Hollyoaks is a long-running British television soap opera, first broadcast on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was originally devised by Phil Redmond, who had also devised the Channel 4 soap Brookside. The programme is set in a fictional suburb of Chester called Hollyoaks, and features a large cast of characters primarily aged between 16 and 35. Beginning with a cast of just seven major characters in 1995, the serial now has approximately 50 main cast members. Hollyoaks has a high cast turnover in comparison with other British soaps; as of December 2012, just thirteen characters have spent 5 years or longer on the show.
WHAT (IS) A WOMAN, Andrée Bernard's Blistering New Play Premieres at the Arcola Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - February 12, 2024
'What (is) a Woman' is a blistering new play by Andrée Bernard premiering at Arcola Theatre from April 23rd to May 4th....
CALENDAR GIRLS Comes to The King's Theatre, Glasgow in February
by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2024
The girls are back – with even more laughter, more joy, more songs – and bigger iced buns! After opening to rave reviews this autumn, the freshly reimagined UK tour of the smash-hit production Calendar Girls the Musical, written by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth arrives in Glasgow next month....
TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Will Transfer to the West End in April
by Stephi Wild - January 12, 2024
New British musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), will transfer to the Criterion Theatre in the West End from 4 April – 14 July, following a record-breaking run at Kiln Theatre....
THE BODYGUARD Returns To Glasgow's Theatre Royal in January
by Stephi Wild - December 14, 2023
Multi-platinum Australian recording artist Emily Williams will star as Rachel Marron when the award-winning international smash hit musical THE BODYGUARD returns to Glasgow at the Theatre Royal from Wednesday 3 January 2024 for the final dates of the tour....
Cast Set For the UK Revival of FRANK'S CLOSET
by Stephi Wild - November 30, 2023
Frank’s Closet was the off-West End cult hit of 2009. Staged at Hoxton Hall, one of England’s last remaining Victorian music halls, it sold-out to packed houses and glowing reviews. Now it is to get its first London revival at the Union Theatre with additional new material by writer and composer...
Cast Set For AFTERGLOW at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - November 24, 2023
Midnight Theatricals has announced the casting for S. Asher Gelman's international hit Afterglow, which opens at Southwark Playhouse Borough on 12 January 2024. Find out who is starring in the cast here!...
TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Extends at The Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - November 09, 2023
Kiln Theatre has announced that their production of new British musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is extending until 20 January 2024 due to public demand....
Robin Cousins Joins Creative Team As Skating Director For Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - October 26, 2023
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announced that Olympic Figure Skating champion Robin Cousins has joined the creative team for this year’s family pantomime, SNOW WHITE and has choregraphed the spectacular opening of the show, which will see dancers skating in the opening routine as the curtain lift...
REHAB THE MUSICAL Will Transfer to the West End
by Stephi Wild - October 19, 2023
Following a 2022 run at the Playground Theatre, Rehab, will once again bring you on an emotional journey through the soaring highs, and tragic lows, of the ‘guests' of the Glade Rehab Centre – this time at an exciting new venue...
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's Pantomime, SNOW WHITE
by Stephi Wild - October 18, 2023
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has announced full casting for the spectacular family pantomime, SNOW WHITE, which opens on 2 December. Find out who is starring in the show here!...
Video: Alex James Hatton Sings 'Bonnie' From the UK Tour of BONNIE AND CLYDE
by Stephi Wild - October 13, 2023
An all new video has been released of Alex James Hatton singing 'Bonnie' from the upcoming UK tour of Bonnie and Clyde. Check out the video here!...
Photos: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Launches SNOW WHITE Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - October 10, 2023
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has officially launched the spectacular family pantomime, SNOW WHITE, which opens on 2 December. Check out photos of the cast here!...
Niall Costigan Joins THE BOOK OF WILL at Shakespeare North Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - October 05, 2023
Actor Niall Costigan (Coronation Street) is set to join the cast of Lauren Gunderson’s The Book of Will as it embarks on the next leg of its European Premier, heading to Shakespeare North Playhouse October 19th- November 11th 2023. Learn more about the production here!...
Alice Pisano Releases New Single 'Back To Her'
by Michael Major - September 25, 2023
New single Back To Her is an uplifting, energetic synth bop. Written with Jez Ashurst (Little Mix, Maisie Peters, Tom Grennan) at Tileyard Studios in London, it’s about dating someone who is still not over their ex. Alice’s fiery, powerhouse vocals and extremely relatable lyrics make this track ...
Actors Pro Expo North Returns in October
by Stephi Wild - September 13, 2023
Actors Pro Expo North returns next month. The expo takes place on Saturday 28th October and promises an eventful day filled with valuable experiences for actors. Learn more about the event here!...
SHOCK HORROR Will Embark on UK Tour This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - July 28, 2023
Following a critically acclaimed, sold-out tour in 2022, Thunder Road Theatre are back on tour this Autumn with Shock Horror: their must-see ghost story. Shock Horror takes audiences on a terrifying journey into childhood nightmares and being afraid of the dark....
Neil LaBute's THE SHAPE OF THINGS Will Be Available to Stream Next Month
by Stephi Wild - July 28, 2023
Neil LaBute’s Olivier Award nominated dark comedy The Shape of Things, presented by Trish Wadley Productions in association with Bethany Cooper Productions and Park Theatre, will be available to stream on Original Theatre’s digital theatre website from 8 August 2023 at 7pm....
Emily Williams Announced as Rachel Marron in THE BODYGUARD UK Tour
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 27, 2023
Producers, Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce that multi-platinum Australian recording artist Emily Williams will star as Rachel Marron in the award-winning international smash hit musical The Bodyguard, from Tuesday 12 September 2023 at the Liverpool Empire....
Emily Williams Will Lead THE BODYGUARD UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - July 27, 2023
Multi-platinum Australian recording artist Emily Williams will star as Rachel Marron in the award-winning international smash hit musical THE BODYGUARD, from Tuesday 12 September 2023 at the Liverpool Empire....
Alice Pisano Releases New Single 'Part-Time Girlfriend'
by Michael Major - July 03, 2023
Alice Pisano is a rising star in the London pop scene, with a natural ability to write relatable, emotive songs. Part-Time Girlfriend is a sassy, fierce pop anthem about a guy who doesn’t want to commit. Written and produced with Dustin Dooley at Strongroom Studios in London, the track shows a roc...
Review: THE SWELL, Orange Tree Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - June 30, 2023
The world premiere of Isley Lynn’s The Swell is a head scratching affair. It’s a short sharp 90 minutes, but there’s a lot to get your head around. Buckle up....
Photos: First Look at Greenwich Theatre's VINCENT RIVER in Rehearsal
by Blair Ingenthron - June 17, 2023
Rehearsal photos have been released for Greenwich Theatre’s revival of Philip Ridley’s shattering hate-crime drama Vincent River. Check them out here!...
VINCENT RIVER Comes to Greenwich Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2023
Bringing to life Philip Ridley’s thrilling, heart-breaking, and at times darkly humorous play Vincent River, for a limited three week run, Greenwich Theatre presents their second in-house production of 2023....
ALADDIN Comes to St Helens Theatre Royal This Christmas; Initial Casting Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023
Aladdin is flying into St Helens Theatre Royal this Christmas – and the first two members of its star-studded cast can be revealed....
Kelle Bryan, Gyasi Sheppy, and Niki Colwell Evans Join Line Up For Wolverhampton's Pantomime, SNOW WHITE
by Stephi Wild - May 04, 2023
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has announced further casting for the spectacular family pantomime, SNOW WHITE, with Eternal, Loose Women and Hollyoaks' Kelle Bryan, CBeebies' Gyasi Sheppy and X Factor and Blood Brothers' Niki Colwell Evans. ...
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