Celebrities and West End stars team up to help beat cancer
Friday, 4 February 2011
Celebrities and stars from London's West End have teamed up to take part in a mini-musical that is aimed at encouraging more people to take part in Race for Life.
Jeff Brazier and Michelle Heaton are among the famous faces to have got..
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Teenager goes back to reality after West End debut in Oliver!
Thursday, 13 January 2011
A teenager has returned to his previous life after spending a year starring in the West End musical Oliver! as the Artful Dodger.
The show came to an end last week and..
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Viewers see Matt Lucas taking a journey in Les Miserables
Thursday, 30 December 2010
Fans of Les Miserables were given a treat over the festive season thanks to a BBC programme showing Matt Lucas' role in the musical's 25th birthday..
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Not long left to get London theatre tickets for Oliver!, fans reminded
Thursday, 9 December 2010
Anyone who has not yet had the chance to catch Oliver! in the West End or simply wants to see it again has been reminded that there is not long left in which to get
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Theatre Royal Drury Lane confirmed as Olivier Awards venue
Monday, 29 November 2010
It has been confirmed that the Theatre Royal Drury Lane is to be the venue for the 2011 Laurence Olivier Awards.
The theatre - which is currently home to
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Amanda Holden I'm so excited about Shrek the Musical
Monday, 15 November 2010
Actress and TV personality Amanda Holden has said she is really excited about getting started on Shrek the Musical soon.
Writing in her weekly column for..
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Oliver! fans reminded to take advantage of free walking tour
Thursday, 11 November 2010
Fans of the West End musical Oliver! may wish to take advantage of a free themed walking tour before the show closes in January 2011.
By visiting the show's official..
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Jones and Prenger to return to Oliver! before it closes
Thursday, 28 October 2010
It has been revealed that both Griff Rhys Jones and Jodie Prenger are to return to Oliver! before it closes its curtains for the last time in January 2011.
Jones will replace Russ..
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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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Griff Rhys Jones in line for Oliver! return
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
Griff Rhys Jones is set to return to his role as Fagin in Oliver! at the Theatre Royal Drury..
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Oliver! star Kerry Ellis 'raises the roof' at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Friday, 10 September 2010
Kerry Ellis, one of the stars of Theatre Royal Drury Lane show Oliver!, "raises the roof" whenever..
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Andrew Lloyd Webber 'is in discussions to sell four West End theatres'
Monday, 6 September 2010
It has been revealed that Andrew Lloyd Webber is in talks to sell four of his West End theatres.
The theatre mogul and his company the Really Useful Group are reportedly discussing the possibility of former BBC chairman Michael Grade buying..
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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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Love Never Dies role means youngster is a West End veteran
Thursday, 2 September 2010
Not many people can say they are West End veterans at the age of 11, but Harry Polden from South Woodford can now do just that.
He is currently playing Gustave in Love Never..
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Jason Manford I'm a big fan of musicals
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
New host of The One Show Jason Manford has revealed he is a big fan of musicals and would even love to be in one himself if the chance came up.
Speaking to Celebs magazine, the comedian said he once sang a song from Little Shop of Horrors..
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Russ Abbot to leave Oliver! in December
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
Comedian Russ Abbot has revealed he is to leave the West End musical Oliver! in December 2010.
The funnyman, who took over as Fagin from Griff Rhys Jones in June, said on 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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First Fagin takes to the stage for Oliver's 50th birthday
Veteran actor Ron Moody was among the guests at the 50th birthday celebrations of Oliver!.
Thursday, 1 July 2010
Ron Moody, the first actor to play Fagin in Oliver!, took to the stage of the
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Oliver! posts closing notices for early 2011
Oliver! is to close in January 2011, it has been revealed.
Thursday, 24 June 2010
It has been announced that the West End musical Oliver! will come to the end of its run next year.
The show, based on the Charles Dickens classic
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Jersey Boys and Oliver! to feature in BBC Proms in the Park
Proms in the Park should have a theatrical flavour for 2010 thanks to Oliver! and Jersey Boys.
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
Songs from hit West End musicals Jersey Boys and Oliver! are to feature in this year's BBC..
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Shrek musical for Palace Theatre or Theatre Royal Drury Lane?
Two possible homes for the London theatre version of Shrek have been suggested.
Friday, 18 June 2010
Two London theatres have been highlighted as potential venues for the West End version of Shrek the Musical.
According to WhatsonStage.com, rumours are rife that either the
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Lenny Henry and Omid Djalili 'are planning West End returns'
Two famous faces could be heading back to the West End, it has been reported.
Thursday, 27 May 2010
They both achieved West End success last year, but now it seems that Lenny Henry and Omid Djailil are keen to make a return to London's theatreland.
Henry achieved critical acclaim and an Evening Standard Theatre Award for his role in..
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Wizard of Oz winner I'll do more theatre training after the show
The winner of Over the Rainbow Danielle Hope has said she won't take her victory for granted.
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Danielle Hope, the new star of The Wizard of Oz, has said she intends to do lots more training to perfect her stage skills after she completes her stint in the..
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Russ Abbott to return to Oliver!
Funnyman Russ Abbott will soon be appearing in Oliver! again.
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
Comedian Russ Abbott is to reprise the role of Fagin in Oliver!, it has been revealed.
He is to succeed Griff Rhys Jones as the Dickens character at the
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Oliver! star to take part in charity show
Oliver! star Amanda Henderson is to appear in a charity show.
Friday, 30 April 2010
A star of Oliver! is to take a break from her role in the Lyric Theatre Drury Lane..
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Wicked wins WOS award for audiences' favourite
Wicked is the audiences' favourite West End musical.
Monday, 15 February 2010
There was some tough competition in its category, but Wicked has emerged as the Best West End Show at the annual Whatsonstage.com awards.
The theatregoing public..
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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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Youngster enjoys Oliver! stardom
A new cast member of Oliver! has said he is enjoying playing his part.
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
A young drama school pupil has been speaking about his enjoyment of appearing in the hit West End musical Oliver!
Jack Butcher, 12, auditioned for a part in 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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