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Hair in concert comes to London Palladium and Mayflower Southampton
Hair the musical in concert is to be performed at the London Palladium and Mayflower Southampton in June 2021 directed by Arlene Phillips.
Douglas Mayo
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Hairspray London revival rescheduled to June 2021
The eagerly anticipated revival of Hairspray the musical at the London Coliseum starring Michael Ball and Lizzie Bea will now open on 22nd June 2021.
Douglas Mayo
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Ahmed Hamad
This week Sarah Day speaks to Ahmed Hamad about his involvement in Hope Mill's Rent, Stay Awake Jake and his theatre backstory as well as looking forward.
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Anthing Goes reschedules Barbican opening to 23 July
Producers of the upcoming Barbican season of Cole Porter's classic musical Anything Goes have rescheduled the London season which will now start on 23 July.
Douglas Mayo
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Back To The Future the musical reschedules London opening
Due to recent government announcements, the producers of Back To The Future the musical have postponed their London opening to August.
Douglas Mayo
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Trafalgar Theatre Lit Up in Red to Mark Year Anniversary that Theatres Went Dark
London's Trafalgar Theatre is Lit Up in Red to Mark Year Anniversary that Theatres Went Dark.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: The Picture Of Dorian Gray, Streamed by Barn Theatre ✭✭✭
Gary Stringer reviews The Picture of Dorian Gray presented and streamed online by Barn Theatre Cirencester and others. Watch online Now.
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The MAD Trust dare you to love on the anniversary of theatre closure
On the first anniversary of the closure of UK theatres, the MAD trust and a plethora of performers have released this great video in aid of the Trust's COVID…
Douglas Mayo
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Old Vic London commemorates theatre closure on first anniversary
The Old Vic Theatre, London under Artistic Director Matthew Warchus have released a video commemorating a year of closure.
Douglas Mayo
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Jersey Boys the musical delays London opening
The award-winning production of Jersey Boys the musical which was to have re-opened the Trafalgar Theatre in London has been delayed.
Douglas Mayo
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Scott Alan song cycle comes to Apollo Theatre for two nights only
All-star cast announced for a revival of Scott Alan's song cycle The Distance You Have Come at Apollo Theatre on 21 and 28 June 2021.
Douglas Mayo
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We Will Rock You UK Tour 2022 - Book tickets now
The We Will Rock You UK tour is coming to a theatre near you throughout 2022. Based on the music of Queen We Will Rock You tour tickets are now on sale.
Douglas Mayo
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Priscilla Queen Of The Desert UK Tour 2021 Cast announced
The Priscilla Queen Of The Desert UK Tour is coming to a theatre near you to spread some much-needed fabulousness. Dates and cast announced. Book your ticket…
Douglas Mayo
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Deathdrop the Dragatha Christie murder mystery comes to Garrick Theatre
Deathdrop the Dragatha Christie murder mystery starring Courtney Act and Monét X Change will come to the Garrick Theatre in May 2021.
Douglas Mayo
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The Prince Of Egypt resumes performances 1 July 2021
The Prince Of Egypt has announced that it will resume performances at the Dominion Theatre, London on 1 July 2021.
Douglas Mayo
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Tim Minchin is BACK (again) - 2021 Encore Tour
Tim Minchin - the internationally renown artist returns to the UK stage with more dates on his critically acclaimed BACK tour.
Douglas Mayo
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The Rocky Horror Show UK Tour | Tickets and Venues
The Rocky Horror Show UK Tour is back. Rocky Horror tour tickets are on sale now.
Douglas Mayo
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The Art Of Banksy comes to London in May 2021 for the first time.
The Art of Banksy - the world's largest collection of privately-owned Banksy art comes to London from May 2021 for the first time.
Douglas Mayo
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VIDEO: The Bells Of Notre Dame performed by 100 voice remote choir
Over 100 performers have come together to perform The Bells Of Notre Dame from Disney's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame remotely. Take a look!
Douglas Mayo
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Richard Mawbey of Wig Specialities
Richard Mawbey chatted to BritishTheatre.com this week to talk about his career and to get an insight into the world of theatrical wig-making.
Douglas Mayo
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Hans Zimmer Live announces UK Tour dates in March 2022
Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer returns for a major new arena tour Hans Zimmer Live in Europe from February 2022.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Sharon 'N' Barry Do Romeo and Juliet, Queens Theatre Hornchurch ✭✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews Sharon 'N' Barry Do 'Romeo and Juliet' presented by 6th March by the Queens Theatre Hornchurch. Book Now!
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REVIEW: Rice!, Omnibus Theatre / Wayang Kitchen ✭✭✭
Mark Ludmon reviews Wayang Kitchen and Omnibus Theatre’s inventive show, Rice!, streamed live via Zoom from the UK and Malaysia.
Mark Ludmon
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Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 UK Tour 2021 - New Dates Tickets On Sale
Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 musical UK Tour has been rescheduled into the Spring of 2021 with Louise Redknapp playing Violet.
Douglas Mayo
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The Magical Music Of Harry Potter Live - Book Now!
The Magical Music of Harry Potter is headed to the UK bringing the magical film scores to life this December. Tickets on sale now.
Douglas Mayo
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