Eugenius Returns By Popular Demand
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FIRST LOOK: Amanda Abbington and Danny Mac to star in A Little Princess
Andrew Lippa’s musical The Little Princess is to have its UK Premiere at the Royal Festival Hall starring Amanda Abbington and Danny Mac and we have the first photo by Michael Warley. A Little Princess, with book and lyrics by by Brian Crawley (Violet), is based upon Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic childhood novel. It tells the story of Sara Crewe, as she is sent from her home in Africa to boarding school in London and separated from her father. As young Sara’s world is turned upside down, she must rely on her friends and imaginative powers to overcome her strict headmistress Miss Minchin and prove that every little girl deserves to be a princess. A Little Princess will recieve its UK premiere at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on 28 May 2018 at 7.30pm. Multi Olivier Award-winner and Tony Award nominee Arlene Phillips CBE is directing the one-off semi-staged concert … Read more
REVIEW: West End Eurovision 2018, Shaftesbury Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭
Sophie Adnitt reviews West End Eurovision, a special event benefiting TheatreMad held at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre. West End Eurovision Shaftesbury Theatre 22nd April 2018 Five stars More about TheatreMad I thought I was ready for West End Eurovision. Why wouldn’t I? I love theatre and I love Eurovision, and all the necessary camp that comes with both. Plus this year’s contestants (after the competition taking a four year hiatus) had been selected from a brilliant bunch of shows, and it was all for a great cause – the Make A Difference Trust, supporting those with HIV and AIDS. But let me tell you. I was not ready for West End Eurovision. In a packed out Shaftesbury Theatre (usually home to Motown the Musical) things kicked off in style with guest vocalists Carl Mullaney and Emma Lindars performing a medley of past Eurovision hits, complete with back up dancers, pyrotechnics and … Read more
Sierra Boggess Withdraws From Proms West Side Story
Sierra Boggess withdraws from playing Maria in the BBC Proms concert version of West Side Story. Sierra Boggess has announced her withdrawal from the BBC Proms concert version of West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein. Sierra was due to have played Maria in the one-off concert event at the Royal Albert Hall this summer. The evening is to feature Ross Lekites as Tony and be conducted by John Wilson leading the John Wilson Orchestra, together with students from the Mountview Academy and Arts Ed Theatre School. In a statement, Sierra said: “Last week, it was announced that I will be singing in a concert of West Side Story at Royal Albert Hall for the BBC Proms in London. Because it was a concert presentation and not the show proper — I had signed on to lend my voice to honor Leonard Bernstein in his centennial this year, with an orchestra … Read more
Oliver Tompsett Joins The Cast Of Kinky Boots
Oliver Tompsett and Natalie McQueen are to join the cast of Kinky Boots in the West End as the show announces a new booking period until 5 January 2019.
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FIRST LOOK: Opening Night of Bat Out Of Hell the musical
Bat Out Of Hell opened last night at London’s Dominion Theatre followed by an after show party at the Bloomsbury Ballroom. Check out Dave Bennett’s great photos from the night. Bat Out Of Hell the musical stars Andrew Polec as Strat and Christina Bennington as Raven, with Rob Fowler as Falco, Sharon Sexton as Sloane, Danielle Steers as Zahara and Wayne Robinson as Jagwire. Bat Out Of Hell the musical is a romantic adventure about rebellious youth and passionate love, set against the backdrop of a post-cataclysmic city adrift from the mainland. Strat, the forever young leader of The Lost, has fallen for Raven, daughter of Falco, the tyrannical, ruler of Obsidian. For the stage musical, the award-winning Jim Steinman has incorporated iconic songs from his Bat Out Of Hell albums, including You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth, Bat Out Of Hell, I Would Do Anything For … Read more
Rebecca Trehearn Stars In Heart Of Winter At Crazy Coqs
Olivier Award winner Rebecca Trehearn (Show Boat, City of Angels) stars in award-winning British song cycle Heart Of Winter as part of Live At Zedel’s programme at Crazy Coqs. Rebecca Trehearn, winner of the 2017 Olivier Award for ‘Best Supporting Actress In A Musical’, stars in the acclaimed song cycle Heart of Winter. The one-woman piece will be performed at Crazy Coqs (Live at Zedel) for two performances: 9th & 15th May at 7pm. Heart of Winter tells the funny, heart-warming and down-to-earth story of Kate, a primary schoolteacher, living up North. Her relationship of five years is over. With the help of her mum, her close friends and a large tub of Ben & Jerry’s, she battles the harsh reality of winter to find the new hope of spring. Ms. Trehearn (Show Boat, City of Angels) will be accompanied at the piano by musical director Caroline Humphris. The evening is directed by … Read more
