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Disney's The Lion King - Lyceum Theatre, London - On Sale Soon
Disney's The Lion King continues a record-breaking run at the Lyceum Theatre, London where it opened over 20 years ago. On Sale Soon.
Douglas Mayo
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Wicked the musical continues at the Apollo Victoria Theatre
Wicked the musical continues at the Apollo Victoria Theatre from 3 May 21. The musical tells the story of two witches from Oz
Douglas Mayo
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Hairspray the musical at the London Coliseum rescheduled to play from April 2021
Hairspray the musical starring Michael Ball will now play at the London Coliseum from 22 April 2021 due to theatre closure.
Douglas Mayo
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Leah Barbara West
This week on Throwback Thursday, Sarah Day spoke to Leah Barbara West.
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Sarah Day
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat London reschedules to 2021
Producers are pleased to announce new performance dates for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The London Palladium from 1 July 2021
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Netflix ✭✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews Ma Rainey's Black Bottom which is now streaming on Netflix starring Viola Davis.
Paul T Davies
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REVIEW: The Seth Rudetsky Concert Series Online with Wayne Brady ✭✭✭✭✭
Julian Eaves reviews Seth Rudetsky and Wayne Brady appearing online in the latest of the Seth Rudetsku Concert series.
Julian Eaves
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Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella to premiere at Gillian Lynne Theatre in April 21
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella is to have its World premiere at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, London with opening delayed to April 2021.
Douglas Mayo
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Mean Girls the musical will not return when Broadway re-opens
Mean Girls the musical won't re-open at the August Wilson Theatre, Broadway along with productions closed down by the pandemic, the Broadway producers announ…
Douglas Mayo
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Mary Poppins returns to Prince Edward Theatre London on 22 May 2021. Book Tickets now!
Mary Poppins the musical returns to the Prince Edward Theatre London on 22 May 2021.
Douglas Mayo
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lisa Mathieson
This week's Throwback Thursday interview is with Lisa Mathieson who recently starred in the new Amazon prime video movie musical A Tale to Tell - which is re…
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Sarah Day
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REVIEW: Staged 2, Streaming on BBCiPlayer ✭✭✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews Michael Sheen and David Tennant in the lockdown web series Staged 2, which is now available to view on BBCiPlayer.
Paul T Davies
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Life of Pi transfers to Wyndham's Theatre London in September 2021
Life of Pi producer Simon Friend has announced the celebrated production seen at Sheffield Theatres will transfer to Wyndham's Theatre in September 2021
Douglas Mayo
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Jersey Boys returns to the West End in April 2021 - Book Tickets
Jersey Boys - the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical will return to London's West End in April 2021. Jersey Boy tickets are now on sale.
Douglas Mayo
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Leopoldstadt - The Olivier Award-winning play by Tom Stoppard to reopen in 2021
Leopoldstadt, the acclaimed play by Tom Stoppard and directed by Patrick Marber is to reopen at the Wyndham's Theatre in June 2021.
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& Juliet musical puts a new spin on Shakespeare with a pop beat
Award-winning musical & Juliet returns to the Shaftesbury Theatre on 28 May 2021 bring a new pop twist to an almost familiar Shakespearean tale.
Douglas Mayo
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My Top 10 theatre highlights for 2020 - Paul T Davies
here is my top ten of the year, a mixture of live, recorded and crossover theatre that keep my hope and determination alive.
Paul T Davies
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Ratatouille the musical online - what you need to know
Ratatouille musical will get an online premiere from 1 Jan 2021. Organically grown on Tik Tok, the streamed concert is directed by Lucy Moss
Douglas Mayo
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Silent Disco Walking Tours lets you see London in a new light
Silent Disco Walking Tours have fast become a tourist hit around London with even a few of the locals joining in this fun event.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Sunset Boulevard in Concert, Curve Online ✭✭✭✭✭
Douglas Mayo reviews Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard in concert presented online by Curve Leicester At Home initiative.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Adam Pascal and Seth Rudetsky, Seth Concerts Online ✭✭✭✭✭
Julian Eaves reviews Adam Pascal appearing with Seth Rudetsky as part of The Seth Concert Series Online. Read the review.
Julian Eaves
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REVIEW: Blake Patrick Anderson's Mulled Wine, Streamed Online ✭✭✭✭
Douglas Mayo reviews Blake Patrick Anderson's Mulled Wine, a live cabaret that was forced to stream when London went into Tier 3.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: The Snow Queen, New Wolsey Theatre Online ✭✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews The Snow Queen, this year's rock'n'roll panto from the New Wolsey Theatre which can be streamed online or seen live in the theatre!
Paul T Davies
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REVIEW: The Haunting Of Alice Bowles, Original Theatre Company Online ✭✭✭✭
Mark Ludmon reviews Original Theatre Company's latest offering The Haunting Of Alice Bowles now streaming online.
Mark Ludmon
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Emily Redpath
This week on Throwback Thursday Emily Redpath talks about playing Juliet to Sam Tutty's Romeo and how you personify vomit at the Edinburgh Fringe.
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Sarah Day
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