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A Christmas Carol continues to haunt Britain’s stages
Mark Ludmon looks at why Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol is as popular as ever in British theatres this year
Mark Ludmon
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Frozen the musical London announces on sale plans
Disney Theatrical Productions has announced plans for their new production of Frozen at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London's West End.
Douglas Mayo
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Rags the musical at Park Theatre London - Full cast announced
Rags the musical have announced full casting for their upcoming season at the Park Theatre in January 2020 which is to include Dave Willetts and Carolyn Mait…
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Tori Scott Is Pickled, Crazy Coqs London ✭✭✭✭
Julian Eaves reviews Tori Scott is Pickled at Crazy Coqs, Brasserie Zedel, London as part of her recent UK tour.
Julian Eaves
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OPINION: Hello......Dolly?
Ray Rackham examines whether the news of Imelda Staunton’s casting of Dolly Levi is tantamount to a monopoly on leading lady roles.
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Ray Rackham
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REVIEW: The Greatest Play In The History Of The World, Trafalgar Studios 2 ✭✭✭✭
Ray Rackham reviews Julie Hesmondhalgh in The Greatest Play In The History Of The World now playing at Trafalgar Studios 2, London.
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Ray Rackham
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REVIEW: A Christmas Carol, Bridge House Theatre London ✭✭✭✭
Mark Ludmon reviews Guy Retallack’s production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol starring Rachel Izen at Bridge House Theatre in Penge, London
Mark Ludmon
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Roll up, Roll up - The Mercury Theatre presents it's first ever Big Top Panto
Paul T Davies talks to director Ryan McBryde about the Mercury Theatre Colchester Big Top Panto. Book Now for family fun!
Paul T Davies
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Rhys Ifans to play Atticus Finch in Mockingbird London
Rhys Ifans will play the iconic role of Atticus Finch in To Kill A Mockingbird when it opens at London's Gielgud Theatre in May 2020.
Douglas Mayo
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Sleepless - A Musical Romance to open at Troubadour Wembley
Sleepless, a romantic musical comedy based on the film Sleepless In Seattle is to have its London premiere at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in March 2020.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: My Brilliant Friend, National Theatre London ✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews My Brilliant Friend adapted by April De Angelis based on Elena Ferrante's novel now playing at the National Theatre, London.
Paul T Davies
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REVIEW: Cinderella, Lyric Hammersmith ✭✭✭✭
Ray Rackham and his son Barnaby review this year's festive treat Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, London
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Ray Rackham
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Afterglow celebrates 100 performances. Final extension announced.
Afterglow - London's hottest stage play announces a final extension as the cast celebrate 100 performances. Catch S Asher Gelman's hit before it closes at Wa…
Douglas Mayo
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Happy 80th Birthday Tina Turner!
Happy 80th Birthday Tina Turner! The Queen of Rock'n'Roll and her fans are celebrating today especially those who will be in the audience of Tina the musical…
Douglas Mayo
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What's In A Name Tour
What's In A Name? the ferocious comedy by Matthew Delaporte and Alexandre De La Patelliere returns in 2020. Jeremy Sams directs Joe Thomas, Bo Poraj, Laura P…
Douglas Mayo
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Andrew Scott and Maggie Smith amongst winners at Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2019
The winners of the 2019 Evening Standard Theatre Awards, in association with Michael Kors, were revealed at a ceremony tonight at the London Coliseum.
Douglas Mayo
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Revisiting Wicked - Keeping a long running musical fresh
Ray Rackham revisits the London production of Wicked the musical at the Apollo Victoria Theatre some thirteen years after its London debut at the Apollo Vict…
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Ray Rackham
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REVIEW: Uncle Vanya, New Wimbledon Theatre Studio ✭
Julian Eaves reviews Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekov, presented by Theatrical Niche Limited currently playing at the New Wimbledon Studio Theatre.
Julian Eaves
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Imelda Staunton to star in Hello Dolly revival at the Adelphi Theatre in 2020
Hello Dolly! is to be revived in London in August 2020 at the Adelphi Theatre starring Imelda Staunton in a production directed by Dominic Cooke.
Douglas Mayo
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A Bunch Of Amateurs Tour
A Bunch Of Amateurs Tour - Ian Hislop and Nick Newman's comedy comes to theatre near you in 2020. From the authors of The Wipers Times and Trial By Laughter.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: & Juliet, Shaftesbury Theatre ✭✭✭
Ray Rackham reviews & Juliet, a jukebox musical featuring the music of Max Martin now playing at the Shaftesbury Theatre.
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Ray Rackham
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REVIEW: Dear Evan Hansen, Noel Coward Theatre London ✭✭✭✭✭
Mark Ludmon reviews Dear Evan Hansen, now playing at the Noel Coward Theatre, London.
Mark Ludmon
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ABBA in London - the musical, the party, the exhibition. Book Now!
ABBAmania is going crazy in London! Audiences can enjoy Mamma Mia at the Novello Theatre, Mamma Mia the Party at the O2 and ABBA Super Troupers exhibition
Douglas Mayo
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The Last Temptation Of Boris Johnson Tour
The Last Temptation of Boris Johnson UK Tour will see Jonathan Maitland's new political comedy start at the Festival Theatre Malvern in January 2020 starring…
Douglas Mayo
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Luke Brady sings Footprints On The Sand from Prince Of Egypt
The Prince of Egypt releases a video of Luke Brady singing Footprints In the Sand, a new song from the upcoming musical by Stephen Schwartz which opens at th…
Douglas Mayo
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