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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Marisha Wallace UK Tour – Book Tickets by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo West End star Marisha Wallace is heading out on her debut tour. Star of Dreamgirls and Waitress, the Marisha Wallace UK Tour is now on sale. This post Marisha Wallace UK Tour…

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Footloose UK Tour starring Gareth Gates by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Footloose UK Tour is back starring Gareth Gates. It's time to cut loose as Footloose the musical tour comes to a venue near you in 2020. This post Footloose UK Tour starring …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:16AM
Tuesday, October 29, 2019

VIDEO: Dear Evan Hansen – Four Evans, Four Forever by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Dear Evan Hansen starts performances in London today and to celebrate producers have released this great video featuring FOUR Evan Hansens. This post VIDEO: Dear Evan Hansen …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:03PM

MTFestUK is back at the new Turbine Theatre, Battersea by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo MTFestUK is back! Paul Taylor Mills' festival of new musical theatre writing returns with its 2020 season launching at the new Turbine Theatre in Battersea. This post MTFestU…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:48AM

Dear Evan Hansen London starts performances tonight by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Dear Evan Hansen London starts performances tonight at the Noel Coward Theatre with the announcement that it is extending and opening a digital lottery. This post Dear Evan …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:07AM

Anders Lustgarten’s Extremism at Theatre Peckham – Cast announced by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo A cast of emerging actors has been announced for Extremism, written by Harold Pinter award-winning playwright Anders Lustgarten at Theatre Peckham. This post Anders Lustgarte…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:23AM
Monday, October 28, 2019

David Hasselhoff joins cast of Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 at Savoy Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo David Hasselhoff will join the cast of Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 the Musical at the Savoy Theatre, London from 2 December 2019 to 8 February 2020. This post David Hasselhoff join…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:35AM
Friday, October 25, 2019

Marisha Wallace and Lizzie Bea join Hairspray cast at London Coliseum by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Lizzie Bea and Marisha Wallace are to join Michael Ball in the 2020 revival of the musical Hairspray at the London Coliseum. This post Marisha Wallace and Lizzie Bea join Hai…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:38PM
Thursday, October 24, 2019

Whoopi Goldberg and Jennifer Saunders to star in Sister Act by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Whoopi Goldberg is to reprise her role as Deloris Van Cartier for the first time on stage opposite Jennifer Saunders as Mother Superior in a new production of the musical Sis…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:18AM

The Dresser Tour starring Matthew Kelly and Julian Clary by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Matthew Kelly and Julian Clary are to star in The Dresser tour which will tour in September 2020. Further venues to be announced. This post The Dresser Tour starring Matthew …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:42AM

Jessica Chastain to make UK theatre debut in A Doll’s House by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Jamie Lloyd Company has announced that award-winning actress Jessica Chastain is to make her UK theatre debut in Ibsen's A Doll's House at the Playhouse Theatre. This pos…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:30AM
Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Britain’s Got Talent’s Mark McMullan to star in Joseph on tour. by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Britain's Got Talent finalist Mark McMullan makes his musical theatre debut in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Doncaster Dome this Christmas. This post Br…

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

FIRST LISTEN: Millie O’Connell and Luke Bayer singing from Soho Cinders by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Luke Bayer and Millie O'Connell perform Wishing For The Normal from Soho Cinders which is playing at Charing Cross Theatre from 24 October 2019. This post FIRST LISTEN: Milli…

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FIRST LOOK: Afterglow, Waterloo East Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Take a look at these great photos from Darren Bell as Afterglow transfers to Waterloo East Theatre, London. Opening night tonight! This post FIRST LOOK: Afterglow, Waterloo E…

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Alice McCarthy joins cast of You Game at RADA Studio by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Rotterdam’s Alice McCarthy joins the cast in gender shifted role previously played by Michael Caine and Jude Law. You Game is a modern, female-led, story based on the Tony …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:08AM
Monday, October 21, 2019

Cast announced for European premiere of Richard Foreman’s Zomboid! by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Casting has been announced for Zomboid! by multi award-winningwriter Richard Foreman, directed by Patrick Kennedy at the New Wimbledon Theatre Studio  from 2 - 7 December 20…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:00PM
Sunday, October 20, 2019

Bang Bang UK Tour – A new farce by John Cleese by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Bang Bang UK Tour announced. A new farce by John Cleese to be produced by the Exeter Northcott Theatre and Dermott McLaughlin opening in March 2020. This post Bang Bang UK To…

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

Cirque Du Soleil Corteo Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Corteo, one of the best-loved Cirque du Soleil productions is coming to the UK in June 2020. This post Cirque Du Soleil Corteo Tour first appeared on British Theatre. Hurrah!

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

REVIEW: The Man In The White Suit, Wyndhams Theatre London ✭✭✭ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Douglas Mayo reviews The Man In The White Suit starring Stephen Mangan now playing at the Wyndhams Theatre London. This post REVIEW: The Man In The White Suit, Wyndhams Theat…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:51AM
Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Roger Bart to play Dr Emmett Brown in Back To The Future musical. by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Tony Awawrd-winning Roger Bart to star as Dr Emmett Drown in Back To The Future the musical which is premiering at the Manchester Opera House This post Roger Bart to play Dr…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:55AM

REVIEW: Mushy – Lyrically Speaking, Leeds Playhouse ✭✭✭✭ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Jonathan Hall reviews Rifco Theatre Company's production of Mushy - Lyrically Speaking at the Leeds Playhouse. This post REVIEW: Mushy – Lyrically Speaking, Leeds Playhouse…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:50AM
Monday, October 14, 2019

Life of Pi transfers to Wyndham’s Theatre London in June 2020 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Life of Pi producer Simon Friend has announced the celebrated production seen at Sheffield Theatres will transfer to Wyndham's Theatre in June 2020 This post Life of Pi trans…

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Baga Chipz and Sheila Simmonds to star in Drag Panto Cinderella by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Cinderella, a drag pantomime comes to Trafalgar Studios starring RuPaul's Drag Race star Baga Chipz and Britain's Got Talent icon Sheila Simmonds. This post Baga Chipz and Sh…

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The Commitments UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Roddy Doyle's The Commitments UK Tour is back in 2020. The musical about the world's hardest workingand most explosive soul band starts touring in September 2020. This post T…

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Tabard Theatre relaunches as Chiswick Playhouse by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Tabard Theatre is reopening as the Chiswick Playhouse and today the venue has announced an exciting inaugural season. This post Tabard Theatre relaunches as Chiswick Play…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:02AM
Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Sheffield Theatre’s Guys and Dolls casting announced. by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Full casting has been announced for Sheffield Theatre's major revival of classic musical Guys and Dolls opening on 7 December 2019. This post Sheffield Theatre’s Guys and D…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:26AM

The Snow Queen – Cast announced for Park Theatre Season by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Casting has been announced for Park Theatre's festive family adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic: The Snow Queen this December 2019. This post The Snow Queen – …

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Black Beauty, Circus 1903, Black Beauty – Southbank Centre Christmas 2019 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Christmas at the Southbank Centre will feature seasons from Fascinating Aida, Circus 1903 and a production of Black Beauty. Book Now! This post Black Beauty, Circus 1903, Bla…

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Sunday, October 6, 2019

Paines Plough announces 2020: Live Out Loud Season by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Charlotte Bennett and Katie Posner announce their first season as new artistic directors of Paines Plough: Live Out Loud. This post Paines Plough announces 2020: Live Out Lou…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:50AM
Friday, October 4, 2019

REVIEW: Noises Off, Garrick Theatre London ✭✭✭✭✭ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Douglas Mayo reviews the Lyric Hammersmith's production of Noises Off which has transferred to the Garrick Theatre, London. This post REVIEW: Noises Off, Garrick Theatre Lond…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:15PM
Thursday, October 3, 2019

Heathers UK Tour 2020 Coming Soon by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Following a record-breaking West End season Paul Taylor-Mills and Bill Kenwright have announced the Heathers UK Tour coming to a theatre naer you in 2020. This post Heathers …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:28AM

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