Could Suzi Quatro the Musical be coming to the West End?
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Fans of Suzi Quatro might like to keep their eyes peeled for news of a musical based on her life.
The 60-year-old rocker told the Telegraph this week that such a show has been mentioned many times and it is something she could be interested..
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Olivier Awards tickets go on sale to public for first time
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Tickets to the annual Laurence Olivier Awards have gone on sale to the general public for the first time today (March 1st 2011).
According to Official London Theatre, attending the ceremony at the
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West End play results in proposal for actress
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
One actress took home more than just memories when she completed a stint in a West End play last week.
Rachael Stirling had been appearing in the Oscar Wilde show An Ideal Husband alongside
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Million Dollar Quartet 'is interval free'
Monday, 28 February 2011
People heading to the Noel Coward Theatre to see the Million Dollar Quartet may be surprised to learn that the production does not feature an interval.
According to..
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In a Forest%2c Dark and Deep actor explains inspiration
Monday, 28 February 2011
Matthew Fox has revealed he looked to his own experience of sibling rivalry for inspiration for his part in West End production In a Forest, Dark and Deep.
In an interview on This Morning, the Lost star explained that he loves his brothers..
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Buy London theatre tickets to see Spencer Day in action
Friday, 25 February 2011
Spencer Day has joined the cast of The Hurly Burly Show, which could inspire fans of the jazz singer to buy London theatre tickets for the production at the
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The Children's Hour star discusses Aunt Lily
Thursday, 24 February 2011
It has come as something of a surprise to Carol Kane to be playing Aunt Lily in The Children's Hour at the Comedy Theatre.
In an interview with Broadway.com, the..
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Carol Kane notes 'what ifs' in The Children's Hour
Thursday, 24 February 2011
One of the stars of The Children's Hour has pointed out that there is not just one tipping point towards tragedy in the story.
Carol Kane, who plays Aunt Lily in the acclaimed interpretation of Lillian Hellman's play at the
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In A Forest%2c Dark and Deep star 'agrees with criticism of U2'
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
Matthew Fox has revealed that he agrees with the criticism his character from In A Forest, Dark and Deep lays on rock group U2 during the play.
The Lost actor is starring in the production at the
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Anna Nicole 'is fabulous'
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
New production Anna Nicole has been deemed a success by one reviewer, who suggested it has brought unheard-of levels of glamour and hype to the Royal Opera House.
Based on the life of Anna Nicole Smith and written by the librettist behind..
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Not long left to get London theatre tickets for The Rivals
Monday, 21 February 2011
Theatre lovers who are travelling to London in the coming weeks may wish to get their hands on tickets for The Rivals.
With Brinsley Sheridan's social farce coming..
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Shoes 'is smart and adroit'
Monday, 21 February 2011
The return of Shoes to London's Peacock Theatre offers a "smart and adroit" evening of entertainment for musical lovers, it has been suggested by one expert.
Neil Norman, writing for the Daily Express, explained while the show..
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Cameron Mackintosh's pig arrives for Betty Blue Eyes
Friday, 18 February 2011
The animatronic pig who will play the title role in the production of Betty Blue Eyes arrived in London from Melbourne yesterday.
It is the most expensive star ever hired by Cameron Mackintosh and she will appear alongside Sarah..
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The Children's Hour 'illustrates the harmful impact of gossip'
Thursday, 17 February 2011
A recent review of The Children's Hour at the Comedy Theatre has said that the production shows how harmful gossip can be.
Feature writer Laura Barton wrote in the..
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Shoes 'is funny and pleasingly cheesy'
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Shoes, which opened at the Peacock Theatre in London on February 15th, is a must-see for any ladies that know the madness that comes with searching for the perfect footwear.
The Richard Thomas-directed revue-meets-rock opera has..
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Blithe Spirit 'is stylish, escapist fun'
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit is set to return to the West End next month, when it opens at the Apollo Theatre for preview on March 2nd.
The play, which holds the..
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Jessie J reveals musical roots
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Pop diva Jessie J has revealed that it has always been her dream to sing and write music and that she cut her teeth in a West End theatre production.
The Do It Like a Dude singer - and Critics' Choice Award-winner at the Brits - told..
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West End star Keira Knightley to be bridesmaid this spring
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Keira Knightley will be taking a break from rehearsals for The Children's Hour this spring in order to be a bridesmaid at her brother's wedding.
According to the Daily Telegraph, the actress is to play the role for Caleb Knightley..
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Keira Knightley 'adds oomph' to The Children's Hour with impressive performance
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
Keira Knighley's performance in the Children's Hour has come in for praise, with the actress said to have earned her "acting chops" in the role.
Reviewing the new production of Lillian Hellman's play, Bloomberg..
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Clybourne Park 'is a thoroughly enjoyable comedy'
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
Theatregoers can now see Clybourne Park, a "thoroughly enjoyable comedy" at Wyndham's Theatre.
Theatreguidelondon.co.uk recently reviewed the performance and said that the play was inspired by Lorraine Hansberry's A..
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Gossip fans may enjoy My Trip Down the Pink Carpet
Monday, 14 February 2011
A visit to the Apollo Theatre to see My Trip Down the Pink Carpet could appeal to those who enjoy celebrity gossip, one reviewer has suggested.
Writing for Bloomberg,..
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Derren Brown show confirmed for Shaftesbury Theatre
Friday, 11 February 2011
It has been confirmed that Derren Brown's new show will stop off in London's West End following a tour of the UK.
WhatsonStage.com reported earlier this week that the production - entitled Svengali - was a possibility at the
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EastEnders actress Womack 'to star in South Pacific'
Friday, 11 February 2011
Samantha Womack is set to star in Bartlett Sher's production of South Pacific at the Barbican Theatre, it has been claimed.
The EastEnders actress is in negotiations with the director about playing the lead character Nellie Forbush..
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The Children's Hour 'is a slow burner that catches fire'
Friday, 11 February 2011
Ian Rickson's production The Children's Hour has been described as a meticulous play that "catches fire" in the second half.
Writing for The Stage, Mark Shenton praised the performances of actresses Keira Knightley and..
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Clybourne Park 'is essential viewing'
Thursday, 10 February 2011
Bruce Norris's Clybourne Park has been described as "essential" viewing by one critic.
The Independent's Paul Taylor described the concept of the play as being "as theatrically powerful as it is thematically..
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Four star review given for 'deeply affecting' play The Children's Hour
Thursday, 10 February 2011
Ian Rickson's The Children's Hour has been awarded a four-star rating by one critic who described it as "enthralling".
Writing for the Daily Telegraph, Charles Spencer explained how he was pleasantly surprised by the..
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Teachers invited to get involved with London theatre
Thursday, 10 February 2011
Teachers have been invited to get involved with the West End theatre scene via an event that is set to take place in April 2011.
The Society of London Theatre and
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Gossip Girl's Ed Westwick 'would love to star in a musical'
Wednesday, 9 February 2011
Ed Westwick has revealed he would love to try treading the boards in London's West End.
The Gossip Girl star, who originally hails from Britain, moved to New York after landing the role of wealthy teen Chuck Bass.
In..
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Audiences 'will delight in the dark nature of Clybourne Park'
Wednesday, 9 February 2011
Sophie Thompson has described how Bruce Norris's racial satire Clybourne Park has the ability to both entertain and shock audiences.
The actress, who played the lead role of 1950s housewife Bev in the original West End adaptation of..
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Performers and producers discuss The Umbrellas of Cherbourg prior to West End opening
Tuesday, 8 February 2011
The opening of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg at the Gielgud Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, London, has sparked discussion among its producers and performers.
Among them..
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Nominations announced for Laurence Olivier Awards 2011
Tuesday, 8 February 2011
Andrew Lloyd Webber's sequel to The Phantom Of The Opera, Love Never Dies, has..
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Kristin Scott Thomas to return to London's West End?
Monday, 7 February 2011
Kristin Scott Thomas could be set to return to the West End stage, she has hinted in an interview.
The actress, who should be familiar to film fans from The English Patient and Four Weddings and a Funeral, told French newspaper Le Figaro..
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Unknown actress in The Children's Hour tipped as future star
Monday, 7 February 2011
A former barmaid has wowed crowds at the preview of the play The Children's Hour, prompting audiences to describe her as the star of the show.
The Sunday Telegraph reports how Bryony Hannah received praise from numerous attendees at..
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Proposed London arrival of Rebecca hits a snag
Friday, 4 February 2011
The proposed arrival of new musical Rebecca at the Shaftesbury Theatre later this year has hit a snag after producers got an unexpected surprise.
As part of the..
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Top Hat could be set for London appearance
Friday, 4 February 2011
Dance fans could soon be watching the musical Top Hat in the West End if a national tour of the show goes well.
According to the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, a stage version of the famous 1935 film has been agreed with Irving Berlin..
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Sign of the Times to arrive at Duchess Theatre next month
Friday, 4 February 2011
A play entitled Sign of the Times is to succeed Love Story at the Duchess Theatre next month, it has been revealed.
The new play will officially open following previews..
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Greenland 'is well intentioned and researched'
Thursday, 3 February 2011
A theatre critic has offered a good review for a new play that addresses the issue of climate change.
Greenland is showing at the Lyttelton Theatre and Michael Billington of the Guardian said the fragmented nature of the play reflects..
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Theatre cuts 'could irreparably damage' UK plays and musicals
Thursday, 3 February 2011
The government cuts that were announced for the arts industry last year could have a serious effect on UK theatre, one expert has said.
Olivier Award-winning writer Simon Stephens said in the Stage that having less money available to..
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West End star Knightley 'gets paralysed with shyness'
Thursday, 3 February 2011
Keira Knightley has spoken of her paralysing shyness in the run-up to her performance in The Children's Hour at the Comedy Theatre.
Speaking to Elle magazine, the..
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Closing notices posted for Love Story
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
Closing notices have been posted for the West End musical Love Story, with the final performance set for February 26th 2011.
The production moved from the Chichester Festival Theatre to the
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Take Me Out contestant I want to star in the West End
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
One of the contestants on hit TV dating show Take Me Out has revealed that her dream is to be able to star in a West End musical or a soap opera.
Abigail Scarlett Howard, 21, was seen by viewers on January 22nd 2011 getting herself a date..
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Keira Knightley I love appearing in the West End
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Keira Knightley has revealed that she loves appearing in the West End because it gives her the opportunity to interact with audiences.
In an interview with the Guardian, the actress - who is currently appearing in The Children's Hour at..
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Simon Stephens launches 2011 Bruntwood Prize
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Budding writers who have dreamed of seeing their work on stage may wish to enter the 2011 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting.
Launched by Olivier Award-winning writer Simon Stephens this week, it has a total winners' fund of £40,000..
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Woody Sez 'is modest yet delectable'
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
A four-star review has been given to Woody Sez at the Arts Theatre by one critic.
Writing for the Telegraph, Dominic Cavendish said he went to see the show recently and was struck by its relevance in today's tough economic..
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Sheridan Smith I'm nervous about my new West End venture
Monday, 31 January 2011
Former Legally Blonde actress Sheridan Smith has revealed she is nervous about her new West End project Flare Path.
The performer will star in the Terence Rattigan..
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Theatre fans treated to preview of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Monday, 31 January 2011
London theatre fans were treated to a preview of the forthcoming musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg in the capital this week.
According to Official London Theatre, the entrance to the Sofitel Hotel was filled with all things French to..
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Million Dollar Quartet 'could be favourably compared with Jersey Boys'
Monday, 31 January 2011
Many people heading to the Noel Coward Theatre to see Million Dollar Quartet may be reminded of fellow West End musical
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Only four weeks left to catch An Ideal Husband in London
Friday, 28 January 2011
London theatre fans have been reminded that there is only four weeks left in which to catch An Ideal Husband at the Vaudeville Theatre.
The play recently received an..
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Sheridan Smith to join Sienna Miller in West End play
Thursday, 27 January 2011
It has been revealed that former Legally Blonde star Sheridan Smith is to join Sienna Miller in the cast of a forthcoming West End play.
Flare Path by Terrance..
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Frankenstein actors We're like a team
Thursday, 27 January 2011
The actors who will play the lead roles in Frankenstein have said it is important that they work together in order to succeed when it comes to switching between creature and creator.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller - who will..
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Spider Man Turn Off the Dark 'is making more than Wicked' on Broadway
Thursday, 27 January 2011
The people behind Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark may be further encouraged to bring the show to London after news that it recorded excellent revenues on Broadway in January 2011.
Although the musical is still in previews, audiences keen to..
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Clybourne Park picks up South Bank prize
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
Forthcoming West End production Clybourne Park has picked up a prize at this year's South Bank Sky Arts Theatre Awards.
The satire, which is to transfer to Wyndham's Theatre on February 8th 2011, was named Best Play at the ceremony..
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The Robbie Williams story to be made into a musical
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
Robbie Williams is to have a musical made about his life in the music industry, it has been revealed.
According to the Sun, the Take That singer has given Old Vic Theatre..
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The Children's Hour 'is an important story for all of us'
Tuesday, 25 January 2011
Star of forthcoming West End play The Children's Hour Elisabeth Moss has said the story is an important morality tale for everyone.
The production tells the story of two female teachers in New England who become the subjects of damaging..
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Stacey Solomon I'd love to appear in plays or musicals
Tuesday, 25 January 2011
Former X Factor star Stacey Solomon has said she would love to try her hand at appearing in stage plays or musicals after entering the world of showbiz via The X Factor.
The 21-year-old Essex native came third in the 2009 series of the..
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West End Live heads to Trafalgar Square
Tuesday, 25 January 2011
Trafalgar Square will host the 2011 West End Live celebration, which last year attracted almost 250,000 people.
The occasion is normally held at Leicester Square, but it is being moved due to renovation taking place there.
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Miranda Hart I'd love to make my West End debut
Monday, 24 January 2011
Comedian Miranda Hart has revealed she would love to make her stage debut in London's West End at some point.
She received the Queen of Comedy prize at the British Comedy Awards this week and said backstage that although she loves..
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Elisabeth Moss sees dream come true with role in The Children's Hour
Monday, 24 January 2011
Elisabeth Moss has said she is thrilled to be appearing in The Children's Hour because it allows her to realise her ambition of living in the UK.
The Mad Men actress is starring opposite Keira Knightley in the play at the
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Scarlett Johansson I'd love to do a play in the West End
Friday, 21 January 2011
Fans of Scarlett Johansson could be seeing her in the West End in the future, if her recent comments are anything to go by.
The actress spoke to Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail at the Golden Globe Awards and revealed she is keen to cross..
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Sienna Miller to star in West End play
Friday, 21 January 2011
Sienna Miller is to head to the West End in order to star in a play by Terence Rattigan.
According to the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, the actress will take one of the lead roles in Flare Path, a production that was once described as..
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Elisabeth Moss spotted outside rehearsals for The Children's Hour
Friday, 21 January 2011
Elisabeth Moss has been spotted taking a break from rehearsals of forthcoming West End play The Children's Hour.
The actress was photographed by ContactMusic.com outside the
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Rehearsal images released of Million Dollar Quartet
Thursday, 20 January 2011
Theatre fans looking forward to Million Dollar Quartet may be interested to know that some rehearsal images of the cast have been released.
The photos show recently-announced cast members - including Ben Goddard, Derek Hagen, Robert Britton..
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Barbershopera Apocalypse No! 'is quirky and invigorating'
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
New West End show Barbershopera - Apocalypse No! has been recommended by one critic who went to see it recently.
Stu Hurford of the Pink Paper said he found it very amusing, especially the part where the Archangels are inspired to send an..
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Alternating characters in Frankenstein 'is a stroke of genius'
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
A theatre critic has said she thinks that alternating the parts in new play Frankenstein is a stroke of genius by director Danny Boyle.
Sarah Crompton said that being able to see Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller as both..
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Full cast announced for Old Vic Theatre's Cause Celebre
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Anyone looking forward to the forthcoming opening of Cause Celebre at the Old Vic Theatre may be pleased to know that the full cast list has now been announced.
Joining..
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Schoolgirls in The Children's Hour 'are essential casting'
Monday, 17 January 2011
The schoolgirls in The Children's Hour must be cast carefully in order to make the play work properly, one critic has said.
Writing for the London Evening Standard, Pip Clements said the young girls are an essential part of the action,..
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Barbershopera Apocalypse No! 'is an inventive and tuneful delight'
Friday, 14 January 2011
Barbershopera: Apocalypse No! at the Trafalgar Studios 2 has been recommended to anyone who may be suffering as a result of the January blues.
Writing for the..
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Gielgud Theatre confirmed as venue to West End's Umbrellas
Friday, 14 January 2011
The West End's Gielgud Theatre will be the setting for a new stage adaptation of a 1964 French film, it has been announced.
The stage version of Michel Legrand's..
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Dolly Parton I was inspired by some of the great musicals
Friday, 14 January 2011
Country singing sensation Dolly Parton has revealed she was inspired by some of the great musicals when she first set out on her extraordinary career.
The native Tennessean told the
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UK acting talent 'could suffer due to short sighted cuts'
Wednesday, 12 January 2011
A number of high-profile actors and performers in the theatre sector have spoken out about cuts in the industry, saying they could hit budding talent hard.
In sector paper The Stage, actresses Maxine Peake and Jodie Whittaker hit out..
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Campbell Moore to join cast of Clybourne Park
Wednesday, 12 January 2011
Actor Stephen Campbell Moore is to be the latest addition to the cast of West End show Clybourne Park.
Campbell Moore, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in the Whatsonstage.com for his role in All My Sons, will take the place of..
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Tracie Bennett channeling Judy Garland's voice 'really gets the audience hooked'
Tuesday, 11 January 2011
A play detailing the troubled life of starlet Judy Garland is made mesmerising by the singing of its star Tracie Bennett, who manages to successfully channel the star’s voice, it has been noted.
According to Chelsea Now, play End of..
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Michael Xavier speaks of role in Love Story
Tuesday, 11 January 2011
Actor Michael Xavier has been speaking of his role in the West End play Love Story, which is currently showing at the Duchess Theatre.
The performer stars as sports-mad..
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Doctor Who stars to appear in West End Shakespeare adaptation
Monday, 10 January 2011
David Tennant and Catherine Tate, who starred together as Doctor Who and his companion in the BBC TV series, are to be reunited on the London stage.
The pair are to appear in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, which is due to start..
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Yes, Prime Minister could be providing real political inspiration
Friday, 7 January 2011
Many people are likely to have watched the 1980s TV series Yes, Prime Minister for its satirical comedy, but it could be providing real-life inspiration for one government.
Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas said in a TV interview that he is..
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Could Dawn French be bringing a show to the West End?
Friday, 7 January 2011
It has been suggested that TV favourite and comedian Dawn French could be set to bring a show to the London stage in the future.
According to WhatsonStage.com, the Vicar of Dibley star has been in talks with Handspring puppet company about..
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End of the Rainbow receives West End extension
Friday, 7 January 2011
Those hoping to catch the Judy Garland biopic End of the Rainbow, which is showing at Trafalgar Studios, will now have extra opportunities to do so.
The drama,..
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Royal Court Theatre given national award
Thursday, 6 January 2011
The Royal Court Theatre in London has been given a prestigious new award for the quality of its productions.
At the inaugural Stage 100 Awards, it was named London Theatre of the Year, while Northampton was given the title of Regional..
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The Children's Hour is extended before it has even opened
Thursday, 6 January 2011
Those hoping to see Keira Knightley in the upcoming West End production of The Children's Hour at the Comedy Theatre will now have an extra chance to do so.
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Child licensing laws 'should be changed to give youngsters opportunities'
Wednesday, 5 January 2011
The government has said it intends to change "outdated" child licensing laws in order to ensure youngsters do not miss out on the chance to appear on stage and the small screen.
An advisory group featuring members from the Society..
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Pete Postlethwaite dies from cancer
Tuesday, 4 January 2011
Tributes to the stage and screen star Pete Postlethwaite have been pouring in after he died from cancer at the age of 64.
The actor passed away in hospital on Sunday (January 2nd 2011) after a private battle with the illness and his friends..
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Elaine Paige criticises 'unoriginal' London musicals
Tuesday, 4 January 2011
Elaine Paige has said that the West End should follow in the footsteps of Broadway and take a chance on new shows.
Speaking to the Telegraph, the theatre legend said that when she was in New York, she noticed many more new shows can be seen..
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Judy Craymer keeps mum about Spice Girls musical
Tuesday, 4 January 2011
Mamma Mia! producer Judy Craymer is keeping quiet about the forthcoming Spice Girls musical that should hit London next year.
According to Broadway World, she appeared..
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London theatre stars appear in New Year Honours list
Friday, 31 December 2010
Fans of London theatre may be pleased to see some familiar faces in the New Year Honours list announced today (December 31st 2010) by the palace.
Among the names are a host of stage performers, some of whom appeared in plays or musicals as..
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Avenue Q stars move to take on Ordinary Days
Friday, 31 December 2010
Two of the stars of the hit West End musical Avenue Q are to take on a new show in London next year.
Daniel Boys and Julie Atherton are to appear in Ordinary Boys at
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Andrew Lloyd Webber to celebrate new year at London Palladium
Friday, 31 December 2010
Anyone heading to the West End tonight (December 31st 2010) may wish to look out for Andrew Lloyd Webber.
The theatre mogul is set to join in the new year festivities at the
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London theatres 'made all things available to all comers'
Wednesday, 29 December 2010
London theatres have been praised by one critic for providing something for everyone during 2010.
Writing for the New York Times, Matt Wolf said the British stage "made available all things to all comers" over the past 12 months..
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West End producers Children could be the future
Wednesday, 29 December 2010
Continuing the trend for child-friendly shows in the West End could be the key to the future success of London theatres, it has been claimed.
A group of theatre producers have said that the recent increase in youngsters being taken to plays..
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Al Pacino 'seems to want to return to London theatre'
Friday, 24 December 2010
It has been claimed that Al Pacino is close to signing a deal that would see him return to London theatre next year.
According to the London Evening Standard, producers including Sir Cameron Mackintosh are persuading the veteran actor that..
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Spider Man 'will probably not move to West End until 2012'
Friday, 24 December 2010
It has been suggested that Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark will not make it to London's West End until mid-2012 after being dogged by problems on Broadway.
According to the London Evening Standard, production sources have said the musical..
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Onassis posts closing notices
Thursday, 23 December 2010
The West End play Onassis has posted closing notices for the new year, it has been revealed.
According to Official London Theatre, the play will now shut its curtains for the last time at the
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A Flea in Her Ear 'is an undiminished pleasure'
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
Another positive review has been given for the farcical comedy A Flea in Her Ear, which is now showing at the Old Vic Theatre.
Writing for WhatsonStage.com, Michael..
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The Cherry Orchard to play two nights in London
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
The Noel Coward Theatre in London is set to host two performances of The Cherry Orchard in the new year by acclaimed Russian company Sovremennik Theatre.
Taking..
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More safety measures have to be implemented for Broadway's Spider Man
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
The potential London producers of Spider-Man the Musical may wish to take note after yet more safety measures had to be implemented in the show on Broadway.
On Monday (December 20th 2010), Christopher Tierney - who plays the superhero -..
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London theatre critics 'should be able to talk about what performers look like'
Tuesday, 21 December 2010
A London theatre critic has argued that people who are paid to offer reviews of plays and musicals should be able to write what they like within reason, even if this makes reference to a performer's physical attributes.
Michael Coveney..
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A Flea in Her Ear 'is a brilliant night's entertainment'
Tuesday, 21 December 2010
A Flea in Her Ear has been highly recommended by a theatre critic who took in the show this week.
The author for the Londonist, referred to only as Zozo, said the play features as much festive fun as a panto thanks to its mania, farcical..
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Former Coronation Street star to appear in Million Dollar Quartet
Tuesday, 21 December 2010
It has been announced that a former Coronation Street actor is to take one of the roles in the forthcoming musical Million Dollar Quartet.
Bill Ward, who may be recognisable to fans of the soap as love cheat Charlie Stubbs, will play the..
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Casting announced for West End musical Shoes
Monday, 20 December 2010
In good news for people who love footwear, the casting has been announced for the forthcoming musical Shoes.
The show will be arriving at the Peacock Theatre on February 8th 201,1 where it will stay until April 3rd following recent success..
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Alan Cumming to appear in West End for one night only
Friday, 17 December 2010
Hollywood actor Alan Cumming is to make a return to the West End in a special one-off concert.
The X Men actor will head to the Garrick Theatre on January 30th 2011 to..
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Olivia Williams starts to prepare for Vaudeville Theatre debut
Friday, 17 December 2010
Olivia Williams has said she has already started to prepare for her debut in the new play In A Forest Dark and Deep, which opens at the Vaudeville Theatre in March..
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A Flea in Her Ear 'is blissfully funny'
Thursday, 16 December 2010
A theatre critic has given an excellent review for A Flea in Her Ear, which opened at the Old Vic Theatre earlier this week.
Writing for the Independent, Paul Taylor said..
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Judi Dench voted best stage actor ever
Thursday, 16 December 2010
Dame Judi Dench has topped a poll carried out to find the best stage actor of all time.
The performer - who has appeared in shows such as The Royal Family and The Breath of Life during her distinguished career - received 21.5 per cent of..
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Kristen Bell spotted enjoying Birdsong in London
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
Kristen Bell has been spotted taking in a spot of London theatre during her time in the UK.
The Veronica Mars actress is in town for the premiere of new movie Burlesque and headed to the
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Theatre 'is enjoying a golden age'
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
A theatre expert has said he thinks that the industry is enjoying a golden age, despite the global economic downturn.
Writing for the Independent, Howard Panter, the manager of the Ambassador Theatre Group, said that theatres have not been..
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Sale of Andrew Lloyd Webber's theatres falls through
Monday, 13 December 2010
The sale of four West End theatres by Andrew Lloyd Webber has fallen through after he failed to agree a deal, it has been revealed.
His Really Useful Group had agreed in October 2010 to sell the Palace, Her Majesty's, the Cambridge and..
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Critic gives four star review for Love Story
Monday, 13 December 2010
Another positive review has been given for Love Story, anyone thinking of going to see it soon may be interested to know.
Writing for the Express, Mark Shenton said he totally fell for the show when he went to see it this weekend at the
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Not long left to get tickets for Yes, Prime Minister
Monday, 13 December 2010
London theatre fans have been reminded that there is not long left in which to get tickets for Yes, Prime Minister at the Gielgud Theatre.
It was announced last month..
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New burlesque show to open at West End's Garrick Theatre
Monday, 13 December 2010
A new burlesque show is to open next year at the Garrick Theatre, fans of dance may be interested to hear.
The Hurly Burly Show is to transfer from the
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Love Story 'is polished and pleasing'
Friday, 10 December 2010
Anyone hoping to find London theatre tickets for a polished and pleasing night out might like to take a trip to the
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David Jason and Billie Piper 'are being pursued for Pygmalion'
Friday, 10 December 2010
Individuals looking for London theatre tickets to the best shows in town might be tempted to head to the West End in the New Year if rumours regarding a new production of..
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Should previews of plays and musicals be abandoned?
Friday, 10 December 2010
A theatre expert has sparked a debate over whether or not previews for London plays and musicals should be kept or abandoned.
Mark Shenton of the Stage said it is common practice these days for productions to open to paying customers days..
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Critic enjoys talk by Birdsong cast and producers
Friday, 10 December 2010
A theatre critic has said he enjoyed a talk by the people behind West End play Birdsong, which took place this week.
Writing for WhatsonStage.com, Michael Coveney..
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Performances and melodies make Love Story satisfying and sad
Thursday, 9 December 2010
The stage adaptation of Erich Segal's Love Story - which was turned into a successful film 40 years ago - has continued to wow the critics in London's theatreland, with one praising the quality of its songs.
A recent article on..
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Quirky titled musical to make West End debut?
Wednesday, 8 December 2010
It has been reported that a musical with a quirky name could be set to make its West End debut after achieving success on Broadway.
[Title of Show] is a four-person production that was originally created for the 2004 New York Musical..
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Love Story 'is elegant, tasteful and thoroughly rewarding'
Wednesday, 8 December 2010
Howard Goodall and Stephen Clark's adaptation of Erich Segal's 1970 novel Love Story has earned fulsome praise from one critic, who implied that it is an improvement on the film.
Writing in the Hollywood Reporter, Ray Bennett..
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Sir Patrick Stewart West End productions are vital
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
Sir Patrick Stewart has spoken out against the government's decision to cut funding for the arts, insisting that West End shows are vital for the economy.
In an interview with the Independent, the thespian said he does not think the..
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Love Story 'features much to be commended'
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
The new West End adaptation of Love Story has been praised by a critic who went to see it on its opening night yesterday evening (December 6th 2010).
Paul Vale of the Stage said he enjoyed the play and found it to be cleverly..
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Could American Psycho musical come to London?
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
Fans of London musicals could soon be watching a show based on American Psycho, if it proves to be a success on Broadway.
Producers David Johnson, Jesse Singer, Nate Bolotin and Aaron Ray have been developing a stage show adapted from the..
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Tracie Bennett I've been preparing for Rainbow role all my life
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
Tracie Bennett has said she is thrilled to be starring in End of the Rainbow, as it is something she feels she has been preparing for all her life.
The performer told the Express she is really enjoying appearing as Judy Garland at the
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Love Story opens at the Duchess Theatre tonight
Monday, 6 December 2010
Anyone with tickets to Love Story is no doubt looking forward to its official opening at the Duchess Theatre tonight (December 6th 2010).
The play is based on the..
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Spider Man actor 'has been chosen for London'
Friday, 3 December 2010
The actor who would play Spider-Man has been chosen in anticipation of the musical coming to London, it has been claimed.
Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail stated that Matthew James Thomas flew over to New York last year to audition for the..
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Al Pacino could appear in London's West End next year
Friday, 3 December 2010
Fans of Al Pacino may be pleased to know that he could be coming to London's West End next year.
According to Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail, the actor is in talks to play Shylock in The Merchant of Venice in the UK again after..
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Sarah Lancashire 'thrilled' to be in Betty Blue Eyes
Thursday, 2 December 2010
Actress Sarah Lancashire has said she is very excited about appearing in the new musical Betty Blue Eyes next year.
The production will be Sir Cameron Mackintosh's first in a decade and is an adaptation of the 1984 film A Private..
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo set for West End run?
Thursday, 2 December 2010
It has been suggested that theatre fans may soon be able to watch a West End adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
The first of Stieg Larsson's Millennium novels is set to make its stage premiere in Copenhagen this weekend and..
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Glee cast to head to West End's Deathtrap?
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
It has been reported that the cast of TV's Glee could be heading to the West End soon in order to watch Deathtrap at the
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Musicals 'need to take more risks'
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
The creators of musicals need to take more risks in order to ensure that their productions have something pertinent to say.
This is according to Boff Whalley of the Guardian, who argued that "super-sized" shows have priced smaller..
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Cynthia Nixon's West End stint 'has been cancelled'
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
Cynthia Nixon's planned move to the West End has been cancelled due to financing problems, it has been reported.
According to the Daily Mail, As Bees in Honey Drown was due to start rehearsals in three weeks, but cashflow issues mean..
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Ruthie Henshall I jumped at chance to do Blithe Spirit
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
Actress Ruthie Henshall has said she "jumped at the chance" to take on a role in Blithe Spirit when it was offered to her by director Thea Sharrock.
Speaking to the East Anglian Daily Times, she revealed this is her first straight..
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Yes, Prime Minister announces West End closing date
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
It has been announced that the West End version of Yes, Prime Minister will close in January 2011 in order to go on a national tour.
The play will see its curtains come down at the
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End of the Rainbow 'is moving and miraculous'
Monday, 29 November 2010
New West End play End of the Rainbow has been recommended as moving and utterly convincing by one critic.
Writing for the Express, Mark Shenton said Judy Garland is virtually brought back to life by Tracie Bennett, who appears as the singer..
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Love Never Dies star to appear in Rebecca?
Friday, 26 November 2010
It has been suggested that Sierra Boggess from Love Never Dies could soon be appearing in a new West End adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca.
Theatre..
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Another five star review notched up by End of the Rainbow
Thursday, 25 November 2010
Another five-star review has been given to End of the Rainbow after it made its debut at the Trafalgar Studios in London earlier this week.
The show stars Tracie..
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An Ideal Husband receives West End extension
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
The Oscar Wilde play An Ideal Husband has been given an extension in the West End due to popular demand.
It was originally supposed to be booking at the Vaudeville..
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Matthew Fox 'tremendously excited' about West End debut
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Actor Matthew Fox has said he is really looking forward to treading the boards in London for the first time next year.
The former Lost star was confirmed yesterday (November 22nd 2010) for one of the lead roles in Neil LaBute's In a..
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Rebecca to follow Flashdance into Shaftesbury Theatre?
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
It has been suggested that a musical adaptation of classic novel Rebecca could be set to succeed Flashdance at the
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Matthew Fox confirmed for West End debut
Monday, 22 November 2010
It has been confirmed that Matthew Fox is to make his West End debut next year.
The former Lost actor will tread the boards of the Vaudeville Theatre alongside Olivia..
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Rosamund Pike to return to West End next year
Friday, 19 November 2010
Fans of Rosamund Pike may be pleased to know that the actress is to make a return to the West End next year.
According to the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, she will take the lead role in Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler, which will open in..
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Betty Blue Eyes to open at Novello Theatre next year
Friday, 19 November 2010
It has been confirmed that comedic play Betty Blue Eyes will open at the Novello Theatre in spring next year.
Tickets will go on sale on November 29th 2010 and the..
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Tom Conti There should be more plays in London theatres
Friday, 19 November 2010
Actor Tom Conti has criticised the low numbers of London plays in West End theatres in comparison with musicals.
The former Rising Damp star said he is struggling to find a venue for the play Wife After Death, which was supposed to be..
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West End to welcome Barbershopera Apocalypse No!
Thursday, 18 November 2010
The West End is to welcome a comedic show offering up an alternative version of the apocalypse next year.
Barbershopera: Apocalypse No! will arrive at the Trafalgar..
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Playing Judy Garland 'is a challenge'
Thursday, 18 November 2010
The performer who is currently playing Judy Garand in End of the Rainbow at the Trafalgar Studios 1 has said the role is a challenge.
Two-time Olivier Award-winner..
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Could a Spandau Ballet musical be coming to a London theatre near you?
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Anyone who enjoyed the songs of Spandau Ballet in the 1980s may wish to keep their ears to the ground for news of a musical telling the story of the band's journey into the pop industry.
At the recent CLIC Sargent Fantasy Ball in..
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Boris Johnson insists investment into London plays and musicals should continue
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
London mayor Boris Johnson has insisted that investment into plays and musicals in the capital and elsewhere must continue, despite the economic downturn.
The politician said he thinks that both public and private funding needs to continue..
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Apollo Theatre to be venue for Leslie Jordan's show
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
It has been announced that the Apollo Theatre will be the venue for the new one-man show by US actor Leslie Jordan.
News that My Trip Down the Pink Carpet would be coming..
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Shameless star to play Alma in Cause Celebre
Friday, 12 November 2010
It has been revealed that Shameless star Anne-Marie Duff is to star in a West End revival of Cause Celebre.
According to Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail, the actress will play Alma Rattenbury in the Terence Rattigan production, which is to..
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Positive review offered for An Ideal Husband
Thursday, 11 November 2010
A critic has given the West End revival of An Ideal Husband a good review after it opened at the Vaudeville Theatre last night (November 10th 2010).
Writing for the..
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Industry insider speaks of man behind Fela! at the National Theatre
Thursday, 11 November 2010
A man who met the force of nature who inspired new West End play Fela! has been speaking of his influence on music and his legacy.
In a piece for the Telegraph, Peter Culshaw said Fela Anikulapo Kuti was an unusual, controversial man who..
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Fela! is hit by lawsuit from biographer
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
New West End musical Fela!, which opened for previews last week, has been hit by a lawsuit from a biographer who claims his work was stolen.
Carlos Moore is the only official biographer of the show's subject Fela Kuti and has lodged a..
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When We Are Married receives another four star review
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
Another four-star review has been offered for When We Are Married at the Garrick..
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The Snowman returns to London's Peacock Theatre
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
The Snowman is to make a welcome return to London's West End this winter, right on time for the festive season.
It will open at the Peacock Theatre on December 1st 2010 and is currently booking until January 9th 2011, so could be the..
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Matt Baker I'd love to do the West End
Tuesday, 9 November 2010
Strictly Come Dancing favourite Matt Baker has said he would love to progress with his new-found skills once the series ends.
The Countryfile presenter told Digital Spy he has been surprised how well he has done on the BBC programme,..
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Men Should Weep 'should be compulsory viewing for politicians'
Tuesday, 9 November 2010
New West End revival Men Should Weep has been recommended as essential viewing for politicians by one theatre expert.
In his blog for the Guardian, John M Morrison said it is a lesson about what could happen to the poor if the welfare state..
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Cast of Shrek the Musical post for photos
Tuesday, 9 November 2010
The cast of Shrek the Musical have been posing for photos ahead of next year's eagerly-anticipated opening at the
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The Children's Hour confirmed for Comedy Theatre revival
Monday, 8 November 2010
It has now been confirmed that The Children's Hour will be coming to the West End's Comedy Theatre in time for a revival early next year.
The play, starring Keira..
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Audience response to Birdsong 'has been electrifying'
Monday, 8 November 2010
Birdsong author Sebastian Faulks has said he has been thrilled by the audience response to the West End adaptation of the story.
Speaking in an interview with BBC Breakfast, the bestselling writer said he feels the strength of the play is..
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Yes, Prime Minister proves to be a West End success
Friday, 5 November 2010
The new West End adaptation of Yes, Prime Minister has proved to be a success just five weeks after its transfer.
Having moved to the Gielgud Theatre at the end of..
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Leslie Jordan 'set for West End stint next year'
Thursday, 4 November 2010
US comedian Leslie Jordan is to bring his one-man comedy show to London's West End next year, it has been revealed.
According to WhatsonStage.com, the funnyman - recognisable as Karen's nemesis Beverley Leslie from Will and Grace -..
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David Walliams I'd love to return to London's West End
Wednesday, 3 November 2010
Comedian and writer David Walliams has said he would love to return to London's West End in order to star in another play.
The Little Britain star and successful children's author told the London Evening Standard he really enjoyed..
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Yes, Prime Minister 'is not disappointing'
Wednesday, 3 November 2010
Yes, Prime Minister at the Gielgud Theatre has been recommended to London theatre fans by a British expat who went to see it on a visit to the UK recently.
Michael Walsh,..
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Premiere of Big the Musical in the UK postponed
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
Fans of the cult 1988 movie Big are likely to be disappointed by news that the UK premiere of a musical based upon it has been postponed.
Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail revealed last month that a stage production of the movie was to appear..
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Four stars for Garrick Theatre's When We Are Married
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
A glowing four-star review has been given to When We Are Married at the Garrick Theatre by one critic who went to see it recently.
Ian Shuttleworth of the Financial Times..
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Men Should Weep 'is timely and gritty'
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
Men Should Weep at the National Theatre has been recommended to people who like gritty, realistic performances.
Writing for the Scotsman, Charlene Sweeney said it has become this year's hit, perhaps thanks to the current economic..
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When We Are Married 'pricks pomposity in true Priestley fashion'
Monday, 1 November 2010
The West End revival of When We Are Married has been praised for its social satire by one critic who went to see it this week.
Writing for the London Evening Standard, Fiona Mountford said it "pricks middle-class pomposity in true [JB]..
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Theatre Royal Drury Lane to host 2011 Olivier Awards
Monday, 1 November 2010
It has been announced that the Theatre Royal Drury Lane is to host next year's prestigious Laurence Olivier Awards.
The ceremony will move from its usual..
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Danny Boyle takes on two actors for West End's Frankenstein
Friday, 29 October 2010
Director Danny Boyle has chosen two principal actors to play Frankenstein's monster when the play hits the West End in February 2011.
The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye reveals that both Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller will..
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Fela! 'will make audiences go back for more'
Friday, 29 October 2010
A London theatre expert has predicted that the new West End musical Fela! will have audiences wanting more thanks to its infectious singing and dancing.
The show at the National Theatre tells the story of Nigerian Afrobeat king Fela Kuti -..
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Cast of Merrily We Roll Along to reunite at Queen's Theatre
Friday, 29 October 2010
Fans of classic London theatre may be pleased to know that the original cast of Merrily We Roll Along are to reunite for two shows only this weekend.
The musical was last seen in London a decade ago, but Samantha Spiro, Daniel Evans, Mary..
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When We Are Married 'is cheerful and well paced'
Thursday, 28 October 2010
The new revival of When We Are Married at the Garrick Theatre has been praised by a well-respected theatre critic.
Writing for WhatsonStage.com, Michael Coveney said the..
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Maureen Lipman 'is a total delight' in When We Are Married
Thursday, 28 October 2010
Veteran stage and screen actress Maureen Lipman has been praised for her part in the West End revival of When We Are Married.
In a review for the Guardian, Michael Billington said the former star of A Little Night Music is a "total..
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Onassis play angers tycoon's relatives
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
Fans of scandal may have another reason to check out new play Onassis at the Novello Theatre on top of its excellent reviews.
The production, which tells the story of the..
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When We Are Married 'is better than a farce'
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
The West End revival of When We Are Married has been recommended to London theatre fans by one actress.
Veteran stage and screen star Maureen Lipman plays Clara Soppitt in the comedy and told the Telegraph she is a great character amid a..
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Longlist announced for LES theatre awards
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
A longlist has been announced naming the nominees for this year's London Evening Standard Theatre Awards.
The winners are to be revealed at a ceremony at the Savoy Hotel on November 28th 2010, but judges have their work cut out in the..
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Could The Three Musketeers come to London's West End?
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
A new adaptation of The Three Musketeers could be set to come to London's West End, it has been rumoured.
WhatsonStage.com reports that a musical version of the classic story is to premiere in Kingston this Christmas, but that it may be..
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Colin Firth I almost missed my own West End play once
Monday, 25 October 2010
Colin Firth has revealed that he once nearly missed a play in London's West End - but the problem was that he was supposed to be in it.
The British actor said he suffers from terrible stage fright and suddenly found himself needing to..
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Amanda Holden needs to do quick changes in Shrek the Musical
Monday, 25 October 2010
Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has revealed she will need to be quick on the draw when it comes to costume changes in Shrek the Musical.
The actress was chosen for the role of Princess Fiona earlier this year and she told..
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Keira Knightley and Elisabeth Moss 'will star in The Children's Hour next year'
Friday, 22 October 2010
Keira Knightley will head back to the West End next year, together with Elisabeth Moss of Mad Men.
Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail appears to confirm the rumours that the Atonement actress is to tread the boards again in his theatre gossip..
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Keira Knightley to star in The Children's Hour for London's West End?
Friday, 22 October 2010
A controversial play that was banned by some venues after its first outing in the 30s might be making a return to a London theatre with Keira Knightley at its helm.
The Pirates of the Caribbean actress is allegedly in talks with..
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Arts spending cuts 'will cause long term damage' to theatre industry
Thursday, 21 October 2010
Theatre insiders have criticised the government's decision to levy 29.6 per cent cuts in funding on the industry, announced as part of the Spending Review yesterday (October 20th 2010).
Nica Burns, president of the Society of London..
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Could Sex and the City's Mr Big be heading to the West End?
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Actor Chris Noth - better known as Carrie Bradshaw's on-off lover Mr Big in the hit US show Sex and the City - may be making his West End acting debut in the foreseeable future, according to industry speculation.
Noth, who is also known..
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The Gruffalo to return to London's West End this Christmas
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Popular children's show The Gruffalo returns to the West End at the end of the year for its fifth consecutive Christmas run.
The show will re-open at the Garrick Theatre..
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Love Story actress reveals excitement ahead of November opening
Monday, 18 October 2010
The actress who is to play the lead role in new West End play Love Story has revealed her excitement about the play's opening.
Emma Williams is to portray Jenny Cavilleri in the forthcoming adaptation, a character made famous by Ali..
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America Ferrera tipped for West End debut
Friday, 15 October 2010
It has been reported that Ugly Betty star America Ferrera could be set to make her West End debut next spring.
She and Julia Stiles are favourites to take the lead role in reasons to be pretty - deliberately written in lower case -..
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Robert Lindsay I'm thrilled Onassis is getting good reviews
Friday, 15 October 2010
British actor Robert Lindsay has said he is relieved to see that new West End play Onassis is getting good reviews, because he was worried about how audiences may receive it.
The My Family star said in an interview with ITV1's This..
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Martin Guerre may be set for West End return
Friday, 15 October 2010
Hit musical Martin Guerre could be set for a revival in London's West End soon, it has been revealed.
Speaking to the Stage, Alain Boublil - who penned the show together with Claude-Michel Schonberg - said there are plans underway to..
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Plot device in Birdsong praised for bringing home horrors of war
Thursday, 14 October 2010
A plot device used in the West End adaptation of Birdsong has been praised by one reviewer for the emotional punch it gives to the audience.
Gerald Berkowitz from Theatre Guide London said he was hugely moved during a scene change which..
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Shaftesbury Theatre to unveil refurbishment tonight
Thursday, 14 October 2010
The results of a £2 million refurbishment programme at the Shaftesbury Theatre are to be unveiled tonight (October 14th 2010) ahead of the grand opening of
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Onassis and Robert Lindsay praised again
Thursday, 14 October 2010
New West End play Onassis has received yet more praise from the critics after Michael Coveney posted a positive review on his personal WhatsonStage.com blog.
The theatre expert said he went to see the production this week and found himself..
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Apollo Theatre's The Country Girl given four star review
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
A critic has offered up a glowing four-star review for new Apollo Theatre arrival The Country Girl.
Charles Spencer of the Telegraph said he had never seen the play before..
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Four star review for Onassis at the Novello Theatre
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
New West End arrival Onassis has been given an excellent review by one critic who went to see it recently.
Michael Coveney, writing for WhatsonStage.com, said Robert Lindsay is particularly impressive as the main character, shipping tycoon..
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Stars gather to celebrate 100 years of the London Palladium
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
A host of celebrities headed to the London Palladium yesterday (October 12th 2010) to celebrate the famous venue's 100th birthday.
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Bruce..
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London theatre expert urges government not to slash arts funding
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
A London theatre insider has asked fans of plays and musicals to get behind a campaign asking the government not to slash funding for the arts.
Nica Burns, President of the Society of London Theatre, is encouraging people to sign a petition..
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Old Vic Theatre's Design for Living 'witty and wonderful'
Monday, 11 October 2010
Those who purchase theatre tickets for the Old Vic Theatre's Design for Living can expect to watch an entertaining show.
This is according to News of the World..
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Sadler's Wells' Vertical Road 'played out to powerful music'
Monday, 11 October 2010
Vertical Road, which was performed at Sadler's Wells earlier this month, has been given the once-over by a theatre critic.
Writing for the Independent, Zoe Anderson praised the show's "powerful design and music" and..
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Hamlet at National Theatre 'is constantly compelling'
Monday, 11 October 2010
The National Theatre production of Hamlet is "constantly compelling" and full of new insights into the character.
This is the view of the Telegraph's Charles Spencer, who has given the modern-day Shakespeare adaptation a..
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Robert Lindsay Onassis provides an honest appraisal of the man
Friday, 8 October 2010
Robert Lindsay has said he is enjoying portraying Aristotle Onassis in a new play at the Novello Theatre.
The My Family star told BBC World Service he likes the character..
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Daniel Radcliffe begins shooting film version of The Woman in Black
Friday, 8 October 2010
Daniel Radcliffe has begun shooting scenes for the film version of West End stalwart The Woman in Black.
The 21-year-old is playing solicitor Arthur Kipps in the movie,..
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Plays and musicals 'should feature more regional accents'
Thursday, 7 October 2010
A writer has argued that British plays and musicals should feature more genuine regional accents in a bid to ensure they represent the whole of the UK.
Daniel Bye of the Guardian said each part of Britain has a unique social history that..
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Birdsong 'is an evocative adaptation'
Thursday, 7 October 2010
New West End play Birdsong has been praised by one critic who went to see it recently.
Ray Bennett of the Hollywood Reporter said it is an "evocative adaptation" that achieves a "startlingly claustrophobic" atmosphere..
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Theatre duo plan to take London by storm with Blues Brothers Live
Thursday, 7 October 2010
Two young people from Manchester are planning to take the London theatre world by storm when they present their West End debut next week.
Brian Hook and Louis Hartshorn - who set up their own production company three years ago - will be..
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Onassis 'is funny, rueful and tragic'
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
Anyone who goes to watch Onassis at the Novello Theatre is sure to find the story fascinating and moving.
Anna Francolini, who plays opera singer Maria Callas in the..
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Birdsong creators speak of bringing the book to the stage
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
Two of the people behind Birdsong have been speaking about how the book has been successfully brought to the stage of the Comedy Theatre.
In an interview with the London..
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London Palladium pays tribute to Sir Norman Wisdom
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
The lights were dimmed at the London Palladium ahead of a Sister Act performance last night (October 5th 2010) in..
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Noel Coward ‘is having a renaissance’
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
Noel Coward is having something of a renaissance in London theatre and worldwide – and it is thanks to his astute observations of society.
Theatre producer Nica Burns told the Independent that modern audiences are now beginning to..
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Sebastian Faulks describes his ‘warmest support’ for Birdsong
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
Award-winning writer Sebastian Faulks has said he was thrilled to see such a good stage adaptation of one of his most famous books.
Birdsong is currently showing at the Comedy..
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Amanda Holden gets ready for Shrek by posting Twitter pics
Monday, 4 October 2010
Amanda Holden seems to be excited about her forthcoming role in Shrek the Musical, if her recent Twitter postings are anything to go by.
The 39-year-old took to the microblogging site to post pictures of herself as Princess Fiona, the..
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Preparations 'are underway' for Betty Blue Eyes
Friday, 1 October 2010
New musical Betty Blue Eyes will be coming to the West End's Novello Theatre next spring, according to one source.
Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail said he has heard..
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Judy Garland play to be staged in London's West End
Friday, 1 October 2010
A new play detailing the life of troubled star Judy Garland is to arrive in the West End later this year, it has been revealed.
End of the Rainbow is to be staged at the
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Birdsong 'is a powerful play'
Friday, 1 October 2010
Birdsong at the Comedy Theatre has been given a four-star review by one critic who recently went to see it.
Michael Billington of the Guardian said the production is..
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Clybourne Park confirmed for West End transfer
Thursday, 30 September 2010
Satirical comedy Clybourne Park has been confirmed for a West End transfer from the Royal Court next year.
Although it had been speculated that the play would go to the
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Panto to get potted at the Vaudeville Theatre this Xmas
Thursday, 30 September 2010
Fans of pantomime may be interested in buying London theatre tickets to a show at the Vaudeville..
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Birdsong 'is in touch with Sebastian Faulks' novel'
Thursday, 30 September 2010
New West End play Birdsong has been praised for being in touch with the original emotions of the novel.
Henry Hitchings of the London Evening Standard said Ben Barnes as Stephen Wraysford is particularly good, because he portrays the slow..
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Full cast announced for West End's Fela!
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
The producers of the forthcoming West End production of Fela! have named the full cast who will take to the stage at the Olivier Theatre on opening night (November 16th 2010).
Actors including Lydie Alberto, Jonathan Andre, Cindy..
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Four star review given for Yes, Prime Minister
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Theatregoers who book tickets for Yes, Prime Minister at the Gielgud Theatre in London can expect a humorous and topical show, according to a Telegraph reviewer.
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Keira Knightley 'could make West End return'
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Pirates of the Caribbean star Keira Knightley could be set to tread the boards at the National theatre in the West End, according to one of her frequent collaborators.
Playwright and screenwriter Christopher Hampton has informed the..
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Wicked star set for leading role in Ghost?
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
It has been speculated that former Wicked star Oliver Thompsett could be set to take one of the lead roles in new West End..
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Reviewer hails Krapp's Last Tape
Reviewer hails Krapp's Last Tape
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
London theatre ticket holders are in for a treat when they go to see Krapp's Last Tape, a critic has suggested.
According to Sarah Hemming of the Financial Times, lead actor Michael Gambon delivers a "beautifully pitched"..
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Michael Gambon I couldn't give up performing
Michael Gambon: I couldn't give up performing
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
London theatre goers will be pleased to learn that Michael Gambon is not yet thinking of calling it a day.
The actor is currently appearing in the Samuel Beckett play Krapp's Last Tape at the
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Critic eases Sir Ian McKellen's concerns
Critic eases Sir Ian McKellen's concerns
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
London theatre ticket holders can still see plenty of talented actors on the stage, despite concerns from veteran performer Sir Ian McKellen.
This is the conclusion of Michael Billington of the Guardian, who was responding to Sir Ian's..
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Krapp's Last Tape 'is a one man masterpiece'
Monday, 27 September 2010
Krapp's Last Tape, the Samuel Beckett play starring Sir Michael Gambon, has been recommended to London theatre fans by one critic.
Nina Saville, writing for Suite101.com, said she is a fan of Beckett and his bleak world view that can..
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Shrek preparations made Amanda Holden 'a bundle of nerves'
Monday, 27 September 2010
Amanda Holden, the actress who is to play Princess Fiona in the West End version of Shrek, may appear to have bags of confidence when she appears on Britain's Got Talent.
However, she has revealed this was not the case when she attended..
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Sir Ian McKellen Amateur dramatics should not be allowed to dwindle
Monday, 27 September 2010
Veteran actor Sir Ian McKellen has expressed his belief that the British tradition of amateur dramatics should not be allowed to dwindle and fade away.
The Lord of the Rings star told the Guardian he is concerned that the nature of some of..
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Angela Lansbury 'is keen to return to the West End'
Monday, 27 September 2010
Fans of Angela Lansbury may be pleased to know she has expressed an interest in returning to the West End at some point in the future.
The 84-year-old star of Murder, She Wrote last trod the boards in London more than 30 years ago, but one..
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Critic offers good review for Krapp's Last Tape
Friday, 24 September 2010
A critic has given a positive review to Krapp's Last Tape, which is now appearing at the Duchess Theatre.
Writing for the London Evening Standard, Henry Hitchings..
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To The Manor Born duo to be reunited in West End
Friday, 24 September 2010
Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles are to be reunited in London's West End later this year, it has been revealed.
The actors, who starred together in To The Manor Born in the 1980s, will appear in The Rivals at the
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Baz Luhrmann working on Strictly Ballroom musical
Friday, 24 September 2010
Baz Luhrmann has said he is working on a stage musical version of Strictly Ballroom, his hit 1992 movie.
The director is to helm the project himself and is working with Sydney-based Global Creatures to organise the..
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Birdsong 'implores us not to forget'
Thursday, 23 September 2010
The writer who has adapted Sebastian Faulks' novel Birdsong for the West End has been speaking about her desire to keep the sacrifices of the soldiers of World War I fresh in people's minds.
In an interview with the Independent,..
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Gemma Arterton reveals she will make West End return
Thursday, 23 September 2010
Actress Gemma Arterton may currently be gracing our cinema screens as Tamara Drewe, but she has revealed she hasn't turned her back on the theatre.
The 24-year-old told the Daily Telegraph she has taken a year off from Hollywood in..
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Stars turn out to watch Gambon at the Duchess Theatre
Thursday, 23 September 2010
A host of famous faces were among those eagerly anticipating the West End return of Sir Michael Gambon last night (September 22nd 2010).
The veteran actor was forced to pull out of The Habit of Art last year due to illness, but made a full..
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South Pacific set for West End transfer?
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
Fans of classic musicals may be pleased to know they could soon be watching South Pacific in a West End theatre.
In an interview with the Guardian, Howard Panter said he intends to bring the Rodgers and Hammerstein show across the Atlantic..
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Bill Bailey to make West End return this winter
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
It has been revealed that top comedian Bill Bailey is to make a return to London's West End later this year.
The showman will bring his new stand-up routine entitled Dandelion Mind to the Wyndham's Theatre between November 2nd and..
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Working on Yes, Prime Minister 'has been wonderful'
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
The actors who have taken on the lead roles in Yes, Prime Minister for the West End stage have been speaking about the challenges they faced and the honour they felt.
In an interview with BBC Breakfast, David Haig and Henry Goodman said..
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Deborah Warner to direct School for Scandal at Barbican Theatre
Friday, 17 September 2010
Experienced theatrical director Deborah Warner is to be at the helm of forthcoming Barbican Theatre production The School for Scandal.
Warner - who has previously worked on Messiah, The Waste Land and Medea - is to be in charge of a..
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Design for Living 'a shrewd and lively production'
Friday, 17 September 2010
Design for Living has won rave reviews from critics following its opening night performance yesterday (September 15th 2010).
Michael Billington of the Guardian said Anthony Page's update of Noel Coward's 1932 comedy is a..
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Yes Prime Minister 'rooted in reality'
Friday, 17 September 2010
New stage comedy Yes Prime Minister has been carefully researched to be rooted in reality, one of its co-stars has explained.
The show is based on the successful 1980s TV comedy and details the often-complicated relationship between prime..
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A Disappearing Number 'has lost none of its brilliance'
Friday, 17 September 2010
The new incarnation of A Disappearing Number matches up to the high standards set by the previous two stagings of the production.
This is the view of WhatsOnStage critic Jo Caird, who explained that the play looks into the mathematics..
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Blood and Gifts gets five star review
Friday, 17 September 2010
New drama Blood and Gifts has been given a glowing review by a theatre critic.
The play was penned by rising star JT Rogers and focuses on the Russian invasion of Afghanistan that lasted throughout the 1980s, with the CIA funding local..
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Ghost to replace Grease at Piccadilly Theatre
Friday, 17 September 2010
Piccadilly Theatre will host the West End debut of Ghost next year, it has been confirmed.
Grease is the..
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David Haig and Henry Goodman 'great in Yes, Prime Minister'
Friday, 17 September 2010
One of the co-writers of Yes, Prime Minister has promised that West End audiences will love the performances of David Haig and Henry Goodman in the stage show.
Jonathan Lynn helped create the much-loved TV comedy, which starred Paul..
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Shoes set for five week run at Peacock Theatre
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
New song and dance revue show Shoes is being transferred to the West End.
It is to play at the Peacock Theatre for a five-week run, which will begin on February 8th 2011.
The show is currently booked to stay at the venue until..
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Her Majesty's Theatre to host charity show
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
Her Majesty's Theatre is to host something different to its normal performances of The Phantom of the Opera as its opens its doors for a one-off charity show this..
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Stephen Fry takes up Criterion Theatre role
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
Stephen Fry has agreed to become the new chairman of the Criterion Theatre Trust.
He is to take over the role from Lord Richard Attenborough and Fry said he was..
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Andrew Lloyd Webber looking for more West End stars
Monday, 13 September 2010
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber is hoping to further increase the sales of London theatre tickets by discovering more talented performers to star in West End..
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Andrew Scott promises 'tender' performance in Old Vic Theatre's Design for Living
Friday, 10 September 2010
Those who buy theatre tickets for Noel Coward's Design for Living at the Old Vic Theatre can expect a tender display from lead Andrew Scott.
Speaking to the..
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Amanda Holden 'will dazzle crowds at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in Shrek'
Friday, 10 September 2010
Amanda Holden is a "really good fit" to play Princess Fiona in the West End adaptation of Shrek at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
This is according..
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Jonathan Groff 'makes an assured debut in Deathtrap'
Thursday, 9 September 2010
Jonathan Groff has been praised for his debut West End performance by one theatre critic.
Ian Shuttleworth of the Financial Times said the young actor and star of TV's Glee delivers an "assured" performance as up-and-coming..
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Deathtrap 'is sure to be a hit'
Wednesday, 8 September 2010
A theatre critic has said that new West End revival Deathtrap is an enjoyable evening's entertainment.
Henry Hitchings, writing for the London Evening Standard, commented that there are strong performances from the central cast members,..
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Shoes musical to arrive at Peacock Theatre soon?
Tuesday, 7 September 2010
A musical about shoes by the people behind Jerry Springer - The Opera could be set to arrive at the Peacock Theatre soon.
Composer Richard Thomas said at a Q&A session hosted by WhatsonStage.com that plans are underway to bring Shoes to..
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Clybourne Park 'could make a move to Theatre Royal Haymarket'
Tuesday, 7 September 2010
It has been speculated that new play Clybourne Park could soon be making its way to the West End.
The production, which only opened at the Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Downstairs on September 2nd 2010, may be heading to the
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Willy Russell plays 'may be staying on in West End'
Monday, 6 September 2010
The plays Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine may be staying on at the Trafalgar Studios, it has been revealed.
According to WhatsonStage.com, Tim Piggott-Smith -..
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Jennifer Saunders I was so keen to write the Spice Girls musical
Friday, 3 September 2010
Jennifer Saunders is to co-write the forthcoming Spice Girls musical with Mamma Mia!'s Judy Craymer - and she says she is thrilled to have been given the opportunity to do..
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Nigel Lindsay and Nigel Harman confirmed for Shrek at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Friday, 3 September 2010
It has been confirmed that Nigel Lindsay and Nigel Harman are to come to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane next year in order to star in the eagerly-anticipated musical..
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Puss in Boots comes to the Arts Theatre for Christmas
Thursday, 2 September 2010
People on the lookout for a festive theatre treat for their children this year could consider going to see Puss in Boots.
The production will be showing at the Arts Theatre from November 18th 2010 until January 9th 2011 and is to star Kacey..
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Celebrity Autobiography 'could come to London's West End'
Thursday, 2 September 2010
Edinburgh Festival hit Celebrity Autobiography could soon make its way to London's West End due to popular demand.
According to WhatsonStage.com, the show is close to announcing a transfer to the English capital thanks to rave reviews..
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Gambon Krapp's Last Tape was important to me
Thursday, 2 September 2010
Veteran actor Michael Gambon has said it was important for him to accept a role in Krapp's Last Tape, because it marked his return to the theatre after illness.
Speaking to the London Evening Standard, he said he was very upset about..
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Claire Skinner Deathtrap is a welcome change
Thursday, 2 September 2010
Actress Claire Skinner has said she is nervously looking forward to appearing in Deathtrap, because it will be a welcome change to what she is used to.
The 45-year-old, who was recently on television in the sitcom Outnumbered, is to star..
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Matthew Fox to make West End debut?
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
Matthew Fox is reportedly set to make his West End debut in a play by Neil Labute.
The former Lost star is said to have told reporters at last weekend's Emmy Awards that he will be taking to the stage in London soon.
It is..
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Five Guys Named Moe to succeed Avenue Q at Wyndham's Theatre?
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
All-singing, all-dancing show Five Guys Named Moe could be set to follow Avenue Q into the Wyndham's Theatre soon.
According to WhatsonStage.com, the musical is likely to..
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Ruthie Henshall to join Blithe Spirit at Apollo Theatre
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
It has been revealed that West End regular Ruthie Henshall is to join the cast of the Noel Coward play Blithe Spirit when it opens next year.
The performer will star alongside the previously-announced Alison Steadman, Robert Bathurst and..
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Children 'are the toughest audiences for Educating Rita'
Thursday, 26 August 2010
Actor Tim Pigott-Smith has revealed that he has found children to be his toughest critics during his current run in Educating Rita.
The stage and screen veteran is playing Dr Frank Bryant in the Willy Russell play at the
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The Country Girl 'is startlingly good'
Thursday, 26 August 2010
A critic has been reviewing The Country Girl ahead of its impending arrival in the West End.
The play will open at the Apollo Theatre on October 6th 2010, succeeding the..
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Jonathan Groff I wanted Deathtrap part so badly
Wednesday, 25 August 2010
Jonathan Groff of Glee fame has revealed he was desperate to win a part in the West End play Deathtrap, which opens early next month.
The actor told the Telegraph he got hold of a script as soon as he found that Simon Russell Beale and..
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Dirty Dancing star rewards herself with property investment
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
The star of Dirty Dancing in the West End has treated herself by investing in a London property.
Charlie Bruce, who recently won the BBC One talent show So You Think You..
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The Secret of Sherlock Holmes to close soon
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
The Secret of Sherlock Holmes is to close at the Duchess Theatre on September 11th 2010, so anyone who is considering buying tickets had better get their skates on.
Peter..
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Deathtrap's characters 'are interesting and changeable'
Monday, 23 August 2010
Deathtrap actor Jonathan Groff has said he finds both the characters in the play and the storyline intriguing.
The Glee actor told the Independent he could not say too much without giving away the plot, but did reveal it was the dynamic..
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Rupert Grint I'd do London theatre, but not naked
Monday, 23 August 2010
Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint has said he would be interested in treading the boards of the West End - but not in the same way as his co-star Daniel Radcliffe.
Following his film appearances as the boy wizard in 2007, Radcliffe famously..
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Coronation Street play to hit London's West End?
Friday, 20 August 2010
Coronation Street fans may be in their element after it was rumoured that a play about the soap could be making its way to the West End.
Corrie! - which squeezes all 7,400-plus episodes of the TV programme into a two-hour show - opened at..
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Simon Russell Beale Deathtrap is fascinating
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
British actor Simon Russell Beale has said he is thrilled to be starring in Deathtrap, which opens at the Noel Coward Theatre on Saturday (August 21st 2010).
Speaking..
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Hopes for Spider Man in London after Broadway announcement?
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
London theatre fans may be hoping that there will be a Spider-Man musical in the UK, following the announcement that the show is finally to hit Broadway.
Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark will open at the Foxwoods Theatre on December 21st 2010..
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Deathtrap gets Hollywood treatment with video trailer
Monday, 16 August 2010
Forthcoming West End play Deathtrap may appeal to a whole new audience after a Hollywood-style trailer was made to publicise it.
The video, which sees cast members Jonathan Groff and Simon Russell Beale speaking in character without giving..
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Hollyoaks' Ricky Whittle for West End role?
Friday, 13 August 2010
Hollyoaks fans could soon see one of the show's departed cast members starring in a London theatre show.
According to the Liverpool Echo, Ricky Whittle - aka murdered Calvin Valentine in the teatime soap - spent yesterday (August 12th..
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A Guide to Sexual Misery returns to London's West End
Thursday, 12 August 2010
For people who like a laugh and some audience participation in their West End shows, A Guide to Sexual Misery could be ideal this autumn.
The Arts Theatre is to play host to the quirky production - which aims to solve British bedroom..
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The Go! Go! Go! Show 'is a family musical'
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
The Go! Go! Go! Show is perfect for families with children of all ages, its creator has said.
Mike Stock - part of the Stock Aitken Waterman phenomenon - told the Daily Mail the musical came about because he was increasingly frustrated with..
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Full cast announced for West End adaptation of Birdsong
Tuesday, 10 August 2010
Anyone keen to see the London theatre adaptation of Birdsong later this year may be interested to hear that the full cast for the play has now been announced.
Joining the previously announced Ben Barnes as Stephen Wraysford will be Nicholas..
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Amanda Holden I'm thrilled to have been chosen for Shrek role
Monday, 9 August 2010
Amanda Holden has been speaking of her delight at being awarded the role of Princess Fiona in the forthcoming Shrek musical.
The Britain's Got Talent judge said in her regular column for Fabulous magazine she is pleased the news is out in..
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Burn the Floor 'excites London theatre fans when it pulls out all the stops'
Friday, 6 August 2010
Burn the Floor has been described as two hours of slick, contemporary dancing that makes Strictly Come Dancing look a relatively sedate affair by comparison.
Being staged at the
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Laura Dos Santos 'is great in Educating Rita'
Friday, 6 August 2010
Laura Dos Santos has been praised for her new interpretation of the lead in the latest London theatre production of Educating Rita.
Willy Russell's classic play, which was first premiered in the summer of 1980, is now being staged at..
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After the Dance recommended to London theatre fans
Friday, 6 August 2010
Fans of London theatre who are hoping to see an up-and-coming actor in action while visiting England’s capital may be wise to take a trip to Terence Rattigan's After the Dance at the National Theatre, one expert has suggested.
Theatre..
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Mischa Barton 'wants a career in London theatre'
Tuesday, 3 August 2010
Fans of London theatre could see former US television actor Mischa Barton take up a career in the West End.
Speaking to Heat magazine, one of the celebrity's friends claimed that The OC star has found a new British boyfriend and is..
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Burn the Floor 'is as gripping as it gets'
Monday, 2 August 2010
Burn the Floor has again been recommended to London theatre fans by a critic who went to see it recently.
Writing for the Express, Jeffery Taylor said the dancers demonstrate "blood and guts devotion" to their moves, which they show off..
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The Prisoner of Second Avenue 'resonates with audiences'
Monday, 2 August 2010
The Prisoner of Second Avenue has been a success in London so far because its storyline resonates with its audiences.
Director Terry Johnson told the New York Times the play's dialogue echoes real-life conversations, while the plot in which..
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Jonathan Groff in training for Deathtrap scenes
Friday, 30 July 2010
Jonathan Groff, one of the stars of the forthcoming play Deathtrap, has revealed the cast are currently rehearsing the fight scenes.
The Glee actor told theatre gossip columnist Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail he is trying to get fit for..
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Amanda Holden 'has won role of Princess Fiona in Shrek'
Friday, 30 July 2010
People who buy London theatre tickets for Shrek next year will be able to see Amanda Holden playing Princess Fiona, it has been claimed.
The Daily Mail columnist..
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Shirley Valentine and Educating Rita 'are both unmissably good'
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Trafalgar Studios 1 plays Shirley Valentine and Educating Rita have both been recommended by a London theatre critic.
Dominic Cavendish, reviewing both for the..
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Burn the Floor 'makes it impossible to sit still'
Burn the Floor 'makes it impossible to sit still'
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Burn the Floor has been recommended to London theatre fans as a result of its stunning dance moves.
Writing for the Stage, critic Sarah Wilkinson said the dancers - including Ali Bastian and Brian Fortuna - possess "stunning techniques" and..
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Shirley Valentine 'is entertaining and enjoyable'
Shirley Valentine 'is entertaining and enjoyable'
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Shirley Valentine has been recommended to London theatre fans by one critic who recently went to see it.
Writing for London Theatre Guide, Peter Brown said the play is great fun and has some really moving moments.
It tells the..
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Ali Bastian turns heads after Burn the Floor opening night
Ali Bastian turns heads after Burn the Floor opening night
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Ali Bastian has been working hard to prepare for new West End show Burn the Floor and it showed on Monday (July 26th 2010) when she attended the opening night after-party.
The former Hollyoaks actress turned heads in a figure-hugging Herve..
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Barbara Windsor I'd like to do a musical now
Barbara Windsor: I'd like to do a musical now
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
After filming her final scenes for EastEnders earlier this month, Barbara Windsor is now reportedly keen to try her hand at London theatre again.
The veteran actress - Peggy Mitchell in the long-running soap - has not appeared on stage for..
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A Disappearing Number to come to London for limited season
A new West End run has been announced for A Disappearing Number.
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Anyone who missed A Disappearing Number in London in 2008 now has another chance to catch it, as the play is coming to the West End in September.
The award-winning production will be appearing at the
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Chas and Dave musical to hit London's West End
A new musical based on the hits of Chas and Dave is sure to delight London theatre fans.
Monday, 26 July 2010
A new musical based on the hits of Chas and Dave is to hit London's West End soon, fans of the Cockney duo may be interested to hear.
Their songs have been written into a new show by Ray Cooney, which is set in London in the 1960s and is..
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Krapp's Last Tape to precede Love Story at Duchess Theatre
The Duchess theatre will welcome a Samuel Beckett play later this year.
Friday, 23 July 2010
The Samuel Beckett play Krapp's Last Tape is to head to the West End's Duchess Theatre ahead of the opening of Love Story at the same venue.
A one-act play that..
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Wilde's An Ideal Husband to come to London theatre
A popular Oscar Wilde play is to show at the Vaudeville Theatre in November.
Friday, 23 July 2010
The Oscar Wilde play An Ideal Husband is to come to the London's West End in November, it has been revealed.
It is to arrive at the Vaudeville Theatre for an official..
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Lee Hall and Elton John working on Animal Farm musical
A musical based on Animal Farm is coming to London.
Friday, 23 July 2010
Award-winning writer Lee Hall has revealed he is working on a stage version of Animal Farm for the West End with Elton John.
He told the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye the story - written by George Orwell as a criticism of Stalinism - is..
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Could Julianne Moore's musical storybooks come to London?
Julianne Moore is to see her books adapted for Broadway - and perhaps London.
Thursday, 22 July 2010
Julianne Moore's storybook series Freckleface Strawberry is to be made into a musical, leading to speculation that it could eventually come to a London theatre.
The books, which tell the story of a little girl who is trying to come to terms..
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Jeff Goldblum London theatre is like an acting camp
Jeff Goldblum is enjoying his stint in The Prisoner of Second Avenue, he has said.
Thursday, 22 July 2010
Jeff Goldblum has been speaking about his love for London theatre in an interview with BBC News.
The Hollywood favourite, who is currently appearing in The Prisoner of Second Avenue at the
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Ian Dury play to visit West End for three nights only
Fans of Ian Dury and the Blockheads may be interested in a London theatre trip in September 2010.
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
A play about the late punk rocker Ian Dury is to come to the West End for three nights only later this year.
Hit Me! The Life and Rhymes of Ian Dury is written by Jeff Merrifield and will be showing at the
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Mercedes Ruehl 'makes the Prisoner of Second Avenue worth seeing'
One performer particularly stands out in The Prisoner of Second Avenue, a critic has said.
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Mercedes Ruehl has been praised for her acting skills in The Prisoner of Second Avenue, which recently opened at the Vaudeville Theatre.
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Burn the Floor star Bastian buys Surrey home
Ali Bastian now has her own home to go back to after appearances in Burn the Floor.
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Ali Bastian, one of the stars of new West End show Burn the Floor, has bought the Surrey flat she has been renting for the past two years.
The 28-year-old spent £400,000 on purchasing the apartment in Richmond because she could not..
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Fortuna We're looking forward to Burn the Floor but are nostalgic for Strictly
Brian Fortuna has spoken of his excitement of stepping out on stage in Burn the Floor.
Monday, 19 July 2010
Brian Fortuna has spoken of his excitement of stepping out on stage as part of his new show Burn the Floor.
The former Strictly Come Dancing performer is preparing to wow the crowds of the West End alongside his dance partner and current..
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Cold Feet duo to reunite for West End's Blithe Spirit
Robert Bathurst and Hermione Norris will play a husband and wife again in Blithe Spirit next year.
Friday, 16 July 2010
Fans of Cold Feet may be pleased to hear that David and Karen Marsden - aka Robert Bathurst and Hermione Norris - are to be reunited on the West End stage next year.
The actors, who appeared in the much-loved TV sitcom alongside James..
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Michael Ball to co produce West End's Love Story
Michael Ball has revealed that he is one of the producers behind Love Story.
Friday, 16 July 2010
Singer-actor Michael Ball is to co-produce Love Story for its West End transfer later this year, it has been revealed.
Theatre gossip columnist for the Daily Mail Baz Bamigboye spoke to Ball, who said he was enamoured by the show after..
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Jeff Goldblum 'is excellent' in The Prisoner of Second Avenue
Good reviews have been given for Jeff Goldblum in The Prisoner of Second Avenue.
Thursday, 15 July 2010
Hollywood favourite Jeff Goldblum has been praised for his comic acting in new West End revival The Prisoner of Second Avenue.
The Londonist said he delivers his one-liners in the black comedy "with panache", pointing out that his..
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Kids' Week celebrates record breaking ticket sales
More people than ever are getting involved with Kids' Week.
Thursday, 15 July 2010
The 13th annual Kids' Week has broken records by selling more theatre tickets than ever, it has been revealed.
According to the Society of London Theatre, 25,000 tickets were sold on Monday (July 12th 2010), 6,000 more than the first day in..
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Mark Rylance 'shines in La Bete'
A reviewer from the US has praised Mark Rylance in La Bete.
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
Versatile British actor Mark Rylance has again been praised for his role in La Bete by a theatre critic.
Writing for the New York Times, Matt Wolf said the "deceptively elfin" actor is outstanding as Valere, a character who..
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Being asked to star in Burn the Floor 'is an honour'
Ali Bastian has said she is honoured to have been cast in Burn the Floor.
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Former The Bill star Ali Bastian has said she is delighted to have been chosen to appear in new West End show Burn the Floor with real-life partner Brian Fortuna.
In an interview with the Sunday Mirror's Celebs magazine, the actress..
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All the Fun of the Fair 'takes you into an unexpected world'
All the Fun of the Fair is more hard-hitting than London theatre fans may expect.
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
David Essex, the creator of All the Fun of the Fair, has been talking about the themes of the musical and how it has been received by audiences.
Speaking to Dale Winton on BBC Radio 2 yesterday (July 12th 2010), the singer said it is about..
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Mark Rylance 'steals the show in La Bete'
It was Mark Rylance who made La Bete entirely worth watching for one critic.
Monday, 12 July 2010
Mark Rylance has again been praised for his performance in West End play La Bete, in which he stars with David Hyde Pierce and Joanna Lumley.
Writing for the London Evening Standard, Henry Hitchings said Rylance steals the show "from..
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All the Fun of the Fair 'is getting good audiences'
Audiences seem to be enjoying All the Fun of the Fair, its creator has said.
Monday, 12 July 2010
All the Fun of the Fair creator David Essex has said he is pleased with the audience numbers he is achieving with the musical, despite the impact of the recession.
The 1970s pin-up told the Telegraph that many people are taking advantage of..
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Deathtrap rehearsals begin this weekend
The actors involved in Deathtrap are starting rehearsals soon.
Friday, 9 July 2010
Rehearsals for the new West End play Deathtrap will begin this week ahead of the play's official opening later this summer.
According to the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, Jonathan Groff will arrive from the US tomorrow (July 10th 2010) to..
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George Galloway to write West End musical?
George Galloway has announced an intention to write a musical based on the hits of Dusty Springfield.
Friday, 9 July 2010
A musical penned by George Galloway could soon be making its way to the West End.
The former politician revealed on his Daily Record blog this week that he has joined forces with a writer friend to create a musical dedicated to the work of..
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Maureen Lipman to return to London's West End
London theatre fans will be able to welcome back Maureen Lipman soon.
Thursday, 8 July 2010
It has been announced that Maureen Lipman is to return to the West End later this year.
The critically-acclaimed actress - who was nominated for an Olivier Award for her role in A Little Night Music in 2009 - will take to the stage of the..
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La Bete 'is about more than just laughs'
David Hyde Pierce has praised his new play La Bete.
Thursday, 8 July 2010
David Hyde Pierce - one of the actors in new West End play La Bete - has praised the production for its clever delivery and plot.
The former Frasier star told the Metro that it is a lot different to the popular American sitcom for him, but..
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La Bete receives positive reviews
London theatre critics have been admiring La Bete.
Thursday, 8 July 2010
La Bete has received positive reviews after opening at the Comedy Theatre last night (July 7th 2010).
Writing for the Independent, Michael Coveney said the..
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La Bete 'is sure not to disappoint'
A theatre writer has said she is looking forward to the West End debut of La Bete tonight.
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
La Bete is sure to be a real treat for London theatre fans when it opens at the Comedy Theatre tonight (July 7th).
This is the opinion of Naima Khan,..
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Wolfboy opens in London's West End
Trafalgar Studios 2 is now the home of Wolfboy.
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
London theatre fans hoping to get their hands on theatre tickets for Wolfboy have been reminded that the play opens at the Trafalgar Studios 2 this..
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Ali Bastian battles stage fight ahead of Burn the Floor
Preparations for Burn the Floor are said to have proven nerve-wracking for Ali Bastian.
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
Ali Bastian has turned to an alternative therapist to help her cure the stage fright she has developed ahead of her West End debut.
The 28-year-old former Hollyoaks star is said to be undergoing hypnotherapy to conquer her nerves before..
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David Essex engaged to co star in All the Fun of the Fair
Bringing his musical All the Fun of the Fair to the West End resulted in love for David Essex.
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
David Essex is engaged to a former co-star from his West End musical All the Fun of the Fair, it has been revealed.
According to reports in the Daily Mail, the 63-year-old popped the question to Susan Hallam-Wright, 37, in December 2009,..
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Love Story set for West End debut
A new version of Love Story is to arrive in London soon.
Monday, 5 July 2010
Love Story is to make its West End debut later this year, London theatre fans may be interested to hear.
According to Daily Mail columnist Baz Bamigboye, the adaptation of Erich Segal's novel has just finished a run at Chichester and is to..
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Wonder Woman star to come to West End this autumn
A new show starring Wonder Woman has been announced for the West End this autumn.
Monday, 5 July 2010
Wonder Woman star Lynda Carter is to come to London's West End this autumn to perform in a one-woman show for two nights only.
She will appear at the Garrick..
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La Bete star Rylance reveals preparations for a show
Celebrated actor Mark Rylance has been explaining how he gets ready for a performance.
Friday, 2 July 2010
Mark Rylance, who is soon to star in La Bete at London's Comedy Theatre, has been speaking about how he prepares himself to take to the stage.
The..
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Shrek confirmed for West End opening at Drury Lane
Opening dates for Shrek the Musical have finally been released.
Friday, 2 July 2010
After weeks of speculation, it has been confirmed that Shrek the Musical will open next summer at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
The giant green..
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Ghost 'will come to Piccadilly Theatre next summer'
Producers of Ghost the Musical are in talks to bring it to the West End soon.
Friday, 2 July 2010
Fans of the classic film Ghost may be pleased to hear that the stage version could be coming to the West End as early as next summer.
According to Baz Bamigboye, theatre gossip columnist for the Daily Mail, producers are currently in talks..
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Legally Blonde star joins in with Big Dance fun
Dance fans are being encouraged to try it themselves by Sheridan Smith and other famous faces.
Thursday, 1 July 2010
Sheridan Smith of Legally Blonde was among the West End stars helping to launch the annual T-Mobile Big Dance event today (July 1st 2010).
The ten-day dance..
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Festive children's treat announced for Ambassadors Theatre
People with young children may be pleased to hear about The Night Before Christmas at the Ambassadors Theatre.
Thursday, 1 July 2010
Anyone who is already thinking about what to do over the festive season could consider taking their children to see The Night Before Christmas.
This festive show is set to arrive at
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Musical version of The Goonies 'is in the pipeline'
A stage version of The Goonies could head to the West End soon.
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
London theatre fans could be sitting down to watch a new musical version of The Goonies in a few years' time.
Husband and wife movie-making team Richard Donner and Lauren Shuler Donner have revealed they intend to make a stage version of..
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Kylie 'may co direct' greatest hits musical
Kylie Minogue intends to oversee her new musical every step of the way.
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
She is well-known for being a perfectionist, so perhaps it should come as no surprise that Kylie Minogue wants to be heavily involved in her forthcoming greatest hits musical.
The Aussie diva told Black Book magazine that she is working..
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Blithe Spirit confirmed for March 2011 opening
Blithe Spirit will open in the West End next spring.
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
It has been confirmed that the Noel Coward play Blithe Spirit is to head to London's West End in March 2011.
The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye suggested earlier this month that the production was set for a spring arrival in theatreland, but..
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The Prisoner of Second Avenue begins previews in London
The Prisoner of Second Avenue is to open for previews tonight ahead of an official unveiling on July 13th 2010.
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Anyone with theatre tickets for The Prisoner of Second Avenue may be feeling a fizz of anticipation as the play opens for previews at the Vaudeville..
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Ghost Stories 'really shakes the audience at times'
Some particularly scary moments could leave Ghost Stories audience members running for the door.
Monday, 28 June 2010
Those who have already seen Ghost Stories in London have largely been left quite shaken by the most frightening parts of the show.
Creators Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman told the Telegraph that ordinary people who assume they will be fine..
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The Country Girl to follow All My Sons to the Apollo Theatre
A new version of The Country Girl will succeed All My Sons, it has been revealed.
Monday, 28 June 2010
Popular play All My Sons will be succeeded later this year by Clifford Odets' The Country Girl.
The production is to run from October 6th 2010 until February 26th 2011 and is to star Jenny Seagrove and Martin Shaw, who London theatre fans..
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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg to open in the West End
A new play based on a 1964 film is to arrive in London in 2011.
Monday, 28 June 2010
A stage version of the critically-acclaimed film The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is to open in the West End next year.
According to reports, although no dates or possible venues have yet been announced, the production should arrive in London's..
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Sherlock Holmes to follow The Fantasticks to London's West End
London theatre fans will soon be able to watch Sherlock Holmes in the capital.
Monday, 28 June 2010
A revival of the play The Secret of Sherlock Holmes is to replace The Fantasticks at London's Duchess Theatre, it has been revealed.
Peter Egan will play..
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Tap Dog 'is never less than fun'
Tap Dogs could encourage people to get their dancing shoes on, one critic has said.
Friday, 25 June 2010
Tap Dogs has been recommended to dance lovers by a top London theatre critic.
Gerald Berkowitz went to see the show at the Novello Theatre and wrote on the..
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Amanda Holden 'auditioning for West End role'
Amanda Holden is aiming to star as Princess Fiona when the Shrek musical arrives in the West End next year.
Friday, 25 June 2010
Britain's Got Talent (BGT) judge Amanda Holden is hoping to secure a London theatre role by joining the cast of the forthcoming Shrek musical, according to a report.
In his Daily Mail column, Baz Bamigboye revealed the actress recently..
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Derek Hough 'wants a West End role'
Derek Hough has apparently got his eye on a West End role.
Thursday, 24 June 2010
Derek Hough has said he would love to take on a role in London's West End so that he could be close to Cheryl Cole.
According to the Daily Star, the Dancing With the Stars regular - who has been repeatedly linked to Cole since her marriage..
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Not long left to catch Holding the Man, theatre fans reminded
Anyone hoping to get theatre tickets for Holding the Man had better get their skates on.
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
London theatre fans have been reminded that there is not long left to catch Holding the Man at the Trafalgar Studios 1.
The play will be booking until..
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Five star review for National Theatre's After the Dance
After the Dance has been given an excellent review.
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
Anyone who wants to go and see a great play could consider booking theatre tickets for After the Dance at the National Theatre.
Writing for the London Evening Standard, Henry Hitchings said it is obscure yet excellent and is among the best..
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Rebecca to follow Priscilla, Queen of the Desert?
Rebecca could replace Priscilla, Queen of the Desert in the West End next year.
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
It has been suggested that a new adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's novel Rebecca could follow Priscilla, Queen of the Desert into the
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Deathtrap star performs at intimate Father's Day gig
Jonathan Groff has been getting some singing practice in ahead of his Deathtrap debut.
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
Ahead of his West End debut in Deathtrap later in 2010, Jonathan Groff has been taking to the stage to sing.
Jonathan Groff, who is set to star in Deathtrap in the West End from September 2010, honoured his dad in an intimate Father's Day..
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Tap Dogs 'is as slick as they come'
Tap Dogs has been given a recommendation by a theatre critic.
Monday, 21 June 2010
Tap Dogs has been recommended to London theatre fans who like their shows fast-moving and clever.
Writing for the Financial Times, Gerald Dowler described Tap Dogs at the
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All My Sons gets West End extension
Anyone hoping to get theatre tickets for All My Sons now has a little longer in which to do so.
Monday, 21 June 2010
The critically-acclaimed play All My Sons has been given an extension to its booking period in the West End.
It was originally intended to show at the Apollo..
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Tap Dogs 'features some stunning moments'
Tap Dogs is worth checking out at the Novello Theatre, a review has said.
Friday, 18 June 2010
Tap Dogs has been given another positive review by a theatre critic who recently went to see it.
Neil Norman, writing for the Express, said the new version currently showing at the
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Ben Barnes to take lead role in Birdsong
The actor who will play Stephen in the stage version of Birdsong has been revealed.
Friday, 18 June 2010
British actor Ben Barnes has been chosen to take the lead role in the new stage adaptation of Sebastian Faulks' Birdsong.
This is according to Daily Mail theatre gossip columnist Baz Bamigboye, who said he could reveal that the performer..
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The Fantasticks 'benefits from good casting'
An experienced and entertaining cast awaits people heading to see The Fantasticks at the Duchess Theatre this month, a critic has stated.
Thursday, 17 June 2010
People buying London theatre tickets for The Fantasticks will find a West End show featuring a "heavyweight cast".
This is according to Financial Times critic Ian Shuttleworth, who reviewed a recent performance of Tom Jones and..
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Little beats Tap Dogs, critic enthuses
Tap Dogs has been praised as a feelgood show by one critic
Thursday, 17 June 2010
A theatre critic has praised Tap Dogs, which opened at the Novello Theatre earlier this week.
Writing for WhatsonStage.com, Sarah Frater said it is a..
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Tap Dogs 'will hit the spot for dance lovers'
Dance fans are sure to appreciate Tap Dogs, a reviewer has said.
Thursday, 17 June 2010
Tap Dogs at the Novello Theatre has been recommended to anyone who would like to see an original approach to a traditional form of dance.
Reviewing the..
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La Bete actor wins Tony Award
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
David Hyde Pierce, who is set to star in a new London theatre production later this month, has been handed a gong at the Tony Awards.
The actor took..
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Tap Dogs star hails performing in theatre
The star of a new London theatre production of Tap Dogs has spoken of how much he enjoys performing live.
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
London theatre star Adam Garcia has revealed that he prefers acting on stage to appearing in a film.
Garcia, who is appearing in a new production of Tap Dogs at the
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La Bete 'is a work of genius'
London theatre fans may enjoy La Bete, Joanna Lumley has said.
Monday, 14 June 2010
Forthcoming West End show La Bete has been praised by Joanna Lumley, who is to appear in it later this summer.
The veteran actress told the Guardian that she is looking forward to treading the boards at the
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The Fantasticks 'is like Romeo and Juliet inside out'
The Fantasticks has been likened to a much older play.
Monday, 14 June 2010
New West End play The Fantasticks has been compared to Romeo and Juliet by one theatre critic.
Writing for the Independent, Paul Taylor said the musical is like the classic play turned inside out as the audience watches two fathers..
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Musical with Tori Amos tunes to come to West End?
London theatre fans could soon be watching a musical set to the music of Tori Amos.
Monday, 14 June 2010
A musical featuring songs by Tori Amos could be making its way to the West End soon.
This is according to WhatsonStage.com, which states that a workshop of the embryonic show has recently taken place at the National..
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Closing dates announced for The Fantasticks
Theatre fans hoping to catch The Fantasticks had better be quick.
Monday, 14 June 2010
London theatre fans who intend to go and see The Fantasticks this summer may be interested to hear that the show's closing date has been announced.
Currently showing at the
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Gielgud Theatre to be venue for Yes, Prime Minister
Yes, Prime Minister is to move to the Gielgud Theatre.
Monday, 14 June 2010
The Gielgud Theatre has been revealed as the venue for new play Yes, Prime Minister when it comes to the West End later this year.
Based on the TV series..
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Veteran actor Estelle Parsons to join Deathtrap
A screen veteran is to come to London's West End.
Monday, 14 June 2010
Veteran Hollywood actress Estelle Parsons is to head to the West End for a part in the play Deathtrap.
She is to star opposite Simon Beale, Claire Skinner and Terry Beaver - as well as Glee's Jonathan Groff - in the production after Anna..
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Kristen Stewart 'is not in talks to appear in West End'
Rumours of a West End appearance for Kristen Stewart are unfounded, it appears.
Monday, 14 June 2010
Kristen Stewart's people have spoken out to quash rumours that she is set to come to London to appear in a West End show.
Speculation had been rife that the Twilight actress would cross the pond to tread the boards in London, particularly..
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Alison Steadman to appear in London's West End
TV's Alison Steadman will be treading the boards of the Apollo Theatre next year.
Friday, 11 June 2010
Gavin and Stacey favourite Alison Steadman is to appear in the West End next year, it has been revealed.
The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye states that a new version of the Noel Coward play Blithe Spirit is to come to the
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Cast of The Fantasticks praised by critic
The actors in The Fantasticks have been given a good review.
Thursday, 10 June 2010
The cast members of The Fantasticks have been praised by one theatre critic who went to see the musical this week.
Writing for WhatsonStage.com, Michael Coveney said he particularly enjoyed the performances of Edward Petherbridge and Clive..
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Could Evita return to London after Broadway?
Fans of classic musicals may wish to keep their ears to the ground for news on Evita in London.
Thursday, 10 June 2010
London theatre fans may wish to cross their fingers that Evita might return to the West End.
A revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical has been announced for Broadway and is set to open in the spring of 2012.
It will star Ricky..
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Leslie Jordan 'to bring Pink Carpet to London's West End'
Will and Grace's Leslie Jordan could be coming to a London theatre near you.
Thursday, 10 June 2010
US comedian Leslie Jordan is to bring his one-man show to London's West End next year, according to reports.
The funnyman, who London theatre fans may recognise as Beverley Leslie from Will and Grace, is currently starring in My Trip Down..
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Two new dancers join Burn the Floor cast
Two further performers have been announced for Burn the Floor.
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Two new cast members have been confirmed for the forthcoming West End dance show Burn the Floor.
Joining Britons Ali Bastian and Brian Fortuna will be Robbie Kmetoni - winner of Australian So You Think You Can Dance - and Janetta Manrara,..
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Burn the Floor star quits Strictly Come Dancing
Brian Fortuna will leave Strictly Come Dancing to concentrate on West End show Burn the Floor.
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Brian Fortuna, who is to star in the West End show Burn the Floor when it arrives this summer, has announced that he is to quit Strictly Come Dancing.
The performer shot to public prominence as a mentor and dancer on the popular BBC One..
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Watch out for dangerous props in war plays
London theatre fans watching conflict-themed plays such as War Horse may wish to keep a close eye on the props.
Tuesday, 8 June 2010
London theatre fans watching conflict-themed plays such as War Horse may wish to keep a close eye on the props after a cautionary tale which occurred this..
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All My Sons 'is a beautiful production'
Theatre tickets for All My Sons could be sought-after following yet another positive review.
Tuesday, 8 June 2010
All My Sons has again been recommended to London theatre fans by a respected theatre critic.
Writing for Theatre Guide London, Gerald Berkowitz echoed previous reviews when he said that the cast - including leads David Suchet and Zoe..
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One in ten kids 'is not taking part in cultural activities'
Theatre visits may not be a common occurrence for some families.
Tuesday, 8 June 2010
Parents may wish to consider organising a trip to London's West End with their little ones following news that some families may not be embracing cultural activities.
A poll by Ipsos MORI for Creativity, Culture and Education (CCE) found..
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All My Sons 'exerts the power of a first rate thriller'
Another five-star review has been issued for All My Sons.
Monday, 7 June 2010
Fans of movie thrillers or action-packed novels may wish to watch All My Sons in the West End, one critic has suggested.
Writing for the Telegraph, Charles Spencer said the play is extraordinarily powerful and that it "exerts the..
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Catherine Tate 'to star in West End Christmas play'
TV favourite Catherine Tate is reportedly set to return to the West End later this year.
Monday, 7 June 2010
Catherine Tate is to return to the West End this Christmas in order to appear in a seasonal play by Alan Ayckbourn.
The actress will reportedly star as Belinda in the 1980 comedy Season's Greetings, a story about a festive gathering of..
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Kristen Stewart to come to London's West End?
Twilight's Kristin Stewart has said she would like to act in the theatre for a change.
Monday, 7 June 2010
Twilight fans may soon be able to see Kristen Stewart - aka Bella - treading the boards in the West End.
The actress told Vogue that she is keen to appear in a London play after seeing her friend Eddie Redmayne in Red at the Donmar..
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Sam Mendes to produce West End's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Sam Mendes will direct Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for the West End.
Friday, 4 June 2010
Hollywood film director Sam Mendes has been signed up to helm the new West End musical version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
The 44-year-old, who recently split from his wife Kate Winslet, reportedly agreed to take part in the..
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'There are no better performances' than in All My Sons
The actors in All My Sons are currently the best in the West End, it has been claimed.
Friday, 4 June 2010
The actors in All My Sons have been praised by a West End theatre critic for their performances in the play.
Henry Hitchings from the London Evening Standard said "you won't find better performances in the West End right now than those..
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Kylie hitmaker to launch new West End musical for kids
Mike Stock is to bring a new musical for kids to the West End.
Friday, 4 June 2010
Mike Stock, one of the songwriters from the partnership Stock Aitken Waterman, has written a new children's musical which is to come to the West End this summer.
According to WhatsonStage.com, the show will be booking at the
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Glee's new West End star 'injured by Queen song'
One of Glee's stars was injured by Bohemian Rhapsody recently.
Friday, 4 June 2010
US actor Jonathan Groff may be pleased that he will be starring in Deathtrap in the West End soon and not We Will Rock You.
The performer, who plays Jesse..
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Legally Blonde's Sheridan Smith for Bridget Jones role?
Legally Blonde's Sheridan Smith could be going from legal eagle to the single life in Bridget Jones.
Friday, 4 June 2010
It has been reported that Sheridan Smith could be in line to play Bridget Jones in the new stage version of the book.
The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye states that the producers behind the musical, which is so far in the planning stages, are..
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David Suchet 'is magnificent' in All My Sons
Veteran actor David Suchet has been praised in All My Sons.
Thursday, 3 June 2010
David Suchet has been praised for his excellent portrayal of Joe Keller in All My Sons.
Christopher Hart, writing for the Times, said the Poirot star is "magnificent" as the character, who begins as a powerful patriarch but..
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Carrie Fisher to come to the West End?
Carrie Fisher could be appearing in the West End soon.
Thursday, 3 June 2010
New reports have suggested that Carrie Fisher could be set to bring her stand-up comedy show to London's West End.
According to WhatsonStage.com, the Star Wars actress is hoping for a run in one of London's theatres later this year and is..
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The Fantasticks 'should be well received in the West End'
An actor has said he thinks West End audiences will enjoy The Fantasticks.
Thursday, 3 June 2010
One of the actors in forthcoming play The Fantasticks has said he thinks the show will be well-received in the West End.
Hadley Fraser, who plays the compere El Garro, told Broadway.com that its themes are mostly universal and that it..
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Ghost Stories 'will scare your pants off'
Be careful - watching Ghost Stories could have an adverse effect on your pants.
Thursday, 3 June 2010
Those who buy theatre tickets for Ghost Stories in the West End this summer had better get ready to have their pants scared off.
This is the advice of the News Shopper, which described the play as a "truly heart pounding theatrical..
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All My Sons receives another five star review
Another exceptional review has been issued for All My Sons.
Wednesday, 2 June 2010
Following a flawless five-star review from WhatsonStage.com earlier this week, All My Sons has now received another from a different critic.
Jay Richards from the Pink Paper said he physically struggled to walk out of the
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Lily Allen 'is writing songs for Bridget Jones musical'
Lily Allen is involved with the music for the new Bridget Jones musical, one publication has said.
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
Although she recently announced a hiatus from pop music, Lily Allen is said to be penning the score for a forthcoming West End musical.
According to the Sun, the Smile singer is in the middle of writing the songs for a stage version of..
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All My Sons 'is the West End equivalent of a movie blockbuster'
All My Sons has been recommended to London theatre fans.
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
All My Sons at the Apollo Theatre has been recommended as the theatrical equivalent of the summer movie blockbusters about to hit our cinemas.
Writing for..
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Five star review for All My Sons
All My Sons has been given a flawless review by one critic.
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
It may only have opened at the Apollo Theatre last week, but All My Sons has already received some excellent reviews.
Among them is a five-star rating from..
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Room on the Broom to delight young London theatre fans
Parents may wish to buy theatre tickets for Room on the Broom this year.
Friday, 28 May 2010
Young London theatre fans are to get a treat later this year when new West End play Room on the Broom arrives at the Garrick Theatre.
The show is produced..
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Hollyoaks star Rigby secures West End musical role
Hollyoaks' Hannah - aka Emma Rigby - is to appear in new West End play Wolfboy.
Friday, 28 May 2010
Former Hollyoaks star Emma Rigby is to appear in a West End musical later this year.
The 20-year-old actress played troubled Hannah Ashworth for four years before leaving earlier in 2010 and is now to tread the boards in..
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The Real Thing to end soon, London theatre fans reminded
West End play The Real Thing will close soon.
Thursday, 27 May 2010
Anyone hoping to get hold of tickets for West End play The Real Thing may wish to do so as soon as possible.
The Tom Stoppard play, which is now showing at The
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Brits 'have an appetite for plays and the theatre'
British people love the theatre because of its escapism, it has been claimed.
Thursday, 27 May 2010
A theatre mogul has said he thinks plays and musicals do especially well in British theatres because people have an appetite for acting.
Speaking to the London Evening Standard, Richard Eyre said clever plays like Enron often work better in..
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Dates confirmed for new West End play Onassis
The dates have been confirmed for new West End play Onassis.
Thursday, 27 May 2010
Anyone hoping to buy theatre tickets for the forthcoming West End play Onassis may be pleased to know that the dates for the show have been announced.
Starring Robert Lindsay in the title role of Aristotle Onassis, the play will be showing..
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All My Sons star David Suchet Don't call me a luvvie!
If you wait outside for autographs after All My Sons, be careful how you address David Suchet.
Thursday, 27 May 2010
He may recently have told the Telegraph he'll happily sign autographs for fans, but woe betide any that call All My Sons star David Suchet a 'luvvie'.
The Poirot actor, who is currently appearing at the
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Full cast announced for new West End version of La Bete
The company of actors who will appear in La Bete has now been revealed.
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Anyone considering buying theatre tickets for La Bete may be interested to hear that the full cast line-up has now been announced.
Further to the existing actors Mark Rylance, David Hyde Pierce and Joanna Lumley, the company now includes..
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Cynthia Nixon to follow Kim Cattrall to London's West End?
Could Cynthia Nixon be appearing on a London stage by July?
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
It has been reported that Sex and the City actress Cynthia Nixon is to head to London's West End this summer to star in a play.
According to Hollywood News, Nixon, who plays Miranda Hobbes in the hit TV series and films, is set to appear in..
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Ghost Stories creators Our aim is to terrify our audiences
Those of a nervous disposition may want to avoid new West End play Ghost Stories.
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Theatregoers intending to watch Ghost Stories this summer had better be prepared for a good, old-fashioned scare.
Its creators Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson - the masterminds behind The League of Gentlemen - told Spoonfed that their aim with..
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All My Sons 'is genius writing'
The play All My Sons has been praised by one of its lead actresses.
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Those who book theatre tickets to watch All My Sons are sure to be impressed by its clever storyline.
This is the opinion of Zoe Wanamaker, who is playing Kate Keller in the play. She told the Times that it has an extraordinary intensity..
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Hollywood's Mercedes Ruehl to join Jeff Goldblum in West End play
Another cast member has been announced for forthcoming West End play The Prisoner of Second Avenue.
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
It has been revealed that academy award-winning actress Mercedes Ruehl is to star alongside Jeff Goldblum in a West End play at the Vaudeville Theatre this..
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All the Fun of the Fair 'is sentimental and easy going'
All the Fun of the Fair could be the one to watch if you like feelgood shows.
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
There are two musicals set in fairgrounds in the West End at present - Love Never Dies and All the Fun of the Fair - but the latter has been recommended to..
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Sienna Miller for Birdsong role?
Sienna Miller could take a lead role in the West End version of Birdsong, according to reports.
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
It has been reported that British actress Sienna Miller could be set to star in the new West End adaptation of Birdsong.
The new stage version of Sebastian Faulks' novel was revealed yesterday (May 24th 2010) and the Telegraph has now..
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Ali Bastian I love rehearsing with my other half
Ali Bastian is enjoying rehearsals for Burn the Floor.
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
Former Hollyoaks actress Ali Bastian has said she loves rehearsing for her new West End show Burn the Floor with her boyfriend.
The actress met Strictly Come Dancing choreographer Brian Fortuna while she was a contestant in 2009 and they..
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Robert Pattinson 'wants a West End role'
R-Pattz would love to come to London's West End, he has said.
Monday, 24 May 2010
Robert Pattinson has revealed that he is keen to land a role in a play in the West End or on Broadway.
The actor, who was in the Harry Potter films before going on to superstardom in the Twilight saga, said he is keen to get back to his..
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Birdsong to be adapted into West End play
The novel Birdsong is being adapted for the West End stage.
Monday, 24 May 2010
Sebastian Faulks' novel Birdsong is to be adapted into a West End play that will come to London this autumn, it has been revealed.
It will be the debut piece from producer Becky Barber and is to be adapted for the stage by Rachel..
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Bedroom Farce 'lures you in and really delivers'
Bedroom Farce is worth catching while there's still time, according to one critic.
Friday, 21 May 2010
The current West End run of Bedroom Farce has been recommended to London theatre fans by one critic.
In an article for Theatre Guide London, Gerald Berkowitz said the Alan Ayckbourn play "lures you in", makes the audience laugh..
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Jenny Eclair I love doing Grumpy Old Women
: Comedienne Jenny Eclair is enjoying ranting for her show Grumpy Old Women Live 2 - Chin Up Britain.
Friday, 21 May 2010
Jenny Eclair has said she is thrilled to be performing in Grumpy Old Women Live 2 - Chin Up Britain in the West End.
The comedienne told BBC Radio 2's stand-in presenter Chris Tarrant she loves being back on home turf with the show..
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Facing London theatre critics 'will be scary'
Kylie Minogue is worried her musical will get a grilling from London theatre critics.
Thursday, 20 May 2010
Australian diva Kylie Minogue may perform in front of thousands of people as a singer, but the prospect of facing London theatre critics with her forthcoming musical has got her feeling nervous.
She said she is working on the musical, based..
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Holding the Man 'is a play of deep contrasts'
Holding the Man manages to be both moving and funny, a critic has said.
Thursday, 20 May 2010
Holding the Man has received a positive review from one critic who recently watched the play in the West End.
Writing for Theatre Guide London, Gerald Berkowitz said he enjoyed the production, which is a true love story about two men -..
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The Merchants of Bollywood 'is colourful, sparkly and stunning'
West End show The Merchants of Bollywood could be perfect for families.
Thursday, 20 May 2010
West End show The Merchants of Bollywood has been recommended to London theatre fans by a critic.
Naima Khan, writing for Spoonfed, went to see the musical at the Peacock Theatre recently and suggested it as being perfect family-friendly..
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Jeff Goldblum to appear in West End play revival
The Vaudeville Theatre is to welcome another Hollywood actor this year.
Thursday, 20 May 2010
Hollywood actor Jeff Goldblum is to return to the West End later this year in the revival of a popular play.
The Prisoner of Second Avenue was written in 1971 by Neil Simon and is set in New York.
Focusing on middle-aged couple..
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All the Fun of the Fair 'is a good night out'
All the Fun of the Fair is worth watching, a critic has said.
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
New musical All the Fun of the Fair is well worth a look by London theatre fans, particularly those who like the music of its creator and star David Essex.
The show, which is now on at the
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Joanna Page A Gavin and Stacey musical would be great fun
A musical based on Gavin and Stacey is unlikely but a nice idea, one of its stars has said.
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Joanna Page has said that while she loves the idea of a Gavin and Stacey musical, she is not sure that it would work out too well in real life.
The Welsh actress told BBC Radio 1's Newsbeat she had read a newspaper report recently which..
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Mrs Warren's Profession ends soon, London theatre fans reminded
Those hoping to get theatre tickets for Mrs Warren's Profession had better be quick.
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
London theatre fans have been urged to catch Mrs Warren's Profession before it closes next month.
Writing for Theatre Guide London, Gerald Berkowitz pointed out that the curtain comes down on the production for the last time at the
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Black actor lauds 'exciting times' in London theatre
London theatre producers are becoming more aware of talented black actors, it has been claimed.
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
An actor has said he is pleased that more directors are using black performers in lead roles for London theatre pieces.
David Harewood, who starred in last year's hit play The Mountaintop, told the London Evening Standard it is great that..
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Bedroom Farce posts closing notices
Anyone hoping to catch Bedroom Farce had better get their theatre tickets quickly.
Monday, 17 May 2010
The Alan Ayckbourn play Bedroom Farce has posted closing notices at the West End's Duke of York Theatre.
According to WhatsonStage.com, the production will finish performances on June 19th 2010 after opening on March 30th this..
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Jenny Eclair praised in Grumpy Old Women
A critic has said he secretly enjoyed Grumpy Old Women.
Monday, 17 May 2010
Comedian Jenny Eclair has been praised for her grumpiness in one West End show by a critic.
Brian Logan, writing for the Guardian, said he recently went to see Grumpy Old Women Live 2 - Chin Up Britain at the
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David Suchet I love meeting my fans
Autograph hunters may be in luck after watching All My Sons.
Friday, 14 May 2010
All My Sons star David Suchet has said that he is looking forward to meeting his fans when the play officially opens at the Apollo Theatre on May 19th..
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Robert Lindsay to star in Onassis in London's West End
A play starring Robert Lindsay is to move to the West End.
Friday, 14 May 2010
TV favourite Robert Lindsay is to star in the West End later this year when the play Onassis transfers to the Novello Theatre.
The My Family actor, who..
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Holding the Man 'is wrenchingly moving'
Holding the Man has been described as both moving and funny.
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Anyone going to see Holding the Man at the Trafalgar Studios 1 had better stock up on tissues, if the review of one critic is anything to go..
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Fatal Attraction to arrive in West End next year
One London theatre will welcome Fatal Attraction next year.
Monday, 10 May 2010
There appears to be something of a 1980s revival going on in the UK at present, so news that Fatal Attraction is to be turned into a West End show is sure to be well-received.
It has been announced that James Dearden, the writer of the..
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Tickets for The Wizard of Oz go on sale
: London theatre fans can get hold of The Wizard of Oz tickets tomorrow (May 8th 2010).
Friday, 7 May 2010
It may not yet have been decided who will play Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, but London theatre fans will soon be able to get their hands on tickets for the performances.
A statement from Andrew Lloyd Webber has confirmed that theatre..
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New cast line up announced for Enron in London's West End
A new company of actors is to join West End hit Enron.
Thursday, 6 May 2010
Anyone with theatre tickets for Enron will soon be able to see a new line-up of cast members.
As of May 10th 2010, the current company will be replaced by new actors to take the show through to the end of its extended booking period of..
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All the Fun of the Fair 'is cheering and lovable'
All The Fun of the Fair has received a good review.
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
New musical All the Fun of the Fair has been recommended to theatregoers and anyone who likes the songs of David Essex.
Fiona Mountford of the London Evening Standard, who went to see the show at the
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West End to welcome Minogue musical?
Kylie Minogue has confided that she is penning a new musical whichc could come to the West End soon.
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
Kylie Minogue has revealed that she is currently working on a musical featuring some of her biggest pop hits.
The star told Elle magazine that she has got together with William Baker - the man behind those infamous hotpants - to work on a..
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Denzel Washington to come to London's West End?
London theatre fans may soon be able to see Denzel Washington treading the boards.
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
It has been reported that Hollywood favourite Denzel Washington could be set for a stint in London's West End later this year.
The actor is currently appearing on Broadway in August Wilson's play Fences, but according to the Daily Mail's..
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Davis 'could win Wizard of Oz slot'
The Wizard of Oz starring role could go to Stephanie Davis.
Thursday, 29 April 2010
Stephanie Davis is the current favourite to win BBC singing contest Over the Rainbow and take up the starring role in The Wizard of Oz.
The St Helens-born 17-year-old was praised by the show's creator Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber during last..
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All The Fun Of The Fair is 'a dark and edgy musical'
David Essex's musical All The Fun Of The Fair is very different from shows based on hit records.
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
All The Fun Of The Fair is far more than a run through David Essex's hits, according to the man himself.
Shows such as Jersey Boys and
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The Real Thing a hit with West End theatre critics
A revival of Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing has delighted London theatre reviewers.
Monday, 26 April 2010
The Real Thing is a fascinating revival of one of Tom Stoppard's finest plays, according to West End theatre critics.
When it was first performed in 1982, The Real Thing proved so successful that it won the Evening Standard Award for Best..
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Daniel Radcliffe to return to West End?
London theatre fans could be welcoming Daniel Radcliffe again next year.
Thursday, 22 April 2010
It has been speculated that Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe could make a return to the West End next year following a run on Broadway.
The former child star is to appear in a musical in New York entitled How to Succeed in Business..
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Theatre insiders get preview of The Fantasticks
West End excitement builds as The Fantasticks is launched.
Thursday, 22 April 2010
Industry insiders were lucky enough to get a sneak preview of forthcoming West End show The Fantasticks last night (April 21st).
Although the musical does not officially open at the
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Festival brings theatre fans a taste of London's West End
Get a taste of London's hit plays and musicals at a free festival this summer.
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
Anyone who has been considering buying theatre tickets for one of the West End's shows may be persuaded to do so by an event in June.
Leicester Square will again welcome West End LIVE, a festival of theatre which aims to give people a taste..
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London musicals offer exchanges after volcano chaos
People who cannot make it to the West End because of the volcanic eruption have been offered a ticket exchange.
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
Anyone with theatre tickets for a London musical who has been affected by the eruption of Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull has been advised that they may be able to get an exchange.
Thousands of British people are stranded in countries..
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Burn the Floor dances into the West End
Dance spectacular Burn the Floor is to come to London.
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
Hit Broadway show Burn the Floor is to dance its way into the West End this summer, it has been revealed.
The two-hour show features a range of different dances, including waltzes, swing, cha-cha and boogie-woogie and will arrive at the
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London's West End 'has had an outstanding year'
The quality of London theatre productions in 2009 has been praised by one insider.
Monday, 19 April 2010
The quality of plays and musicals in London has been credited with the West End enjoying one of its most successful years yet.
Nica Burns, chair of the Society of London Theatre, told Reuters that 2009 was an "extraordinary year of..
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Glee star to arrive in London's West End this summer
Gleeks may recognise a new West End star this summer.
Friday, 16 April 2010
One of the stars of US smash hit Glee is to appear onstage in London's West End this summer.
According to the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, Jonathan Groff - Jesse St Clair in the TV show - will play Clifford in the dark comedy Deathtrap..
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Ghost Stories to transfer to London's West End
Ghost Stories has been such a hit that it is to receive a West End transfer.
Friday, 16 April 2010
Scary comedy Ghost Stories is to transfer to London's West End following a sell-out run at the Lyric Hammersmith, it has been announced.
The play will arrive at the Duke of York's Theatre from July 16th 2010 and is currently booking until..
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David Suchet 'considering Poirot's West End debut'
Could Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot be set for a stage appearance?
Thursday, 15 April 2010
Fans of Belgian detective Hercule Poirot may be pleased to know that a West End adaptation of one of his cases could be on the cards.
David Suchet, who has played the fastidious private eye created by Agatha Christie on TV since 1989, told..
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Next to Normal to be West End's newest transfer?
Rumours are rife regarding a West End transfer for Next to Normal.
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
It has been widely rumoured that the Broadway musical Next to Normal could be the next show to travel across the pond for a West End adaptation.
The show has won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the first musical to do so since Rent in..
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Kim Cattrall I'm having the time of my life in Private Lives
The West End play Private Lives is proving to be a delight for lead actress Kim Cattrall.
Tuesday, 13 April 2010
Kim Cattrall has said she is enjoying appearing in the West End play Private Lives enormously.
The Sex and the City actress, 51, told MusicRooms.net that although she is battered and bruised from all the fight scenes in the Noel Coward..
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New play from Rising Damp creator set for West End debut?
A new play written by Rising Damp's Eric Chappell.
Monday, 12 April 2010
It has been rumoured that a new play from the creator of TV sitcom Rising Damp could be making its way to London's West End soon.
Wife After Death was penned by Eric Chappell and is currently touring the UK, according to..
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Mrs Warren's Profession 'is a pleasure to watch'
Mrs Warren's Profession has been highlighted for its excellence by one critic.
Monday, 12 April 2010
The latest West End adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's Mrs Warren's Profession has been recommended to theatregoers by one critic.
Writing for the Telegraph, Charles Spencer said it is a great play and is still relevant today, despite..
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New version of Romeo and Juliet to hit the West End?
A very different version of Romeo and Juliet could soon be coming to London's West End.
Friday, 9 April 2010
It has been rumoured that a new adaptation of Romeo and Juliet could be heading to the West End next year.
According to WhatsonStage.com, an all-male musical version is in development named Romeo and Julian, which could open at a London..
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Survey reveals satisfaction with London theatre performances
London theatre trips are largely positive experiences, a new report has suggested.
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
A new survey has revealed that the majority of theatregoers are happy with their trips to the West End.
Research carried out by the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) has shown that 93 per cent of respondents thought the plays or musicals..
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Bedroom Farce 'is skilful and hilariously bleak'
Those who enjoy dissecting other people's relationships might enjoy Bedroom Farce.
Tuesday, 6 April 2010
The West End adaptation of Alan Ayckbourn's play Bedroom Farce has been recommended to London theatre fans by one critic.
Writing for the Guardian, Michael Billington said the production demonstrates a "hilariously bleak view of..
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Private Lives 'is witty, stylish and delightful'
Anyone with theatre tickets for Private Lives should not be disappointed.
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Private Lives has been recommended as an excellent adaptation of Noel Coward's original play by one theatre critic.
Gerald Berkowitz, writing for Theatre Guide London, said that as the show reaches its climax in the second and third acts,..
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Mrs Warren's Profession 'is sharp and powerful'
Mrs Warren's Profession could be an interesting play to watch this spring and summer.
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
Anyone who wants to watch a good play in the West End this year could consider Mrs Warren's Profession.
This is the suggestion of the London Evening Standard's Henry Hitchings, who said it tells an interesting story about the rights of..
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Bedroom Farce 'as relevant now as when it was written'
There is no chance of the new West End production of Bedroom Farce looking dated.
Thursday, 25 March 2010
The upcoming West End revival of Bedroom Farce will show that Alan Ayckbourn's writing is timeless, according to Daniel Betts.
Bedroom Farce is due to open at the Duke of York's Theatre on March 30th 2010, with Betts one of a number of star..
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Enron's Rupert Goold takes best director honour
Rupert Goold won the best director honour for Enron at the 2010 Laurence Olivier Awards.
Monday, 22 March 2010
Enron was one of the big winners at the Laurence Olivier Awards on Sunday evening.
Stars of London theatre gathered at the Grosvenor House Hotel for the annual event, which honours the best the West End has to offer.
Rupert Goold..
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Michael Ball 'could be set to play Shrek in new musical'
The producers of the new Shrek musical think Michael Ball could be perfect for the starring role, it has been reported.
Friday, 19 March 2010
The producers of Shrek the Musical are keen to line up Michael Ball for the role of the grumpy green ogre.
This is according to Daily Mail gossip columnist Baz Bamigboye, who said that DreamWorks animation executive Jeffrey Katzenberg saw..
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West End to welcome back Tap Dogs
London theatre fans will soon be able to book Tap Dogs tickets again.
Friday, 19 March 2010
The West End is to welcome a new version of Australian dance show Tap Dogs later this year.
London's Novello Theatre is to be the host for the energetic..
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Flashdance confirms West End opening for September
An autumn opening has been confirmed for the West End version of Flashdance the Musical.
Friday, 19 March 2010
It has been confirmed that Flashdance the Musical will open in the West End this September.
Fans of the 1980s film will be able to get theatre tickets for the musical adaptation at the
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Jesus Hopped the A Train to make West End return
A revival of a gritty prison drama is coming to the West End this spring.
Thursday, 18 March 2010
A prison drama is to make a return to the West End, eight years after it was last seen in a London theatre.
Jesus Hopped the A Train will have a strictly limited season between April 7th and 24th 2010 at the
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Panelists for Wizard of Oz search prepare for judging stage
It is not long before the search will begin for the star of new West End musical The Wizard of Oz.
Thursday, 18 March 2010
The panelists of new BBC One talent search show Over the Rainbow are getting ready to judge the hopefuls who will compete for the role on Dorothy in new West End musical The Wizard of Oz.
Sheila Hancock is among them and she said that the..
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Hurry West End's Ghosts to close soon
Ghosts has posted closing notices for the West End.
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Those who like a good, dark story and plan to catch the West End adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts had better get their skates on.
The play will close on March 27th 2010 at the
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Sister Act star speaks out against London theatre snobbery
Sheila Hancock has expressed a belief that critics should be more supportive of musicals.
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Veteran actress Sheila Hancock has criticised those who look down on musicals and tend to see them as less valuable to society than plays.
The Sister Act star,..
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Full cast announced for new play Holding the Man
The line-up for a moving new play called Holding the Man has been announced.
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
The full cast and booking period have now been announced for new West End play Holding the Man.
It is to open at the Trafalgar Studios 1 on April 23rd..
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Jemima Rooper announced as part of cast for All My Sons
Jemima Rooper will be among the cast of All My Sons, it has been announced.
Monday, 15 March 2010
Well-know performer Jemima Rooper is to join David Suchet and Zoe Wanamaker among the cast of a new adaptation of the play All My Sons.
Rooper, who has previously appeared in the TV series Lost in Austen and The Famous Five, will play Ann..
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Kim Cattrall Private Lives is great fun
Actress Kim Cattrall has said she really feels at home in Private Lives.
Friday, 12 March 2010
Kim Cattrall has revealed that she is having the time of her life playing divorcee Amanda in new play Private Lives.
The actress, 51, told the Liverpool Echo that she really feels at home on the stage, particularly since this is a..
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New Alan Ayckbourn play announced for West End run
The West End could soon be welcoming Bedroom Farce, if new reports are anything to go by.
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
It has been announced that a new adaptation of an Alan Ayckbourn play is to come to the West End this spring.
Bedroom Farce, a comedy, was last seen in the capital in 2002 when it starred Richard Briers and June Whitfield, but it is to..
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Joe McElderry I'd love to be in musicals
Joe McElderry of X Factor fame would like to tread the boards in a musical.
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
He may have won a recording contract from The X Factor, but Joe McElderry has said he would love to be in a musical or two.
Speaking to Now magazine, the 18-year-old said that some of the world's best singers have come from the theatre,..
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London to welcome new Rock of Ages musical
Could London be ready for Rock of Ages?
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
London theatre fans could soon get their hands on tickets to see Rock of Ages in the West End, it has been reported.
The Broadway smash hit could be heading across the pond soon, as producers want to see it open here in 2011,..
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Glowing five star review for Private Lives
Private Lives has been recommended as a glorious production by one critic.
Monday, 8 March 2010
It may only have opened last week, but Private Lives can already add another string to its bow in the form of a five-star review from the national press.
Quentin Letts of the Daily Mail went to see the play at the
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Kim Cattrall gets stuck in for Private Lives 'fighting'
Fighting in Private Lives has proved a welcome alternative to bags and designer clothes for Sex and the City's Kim Cattrall.
Friday, 5 March 2010
It is a story about two divorced couples, so it should probably come as no surprise to hear that Private Lives features quite a lot of bickering.
However, lead actress Kim Cattrall has revealed that she is also really enjoying the..
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Play about plucky pilots to make West End hit?
Could a comic play about early flight become a new West End hit?
Friday, 5 March 2010
A play about the first two pilots to cross the Atlantic non-stop could make its way to the West End after critical acclaim in Nottinghamshire.
Those Magnificent Men tells the story of John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown, who modified a..
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Private Lives 'has not lost its allure'
Private Lives has not lost anything in the retelling, it has been reported.
Thursday, 4 March 2010
The new stage adaptation of Private Lives keeps the play as fresh as when Noel Coward wrote it 80 years ago.
This is the opinion of Charles Spencer of the Telegraph, who went to see it last night (March 3rd 2010) for its official opening..
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Hard work and the BBC help to perfect accent for Kim Cattrall
Watching lots of TV has been necessary for Kim Cattrall lately.
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Kim Cattrall has revealed that she has been immersing herself in English voices in order to perfect her accent for the new play Private Lives.
The Noel Coward comedy opens this evening (March 3rd) at the
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Star studded party celebrates the best of London theatre
Some of theatre's top names have been lauding London theatre talent ahead of the Olivier Awards.
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
A star-studded party has been held to celebrate the best London theatre creations of the past year ahead of the forthcoming Laurence Olivier Awards.
Stage stars and theatre insiders alike rubbed shoulders at the Haymarket Hotel yesterday..
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Cast revealed for new London version of The Fantasticks
People who have booked London theatre tickets to see The Fantasticks will be able to see some rising stars take to the stage.
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
Two rising stars are set to take major roles in Amon Miyamoto's London theatre production of The Fantasticks.
Luke Brady, who has never appeared in a West End production before, will play one of the young lovers alongside Lorna Want.
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Ralph Fiennes to star in new West End play
Hollywood star Ralph Fiennes is to star in a London theatre adaptation of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya.
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
Ralph Fiennes is to swap the film set for the London theatre stage to star in a new adaptation of Uncle Vanya by Chekhov.
Dear Uncle is written by Alan Ayckbourn, whose credits include Time of My Life, Comic Potential, Mr Whatnot and..
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West End line up revealed for All the Fun of the Fair
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
Seventies pop star David Essex will be joined in his new London theatre musical by Christopher Timothy.
Essex is gearing up to star in All the Fun of..
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New West End run announced for Grumpy Old Women
Jenny Eclair and her Grumpy Old Women are coming back to the West End, it has been revealed.
Monday, 1 March 2010
It has been announced that the live version of Grumpy Old Women is to return to the West End this spring.
Grumpy Old Women Live 2 - Chin Up Britain is to run at the
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Ghosts 'is chilling and evocative'
Ghosts could be the perfect choice for those looking for a moody, evocative play, one critic has suggested.
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Ghosts has been recommended as a chilling and topical play by one critic who went to see it this week.
Writing for the Oxford Times, Christopher Gray said that one of the final scenes in which Oswald contemplates ending his own life adds to..
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Lily Allen 'working on West End musical'
Lily Allen has hinted that she might be penning a musical for the West End.
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
She may be keen to take a break from pop music, but it seems that Lily Allen now wants to turn her hands to musicals.
The 24-year-old, who won a Brit Award for Best Female Solo Artist last week, told the Metro that she may have something..
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Wizard of Oz judges revealed by Lord Lloyd Webber
The panel of judges who will put forward their opinions on hopefuls for The Wizard of Oz have been announced.
Monday, 22 February 2010
The judging line-up for Andrew Lloyd Webber's new talent search Over the Rainbow has been announced.
Charlotte Church will join the panel along with performer and EastEnders star John Partridge, while Sheila Hancock will also provide..
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Ghosts 'is a fantastic rendition of a masterpiece'
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
London theatre fans have been encouraged to go and see the new West End adaptation of Ghosts by two of its stars.
Speaking to the Telegraph, Lesley Sharp and Iain Glen said they could not recommend the story about a dysfunctional family..
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Enron granted West End extension
Theatre tickets for Enron will now be available for longer.
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
It has been announced that new West End play Enron has been granted an extension, despite only having been open at the Noel Coward Theatre for a..
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British plays 'are doing the West End proud'
The slew of Olivier Award nominations for London plays came as no surprise to one theatre insider.
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
A theatre insider has paid tribute to the British talent which is making the West End the place to go to see top-quality plays.
Speaking to the Guardian in response to news that plays have been given more Laurence Olivier Award nominations..
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Four stars for West End's Enron
Enron is an electrifying story, according to one critic.
Monday, 15 February 2010
The new West End play Enron has been given a glowing four-star review by one critic who recently went to see it at the Noel Coward Theatre.
Liz Vercoe,..
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New West End revival to star Joanna Lumley
London theatre fans will soon be able to welcome Joanna Lumley again, it has been reported.
Friday, 12 February 2010
Joanna Lumley is set to make her return to the stages of the West End, if one report is anything to go by.
Theatre gossip columnist Baz Bamigboye said that a new revival of La Bete is coming to London later this year and Lumley is to star..
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Private Lives 'is a terrifically enjoyable story'
Private Lives has been given a great review ahead of its West End opening.
Thursday, 11 February 2010
People who intend to buy Private Lives tickets for when the show open on March 3rd will be pleased to know that it has been recommended by one theatre critic, who praised its entertaining storyline.
Dominic Cavendish of the Telegraph said..
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Ibsen's Ghosts praised for modern themes and characters
Ghosts demonstrates that the 1890s were a period of revolution, it has been claimed.
Thursday, 11 February 2010
People who buy theatre tickets to see Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts in the West End will find a surprisingly progressive play, despite the fact that it is set in the conservative 1890s.
This is the opinion of Harry Treadaway, who is to play Oswald..
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Could a Sweet Charity transfer be imminent?
The public may soon be able to buy West End theatre tickets for Sweet Charity.
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Rumours are rife that a West End transfer for the musical Sweet Charity could be imminent following reports from one source.
WhatsonStage.com stated it has heard that the show, which stars Tamzin Outhwaite as an unlucky in love singer in..
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Young actor 'thrilled' with award nomination
Being nominated for an Olivier Award has created excitement for one young performer.
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
A young actor from Wales has said he is thrilled to have been nominated for a prestigious Olivier Award.
Aneurin Barnard, 22, was shortlisted in the Best Actor in a Musical category for his role in last year's Spring Awakening, something..
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TV character to get own musical in London and New York?
If you were a fan of Will and Grace, you may be pleased to hear that Karen could be set for another outing.
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Karen, the high-pitched sidekick to television's Will and Grace, could be coming to a theatre near you, if her alter ego Karen Mullally is to be believed.
The actress, who played Karen in the hit US sitcom for eight seasons before the show..
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West End musical to celebrate love affair with shoes
If you love shoes, a forthcoming West End musical could be for you.
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
A new West End musical is in the pipeline that aims to celebrate the highs and lows of our love affair with footwear.
Shoes is being written by Richard Thomas - creator of the Jerry Springer musical - and will be a song and dance revue that..
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An evening of West End celebrations to provide funding for cancer charity
A cancer charity is to benefit from an evening of fundraising by West End performers.
Monday, 8 February 2010
Fans of West End shows such as Wicked and Oliver! could be interested in a fundraising event that..
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London's best musicals and plays among Olivier Award nominees
The list of nominees for this year's Olivier Awards has been revealed, presenting some interesting categories.
Monday, 8 February 2010
Some of London's best musicals, plays and performers have been revealed among the list of this year's Olivier Award nominees.
For the first time, a category was established so that the audiences could vote for their favourites and
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Yes, Prime Minister to be turned into West End play
Hit British sitcom Yes, Prime Minister is to come to the West End.
Friday, 5 February 2010
It has been revealed that the popular TV series Yes, Prime Minister is to be adapted for the stage.
The sitcom, which began airing on the BBC in 1986 as a spin-off to Yes, Minister, featured Jim Hacker as a prime minister obsessed with..
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Dolly Parton musical a possibility for the West End?
Country music sensation Dolly Parton has revealed she is writing a musical.
Friday, 5 February 2010
Dolly Parton seems to be aiming for one-woman world domination, so perhaps it should not come as a surprise to hear that she is writing a musical about her life.
The country and western star said in an interview with the Daily Mail that she..
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Actor reveals newfound appreciation for Ibsen
One actor could be more easily persuaded to watch new West End arrival Ghosts following a recent trip to Norway.
Thursday, 4 February 2010
An actor has revealed how his opinion about the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen changed after visiting his hometown of Oslo.
Antony Sher, writing for the Guardian, undertook the trip as part of a research project and said he was reluctant..
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The Little Dog Laughed 'is bang on the money'
The Little Dog Laughed has garnered an excellent review from one critic.
Thursday, 4 February 2010
Anyone who watches The Little Dog Laughed at the Garrick Theatre is sure not to be disappointed, if the words of one critic are anything to go by.
Charles..
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The Caretaker 'represents gold mined from detritus'
The Caretaker will take its audience's emotions through the mill.
Thursday, 4 February 2010
People who buy theatre tickets to see The Caretaker should be prepared for an emotional rollercoaster as they become involved with the lives of its three characters.
This is the advice of the Independent's Rhoda Koenig, who said that she..
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Waiting for Godot revival 'is charming and engaging'
The new revival of Waiting for Godot is no less impressive than the last, a critic has said.
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Theatre fans may wish to buy tickets for the new revival of Waiting for Godot, if one review is anything to go by.
Henry Hitchings of the London Evening Standard went to see the play at its new home, the
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Kim Cattrall looks forward to being 'sexy clown' in Private Lives
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
Those heading to the West End to see Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall make fun of herself in a new role will need to purchase Private Lives tickets to make sure they do not miss out.
The Noel Coward play will see the actress portray a..
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Enron gets four star review
Enron has won a positive review from the Sunday Times, which praised the production for its imagination and informative nature.
Monday, 1 February 2010
Audience members with theatre tickets to Lucy Prebble's Enron, which has moved to London's West End, will be treated to a four-star performance.
The Sunday Times' Christopher Hart awarded the production four stars out of five in his review,..
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Gypsy to transfer to the West End this year?
London theatre fans could soon be enjoying Gypsy in the West End.
Friday, 29 January 2010
It has been reported that Gypsy, the musical based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, could be set to transfer to the West End at some point this year.
Back in 2008, the Daily Mail reported that London theatre producer David Ian was keeping..
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Enron and Jerusalem win at Critics' Circle Awards
Awards are presented for the critics' pick of the West End crop.
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
New plays Enron and Jerusalem were among the big winners at this year's Critics' Circle Theatre Awards.
Presented at the
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London's West End celebrates record breaking 2009
London theatre productions broke records last year.
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
The West End's theatres are celebrating after new figures showed that 2009 was another record-breaking year.
Statistics released today by the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) show that box office takings soared to £505 million in 2009,..
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Flashdance prepares for West End premiere?
Could Flashdance be about to make a move into the West End?
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
It has been reported that Flashdance could be set to make its West End stage debut this year.
The show, based on the 1983 film of the same name, has been touring the UK since 2008, but it has long been rumoured that it is bound for the..
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Eager anticipation as Enron opens this evening
New play Enron is to open in the West End tonight.
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
People with Enron tickets are no doubt clutching them eagerly, as the play officially opens at the Noel Coward Theatre this evening (January 26th).
It..
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Daisy Pulls it Off 'is a ripping good yarn'
An evening spent in Daisy's company could be fun for Enid Blyton fans.
Monday, 25 January 2010
Seeing Daisy Pulls it Off in the West End could prove to be an enjoyable evening out for London theatre fans.
Francesca Whiting of the Stage said she found it to be a really good story that is funny and nostalgic at the same..
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Mel B reveals excitement about Spice Girls musical
All five of the original Spice Girls are looking forward to their musical.
Monday, 25 January 2010
Mel Brown, the artist formerly known as Scary Spice, has been speaking of her excitement about the forthcoming Spice Girls musical.
Speaking to Hello! magazine, the Leeds-born star confirmed that plans for the show are very much in the..
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Danny Boyle to direct Frankenstein for the West End
Frankenstein is to appear in London's West End this year.
Friday, 22 January 2010
It has been revealed that Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle is to helm a new production of Frankenstein for the West End.
This will mark the first time that the award-winning filmmaker has been back to theatre productions in 20..
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Spice Girls musical to hit the West End
After months of rumours, it seems that a Spice Girls musical has been confirmed.
Friday, 22 January 2010
Fans of the Spice Girls may be pleased to hear that a musical featuring their hits has apparently been confirmed for the West End.
Judy Craymer, the writer behind hits such as
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Neil Sedaka musical coming to the West End?
Could a Neil Sedaka musical be the next London arrival?
Thursday, 21 January 2010
It has been reported that a musical based on the life and times of Neil Sedaka could be set to make its way to the West End.
Laughter in the Rain has been produced by Laurie Mansfield and Bill Kenwright and is beginning a regional tour at..
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The Caretaker 'is strong and complete'
A strong performance from Jonathan Pryce was a highlight of The Caretaker for one critic.
Thursday, 21 January 2010
A shining five-star review has been given for The Caretaker by one leading critic.
Benedict Nightingale of the Times said that the new adaptation, produced by Christopher Morahan, is consistently strong and does the often complicated..
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The Little Dog Laughed 'is the play of the year'
The critics are enjoying Little Dog already
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Anyone who has bought theatre tickets for The Little Dog Laughed may be pleased to hear that it has been given an excellent review already.
The play opened at the
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Hollywood actor to make West End return?
Clive Owen could be coming back to the West End.
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
It has been reported that Hollywood actor Clive Owen is keen to return to the London stage, providing the right play comes along.
Speaking to the Independent, the actor revealed that after enjoying critical acclaim both for his stage work..
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Transfer to London's Wyndham's Theatre for Sweet Charity?
Could Sweet Charity be heading to London's West End?
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
It has been reported that London's West End could be set to get a new musical arrival in the form of Sweet Charity.
The show is currently appearing at the Menier Chocolate Factory, but What's on Stage quotes Variety theatre expert David..
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Comedian announces West End theatre stint
A comedian is coming to the West End again.
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Comedian Marcus Brigstocke has announced that he is to bring his new show to the West End soon.
God Collar, the latest stand-up performance from the popular BBC Radio 4 and television comic, is to appear at the
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Voting opens for new London theatre award
London theatre fans can now vote for their favourite show in the Laurence Olivier Awards.
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
It has been announced that a new category has been opened up within the Laurence Olivier Awards that will allow audiences to vote for their favourite show for the first time.
Similar to the What's on Stage Awards - nominations for which..
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Dogs take centre stage in London's West End
Dogs are getting plenty of attention in the West End.
Monday, 18 January 2010
Although cats were traditionally a mainstay of the London theatre district, it seems they are being overtaken by their canine rivals.
Richard Kay of the Daily Mail revealed that at the performance of
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Matthew Broderick heading for London theatre role?
Could Matthew Broderick be appearing on a London stage soon?
Friday, 15 January 2010
It has been revealed that Matthew Broderick could be set for a run in London's West End following the success of his play in the US.
The Election star told Cinematical that Starry Messenger, which has been playing at an off-Broadway venue,..
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Lucie Jones to have a Wicked time on Avenue Q?
The X Factor's Lucie Jones has set her sights on the West End.
Friday, 15 January 2010
London theatre fans could be seeing former X Factor contestant Lucie Jones performing in Wicked or
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