeCarlo, Matt Gillett as Bob Crewe, Nathaniel Morrison as Barry Belson, Dominic Smith as Norm Waxman, Damian Buhagiar as Joey Pesci, Henry Davis as Hank Majewski, Leanne Garretty as Lorraine, Amelia Adams-Pearce as Mary Delgado and Sinead Long as Francine, with Dan Krikler, Dayle Hodge, Luke Morton and Charlie Allen. Jersey Boys has been seen by over 19 million people worldwide and is firmly established as one of the West End’s longest running and most popular shows, where it … Read more