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Tuesday, December 5, 2017

The Grinning Man releases celebrity recordings by Robin Johnson

Celebrities including Harry Enfield, Alexander Armstrong and Louise Dearman have recorded unique versions of their favourite tracks from the new musical The Grinning Man - and it's certainly…

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Monday, December 4, 2017

10 Christmas Shows To See This Season by Robin Johnson

There are few ways to celebrate Christmas like a good festive theatre show, so we've picked out 10 crackers you'll want to secure seats early for this holiday season. The post 10 Christmas S…

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8 questions with the new School Of Rock cast by Robin Johnson

We made sure to get the scoop on this year's new teachers at the School Of Rock musical for you - check out their answers below. The post 8 questions with the new School Of Rock cast appeare…

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Jim Carter hosts star-studded In Conversation series by Robin Johnson

After his popular season of conversations in 2017, Jim Carter will return to the Tricycle Theatre in 2018, speaking with leading industry actors and directors including Kenneth Branagh, Dere…

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Evening Standard Theatre Award winners announced by Robin Johnson

Amber Riley, Andrew Garfield and Glenda Jackson were amongst the winners of the London Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2017. The post Evening Standard Theatre Award winners announced appeare…

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Friday, December 1, 2017

Theatre Spot Test: The “Try Not To Sing Along” Challenge by Robin Johnson

It sounds so easy - all you have to do is watch these clips, and nothing else! Dare you tackle our musical theatre "Try Not To Sing Along" Challenge? The post Theatre Spot Test: The “…

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Annie welcomes Meera Syal to the cast by Robin Johnson

Last night (30 November 2017), the West End cast of Annie officially welcomed Meera Syal, playing Miss Hannigan, to the hit Piccadilly Theatre musical. The post Annie welcomes Meera Syal to …

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Star-studded nominations announced for 2018 WhatsOnStage Awards by Robin Johnson

A star-studded list of nominations has been announced for the WhatsOnStage Awards 2018 this afternoon, ahead of the annual ceremony at the Prince Of Wales Theatre. The post Star-studded nomi…

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Hamilton announces daily lottery ticket plans by Robin Johnson

Producers Jeffrey Seller and Cameron Mackintosh have today confirmed plans for a £10 daily lottery for Hamilton tickets in the West End. The post Hamilton announces daily lottery ticket pla…

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James Graham’s Quiz makes West End switch by Robin Johnson

Playwright James Graham's golden year gets even better, with a West End transfer today confirmed for Quiz, his Chichester Festival Theatre hit. The post James Graham’s Quiz makes West …

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Bat Out Of Hell in Dominion Theatre 2018 return by Robin Johnson

Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical has today confirmed that it will return to the West End in 2018, playing at London's Dominion Theatre next Spring from 2 April. The post Bat Out Of Hell in Domi…

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Thursday, November 30, 2017

Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella to be broadcast this Christmas on BBC by Robin Johnson

Matthew Bourne's company New Adventures have announced that the eagerly anticipated return of Cinderella will be broadcast on the BBC over the Christmas period. The post Matthew Bourne̵…

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Casting announced for new musical Six by Robin Johnson

Cast and creatives have been announced for the London premiere of new British musical Six, which sees the six wives of Henry VIII sing their way out of history. The post Casting announced fo…

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Interview: Charlie Stemp on Dick Whittington by Robin Johnson

What a year it’s been for Charlie Stemp – and what a Christmas the Olivier-nominated leading man has in store. Following the universally lauded reception to his breakthrough in H…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:36AM

Final Girl From The North Country casting announced by Robin Johnson

Final casting has been revealed for the West End transfer of The Old Vic's Girl From The North Country, which reopens at the Noël Coward Theatre at the turn of the year. The post Final Gi…

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Joanna Lumley to perform at London Palladium by Robin Johnson

Legendary actress and comedian Joanna Lumley will bring her personal show It's All About Me to the London Palladium next year as part of a 2018 UK tour. The post Joanna Lumley to perform at …

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Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Tricycle launches young people’s event with Daniel Kaluuya by Robin Johnson

The Tricycle Theatre are offering young people the chance to quiz rising star Daniel Kaluuya, star of Get Out, Skins and Black Mirror, at a question and answer event on Friday (1 December). …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:13PM

Shows announced for London Theatre’s New Year Sale by Robin Johnson

The full list of participating shows is now available for London Theatre's New Year Sale 2018, one of the industry’s longest running audience development initiatives.  The post Shows anno…

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Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Meet the team: Susie McKenna by Robin Johnson

The brilliant Susie McKenna - currently starring in Cinderella at the Hackney Empire, which she also directed and wrote - tells us all about her two-decade long association with the venue. T…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:22PM

Marcus Brigstocke on Barnum rehearsals by Robin Johnson

It's easy to forget how difficult performing actually is, unless you're walking a tightrope live on stage - watch how Marcus Brigstocke is preparing for Barnum! The post Marcus Brigstocke on…

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New casting announced for The Ferryman by Robin Johnson

The likes of Rosalie Craig, Owen McDonnell and Justin Edwards will join the West End cast of Jez Butterworth's epic play The Ferryman in the New Year, it has been announced. The post New cas…

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Friday, November 24, 2017

Theatre Spot Test: How many Wicked songs can you name? by Robin Johnson

Unlimited. Our weekend is unlimited… well, until Monday, that is. But such is the brilliance of the world-class West End musical Wicked, a quick listen to the soundtrack has got us dre…

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Poldark’s Aidan Turner leads Grandage 2018 West End season by Robin Johnson

The Michael Grandage Company have announced exciting plans for two new West End productions in 2018: John Logan’s Red, starring award-winning actors Alfred Molina and Alfred Enoch, and Mar…

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Thursday, November 23, 2017

Final casting announced for The Rat Pack by Robin Johnson

Final casting has today been announced for The Rat Pack - Live From Las Vegas, which returns to the West End this Winter. The post Final casting announced for The Rat Pack appeared first on …

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Monica Dolan returns in Bush Theatre 2018 season by Robin Johnson

BAFTA Award-winning actress Monica Dolan will return to the Bush Theatre as part of an exciting new 2018 season of 8 plays, which reaffirms the venue's commitment to discovering the best new…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:19PM

Cirque Berserk! swoops back into West End by Robin Johnson

One of the UK’s biggest and boldest theatre/circus spectaculars, Cirque Berserk!, will be returning to the West End next February.   The post Cirque Berserk! swoops back into West End ap…

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UK Theatre reveals nation’s favourite pantomime 2016 by Robin Johnson

Pantomime season is now officially gearing up (oh, yes it is!), and new figures from UK Theatre have revealed that pantomime was more popular than ever in 2016. The post UK Theatre reveals n…

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Backstage at Everybody’s Talking About Jamie opening night by Robin Johnson

We're talking about it, Amanda Holden's talking about it - Everybody's Talking About Jamie in the West End! Watch her go backstage live at opening night. The post Backstage at Everybody̵…

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Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Sergei Polunin to present special Sunday West End matinee by Robin Johnson

Sergei Polunin has announced he will host a special mixed programme at the London Coliseum in a matinée performance on Sunday 10 December, offering 100 seats in the first two rows of the st…

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Rob Bryden and Scarlett Strallen join Joe Stilgoe at Lyric Hammersmith by Robin Johnson

Presenter/comedian Rob Brydon, along with actress Scarlett Strallen and cabaret artist Meow Meow, have joined the line-up for Joe Stilgoe's Christmas Party concert next month. The post Rob B…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:29AM

Production photos: Jack And The Beanstalk by Robin Johnson

Check out the first prodution photos of Jack And The Beanstalk, the classic pantomime given the full Lyric Hammersmith treatment this Christmas. The post Production photos: Jack And The Bean…

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