First Look At Sheila Hancock and Jenna Russell in Grey Gardens

Grey Gardens at Southwark Playhouse

BritishTheatre.com are pleased to be bringing you this image of Sheila Hancock as Edith “Big Edie” Bouvier Beale and Jenna Russell as Edith “Little Edie” Bouvier Beale in the eagerly awaited European premiere of Grey Gardens. Grey Gradens is based on the iconic documentary of the same name with music by Scott Frankel, book by Doug Wright and lyrics by Michael Korie, which tells the story of the spectacular ruse and fall of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’s aunt and cousin. Starting in 1941 at an engagement party at Grey Gardens, the Bouvier’s mansion in East Hampton, Long Island, the musical tracks the progression of the two women’s lives from American aristocrats to reclusive social outcasts living in such squalid conditions, in a home overrun by cats, that the Health Department deemed the mansion ‘unfit for human habitation’. Grey Gardens is produced by Danielle Tarento and directed by Thom Sutherland. The show … Read more

Casting Announced For European Premiere Of Grey Gardens

Grey Gardens musical Southwark Playhouse

Final casting has been announced today for the European premiere of Grey Gardens the musical which will play at the Southwark Playhouse from Saturday 2 January – Saturday 6 February 2016. The musical Grey Gardens is based on the iconic documentary, telling real life rise and fall of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’s aunt and cousin, Edith and Edie Bouvier Beale.  Starting in 1941 at an engagement party at Grey Gardens, the Bouvier’s mansion in East Hampton, Long Island, the musical tracks the progression of the two women’s lives from American aristocrats to reclusive social outcasts living in such squalid conditions, in a home overrun by cats, that the Health Department deemed the mansion ‘unfit for human habitation’. Joining the previously announced Olivier Award-winning West End stars, Sheila Hancock and Jenna Russell are: Billy Boyle, who has just finished two years playing Grandpa George in Charlie and The Chocolate Factory at the … Read more

Peter Pan – Adelphi Theatre – One Day Only!

Peter Pan At The Adelphi Theatre

Peter Pan, the legendary tale of the boy who wouldn’t grow up comes to life at the Adelphi Theatre in London for two special concert performances on October 25, 2015 with an all star cast. Bookings are now open. The musical with music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (Honk!, Mary Poppins, Betty Blue Eyes, and Soho Cinders) and book by the late Willis Hall. Heading the cast is Sheila Hancock as The Storyteller, Bradley Walsh as Captain Hook, Ray Quinn as Peter Pan and Jenna Russell as Mrs Darling. Join Peter and the Darling children as they travel to a land full of imagination and possibility featuring the mischievous Lost Boys and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook. Stiles and Drewe’s “timeless and tuneful score” (Independent) combines adventure, comedy and a real emotional punch. With further cast names to be announced shortly, the show will be sprinkled … Read more

Russell And Hancock Cast in Grey Gardens Musical

Jenna Russell in Grey Gardens

Olivier Award-winning West End Stars, Jenna Russell and Sheila Hancock, are to star in the European premiere of Grey Gardens. The musical will play a six week season at the Southwark Playhouse from 2 January 2016. Starting in 1941 at an engagement party at Grey Gardens, the Bouvier’s mansion in East Hampton, Long Island, the musical tracks the progression of the two women’s lives from American aristocrats to reclusive social outcasts living in such squalid conditions, in a home overrun by cats, that the Health Department deemed the mansion ‘unfit for human habitation’. Based on an iconic 1975 documentary, Grey Gardens, with Book by Doug Wright, Music by Scott Frankel, Lyrics by Michael Korie, tells the spectacular real life rise and fall of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’s aunt and cousin, Edith and Edie Bouvier Beale. Grey Gardens will reunite Danielle Tarento (Producer) and Thom Sutherland (Director), the award-winning team behind Grand … Read more

REVIEW: Di and Viv and Rose, Vaudeville Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Di and Vive and Rose at the Vaudeville Theatre

Russell is the key to the trio, the ebullient, man-hungry, life-grabbing, and casually irritating Rose. Outhwaite is forthright and calming and when her world collapses, the pain is clear, bruising and sensitively conveyed. Her funeral oration in Act Two is especially good. Spiro imbues the most difficult character of the three with insight and understanding. Her final scene with Outhwaite is powerful indeed.

Urinetown – Rehearsal Sneak Peek

Jonathan Slinger in Urinteown

With the opening of the West End transfer of Urinetown The Musical upon us, we thought we’d bring you this great behind the scenes peak at the rehearsals which are already underway for this great show. Urinetown was a sell-out smash hit when it opened at the St James’ Theatre earlier this year so don’t miss out on getting a ticket when it opens at The Apollo Theatre. Book tickets for Urinetown.

New Urinetown Trailer Released

Jenna Russell

In just a few short weeks Urinetown The Musical opens at The Apollo Theatre Jamie Lloyds acclaimed production enjoyed a sold out run earlier in the year at The St James Theatre. Casting for the production includes Jenna Russell, Jonathan Slinger, Chris Bennett and Cory English. Book tickets to Urinetown