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An Evening With Charlie Sheen at Theatre Royal Dury Lane

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Hollywood actor Charlie Sheen comes to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 19 June for one night only. Sheen is best known for his work in films such as Platoon, Wall Street, Young Guns and Major League and television shows such as Spin City and Two And Half Men. During the evening Sheen will share his passion for acting, producing and writing. The evning will take the form of an up close and personal interview conducted by Piers Morgan. BOOK NOW FOR AN EVENING WITH CHARLIE SHEEN

FIRST LOOK: Aladdin In Rehearsals

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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

Nicholas Afoa Joins The Cast Of The Lion King

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Book now for Nicholas Afoa as Simba in The Lion King London

New Zealander Nicholas Afoa has just joined the London cast of Disney’s The Lion King. Nicholas had a promising career as a rugby player until a sporting injury turned his focus to his love of musical theatre. Nearly a decade later, the 29 year old was chosen from over four hundred hopefuls to play the role of Simba in the Australian production of The Lion King in 2013. This month, Nicholas joins the London cast of The Lion King, it marks his second ever theatre role and his first visit to London. Welcome Nicholas! BOOK NOW FOR THE LION KING AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE

Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire Announce New Roles

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Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire

Frequently labelled as the most powerful players in British Theatre, Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE, have announced today that they are moving from their Joint Chief Executive roles at ATG, to take on different roles within that organisation as well as starting a new creative phase in their theatrical careers. It’s a future direction that will see both focus more on theatre production. Whilst the announcement is packed with details – the crux of the announcement is this:- The pair are acquiring the Tralgar Studios Theatre; Sir Howard will continue as Executive Producer on some existing and future ATG projects; Sir Howard will remain Producer of The Rocky Horror Show worldwide; Rosemary will take on the role as Deputy Chair of the ATG Group and remain Chairman of Sonia Friedman Productions; Both will remain directors and shareholders of ATG Founded in 1992, by Sir Howard and Rosemary, ATG … Read more

Casting Announced for 1984 at Playhouse Theatre

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1984 by George Orwell at the Playhouse Theatre

1984 will return to the Playhouse Theatre for a limited summer season and new casting has just been announced for the show’s third West End season. The cast for the hit West End production of George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece will be: Rosie Ede, Andrew Gower, Joshua Higgott, Richard Katz, Anthony O’Donnell, Daniel Rabin, Catrin Stewart and Angus Wright alongside Eve Benioff Salama, Cleopatra Dickens, Amber Fernee and India Fowler who will alternate the role of Child. Now seen by over a quarter of a million people, this Headlong, Nottingham Playhouse and Almeida Theatre production premiered at Nottingham Playhouse in September 2013. Since opening, the production has played to packed houses at the Almeida Theatre, as well as throughout its two West End runs and in performances across the globe during national and international tours. 1984 is directed by Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan with Daniel Raggett, set and costume is … Read more

Nigel Lindsay Joins The West End Cast Of Guys And Dolls

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Nigel Lindsay joins the cast of Guys And Dolls at the Phoenix Theatre

The producers of Guys and Dolls have announced that Nigel Lindsay will join the West End company of Guys And Dolls for a limited period in the role of Nathan Detroit. Lindsay will play Nathan Detroit from 26 May – 26 June 2016, taking over from Richard Kind who plays his last performance on 22 May 2016. Nigel Lindsay will join Samantha Spiro as Miss Adelaide, Oliver Tompsett as Sky Masterson, Siubhan Harrison as Sarah Brown, Gavin Spokes as Nicely Nicely Johnson, Billy Boyle as Arvide and Jason Pennycooke as Benny. A joyous and vibrant celebration of Prohibition-era New York, Guys and Dolls first premiered on Broadway in 1950 and captured the optimism and energy of post-World War Two America. This hugely popular and multi award-winning musical, based on the colourful stories by American journalist Damon Runyon renowned for his vivid fictional depictions of the gamblers, hustlers and nightclub singers … Read more

REVIEW: People, Places and Things, Wyndham’s Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

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People, Places and Things Wyndham’s Theatre 5 Stars More Info | Book Now Whenever I review I always hope I act with discretion while making the occasional note to refer back to after the performance. I never want to distract my neighbor from the story that is unfolding on stage. There was no chance, however, of this being an issue throughout People, Places, Things at Wyndham’s Theatre – the action is arresting, and the performances thoroughly engaging. This production was so good it stopped me writing; I could not take my eyes off it for a second. Duncan Macmillan’s play, a co-production between The National Theatre and Headlong, enjoyed a successful run at The Dorfman last Autumn, and as the vibrancy of this production spills out into the auditorium it is all too clear why it sold out – its transfer is utterly deserved. In an attempt to recreate the … Read more