Arlene Phillips News

Owain Arthur will play the role of Nathan Detroit in Nicholas Hytner’s critically acclaimed immersive production of Guys & Dolls. Arthur will have his first performance on 17 July 2023 replacing Daniel Mays, who will return to the role on 16 October.

Bigger, bolder, and sexier than ever, House of Flamenka returns to the Peacock. Created and directed by dance royalty Arlene Phillips (Grease, Guys and Dolls, Strictly Come Dancing), and starring renowned flamenco dancer Karen Ruimy, this fusion of contemporary dance, flamenco, passion, and high drama is the best night out this autumn!

BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks of shows with limited runs at the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Last night (13 June), GREASE celebrated its return to London's West End with a Gala performance at the Dominion Theatre. Guests in attendance included Arlene Phillips (Choreographer of Grease), Louise Redknapp (Teen Angel), Alison Steadman, Jason Manford, Suzanne Shaw, Tamzin Outhwaite and more. Check out photos here!

All new production photos have been released for GREASE which began previews at the Dominion Theatre on Friday 2 June, with a Gala night tonight, Tuesday 13 June. Check out the photos below!

Producers Denise Silvey, Christopher Biggins and Jane Compton (CDJ Entertainment) along with Prestonfield House hotel have announced details of further shows which are now on sale for new Edinburgh venue, The Fringe at Prestonfield, which runs from 18-27 August 2023.  

Theatrical charity Acting for Others has announced that more than £70,000 was raised at their most successful West End Flea Market to date, held on Saturday 20 May at St Paul's Church in Covent Garden, with thousands of people enjoying the fun!

Bigger, bolder, and sexier than ever, House of Flamenka returns to the Peacock due to phenomenal demand. Created and directed by dance royalty Arlene Phillips (Grease, Guys and Dolls, Strictly Come Dancing), and starring renowned flamenco dancer Karen Ruimy (When Jazz Meets Flamenco), this fusion of contemporary dance, flamenco, passion, and high drama is the best night out this autumn!

All new rehearsal photos have been released of Louise Redknapp with the cast and creatives of GREASE which begins previews at the Dominion Theatre on Friday 2 June.

Sadler's Wells' resident over-60s performance company, Company of Elders presents their annual performance with a triple bill in the Lilian Baylis Studio on Saturday 1 July. The afternoon includes two specially commissioned pieces for the company, one by James Cousins Company and the other by world-renowned waacking artist Bagsy.

Theatrical charity Acting for Others has announced the leading West End theatre shows participating in this year's West End Flea Market.

​​​​​​​Nicholas Hytner's critically acclaimed immersive production of Guys & Dolls is extending booking to 24 February 2024 at the Bridge Theatre. Priority Member booking opens today (19 April), with tickets going on general sale on 21 April.

Get a first look at footage of the immersive production of Guys and Dolls, now playing at the Bridge Theatre! 

The winners have been unveiled for this year’s Olivier Awards with Mastercard, British theatre’s biggest night, which took place on Sunday 2 April at the Royal Albert Hall in London, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Check out the photos of the winners here.

The biggest night in theatre, the Olivier Awards, was celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall on 2 April. Hosted by renowned stage and screen actor Hannah Waddingham, a three-time Olivier Award nominee herself, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London theatre, and are Britain's most prestigious stage honours. Here are this year's award winners!

Australian stars Jason Donovan and Peter Andre will return to Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE at the Dominion Theatre following their highly acclaimed performances last year.

The 2023 Olivier Awards have officially announced the shows performing in this year's ceremony. The Awards will take place on Sunday 2 April at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. 

As perfectly realised a revival as one could ever hope to see, full honour paid to both the incomparable source material and the times in which we live now

Guys and Dolls is now playing at the Bridge Theatre! The production runs from 3 March 2023 with opening night on 14 March 2023. Tickets are initially on sale through to 2 September 2023. Read reviews for the production!

Guys and Dolls is now playing at the Bridge Theatre! The production runs from 3 March 2023 with opening night on 14 March 2023. Tickets are initially on sale through to 2 September 2023. Check out all new photos here!