Devlish! – The Angel Has Landed At The Landor Theatre

Devlish, a new musical comedy at the Landor Theatre

Rehearsals are continuing for Devlish, a new musical comedy in which an angel crash-lands in Clapham North (convenient given it’s proximity to the Landor Theatre) and today, Producers have released the first photo of Alex Green in the pivotal role of “Angel”. Once Angel has savoured the delights of Clapham North he decides he wants to become a human. And thus starts his odyssey through a metropolitan mire of corruption. Cute and innocent, he is lured into appearing on a ‘Freak Idol’ TV show and is lusted after by fans everywhere. How long before he sells his soul completely… or will his soul be saved by the love of a good woman? ‘Devilish!’ is a new British musical with music by BB Cooper, and book and lyrics by Chris Burgess. It was inspired by John Ruskin’s comment that an angel appearing on earth would be shot on sight. H.G Wells … Read more

Teaser Trailer For Clockmaker’s Daughter Released

The Clockmakers Daughter at the Landor Theatre

With previews starting tomorrow,  we are pleased to bring you this teaser trailer for the new musical The Clockmaker’s Daughter by Michael Webborn and Daniel Finn. Spindlewood, like most towns of age, has its traditions. But no practice, custom, or Old Wives Warning is so firmly adhered to as ‘The Turning of the Key’. Every year, on the last night of winter, as the first day of spring unfolds, the townsfolk gather to take part in a strange ritual. They meet in the centre of the town square, where a statue bearing the likeness of a young girl stands, poised and still, one hand raised as if to toast the sky. Constance has stood in the square for as long as any can remember. And she is never more life like than tonight.  

New Faerytale Musical To Be Staged At Landor Theatre

The Clockmakers Daughter at the Landor Theatre

Spindlewood, like most towns of age, has its traditions. But no practice, custom or Old Wives Warning is so firmly adhered to as ‘The Turning of the Key’. Every year, on the last night of winter, as the first day of spring unfolds, the townsfolk gather to take part in a strange ritual. They meet in the centre of the town square, where a statue bearing the likeness of a young girl stands, poised and still, one hand raised as if to toast the sky. Constance has stood in the square for as long as any can remember. But she is never more lifelike than tonight. Spindlewood is also home to a Clockmaker with a secret – something the simple folk of the town must never discover. Through methods hidden even to himself, the Clockmaker has created something much, much more than a machine. . . This world premiere by new … Read more

New WI Musical Rumpy Pumpy To Play Kings Head and Landor

Rumpy Pumpy plays at the Kings Head Theatre and The Landor Theatre

Rumpy Pumpy! is a vibrant new musical based on the true story of two ladies from the Hampshire Women’s Institute, Jean Johnson and Shirley Landels, who set out on a worldwide campaign to decriminalise prostitution and improve conditions for working girls. As the conflicting worlds of WI members and working girls collide for tea and crumpets, comedy and chaos ensues in this controversial new comedy. With this year marking the 100th Anniversary of the WI, Rumpy Pumpy! is proud to be a part of celebrating the WI’s history of helping women. Jean Johnson is still campaigning to this day. Rumpy Pumpy will feature Valerie Cutko as Jean Johnson – Carousel (Arcola Theatre), My Fair Lady (BBC Proms), Flahooley (Sadler’s Wells), with her trusty sidekick, Shirley Landels, being played by Marjorie Keys – Dr Do-little with Philip Schofield, Spend Spend Spend with Barbara Dickson, Chicago. Other casting includes Mandi Symonds as … Read more

REVIEW: She Loves Me, Landor Theatre ✭✭✭✭

She Loves Me At The Landor Theatre

McWhir understands the limitations of the Landor intimately and is especially skilled at making the most of those limitations. This production of She Loves Me demonstrates his understanding and ability clearly and deftly. There is excellent musical direction from Iain Vince-Gatt who controls the musical side of proceedings from a keyboard. The stand-out performance here comes from Joshua LeClair, whose Arpad is effervescent, energised, and totally convincing throughout.

REVIEW: Damn Yankees, Landor Theatre ✭✭✭

Damn Yankees at the Landor Theatre

Like the Union Theatre, the Landor continues to bring new or largely overlooked musicals to London as well as encouraging and developing the skills of freshly graduated musical theatre talent. If you don’t know Damn Yankees, or even if you do, pop into the Landor to catch this – there is a lot to admire.

Damn Yankees Comes To The Landor Theatre

Damn Yankees at The Landor Theatre

The baseball musical with a Faustian twist is coming to the Landor Theatre in October. From the composers of The Pajama Game, Damn Yankees won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and includes classics as Whatever Lola Wants and You’ve Gotta Have Heart. Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life he’s left behind. Joe ultimately outsmarts Applegate, returns to his former self, and shepherds the Senators to the World Series. The Landor production will feature Jonathan D Ellis (Les Miserables, Blood Brothers) as Applegate, Poppy Tierney as Lola – the best homewrecker on the Devil’s staff, and … Read more