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Friday, July 6, 2018

Reasons to see: The Jungle by Carly-Ann Clements

Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson's The Jungle stunned its audiences during its Young Vic run. Now, it's literally taken over the Playhouse Theatre to share a moving, humbling and harrowing accou…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:11AM

Matt Cardle to join Strictly Ballroom by Carly-Ann Clements

Multi-platinum selling artist, Matt Cardle, will be donning the sequins, putting on an Aussie accent and singing his heart out as the narrator, Wally Strand, in Strictly Ballroom The Musical…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:18AM
Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Watch: The King And I opening night by Carly-Ann Clements

The West End has been eagerly awaiting the multi-award-winning production of The King And I. And last night, it finally arrived.  The post Watch: The King And I opening night appeared first…

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Best shows for teens during Kids Week by Carly-Ann Clements

"I'm not a kid" is probably one of the phrases you hear most from your teenager. But when you throw free theatre tickets into the mix, they'll answer to kid, child, little one or even sport.…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:35AM
Monday, July 2, 2018

Watch: Sneak peek at Sounds And Sorcery by Carly-Ann Clements

We've all had that weird fever dream. When dancing hippos enter your room and angry mops break all the plates in your kitchen. You have Disney's Fantasia to thank for those iconic scenes tha…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:36AM

Everything you need to know about Come From Away in London by Carly-Ann Clements

The Tony Award-winning musical, Come From Away, is winging its way to London's Phoenix Theatre in January 2019 - and we can't wait. Here's what to expect. The post Everything you need to kno…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:46AM
Friday, June 29, 2018

Musical songs for the road by Carly-Ann Clements

The skies are blue. The sun is bright. The nights are long. That adds up to one thing... it's SUMMER! It's finally that time to pack your bags, jump in your car and hit the road for a hot ad…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:27AM

Watch: Andrew Scott and Simon Stephens Q&A at The Old Vic by Carly-Ann Clements

Last night, Andrew and Simon sat down with Sarah Hemming to discuss the play at a Voices Off Live Q&A. Watch the video below to find out what they said: The post Watch: Andrew Scott and…

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Richard Fleeshman joins the cast of Company by Carly-Ann Clements

Since its announcement, the cast of the upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s Company has been setting the West End tongues a-wagging. With Patti LuPone, Mel Giedroyc…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:57AM

Misty transfers to Trafalgar Studios by Carly-Ann Clements

This September, Arinzé Kene's critically-acclaimed Misty is transferring to Trafalgar Studios following its sold-out run at the Bush Theatre.  The post Misty transfers to Trafalgar Studio…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:00AM
Thursday, June 28, 2018

New shows to Kids Week in 2018 by Carly-Ann Clements

Every year, we offer you the opportunity to take your child to a show for free in August with Kids Week. We have dozens of shows available from long-standing West End favourites to brand-new…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:07PM
Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Free Encore performances to be screened at Wembley Park by Carly-Ann Clements

This July, National Theatre Live will be screening the two FREE Encore performances at Wembley Park. It's the first time they will be available to the public for free in an outdoor, deckchai…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:55AM

Shows you have to see this summer by Carly-Ann Clements

All good things must come to an end. And West End shows are no exception. The post Shows you have to see this summer appeared first on Official London Theatre.

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:35AM
Monday, June 25, 2018

Get an inside look into National Youth Dance Company by Carly-Ann Clements

For young, aspirational performers, finding a way into the industry can be quite hard. Navigating schools, auditions, workshops and programmes can be daunting. So when something like the Na…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:56AM
Friday, June 22, 2018

Watch: Walking To West End LIVE by Carly-Ann Clements

The world has long forgotten the walk of shame. Now, it's all about the walk to fame! Last week, performers from some of the West End's best shows strut their stuff as they made their way to…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:37PM

New London Theatre renamed to Gillian Lynne Theatre by Carly-Ann Clements

Today, Andrew and Madeleine Lloyd Webber hosted a reception to officially re-open the New London Theatre as The Gillian Lynne Theatre. The post New London Theatre renamed to Gillian Lynne Th…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:11PM

Prom Queen The Musical comes to The Other Palace by Carly-Ann Clements

On 2 July, the brand new musical, Prom Queen, will receive two workshop presentation at The Other Palace. The post Prom Queen The Musical comes to The Other Palace appeared first on Official…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:24AM
Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Loved the film? You’ll love the musical by Carly-Ann Clements

Last night, Heathers The Musical officially opened and it absolutely KILLED IT! The crowds went wild for Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe's dark comic musical. The post Loved the film? …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:52AM

First look: rehearsal shots of As You Like It by Carly-Ann Clements

This summer, Shakespeare's warm-hearted comedy, As You Like It, will Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. The timeless tale of adventure, sibling rivalry, mistaken identity and romance will po…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:58AM
Monday, June 18, 2018

Our favourite moments from West End LIVE 2018 by Carly-Ann Clements

West End LIVE 2018 was EPIC! There were so many brilliant performances, it's hard to pick our favourites. So we won't. What we'll do instead is share our favourite moments. The post Our favo…

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Winter season at The Globe announced by Carly-Ann Clements

Today, Shakespeare's Globe announced its 2018/19 winter season which opens on 7 November. The season, which takes place in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, will feature two pairings of plays by …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:19AM

Watch: West End LIVE 2018 performances by Carly-Ann Clements

Hundreds of thousands of theatre fans joined us over the weekend for the free musical theatre festival, West End LIVE. The 14th annual event united West End theatre enthusiasts from far and …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:19AM
Friday, June 15, 2018

Meet the West End’s latest queens – Six cast announced by Carly-Ann Clements

Forget one new Duchess. The West End has gone all out and gotten itself six new queens. Yaaaaaaaaaas! Today, the cast of the eagerly anticipated Six has been announced and we're royally impr…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:15PM

West End hero Steph Parry to take lead in 42nd Street by Carly-Ann Clements

In a turn of poetic justice, the understudy wins the part this week as it's been announced that Steph Parry will play the iconic Dorothy Brock in 42nd Street! The post West End hero Steph P…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:38AM

Kit Harington to star in True West by Carly-Ann Clements

The King Of The North is set to storm the West End later this year for the UK premiere of Sam Shepard's True West. Kit Harington will star alongside Johnny Flynn who will play warring brothe…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:23AM
Thursday, June 14, 2018

Are you ready to play Name That Musical for West End LIVE? by Carly-Ann Clements

Before you join us at West End LIVE this weekend, make sure you know your lyrics. Take our quiz and show us how much of a musical buff you really are. The post Are you ready to play Name Tha…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:43AM
Wednesday, June 13, 2018

The bad dads of the West End by Carly-Ann Clements

From all of us at Official London Theatre, we just want to wish all the father figures out there a very happy Dad Day! Father, grandad, uncle, older brother… whoever you’re celebrating t…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:28PM

Casting for The Greatest Wealth announced by Carly-Ann Clements

To celebrate 70 years of the NHS, The Old Vic will be hosting The Greatest Wealth - a collection of monologues curated by Lolita Chakrabarti - later this month. And today, the cast has bee…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:16PM

Reasons to see: The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie by Carly-Ann Clements

Muriel Spark's infamous novel, The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie, is probably best known for the 1969 film starring Maggie Smith who earned her first Oscar for playing the titular character. But…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:33AM
Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Play time: West End LIVE Bingo by Carly-Ann Clements

It's coming! West End LIVE is just around the corner - eeeeep! - are you ready for it? On 16 and 17 June, 26 West End shows and acts will take to our Trafalgar Square stage to perform live f…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:30AM
Monday, June 11, 2018

Cast announced for The Jungle by Carly-Ann Clements

This week, The Jungle will be opening at Playhouse Theatre following its sold-out and critically-acclaimed run at the Young Vic. And today, the full cast of Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson’…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:58PM