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Be warned, this is not a night at the theatre for the prissy or faint-hearted, the “Ladies” swear like sailors and the subject matter here is at times more like pornography, but that aside its one hell of a tale.
Found111 has found another hit show to follow the acclaimed, sold out performances of The Dazzle. The venue will host the London premiere of Owen McCafferty’s blackly comic play Unfaithful, which stars Matthew Lewis (Harry Potter film series, The Syndicate), Niamh Cusack (Heartbeat, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time), Sean Campion (The Borgias, Stones in his Pockets), and Ruta Gedmintas (The Strain, The Tudors). Tom is enjoying a quiet pint after work. Tara lies awake whilst her boyfriend finishes his shift. When their paths cross, a chain of events is sparked that reveal the unspoken desires and regrets of two relationships on the brink. Unfaithful questions what it means to be lovers, partners and people. Unfaithful is directed by Adam Penfold. The play runs from 25 August – 8 October 2016. BOOK NOW FOR UNFAITHFUL AT FOUND 111 Photos: Marc Brenner
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Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen in the highly awaited production of Harold Pinter’s No Man’s Land which has now started a brief UK tour before landing at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre from 8th September 2016. This production of No Man’s Land is directed by Sean Mathias and comes to London following its season at the Cort Theatre in New York where it ran in repertory with Waiting For Godot which also starred McKellen and Stewart. We hope that you enjoy these great production photos by Johan Persson. BOOK NOW FOR THE UK TOUR OF NO MAN’S LAND
The Phantom Of The Opera, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s unstoppable worldwide mega-hit is heading towards its 30th birthday in London’s West End and a few new faces are joining the cast. Continuing in their current roles are Ben Forster as The Phantom, Celinde Schoenmaker as Christine Daae, Nadim Naaman as Raoul, Megan Llewellyn as Carlotta and Jacinta Mulcahy as Madame Giry. From Monday 5 September 2016, new cast members will include Siôn Lloyd (Titanic, The Bodyguard) as Monsieur Firmin; Mark Oxtoby ( Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Oh What A Lovely War!) as Monsieur Andre; Paul Ettore Tabone (Love Never Dies) as Piangi and Daisy Hulbert (National Moravian-Silesian Ballet) as Meg. The Phantom Of The Opera has won over 70 major theatre swards including seven Tony awards on Broadway and three Olivier Awards in the West End. It is the first stage production to reach world-wide grosses of USD$6 billion, surpassing … Read more
42nd Street is one of those classic musicals about the talented unknown who goes out an becomes a star. The recipient of most of the major musical theatre awards, 42nd Street returns to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in March 2017. Young Peggy Sawyer is fresh off the bus from small-town America and just another face in the chorus line on Broadway’s newest show. But when the leading lady gets injured, Peggy might just have the shot at stardom she’s always dreamed of… Featuring a cast of over 50, 42nd Street features songs such as We’re In The Money, Lullaby Of Broadway, Shuffle Off To Buffalo, Dames, I Only Have Eyes For You and 42nd Street. This new production of 42nd Street will be directed by Mark Bramble, who has directed 42nd Street around the world and helmed other productions including Barnum. Mark Bramble said, “The original production had the … Read more
Here at BritishTheatre.com we’re big fans of Disney’s Aladdin, first as an animated film and now as a stage show, but this wonderful video is the icing on the cake. Meet Aladdin’s two Genie’s Broadway’s James Monroe Inglehart and London’s Trevor Dion Nicholas as they sing Somebody’s Got Your Back from the show. We’ll guarantee that their great humour and enormous talent will get you smiling. If you liked the animated film you’ll love the stage show, you’ll love the stage musical which features even more great songs from Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, Tim Rice and Chad Begulin. BOOK NOW FOR DISNEY’S ALADDIN AT THE PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE, LONDON BOOK NOW FOR DISNEY’S ALADDIN AT THE NEW AMSTERDAM THEATRE, NEW YORK
Producers have just released the following statement regarding Richard Madden and the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company’s production of Romeo and Juliet:- The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company today sadly announced that due to medical advice, Richard Madden will not be returning to the company of Romeo and Juliet before the production completes its run on 13 August. Richard Madden injured his ankle last month whilst running and has been receiving physiotherapy since. However, although Richard is expected to make a full recovery, the injury to Richard’s ankle has not healed as quickly as hoped, and as a result his doctors have prescribed further rest which makes it impossible for him to return to the stage before the production closes. Freddie Fox will continue to play Romeo, having joined the company last month after off-stage injuries meant that both Richard Madden and his understudy, Tom Hanson, who in addition has played Paris … Read more
