Mums in the West End have a lot on their plate. Whether they’re single parents trying to cover for an absentee father, trying to create a better life for their children or just dealing wit…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:59PMOnce in a lifetime, there will rise a hero, who’s approaching footsteps will cause the earth to quake…and that moment has arrived…Roy Haylock, best known as his drag alter ego, Bianca …
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:07AMSomething big is coming to the West End. Get your giant piano mat at the ready, because Big The Musical is coming to the West End for a limited run. The post Big The Musical starring Jay McG…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:41AMThere are over 50 first-time nominees at the Olivier Award this year. Here’s a bit more about these Olivier Award nominee newbies… The post Olivier Awards 2019: First-time nominees appea…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 02:08PMSome sweet rehearsal images have been released of the upcoming production of Sweet Charity, starring Annie-Marie Duff and Arthur Darvill. The post In rehearsal: Sweet Charity appeared first…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:50AMThe second-year cast of Tina – The Tina Turner Musical are rolling (rolling) into rehearsals, and it seems like the incoming Tina and Ike (Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and Ashley Zhangazha) are settl…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:57AMFull details of presenters, performances and special appearances have been announced for the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard, which takes place on Sunday 7 April at the Royal Albert Hall…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:09AMIntroducing the new Miss Hedge…singer and Strictly Come Dancing finalist, Faye Tozer. Faye will be stepping into Miss Hedge’s shoes and trying to control Jamie’s rowdy class from 6 May…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:48AMWinning the Mastercard Best New Musical award at the Oliviers is a big deal, and an achievement that every musical wants adorning the shelves of their production.Over the years it’s been w…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 02:09PMThe moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived…the casting of Joseph in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has been announced!Putting on the brightly coloured coat will be J…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:45AMThe untold story of Emilia Bassano is finally being shared with audiences at the Vaudeville Theatre. To get you ready to hear her story, here’s an exciting first look of Emilia productio…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:04AMThere’s more exciting casting news for Man Of La Mancha, with renowned stage, film and TV actor Peter Polycarpou joining the production.A previous Olivier Award nominee, Peter has performe…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:16AMIt’s cold, it’s rainy, it’s officially March. Luckily we’ve found the perfect excuse to stay out of the horrible weather for a few hours, by going to the theatre! And there are some …
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:33AMAbracadabra, Expelliarmus, and hey presto, The Illusionists line-up this year has been revealed!The world’s biggest-selling magic show is returning to the West End this summer for a strict…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:12AMWe close our eyes, draw back the curtains, and see for certain that, Jason Donovan has now been announced as Pharaoh in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!No stranger to the show b…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:22AMThe Olivier Awards with Mastercard are Britain’s most prestigious theatre awards, and with this year’s nominations announcement finally revealed, it’s time to reflect on what some of l…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:42AMGet your ballet shoes at the ready, because the double Olivier Award-winning dance show, The Red Shoes is making its return to the stage!Adapted for the stage by Matthew Bourne, and based on…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:01PMThe full cast for the upcoming production of Tennessee Williams’ Orpheus Descending has been announced, and there are some very familiar West End faces in the show, including some previous…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:06AMIf you’re a fan of Sherlock actor, Andrew Scott, (and let’s face it, who isn’t!), then you’ll be delighted to hear he’s going to be returning to the West End stage in June.Andrew w…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:05AMSince it’s International Women’s Day, we thought it was only right to celebrate the incredible women who have been nominated for an Olivier Award 2019 with Mastercard this year.Amongst t…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 04:00AMThey’ve had a play, and an adaptation of Peter Pan go wrong, and now Mischief Theatre are making magic go wrong in their new show.Appropriately titled, Magic Goes Wrong, the Olivier-winnin…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:46AMThe contenders for the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard have been announced, with two musicals, Company and Come From Away, receiving the most nominations across the 26 categories.Both sh…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:18AMJason Manford has been announced as the host of the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard. Having previously hosted in 2017, the much-loved comedian, actor and singer will return to the Royal …
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:47AMRunaway hit musical Hamilton continued its award ceremony domination, picking up five awards at the WhatsOnStage awards yesterday.There had already been celebrations amongst the Hamilton cas…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:00AMIt’s March! As spring appears on the horizon, there’s the excitement of slightly warmer weather with the added apprehension that makes you still carry an umbrella everywhere.But avoid th…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:24AMIt’s the moment every Heathers fan (or corn nuts as they’re also known) has been waiting for since…well since it first opened at The Other Palace last year. The Heathers The Musical We…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:38AMThe first piece of casting news is out of the (brightly coloured) bag, as Sheridan Smith has been announced as the Narrator in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.The colourful musi…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:22AMGrab a slice of your favourite pie and enjoy these sweet production shots of the Waitress cast.These Waitress photos include Katharine McPhee (Smash) as Jenna, Emmy-nominee Jack McBrayer (30…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:08AMGrab your picnic blanket (or umbrella, you can never depend on British weather), as the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced more exciting events as part of its summer season.Durin…
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:46AMIf the news about Fiddler On The Roof’s West End transfer wasn’t exciting enough, the full cast has now been announced.Joining the already announced Andy Nyman and (Tevye) and Judy Kuhn …
SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:35AMThe Mischief Theatre team, who are responsible for such calamitous hits as The Play That Goes Wrong and The Comedy About A Bank Robbery, have been given a six-part series by the BBC.Due to …
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