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Friday, November 18, 2016

NEWS: Screen-to-stage Nativity! The Musical premieres on tour in 2017 by Emma Clarendon

This new musical based on the films has been written and will be directed by Debbie Isitt and will open at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre on 20 October 2017.

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Thursday, November 17, 2016

RUMPY PUMPY! – Union Theatre by Emma Clarendon

This fascinating story of two women’s attempts to decriminalise prostitution is surprisingly heartwarming – even if none of the characters have any real depth to them.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

NEWS: Broadway’s Hayden Tee joins Les Mis, cast changes from 5 Dec by Emma Clarendon

Now into its 32nd year in the West End, the hit musical Les Miserables will have several cast changes from Monday 5 December 2016 at the Queen's Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenu

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

NEWS: Simon Lipkin joins final cast for London concert premiere of Disaster! by Emma Clarendon

As rehearsals begin for the premiere of the Broadway musical, final casting for the production has been confirmed. Disaster! runs at the Charing Cross Theatre for two special gala charity p…

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Are you in the band? Five reasons to be excited about School of Rock by Emma Clarendon

After proving to be a great success on Broadway, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical School of Rock, based on the 2003 film starring Jack Black, has finally hit London. Here are five good re…

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Monday, November 14, 2016

SCHOOL OF ROCK – West End by Emma Clarendon

Immature, entertaining and energetic are probably the best words to sum up Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical, transferring from Broadway.

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Sunday, November 13, 2016

AN INSPECTOR CALLS – West End by Emma Clarendon

Stephen Daldry’s award-winning production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller returns to London once again to explore the consequences of collective responsibility.

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Friday, November 11, 2016

NEWS: Cast & extension confirmed for JB Priestley’s Benighted at Old Red Lion by Emma Clarendon

As An Inspector Calls returns to the West End, a new stage adaptation of his 1927 novel Benighted prepares to open on the fringe at London's Old Red Lion Theatre on 6 December 2016. Cast has…

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Thursday, November 10, 2016

DEAD FUNNY – West End by Emma Clarendon

Terry Johnson’s play Dead Funny, revived here by the author with a stellar cast, definitely has its funny moments but can tend to feel as though it isn’t sure whether it is a comedy or a…

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Tuesday, November 8, 2016

SAVING JASON – Park Theatre by Emma Clarendon

What lengths would you go to try and prevent your child going down a dangerous path? Peter Quilter’s new comedy Saving Jason looks at what it means to have an addiction in a very intimate …

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STATE FAIR – London Musical Theatre Orchestra, Cadogan Hall by Emma Clarendon

The London Musical Theatre Orchestra made the Rodgers and Hammerstein score fly with the help of a strong leading cast on Sunday night (6 November 2016) at Cadogan Hall.

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Monday, November 7, 2016

NEWS: Zoonation’s The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party is reimagined for Roundhouse by Emma Clarendon

Following a successful run at the Royal Opera House in 2014, the Royal Ballet and ZooNation production of The Mad Hatter's Tea Party will burst onto the stage at the Roundhouse this December.

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NEWS: The Wind in the Willows set for London Palladium next summer by Emma Clarendon

It has been confirmed that the musical adaptation of The Wind in the Willows, currently running at The Lowry in Salford as part of its UK tour, will transfer to the London Palladium in the s…

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Sunday, November 6, 2016

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Comus at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse by Emma Clarendon

John Milton’s play is brought to life and the stage again in a new production directed by Lucy Bailey at the Globe's indoor Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, where it runs until 19 November 2016. B…

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NEWS: Paul McGann stars in new tour of Moira Buffini’s Gabriel by Emma Clarendon

Paul McGann will make his UK theatre tour debut in Kate McGregor’s production of Moira Buffini’s Gabriel, opening at Richmond Theatre on 28 March 2016 and visiting Liverpool, Theatre Clw…

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Saturday, November 5, 2016

ALL MY SONS – Rose Theatre, Kingston by Emma Clarendon

This is the first time that Arthur Miller’s classic play is being brought to the stage in Kingston and Michael Rudman’s production is sensitive yet has the power to pack a punch in all o…

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NEWS: Carole King musical Beautiful launches UK tour in 2017 by Emma Clarendon

It has been confirmed that the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award winning musical BEAUTIFUL will tour the UK next year, opening at the Bradford Alhambra on 9 September 2017. So far, dates for th…

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Thursday, November 3, 2016

NEWS: Christina Bianco premieres O Come, All Ye Divas, TICKETS ON SALE by Emma Clarendon

Christina Bianco vocal impressionist extraordinaire will premiere her festive show O Come, All Ye Divas at the Charing Cross Theatre for 15 performances only from 20 December 2016 to 7 Janua…

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SUNNY AFTERNOON – Touring by Emma Clarendon

Guitars, girls and great music make up this fascinating and beautifully told story of the rise of The Kinks. Sunny Afternoon is now touring following an extended, Olivier Award-winning West …

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Wednesday, November 2, 2016

NEWS: Full cast nnounced for Donmar’s Saint Joan starring Gemma Arterton by Emma Clarendon

The full cast for Josie Rourke’s upcoming Donmar production of Saint Joan, which will run at the theatre from 9 December 2016.

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FOOL FOR LOVE – Found111 by Emma Clarendon

As ever with this quirky venue,this show focuses on the rawness of human emotions and memory that reveals dark secrets. Simon Evans delivers an electrifying and yet at times disturbing produ…

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Tuesday, November 1, 2016

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Side Show at Southwark Playhouse by Emma Clarendon

This UK premiere of the musical that flopped twice on Broadway arrives at the Southwark Playhouse, where it runs until 3 December 2016. Can Side Show be more of a success in London?

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Amadeus at the National Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Peter Shaffer’s play about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri has returned to the National theatre where it premiered in 1979. Lucian Msamati and Adam Gillen star as Salieri and h…

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Sunday, October 30, 2016

NEWS: Stick Man returns to London for nine weeks at Leicester Square by Emma Clarendon

Scamp Theatre will bring its hit production of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man back to the West End for nine weeks over the festive season, playing at the Leicester Square T…

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Saturday, October 29, 2016

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Anastasia at the Royal Opera House by Emma Clarendon

The Royal Ballet perform Kenneth MacMillan’s full length ballet exploring identity in the wake of the Russian Revolution.  The Independent: *** “Kenneth MacMillan’s wo…

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Friday, October 28, 2016

NEWS: New musical based on Barbara Pym novel transfers to Cockpit by Emma Clarendon

Following a one-off concert performance at RADA, The Mirror Never Lies will play at the Cockpit Theatre from the 14th to the 18th November.  The new musical is based on Barbara Pym…

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APOCALYPSE CRUISE SHIP LOVE AFFAIR – Above the Arts Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Beach Comet’s latest show invites audiences on board for one of the wackiest cruises you will ever be part of – even if at times it leaves you all at sea. There is no doubting about it t…

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Thursday, October 27, 2016

PRIDE & PREJUDICE – Touring by Emma Clarendon

Jane Austen’s beloved novel is brought to life in the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production currently touring the UK – with a few changes that muddle the plot.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

NEWS: Marx Brothers-inspired comedy The Doppel Gang opens at Tristan Bates by Emma Clarendon

Just Some Theatre Company will present Dominic Hedges’ new comedy The Doppel Gang at the Tristan Bates Theatre from the 17th January to the 11th February 2017.  Blending the …

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NEWS: Charles Court Opera return to King’s Head with Pinocchio by Emma Clarendon

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Boutique Panto, Charles Court Opera will return to the King’s Head Theatre to present a production of Pinocchio from 1 December 2016 until 7 January 201…

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Sunday, October 23, 2016

REVIEW ROUND-UP: A Pacifist’s Guide to the War on Cancer at the National Theatre by Emma Clarendon

This new Complicite musical by Bryony Kimmings, looking at life when you have been diagnosed with cancer, runs at the National Theatre until 29 November 2016. Do critics think it is a strong…

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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