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Friday, September 21, 2018

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical extends to July 2019 by Carly-Ann Clements

It's simply the best news for Tina Turner fans because 200,000 tickets to see the brand new musical based on the singer's rise to fame are going on sale on Monday 24 September. The post Tina…

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Thursday, September 20, 2018

The Woman In Black celebrates 12,000 performances by Carly-Ann Clements

London's spookiest show is set to celebrate its 12,000th performance on Saturday 22 September 2018 at The Fortune Theatre. The post The Woman In Black celebrates 12,000 performances appeare…

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Laura Tyrer to star in Chicago by Carly-Ann Clements

Laura Tyrer will be joining the cast as Velma Kelly in her place from 24 September to 6 October following her win on new reality show, The Big Audition. The post Laura Tyrer to star in Chica…

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Friday, September 7, 2018

MAMMA MIA! So much happened this week by Carly-Ann Clements

This week we've had two shows opening, musical mega-stars returning to the West End, and a lot of celebrations. The post MAMMA MIA! So much happened this week appeared first on Official Lon…

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It’s time to talk Strictly… by Carly-Ann Clements

The whole nation and its dog has cancelled all plans for tomorrow night so they can stay home and watch the first episode of Strictly Come Dancing 2018. The hit show is entering its 16th ser…

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The origin story of Eugenius! by Carly-Ann Clements

Last night, the outrageously popular comic book musical Eugenius! officially opened at The Other Palace for a second time. Packed with superheroes, geeks and 1980s nostalgia, its no wonder i…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:34AM
Thursday, September 6, 2018

Who was Harold Pinter? by Carly-Ann Clements

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of his death, the Jamie Lloyd Company will be putting on Pinter At The Pinter: a season that showcases Harold Pinter's one-act plays. This celebration of …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:37PM
Wednesday, September 5, 2018

The Prince Of Wales visits The Old Vic by Carly-Ann Clements

Last week, Prince Harry (aka the Duke Of Sussex) paid a visit to the Victoria Palace Theatre for a special gala performance of Hamilton. Seemingly inspired by his son's outing, The Prince O…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:00PM

Peter Andre to star in Thriller Live for one night only by Carly-Ann Clements

Next week, Thriller Live will be celebrating its 4,000th performance in the West End - a record-breaking run at the Lyric Theatre on Shaftsbury Avenue. To mark this momentous occasion, the c…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:01AM
Monday, September 3, 2018

September picks: shows to see this month by Carly-Ann Clements

As the summer holidays come to an end and the kids go back to school, it's time to pack up the picnic basket, don that hoody and plan some indoor activities. This month, we have loads of gre…

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Friday, August 31, 2018

Strictly (limited) Ballroom, some Wise casting and more from the week by Carly-Ann Clements

Weeks come and go, and sadly, so do West End shows. This week, we've had news about shows closing. But, we've also heard about new shows, cast announcements and guest appearances The post St…

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Phoenix Theatre to get David Cassidy memorial plaque by Carly-Ann Clements

In November last year, David Cassidy sadly passed. The internationally celebrated singer and actor had a shining career that spanned six decades. Even though he was most well-known for his r…

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Adam Kay’s sold-out show is coming to the West End by Carly-Ann Clements

Commuters all over the UK have had their legs firmly crossed while their heads have been buried in the best-selling novel, This Is Going To Hurt: Secret Diaries Of A Junior Doctor, and now, …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:42AM
Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Full casting for Don Quixote announced by Carly-Ann Clements

Keep your eyes peeled because the fabled Don Quixote will be riding into town on his noble stead on 27 October. With him will be David Threlfall and Rufus Hound who will reprise their roles…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:13PM
Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Casting announced for Wise Children by Carly-Ann Clements

This October, Emma Rice is launching her brand new theatre company, Wise Children, with a playful adaptation of the novel of the same name. And today, the cast of this highly-anticipated pro…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:13PM

Everything you need to know about The Play That Goes Wrong by Carly-Ann Clements

We all need a good ol' laugh during these challenging times. Luckily, we have some brilliant shows in the West End that will get you chuckling and help you forget the real world. One such co…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:13PM
Friday, August 24, 2018

Serving up the hottest theatre news of the week by Carly-Ann Clements

This week, you have well and truly been served with some exciting theatre news. From highly-anticipated musical openings to A-list star casting, we've had it all. Didn't manage to stay on to…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:35AM

The King And I is coming to a cinema near you by Carly-Ann Clements

West End audiences have been getting to know The King And I over the summer and now, for one night only, the rest of the world can get acquainted with the multi-Tony Award-winning production…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:37AM
Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Exciting new shows coming to West End later this year by Carly-Ann Clements

If the weather forecast has anything to say about it, the summer has been and gone. And though we hate to say it, it might be right. As August slowly comes to an end, summer holidays are ove…

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Not just your average theatre: 5 unique London theatres by Carly-Ann Clements

Nothing can compare to the thrill of experiencing something new. You'll always enjoy a new story, a new production or a one-of-a-kind performance. But when you go to a theatre that flips con…

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Thursday, August 16, 2018

Celebrate #NationalTellAJokeDay with these theatre corkers by Carly-Ann Clements

Everyone needs a good laugh. Especially these days. And as it just so happens to be Tell A Joke Day, we've found some of the best (and worst) theatre jokes on the internet. From cheeky one-l…

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Motown to boogie on out of the West End by Carly-Ann Clements

Warning: come 20 April 2019, you'll be crying "I want you back" because Motown The Musical will be concluding its glitzy run at Shaftsbury Theatre. After three golden years, the show which t…

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018

There’s a new song in town for Heathers The Musical by Carly-Ann Clements

Heathers is keeping it FRESH! The musical based on the cult classic film of the same name has been driving the audience wild during its sold-out run at The Other Palace Theatre. But with all…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:28AM
Friday, August 10, 2018

Killer pics, musical singalongs and more: the week in theatre by Carly-Ann Clements

The weather might be a washout this week, but it's been another scorcher in Theatreland when it comes to news. From production shots of brand new shows to first looks at rehearsals, cinema s…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:15AM
Thursday, August 9, 2018

Celebrating 5000 shows, here’s why we love Wicked! by Carly-Ann Clements

The first week of Kids Week has been and gone. And what a week it's been. Over the past seven days, hundreds of children aged 16 or under have made life-long memories by seeing a show for fr…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:36AM
Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Which West End show should you holiday to? by Carly-Ann Clements

Working in this heat just isn't on. You need to get away. But where to go? Yes, you could go to Bali or Norway or somewhere that's always been on your bucket list. But what about the places …

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Monday, August 6, 2018

First look: Alexandra Burke as Roxie Hart by Carly-Ann Clements

Be still out beating Hart! Actually, scrap that. You dance like the wind, Roxie! Last month it was announced that The X Factor and musical theatre star, Alexandra Burke will join Martin Kemp…

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First look: first day of rehearsals for Company by Carly-Ann Clements

From the moment it was announced, we've been counting down the days until Company opens in London. So any tidbit of information, any glimpse at the production is getting our temperatures ris…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:53AM
Friday, August 3, 2018

Sheridan Smith, new shows and more tickets to Harry Potter: this week in theatre by Carly-Ann Clements

It's official. The world is melting. Plus it's full of fake news, alternative facts and even more worrisome true stories. Take a break from all that. Get up-to-date with this week's theatre …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:26AM

Alan Bennett’s Allelujah! to be shown in cinemas by Carly-Ann Clements

Alan Bennett's new play Allelujah! blew critics away when it opened at Bridge Theatre earlier this summer. Now, his first work for six years will be available for the nation to view thanks t…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:29AM
Thursday, August 2, 2018

Who’s your inner West End child? by Carly-Ann Clements

It's official Kids Week! And when you're accompanying your child, niece or grandson to the theatre, you'll be forgiven for getting into the spirit of things. We all have an inner child. But …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:46AM