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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Adds Performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane; Sam Ryder's 'Gethsemane' To Be Released
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR announced a 12-week extension at Theatre Royal Drury Lane following its London Palladium run, with Sam Ryder continuing as Jesus. Sam Ryder's recording of 'Gethsemane' will also be released as a single.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at London Palladium Releases £25 On-Stage Standing Tickets
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026

For the first time in The London Palladium's history, audiences can stand on stage during JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, with tickets priced at £25 available now.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The London Palladium Finds Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

The complete cast for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The London Palladium has been announced, led by Sam Ryder as Jesus alongside Tyrone Huntley as Judas, with six performers rotating as King Herod.

MATTHEW BOURNE'S SWAN LAKE Sets Full UK and Ireland Tour Dates
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2024

Full UK and Ireland tour dates have been announced for Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, as it returns for its 30th anniversary with a 2024-25 tour, visiting 19 venues across 29 weeks.

Full Cast Set For 30th Anniversary Tour of Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024

The full cast has been announced for Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, as it returns for its 30th anniversary with a 2024-25 UK tour.

Full Cast Announced For ANNIE UK and Ireland Tour; Elaine C Smith, Jodie Prenger, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2023

Full casting has been announced for the forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of their smash hit production of the musical ANNIE opening at Curve, Leicester on Saturday 25 February 2023. Joining the previously announced Craig Revel Horwood and Paul O'Grady, will be Scottish BAFTA winner Elaine C Smith and Jodie Prenger, all starring as 'Miss Hannigan' at various venues.

Photos: First Look at Louis Gaunt in MARY POPPINS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2022

All new photos have been released from the West End production of Mary Poppins, as Louis Gaunt takes over the role of Bert. Gaunt replaces Charlie Stemp whilst he performs as Bobby in the Chichester Festival Theatre production of Crazy for You this summer. 

Cast Announced For Matthew Bourne's THE CAR MAN At The Royal Albert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2022

New Adventures and the Royal Albert Hall have announced casting for Matthew Bourne's “THE CAR MAN” reimagined in a spectacular new staging for the Royal Albert Hall's 150th Anniversary.

Matthew Bourne's NUTCRACKER! Full Casting and Touring Dates Announced
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2021

New Adventures has announced full casting and touring dates for 30th Anniversary, newly designed and reimagined production of Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker!  The tour opens at Theatre Royal Plymouth on Monday 15 November 2021 ahead of a Christmas Season at Sadler's Wells, London from Tuesday 7 December 2021 to Sunday 30 January 2022. The tour then continues until April 2022, visiting a total of 14 venues across the UK. 

The New Adventures Production of Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE Turned the Tides of Ballet at The Ahmanson
by Valerie-Jean Miller - Dec 14, 2019

The Tides have changed, not so much from Global Warning, but through Matthew Bourne's latest, revised version of his creation 'Swan Lake.' Thrilling, audacious, witty and emotive, this 'Swan Lake' is perhaps still best known for switching the female corps-de-ballet with a menacing male ensemble, which shattered conventions, turned tradition upside down and took the dance world by storm. Collecting over 30 international accolades including an Olivier Award in the UK and three Tony Awards on Broadway, Matthew Bourne's powerful interpretation of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece is a passionate and contemporary 'Swan Lake' for our times.

Casting Announced for Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE at New York City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2019

New York City Center today announced casting for Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake. Following runs in Los Angeles and Washington D.C., Bourne's passionate and contemporary Swan Lake will play New York City Center January 30 - February 9, 2020. Los Angeles Times recently raved, 'Bourne's dance-drama will make you laugh, break your heart and dazzle you.'

Photo Flash: Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2019

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake opened last night at he Ahmanson Theatre. 

Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE Opens At The Ahmanson Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2019

Currently in previews, the New Adventures production of Matthew Bourne's a?oeSwan Lakea?? opens December 5, 2019 at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre.

Casting Is Set For Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE At The Ahmanson Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2019

Casting is set for Matthew Bourne's a?oeSwan Lakea?? from New Adventures, which will be presented by Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre December 3, 2019 through January 5, 2020. With direction and choreography by Matthew Bourne and music by Tchaikovsky, a?oeSwan Lakea?? will open on December 5 at 8 p.m.

Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE Announces Cast
by Julie Musbach - Jun 8, 2018

New Adventures is delighted to announce casting for the UK tour of Matthew Bourne's new production of his legendary "SWAN LAKE". 

Full Casting Announced for Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2018

New Adventures announces casting for the UK tour of Matthew Bourne's new production of his legendary "SWAN LAKE".