Kerrie is a theatre blogger and podcaster under the banner "Wheelie Stagey, and a writer for BroadwayWorldUK. With a disability called Cerebral Palsy, she's passionate about accessibility in the industry, and wants to give those like her a voice where they don't always get one.
Premiering at the Storyhouse in Chester last year, the new musical has now made its West End home at the Apollo.
Following the initial run in Chester last year, Joanna Woodward is soon set to lead the opening of The Time Traveller's Wife in the West End this October. She talks to us about the value of creating from the ground up, the universality of this story, and the joy of a complex female character.
Based on Henry Fraser's memoir: 'The Little Big Things', Nick Butcher, Tom Ling and Joe White hope their new musical will be a beacon change in terms of authentic representation of disability, the stories told on the West End and celebrate the love of their cast and creative team.
Peter Lawrence & James Hudson raise a glass to Choir Of Man, talk to us all about their love for the cast, looking cool but putting in the work and why the show is still dear to their hearts after many years.
Currently starring in the premiere of new musical In Dreams at Leeds Playhouse as Ramsey, Oliver Tompsett talks new roles, learning for a job, and the audience reaction to this story of a band reunited set to the music of Roy Orbison.
Currently starring as Melvin Franklin in the West End production of Ain’t Too Proud, Cameron Bernard Jones talks to us about the value of preparation, the importance of chemistry and respecting and celebrating the legacy of The Temptations and those who made them what they were.
Actor Nicole-Lily Baisden is playing the role of Peggy Sawyer; fresh off the bus from small-town America, she arrives in New York City dreaming of her name in lights. Nicole-Lily spoke to BroadwayWorld about the necessary stamina she needs for this show within the show and what playing Peggy has taught her about herself.
Jamie Bogyo and Laura Pitt -Pulford talk to us about complex characters, the joy of singing a Lloyd Webber score, and the delightful company that make up Aspects of LoveCurrently starring as Alex and Rose in the new revival, Jamie Bogyo and Laura Pitt -Pulford talk to us about complex characters, the joy of singing a Lloyd Webber score, and the delightful company that make up Aspects of Love.
Conor Hanley made his West End debut as The Poet in The Choir of Man at London's Arts Theatre earlier this year. We spoke to him about what makes The Choir of Man so special, the joy of playing two extremes, the message the show has, and a dream addition to the Jungle lineup.
Isabel Adomakoh Young is the first Guest Artistic Director for 'The Takeover' at the King's Head. We spoke to her about what the audience can expect from the season, how directing enhances skillset, and the importance of celebrating successes.
Groundbreaking theatre company Extant celebrates their 25th anniversary in 2022, and have some ambition plans for the future, as CEO Maria Oshodi explains....
As we here at BroadwayWorld UK look ahead to the coming year, we thought it would be the perfect time to reflect on the past year of theatre, especially in terms of access. BWW reviewer Kerrie Nicholson writes on accessibility post-pandemic, and shares her nomination for our new Accessibility Champion Award. The BWW UK 2020 Awards will launch later today!
Collaborating with Watford Palace Theatre on their latest offering, Romeo and Juliet, Creation’s ninth digital production is a first as they endeavour to tell the beloved tale of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers through a variety of platforms and technologies: live performance, filmed scenes and elements of interactivity woven together with a “choose your own adventure”-style thread where audiences have a hand in driving the story.
When this feature was first announced, I had a really tough time narrowing down these choices, I could have gone on for ages! I picked these six as they are dear to my heart for a multitude of reasons, and so to my beloved six: thankyou for the music!
After You is a musical a?oeabout the lives we choose, the paths we dona??t take and the things we sometimes need to keep for ourselvesa??. We follow a young man and woman who meet by chance on a cruise ship bound for New York. He is a talented singer looking for fun and excitement as his career is heading on the right track, she is a smart yet shy lawyer taking some well-deserved downtime. Neither seem to be looking for a connection, and what will happen when the ship reaches port?
I had the privilege of seeing Cassidy Janson perform at London's iconic Coliseum in Man Of La Mancha last year, so to see her return to the stage now, without an audience in light of the pandemic, is tinged with sadness. However, the hour of blissful concert escapism she provides radiates joy as Janson takes us through a series of numbers that have shaped her musical theatre career, as well as songs she loves.
My experience of returning to a theatre as a disabled fan amidst the 'new normal' did get me thinking about what the future of access might look like - the good and that which could be improved
I first saw Les Misérables on 27 August, 2011, and I've been back definitely upwards of 15 in London, and a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Broadway! The score is stunning and never fails to give me goosebumps no matter how many times I hear it.
West End stars Jon Robyns and Alice Fearn tell us all about West End Drive-In, life in lockdown, and their hopes for the future of the industry
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