New Mary Poppins Movie Sequel Announced

Mary Poppins the film

Whilst not strictly on the subject of British Theatre, we thought this news item might be of interest with the new national tour of Mary Poppins kicking off in a few short weeks. It has been announced today that Disney is developing a new live action film that will be a sequel to the studios beloved 1964 original film Mary Poppins. The film is to be directed by Rob Marshall (Into The Woods, Chicago, Nine) with Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Smash, Hairspray, Catch Me If You Can, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) in charge of writing original songs. David Magee (Finding Neverland) will write the screenplay. Marc Shaiman today in a post to his Facebook page said “Scott & I have been holding onto this secret for a month and I can finally now post …the greatest news I could have ever imagined. For those who saw the video … Read more

Best Selling Tours – July 2015

Tommy Steele in The Glenn Miller Story Uk Tour

There are some great shows currently touring or preparing to tour the UK. Here are some of the show that are currently on our best-selling list. Find out more by visiting the tour pages for each show. 1. The Glenn Miller Story starring Tommy Steele Tommy Steele is to feature in an extraordinary new stage production of The Glenn Miller Story which will tour the UK for 11 weeks only. The Glenn Miller Story with Tommy Steele will feature a live 16 piece authentic Glenn Miller orchestra as well as a company of singers, dancers and actors telling the life story of one the 20th Century’s most iconic musicians. FIND OUT MORE 2. Priscilla Queen On The Desert With Duncan James and Jason Donovan playing tag team Tig this camp extravaganza with a load of heart is heading to a venue near you. Featuring some of the greatest pop and … Read more

Mary Poppins – Further Tour Dates Announced

Mary Poppins

A further three stops have been announced on the forthcoming tour of the sward-winning musical Mary Poppins. In addition to dates in Leicester, Bristol, Bublin, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Southampton, Mary will now also fly into Norwich, Plymouth and Newcastle. Casting for the tour will be announced soon. Dates and on sale details are shown on our Mary Poppins tour page.

Top-Selling Tours April 2015

Jesus Christ Superstar on tour in the UK

Here at BritishTheatre.com we want to promote theatre all over the UK. There are so many great touring productions currently performing and about to launch at the moment we thought we’d highlight some of the top-selling tours that you seem to be loving at the moment. If you haven’t already booked your tickets don’t leave it too long. Priscilla Queen Of The Desert Starring Duncan James from Blue, Priscilla is being fired up for that legendary trip into the Australian outback. Featuring songs like I Will Survive, It’s Raining Men, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and Hot Stuff, this is a great night in the theatre. BOOK NOW Mary Poppins The Disney classic is back this year with all the Poppins magic you’ve come to know and love. The tour kicks off in Leicester in October this year. Tickets for Leicester, Manchester and Bristol are already on sale. BOOK NOW … Read more

Top-Selling Tours

Jesus Christ Superstar on tour in the UK

Here at BritishTheatre.com we want to promote theatre all over the UK. There are so many great touring productions currently performing and about to launch at the moment we thought we’d highlight some of the tours that you seem to be loving at the moment. If you haven’t already booked your tickets don’t leave it too long. Mary Poppins The Disney classic is back this year with all the Poppins magic you’ve come to know and love. The tour kicks off in Leicester in October this year. Tickets for Leicester, Manchester and Bristol are already on sale. BOOK NOW Jesus Christ Superstar Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s timeless classic is currently touring the UK in a new production directed by Bill Kenwright and Bob Tomson. Don’t miss this great new tour which has received a great review from us and is getting great reviews from audience members who are … Read more

Mary Poppins UK Tour

Mary Poppins Tour 2016

CLICK FOR MARY POPPINS TOUR DATES & TICKETS BELOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyuPntT1woo Disney and Cameron Mackintosh are delighted to announce that their multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins will embark on a tour of the UK and Ireland, opening at Leicester Curve on Tuesday 13 October 2015. Cameron Mackintosh said  “It’s hard to believe that it is already 11 years since Mary Poppins first landed on the London stage. My goodness……time flies even faster than our beloved Nanny! I’m delighted to be bringing her back to the UK and for the first time to Dublin, after spreading her magic around the world. Since we originally staged the production we have found even more magical ways to stage this timeless tale and I’m sure you will find our new Mary practically perfect in every way”. The magical story of the world’s favourite Nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane has been triumphantly and spectacularly brought … Read more