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SHOW OF THE MONTH: The Wind In the Willows – Save up to 50%

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Show Of The Month save up to 50% on tickets for The Wind In the Willows

Everyone’s favourite children’s book The Wind In The Willows by Kenneth Grahame comes to the London Palladium in a fabulous new musical and we are about to offer you up to 50% off tickets during July 2017 if you book with BritishTheatre.com. This riotous comedy follows the impulsive Mr Toad whose insatiable need for speed lands him in serious trouble. With his beloved home under threat from the notorious Chief Weasel and his gang of sinister Wild Wooders, Toad must attempt a daring escape leading to a series of misadventures and a heroic battle to recapture Toad Hall. With music by George Stiles, lyrics by Anthony Drewe (the team behind Mary Poppins, Honk! and Half A Sixpence) and a book by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, The Wind In The Willows stars Rufus Hound, Simon Lipkin, Denise Welch, and Gary Wilmot. So grab your family and come to the London … Read more

FIRST LOOK: The Wind In The Willows at the London Palladium

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The Wind In The Willows The Musical at the London Palladium

We are pleased to bring you these great first look production photos from Darren Bell, Marc Brenner and Helen Maybanks of new musical The Wind In the Willows at the London Palladium. The Wind In The Willows stars Rufus Hound as the amazing Mr Toad, Simon Lipkin as Ratty, Craig Mather as Mole, Neil McDermott as Chief Weasel, with Denise Welch as Mrs Otter and Gary Wilmot as Badger. Based on Kenneth Grahame’s treasured novel which has captivated generations of readers for over a century, The Wind In the Willows has been adapted for the stage with a book by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes and Olivier Award-winning composer and lyricist duo George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. This riotous comedy follows the impulsive Mr Toad whose insatiable need for speed lands him in serious trouble. With his beloved home under threat from the notorious Chief Weasel … Read more

Cast announced for Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

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

Following on from last years sell-out success, Regent’s Park Open Theatre sees the return of Jesus Christ Superstar for an extended season from 11 August to 23 September 2017. Joining Declan Bennett (Jesus), Tyrone Huntley (Judas), David Thaxton (Pilate) and Peter Caulfield (Herod) are Maimuna Memon (David Bowie’s Lazarus, and The Busker’s Opera), Phillip Browne (Anything Goes – West End, Piaf – Donmar, Ragtime – Piccadilly Theatre) as Caiaphas and Sean Kingsley returns as Annas. Tim Newman (Memphis – West End, Mamma Mia! – International Tour) will play Simon Zealotes. Phil King returns to the production as Peter. The rest of the company includes Josh Dever, Rhys Whitfield, Charlotte Riby and Sinead Long. They are joined by Mark Dugdale, Ivan De Freitas, Stevie Hutchinson, Javar Parker, Nuno Queimado, Cleve September, Tinovimbanashe Sibanda, Kirstie Skivington, Christopher Tendai, Tara Young, and Dale White. The Soul Girls are played by Kayleigh McKnight, Lauran … Read more

Laura Carmichael joins cast of Apologia

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Laura Carmichael joins the cast of Apologia at Trafalgar Studios

Laura Carmichael will join the cast of Apologia alongside Emmy and Tony award-winner Stockard Channing when it opens at Trafalgar Studios in July 2017. Carmichael, best known for portraying Lady Edith Crawley in the internationally acclaimed series Downton Abbey and was last seen on stage in Jamie Lloyd’s adaptation of Genet’s The Maids. Laura will play Trudi, the American partner of Peter (played by Joseph Millson), who is the eldest son of Kristin Miller (Stockard Channing). Apologia will be directed by Jamie Lloyd. BOOK NOW FOR APOLOGIA

Leading producer announced as new SOLT president

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Kenny Wax appointed SOLT President

The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) has announced that leading producer Kenny Wax has been appointed as its new president. Kenny brings extensive experience to SOLT having produced plays, musicals and family theatre in the West End as well as on tour. His current London productions include The Play That Goes Wrong (also running on Broadway), The Comedy About A Bank Robbery and La Strada. SOLT chief executive Julian Bird said: “In an ever-changing and fast-moving industry, Kenny will be a huge asset to the organisation. Having worked at every level in theatre, there is no better champion of our work.” Kenny’s appointment comes at the end of the three-year tenure of the current president, Caro Newling. Julian added: “SOLT would also like thank Caro Newling for her tireless work as president, particularly her work and passion for training and building new audiences.” Kenny began his theatre career as an … Read more