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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Final casting announced for The Mirror And The Light by Hira Desai

Find out who will be joining the cast for The Mirror and the Light in the West End in this latest announcement including some rehearsal images. The post Final casting announced for The Mirro…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:58AM

RSC releases images of four young cast members who will play titular role in Matilda The Musical by Hira Desai

Check out a brand new image of the four new matilda's cast in the RSC's iconic Matilda The Musical returning #BackOnStage from 16 September. The post RSC releases images of four young cast …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:27AM
Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Enjoy Kids Week activities in Leicester Square Gardens from 23-27 August by Hira Desai

Enjoy some super exciting show-based activities outdoors in Leicester Square Gardens from Monday 23 August - Friday 27 August with Kids Week! The post Enjoy Kids Week activities in Leicester…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:47PM
Monday, August 16, 2021

First look: Production images from Jersey Boys by Hira Desai

We've got a first-look at production images from Jersey Boys playing at the Trafalgar Theatre and it's certainly got us beggin' to see more! Check them out! The post First look: Production i…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:02AM

Madeleine Mantcock joins Jennifer Saunders to play Elvira in Blithe Spirit in the West End by Hira Desai

Madeleine Mantock will be making her West End debut in the role of Elvira in Blithe Spirit opening at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 16 September. The post Madeleine Mantcock joins Jennifer …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:51AM
Thursday, August 12, 2021

All Singing, All Dancing: Six songs from some of our favourite musicals  by Hira Desai

London is home to some of the best musicals, so we've pulled together a list of six songs from some of our favourites. Check them out! The post All Singing, All Dancing: Six songs from some …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:28AM

Theatre Chat Live: Wonderville and When Darkness Falls by Hira Desai

Jess talks to Will Barton and Alex Phelps from When Darkness Falls and Josephine Lee from Wonderville Magic & Illusion at Palace Theatre. The post Theatre Chat Live: Wonderville and Whe…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:04AM
Wednesday, August 11, 2021

A hilarious royal experience at The Windsors: Endgame by Hira Desai

We went to check out The Windsors: Endgame at the Prince of Wales Theatre and it was a "irreverent, hilarious" and "right royal experience." Read more! The post A hilarious royal experience …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:35PM

The Prince Of Egypt resumes performances from tomorrow by Hira Desai

The Prince Of Egypt will be resuming performances from tomorrow at the Dominion Theatre and a new cast member is announced! Find out more, here. The post The Prince Of Egypt resumes perform…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:50AM
Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Interview: Aidan McArdle from Leopoldstadt by Hira Desai

We talked to Aidan McArdle, who plays the role of Hermann to find out more about his role and Tom Stoppard's iconic play, Leopoldstadt. The post Interview: Aidan McArdle from Leopoldstadt ap…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:41AM

First look: Back To The Future The Musical in rehearsals by Hira Desai

Great Scott... We've got a sneak peak at rehearsal images from Back To The Future The Musical and let's just say, it's got us even more pumped for the opening this month! Take a look! The po…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:38AM
Monday, August 9, 2021

TheatreCraft returns for 2021 by Hira Desai

The UK’s largest free theatre careers event is back for a 15th year, returning to the Royal Opera House on Monday 22 November 2021. Find out more, here. The post TheatreCraft returns for 2…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:35AM

Leopoldstadt is #BackOnStage by Hira Desai

Tom had the great fortune to join a full-capacity audience at the Wyndham’s Theatre and welcome Tom Stoppard’s period masterpiece Leopoldstadt #BackOnStage. Read more, here. The post Leo…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:58AM
Thursday, August 5, 2021

Tell Us In 10: Nicholai La Barrie, Associate Director at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre by Hira Desai

We're talking to Nicholai La Barrie, Associate Director at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre about Heart Of Hammersmith opening at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre from 12-14 August. The post Te…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:37AM
Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Theatre Chat Live: Brian Hook, producer of The Great Gatsby by Hira Desai

In this week's episode Jess talks to Olivier Award winning producer Brian Hook who tells us all about a super exciting interactive show called The Great Gatsby. The post Theatre Chat Live: B…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 02:04PM

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 4 August by Hira Desai

Rehearsal pictures from Get Up, Stand Up, The Bob Marley Musical and Anything Goes extends West End run! Find out all the latest here. The post London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 4 August …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:31AM

Explore Bob Marley’s London life with the cast of Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical by Hira Desai

Check out an exciting new video where the cast of Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical explore the London of soul rebel Bob Marley during the 1970's. The post Explore Bob Marley’s Lond…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:09AM
Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Behind-the-scenes with Jennifer Hudson in Aretha Franklin biopic Respect by Hira Desai

Universal Pictures launches first look featurette for Aretha Franklin biopic starring Jennifer Hudson. Check out the behind-the-scenes video here! The post Behind-the-scenes with Jennifer H…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:55AM
Thursday, July 29, 2021

Sunday shows in London by Hira Desai

Many of your favourite West End shows are now offering offer Sunday performances. Check out our roundup of Sunday shows in London and book yourself a treat! The post Sunday shows in London a…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:58AM

Tell Us In 10: Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp from Mary Poppins by Hira Desai

In today’s Tell Us In 10, we’re talking to Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp who star in the lead roles in Mary Poppins playing at the Prince Edward Theatre from 7 August.  The post Tell …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:44AM
Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Theatre Chat Live: Dave Hearn from Mischief Comedy and Saffron Coomber from Viral by Hira Desai

This week, Jess speaks to Dave Hearn about Mischief Move Night In and Saffron Coomber about her role in Original Theatre Company's Viral movie. The post Theatre Chat Live: Dave Hearn from M…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:18AM

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 28 July by Hira Desai

New production images from Anything Goes at the Barbican Theatre, a second performance added for Bonnie And Clyde in Concert & more in todays roundup. The post London Theatre News Today:…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:08AM

The Phantom Of The Opera blows us away as it returns #BackOnStage by Hira Desai

Frankie and Daniel went along to experience the reopening of The Phantom Of The Opera and described it as '"out of this world". Find out more, here! The post The Phantom Of The Opera blows u…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:38AM
Tuesday, July 27, 2021

First look: Theatre Royal Drury Lane reopens following £60 million refurbishment by Hira Desai

After a two-year-long restoration project, the oldest theatre in the West End, Theatre Royal Drury Lane is finally open! Check out the showstopping pics here. The post First look: Theatre Ro…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:34PM

Exclusive: Behind-the-scenes of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella with Sky VIP by Hira Desai

Enjoy exclusive video includes performances, meet the iconic cast members and hear from the creatives about the preparations for Cinderella. The post Exclusive: Behind-the-scenes of Andrew …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:41AM
Friday, July 23, 2021

Tell Us In 10: Neal Foster from Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain – Part Five by Hira Desai

We’re talking to Neal Foster who plays Rex in Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - Part Five playing at the Apollo Theatre from 29 July - 28 August.  The post Tell Us In 10: Neal Foster fr…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:29AM

Come From Away is #BackOnStage by Hira Desai

We went to check out the opening night of Come From Away and it was amazing. From the music to the acting to the crowds vibe! Find out more here. The post Come From Away is #BackOnStage app…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:32AM

London Theatre News Today: Friday 23 July by Hira Desai

Take a first look at rehearsal images from Jersey Boys opening at the newly reinstated Trafalgar Theatre on 10 August with previews from 28 July. The post London Theatre News Today: Friday 2…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:20AM
Thursday, July 22, 2021

Kids Week 2021 playlist by Hira Desai

Check out our Kids Week 2021 playlist with trailers from family-friendly shows you can enjoy in the West End this summer with half-price family tickets. The post Kids Week 2021 playlist appe…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:51AM

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 22 July by Hira Desai

Casting Announced for The Mirror and the Light Producers Playful Productions and the Royal Shakespeare Company have announced initial casting for The Mirror And The Light in the West End. Th…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:04AM
Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Theatre Chat Live: The Tiger Who Came To Tea & celebrity vocal coach Annabel Williams by Hira Desai

In this week's episode of Theatre Chat Live, Frankie talks to Lizzie Dewar from The Tiger Who Came To Tea and celebrity vocal coach Annabel Williams. The post Theatre Chat Live: The Tiger Wh…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:01PM

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