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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 22 June by Hira Desai

A first look at production images from Out West at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and Samuel Bailey's Shook to be re-released alongside TV premiere. The post London Theatre News Today: Tuesd…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:47AM

Our trip to the opening night of J’Ouvert by Hira Desai

We went along to the opening night of J'Ouvert and it was engaging and funny but with searing storytelling. Find out more about our experience, here. The post Our trip to the opening night o…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:10AM

Matilda The Musical announces full casting for its return #BackOnStage this Autumn by Hira Desai

Find out who will be starring in the West End production of Matilda The Musical which returns to the Cambridge Theatre from 16 September 2021. The post Matilda The Musical announces full cas…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:24AM
Monday, June 21, 2021

London Theatre News Today: Monday 21 June by Hira Desai

Hackney Empire announces plans for 2021 After an unprecedented and uniquely challenging year of closure, the Hackney Empire team are pleased to announce plans for reopening; looking ahead to…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:45AM

Our trip to the opening night of Constellations by Hira Desai

Megan and Jess went to the opening night of Constellations and described it as "a beautiful, unique and moving love-story." Find out more here! The post Our trip to the opening night of Cons…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:56AM

Our trip to the reopening of The Play That Goes Wrong by Hira Desai

We went to the reopening night of the rib-tickling Olivier Award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong and it did not disappoint! Find out more about our trip, here. The post Our trip to the reop…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:06AM

Pretty Woman: The Musical to return #BackOnStage from 8 July with full cast confirmed by Hira Desai

The smash hit feel-good Pretty Woman: The Musical will return #BackOnStage from Thursday 8 July 2021 in its new home the Savoy Theatre. Read more here! The post Pretty Woman: The Musica…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:32AM
Friday, June 18, 2021

Behind the scenes at Heathers The Musical by Hira Desai

Christina Bennington who plays Veronica Sawyer takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour ahead of the opening of Heathers The Musical this month. The post Behind the scenes at Heathers The Music…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:25PM

Tell Us In 10: Georgia Lennon & Michael Pickering from Lady Chatterley’s Lover by Hira Desai

We're talking to Georgia Lennon and Michael Pickering who will be starring in the new musical adaptation of D.H. Lawrence’s infamous literary classic, Lady Chatterley’s Lover, The post T…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:47AM

London Theatre News Today: Friday 18 June by Hira Desai

Full cast announced for Jersey Boys musical opening at the new multi-million pound reinstated Trafalgar Theatre on 10 August 2021, The post London Theatre News Today: Friday 18 June appeared…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:09AM

Full cast announced for Mamma Mia!’s return to the West End this Summer by Hira Desai

The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! will return to London’s West End at the Novello Theatre on 25 August 2021.  Now in its 23rd year in London, producer Judy Craymer is delighted t…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:14AM
Wednesday, June 16, 2021

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 16 June by Hira Desai

Peter Capaldi and Zoë Wanamaker in rehearsals for the Donmar Warehouse production of Constellations & a first look at Anything Goes, also in rehearsals. The post London Theatre News Tod…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:15AM

Theatre Chat Live: Iris Theatre’s new summer season & a Theatreland update by Hira Desai

Jess speaks to Paul-Ryan at Iris Theatre about their exciting new summer season & gets a Theatreland update from Emma De Souza, Head of Marketing and Communications at SOLT. The post Th…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:40AM
Friday, June 11, 2021

Tell Us In 10: Aimee Tither from The Prince Of Egypt by Hira Desai

In this week's Tell Us In 10 interview, we're talking to Aimee Tither, Head of Automation at The Prince Of Egypt. Find out more about Aimee here! The post Tell Us In 10: Aimee Tither from T…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:27AM
Wednesday, June 9, 2021

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 9 June by Hira Desai

A first look at brand new production images from Alyssa, Memoirs Of A Queen! and enjoy some new UK talent with Lyric Hammersmith's Out West triple bill. The post London Theatre News Today: …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:42AM

Belly Laughs: Our top four funniest West End shows by Hira Desai

From musicals to plays, there are plenty of rib-tickling, laugh-old loud comedies to sink your teeth into in the West End. Check out our roundup here. The post Belly Laughs: Our top four fun…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:10AM
Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Our trip to the opening night of Showstopper! The Improvised Musical by Hira Desai

Kayley and Frankie went to check out Showstopper! The Improvised Musical as it returned #BackOnStage at the Garrick Theatre last night. The post Our trip to the opening night of Showstopper…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:48AM

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 8 June by Hira Desai

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Smeds And The Smoos to premiere at the Rose Theatre and more in today's news roundup! The post London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 8 June appeared fir…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:18AM
Monday, June 7, 2021

London Theatre News Today: Monday 7 June by Hira Desai

Debbie Kurup and Kate Pakenham join Theatre Chat Live tomorrow night In this week’s Theatre Chat Live, Jess will be joined by West End star Debbie Kurup and theatre producer Kate Pakenham.…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:16AM

Tell Us In 10: Debbie Kurup by Hira Desai

This week, we’re talking to Debbie Kurup who plays Queen Tuya in The Prince Of Egypt, returning #BackOnStage at the Dominion Theatre from 1 July. The post Tell Us In 10: Debbie Kurup appe…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:25AM
Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Theatre Chat Live: Gabrielle Brooks and Paul Taylor-Mills by Hira Desai

Jess speaks to Gabrielle Brooks, who will be starring in the upcoming play J'Ouvert and Paul Taylor-Mills, Artistic Director at The Turbine Theatre. The post Theatre Chat Live: Gabrielle Bro…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:00PM

Top five West End shows to see with the family by Hira Desai

From Six to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, the West End is home to some of the most entertaining productions out there. Find out more here. The post Top five West End shows t…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:23AM

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 2 June by Hira Desai

Circus 1903 will return for its third Christmas season at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall from 16 December 2021. Find out more here! The post London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 2 …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:02AM
Tuesday, June 1, 2021

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 1 June by Hira Desai

Gabrielle Brooks and Paul Taylor-Mills on Theatre Chat Live tonight at 6pm, Old Vic and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) announce membership match funding & more! The post London Theatre News …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:37AM
Friday, May 28, 2021

Vlog: Our trip to the West End for the opening night of Les Misérables – The Staged Concert by Hira Desai

Follow Ruth as she vlogs her trip into the West End to see the iconic Les Misérables - The Staged Concert at the Sondheim Theatre. The post Vlog: Our trip to the West End for the opening n…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:02AM

Our trip to Public Domain at Vaudeville Theatre by Hira Desai

Kayley and Natalie from the Official London Theatre team went to see Public Domain and described it as "a really clever concept and original idea for a new musical" Find out more, here. The …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:26AM

Cast announced for Heathers The Musical West End by Hira Desai

Leading the cast in the highly celebrated return is Christina Bennington (Bat Out Of Hell) in the role of high school geek Veronica Sawyer and Jordan Luke Gage (& Juliet) as the dark and…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:43AM

Our trip to Walden starring Gemma Arterton, Fehinti Balogun & Lydia Wilson by Hira Desai

We went to check out Amy Berryman's Walden at the Harold Pinter Theatre and were not disappointed. Read more to find out about our #BackOnStage experience. The post Our trip to Walden starri…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:35AM

London Theatre News Today: Friday 28 May by Hira Desai

Jennifer Saunders returns to the West End production of Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit this September, casting announced for Heathers and more in today's roundup! The post London Theatre News …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:14AM
Thursday, May 27, 2021

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 27 May by Hira Desai

Sadler's Wells announces Breakin' Convention line up, the world premiere of Lava opens at the Bush Theatre from 9 July and more in todays news roundup. The post London Theatre News Today: Th…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:30AM

Famous faces coming to the West End in 2021 by Hira Desai

From Broadway stars and TV legends to International dance superstars, we round up some famous faces coming to the West End in 2021. The post Famous faces coming to the West End in 2021 appea…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:24AM

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