Carrie Dunn - Page 8

They're back in town. The dysfunctional family comprising the magnificent spectacle that is La Soiree are in residence at the Spiegeltent on the South Bank for the winter - and they're just as fabulous as ever. BWW:UK editor Carrie Dunn was invited to take a very special sneak peek behind the scenes - she spoke to and snapped some of La Soiree's top acts in action!

We talk to Jessica Martin about Christmas, Will Ferrell, and the joys of a Judy Garland-esque number...

West End favourite Kerry Ellis is in the running for the BWW:UK Awards this year - and more than one of them at that.

Olivier award winners Nigel Harman, Janie Dee and nominee Charlotte Wakefield will take leading roles in this year's glittering S&S Award Gala, an annual celebration of new musical theatre, at St James Theatre on Sunday 15th November at 5.30pm.

Wales's recent sporting successes have enthused the nation - and none more so than singer and actress Sophie Evans. She made her name as one of the potential Dorothys in the BBC's 'Over the Rainbow' - and since then has established herself as a fine concert singer as well as regularly performing Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau as the resident anthem-leader at major sporting occasions.

The international smash hit musical comedy Hairspray the Musical returns in a brand new production, touring the UK from September 2015. Baltimore, 1962. Tracy Turnblad is a big girl with big hair and an even bigger dream: to dance her way onto national TV, and into the heart of teen idol Link Larkin. Tracy's audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for integration. But can she win equality - and Link's heart - without denting her 'do? Starring Tony Maudsley (ITV1's Benidorm) as Edna Turnblad, Claire Sweeney (Educating Rita, Chicago) as Velma Von Tussle, Peter Duncan (Blue Peter, Tumble), and Brenda Edwards (Chicago, We Will Rock You, X Factor) as Motormouth Maybelle. Freya Sutton will reprise the role of Tracy Turnblad alongside Jon Tsouras as Corny Collins, Dex Lee as Seaweed, Ashley Gilmour as Link Larkin and Layton Williams (Bad Education, Billy Elliot) as Duane.

We talk to the star of From Here to Eternity about his new play Plaques and Tangles, and his role in new E4 comedy Chewing Gum.

The Smallest Show on Earth is beginning its circuit around the country. Based on the film with Peter Sellers and Margaret Rutherford, director and co-creator Thom Southerland has worked to carefully embed music from the repertoire of Irving Berlin to make this into a delightful and unique musical.

We talk to London's Glinda about her schedule, all her Elphabas - and why she loves her job so much...

Some of our favourite clips and recordings of Les Miserables casts across the years!

We talk to the creator of the show that reimagines the catalogue of Burt Bacharach about how he came up with the concept, how he casts the show - and what his favourite song is!

It's the 30th anniversary of Les Miserables - and current and former cast members have been sharing their photos and memories on Twitter - we take a look at some of the best!

We speak to current and former cast members of Les Miserables about their favourite memories of their time in the show!

We talk to Rob Houchen about being part of the West End production of Les Miserables - and the upcoming 30th anniversary gala night!

We talk to Carrie Hope Fletcher about playing Eponine, the Les Miserables 30th anniversary gala - and whether she wants to play Elphaba one day...

We talk to London's new Wizard about his long association with the show, what he thinks of his new leading ladies, and why he loves London so much...

It's been a busy few weeks for David Bedella, who's celebrating his birthday amidst rehearsals for In The Heights, returning to London very soon at the King's Cross Theatre.

We talk to London's new Sergeant Sarah about her starry castmates, the audition process for big West End musicals - and why she's so excited for this show to start!

We speak to the Tony-winning original Eponine about her new album - and run of solo cabaret shows at the Crazy Coqs in London...

New graduate Emily Barber has a pretty special West End debut - she's playing Gwendolen in The Importance of Being Earnest, sharing the stage with the legendary David Suchet.