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Friday, March 23, 2018

West End Eurovision musicals unveil video idents by Robin Johnson

The countdown is on to the return of the legendary charity production West End Eurovision, returning to London's Theatreland on Sunday 22 April - and the participating shows have unveiled th…

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Watch: Behind the scenes at Witness For The Prosecution by Robin Johnson

How did London County Hall become the site of the critically acclaimed, Olivier Award-nominated thriller Witness For The Prosecution? We found out. The post Watch: Behind the scenes at Witne…

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Watch: Sheila Atim’s Dressing Room in 60 Seconds by Robin Johnson

One of the breakout stars of the smash-hit Bob Dylan musical Girl From The North Country, Olivier Award nominee Sheila Atim has truly made the West End stage her own. But how has she done so…

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Caroline, Or Change makes West End transfer with Sharon D Clarke by Robin Johnson

The recent revival of Tony Kushner's acclaimed musical Caroline, Or Change, which stars Sharon D Clarke, will transfer to the West End in November. The post Caroline, Or Change makes West En…

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Thursday, March 22, 2018

A Day In The Life: The RSC’s James Cooney by Robin Johnson

James showed us what goes on in a day in the life of a cast member in the Royal Shakespeare Company's critically acclaimed touring production of Hamlet. The post A Day In The Life: The RSC&#…

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In rehearsal: Chicago by Robin Johnson

From the looks of Cuba Gooding Jr, Ruthie Henshall, Sarah Soetaert and Josefina Gabrielle, the returning West End Chicago possesses no shortage of pizzazz. The post In rehearsal: Chicago app…

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Old Vic announces spectacular Birthday Weekend programme by Robin Johnson

One of London theatre's most prestigious venues, The Old Vic turns 200 this year - and it's announced a fittingly celebratory weekend of events and activities for all ages. The post Old Vic …

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Stars confirmed to join Paul Anderson in Tartuffe by Robin Johnson

George Blagden, Sebastian Roché and Olivia Ross are among the latest actors to have joined the West End cast of Tartuffe, alongside the previously announced Paul Anderson and Audrey Fleurot…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:06AM

The Grinning Man smiles on audiences with final new booking period by Robin Johnson

Gothic and beautiful new British musical The Grinning Man has announced a final extended three week booking period until 5 May. The post The Grinning Man smiles on audiences with final new b…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:37AM
Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Anita Dobson to lead Katy Brand’s 3Women by Robin Johnson

Celebrated screen and stage actress Anita Dobson will lead the cast of 3Women, the debut play from comedian Katy Brand, at Trafalgar Studios this Summer. The post Anita Dobson to lead Katy B…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 02:36PM

In rehearsal: Bat Out Of Hell The Musical by Robin Johnson

For the West End, Bat is well and truly back - Bat Out Of Hell The Musical scorches back into London from 2 April at the Dominion Theatre. The post In rehearsal: Bat Out Of Hell The Musical…

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SOLT’s Emma de Souza amongst 2018 Tonic Award winners by Robin Johnson

Society of London Theatre's Emma de Souza was amongst the recipients of the second annual Tonic Awards, which celebrate the achievements of game-changing women in theatre and the performing …

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Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Reasons to see: Caroline, Or Change by Robin Johnson

Currently playing at the Hampstead Theatre, Caroline, Or Change is a semi-autobiographical musical written by Tony Kushner; here's why we loved it. The post Reasons to see: Caroline, Or Chan…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 02:22PM

Chicago to razzle dazzle West End til October by Robin Johnson

Even before previews have begun of the upcoming Chicago revival, the production has announced it is extending until 6 October at the Phoenix Theatre. The post Chicago to razzle dazzle West E…

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Monday, March 19, 2018

Andrew Scott, Pearl Mackie & more deliver Almeida’s Figures of Speech by Robin Johnson

The Almeida Theatre today launches the third and final series of Figures of Speech, its major digital film project exploring the vitality of speech. The post Andrew Scott, Pearl Mackie &…

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Melanie Eusebe announced as Chair for Theatre and Touring Symposium by Robin Johnson

SOLT and UK Theatre have today announced that Melanie Eusebe will Chair the Theatre and Touring Symposium. The post Melanie Eusebe announced as Chair for Theatre and Touring Symposium appear…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:51PM
Friday, March 16, 2018

St Petersburg Ballet’s Swan Lake swims back into West End by Robin Johnson

The internationally acclaimed St Petersburg Ballet Theatre will make an eagerly-awaited return to the London Coliseum this summer, with their full-length classic production of Swan Lake. The…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 02:25PM

Watch: The secrets behind The Ferryman’s spectacular set by Robin Johnson

The stage management team of Jez Butterworth's epic play The Ferryman invited us to take an exclusive look at its spectacular Olivier Award-nominated set. The post Watch: The secrets behind …

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Take That musical transfers to London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket by Robin Johnson

The Band, the jukebox Take That musical which stars the winners of BBC's Let It Shine, will transfer to London's Theatre Royal Haymarket this December. The post Take That musical transfers t…

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Watch: Lesley Manville’s dressing room tour by Robin Johnson

There's plenty that goes into preparing for an Olivier Award-nominated performance - just ask Long Day's Journey Into Night's Lesley Manville. The post Watch: Lesley Manville’s dressin…

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Thursday, March 15, 2018

Sir Lenny Henry launches National’s new primary school programme by Robin Johnson

Sir Lenny Henry has today launched Let’s Play, the National Theatre's major new initiative supporting the development of drama and theatre in primary schools across the country. The post S…

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Lyric Hammersmith announces refurbishment plans by Robin Johnson

The Lyric Hammersmith has today announced plans to refurbish the theatre’s 550 seat Victorian auditorium, which has not been fully refurbished since 1979, and to modernise its Studio theat…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:20PM

The Tap Pack swings back into West End by Robin Johnson

West End audiences can expect slick suits, even slicker songs, and sharp wit as The Tap Pack brings exhilarating dance to the timeless music and style of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sam…

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Further details announced for Road To The Oliviers by Robin Johnson

The Olivier Awards with Mastercard is delighted to announce further details about Road To The Oliviers, an unprecedented new four-part series celebrating this year’s nominations. The post …

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Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Watch: Olivier Award 2018 nominees on their inspirations by Robin Johnson

There must be a whole range of thoughts and emotions running through your head once you hear you're an Olivier Award nominee - so we spoke to them about how it feels. The post Watch: Olivier…

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New Harry Potter And The Cursed Child West End cast announced by Robin Johnson

London's Theatreland will have a new Boy Who Lived this Summer, as the third West End cast of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child starts performances on 23 May 2018. The post New Harry Potter …

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Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Kiss Me, Kate casting revealed by Robin Johnson

Stephanie Corley will play the titular role of Cole Porter's Kiss Me, Kate, when the classic musical comedy plays a two-week run at the London Coliseum in June. The post Kiss Me, Kate castin…

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In rehearsal: Strictly Ballroom The Musical by Robin Johnson

Love is well and truly In The Air at the Piccadilly Theatre, as the likes of Will Young, Jonny Labey and Zizi Strallen gear up to bring Baz Luhrmann's iconic Strictly Ballroom The Musical to…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:10AM

RSC’s Imperium comes to conquer West End by Robin Johnson

The Royal Shakespeare Company's two-part historical thriller Imperium will transfer to London's Gielgud Theatre this summer. The post RSC’s Imperium comes to conquer West End appeared …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:24AM
Monday, March 12, 2018

National Theatre play Consent makes West End switch by Robin Johnson

Nina Raine's searing legal drama Consent will transfer to the West End this Summer, following a sell-out run at the National's Dorfman Theatre last year. The post National Theatre play Conse…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:43AM

Critically acclaimed play The Jungle is transferring to the West End by Robin Johnson

Following a sold-out run at The Young Vic, The Jungle will be transferring to Playhouse Theatre. The play is set in Europe’s largest unofficial refugee camp which became a temporary home f…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:55AM

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