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[West End]
2023
Rebel Leader [Replacement]

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[West End, 2023]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Director
 
[West End, 2003]
Director
 
[West End, 2002] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]

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Original London Cast Member David Bedella Joins the Broadway Company of & JULIET Next Month

Following his performance on the West End, Olivier-winning actor David Bedella will join the cast of Broadway's & Juliet as ‘Lance' on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Critics' Pick: Franco Milazzo's Best of 2023 in Review

What a year! I pulled out my notebook over a hundred times and came away, more often not, with a happy heart. Below is a condensed list of the very best - and worst - that I saw.

Review: RADIO GAGA, Adelphi Theatre

The West End premiere of RADIO GAGA, The Ultimate Celebration of Queen, took place at the wondrous Adelphi Theatre on Tuesday 14 November 2023 for one night only. This show is the start of a tour that runs across the United Kingdom, over the next year from London to Edinburgh.

Review: CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, Menier Chocolate Factory

Written and directed by Ben Elton, Close Up: The Twiggy Musical is fast paced jukebox biopic of the iconic Twiggy is a moving but entirely relatable story; although she is an international superstar, her life portrayed within this show highlights some of the more personal moments.

Photos: Get a First Look at CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL at The Menier Chocolate Factory

Get a first look at Close Up- The Twiggy Musical at Menier Chocolate Factory.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for the World Premiere of CLOSE UP �" THE TWIGGY MUSICAL

Get a first look inside rehearsals for the world premiere of Close Up – The Twiggy Musical at Menier Chocolate Factory.

NewYorkRep 10-Year Anniversary Benefit To Celebrate Women Who Have Impacted Theatre, September 18

NewYorkRep celebrates 10 years of producing theatre that inspires social change with a dinner benefit event on September 18 at Harbor Lights Yacht - Skyport Marina (2430 FDR Drive, NYC).

Review: LOVE NEVER DIES IN CONCERT, Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Over a decade has passed since Love Never Dies, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sequel to The Phantom Of The Opera, was an undoubted flop during its first (and last) London run so this week’s revival in concert is a welcome retrospective. Was it a victim of its own hype or is it just a bad show?

Video: Watch Norm Lewis Perform ''Til I Hear You Sing' at the LOVE NEVER DIES West End Concert Sitzprobe

Watch Norm Lewis perform ''Til I Hear You Sing' at the sitzprobe for the LOVE NEVER DIES Concert coming to the West End at Theatre Royal Drury Lane next week!

Darren Day, Hannah-Jane Fox & More Complete the Cast of CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL

Discover the latest additions to the cast of THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, including Darren Day and Hannah-Jane Fox. Find out when and where this highly anticipated production will be held, and secure your tickets to experience this sensational musical firsthand. Don't miss out - book your seats now!

Review: WE WILL ROCK YOU at Regal Theatre

Platinum Productions have decided it’s time to give this winter a bit of heat with their latest production of WE WILL ROCK YOU. Written by comedy legend (and a man who now calls Perth home) Ben Elton, the music of Queen is brought to the stage by a huge cast and crew that makes a promise of the title WE WILL ROCK YOU. 

Elena Skye to Star as Twiggy in CLOSE UP �" THE TWIGGY MUSICAL World Premiere

Elena Skye will play Twiggy in the world première of Close Up – The Twiggy Musical at The Menier Chocolate Factory.

Full Cast Revealed Joining Norm Lewis in LOVE NEVER DIES in Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

The full cast has been revealed joining Norm Lewis and Celinde Schoenmaker in Love Never Dies in concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Find out who's starring and how you can catch the show here!

Review: WE WILL ROCK YOU, London Coliseum

Whether We Will Rock You will attract the attention of Trading Standards is unknown but rarely has a show been so poorly named.

Norm Lewis Will Lead LOVE NEVER DIES IN CONCERT at Theatre Royal Drury Lane This Summer

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic Love Never Dies returns to London’s West End this summer in a star-studded concert at LW Theatres’ Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Review: THE BOOK OF WILL, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch

Crowdpleasing production based on the printing of Shakespeare's plays (harder than you think!) makes for a diverting and pleasant couple of hours in the theatre

PACIFIC OVERTURES, CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, and More Set For Menier Chocolate Factory 2023 Season

With Marjorie Prime currently running at the company's home base in South London and Funny Girl on Broadway, the Menier Chocolate Factory announced forthcoming programming for 2023. Learn more about the lineup here!

Ben Elton Will Make Stage Acting Debut in WE WILL ROCK YOU at the London Coliseum

Legendary comedian, writer and director Ben Elton will make his stage acting debut this summer as ‘The Rebel Leader’ in the smash-hit sensation ‘We Will Rock You’ at the London Coliseum.

Show Of The Month: Tickets From £30 for WE WILL ROCK YOU

Show Of The Month: Tickets From £30 for We Will Rock You 21 years since it all began… the world’s favourite rock theatrical returns home!

Tickets to LOVE NEVER DIES Amateur Premiere, SIX & More To Go On Sale This Week at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

A brand new season of shows is about to go on sale at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre including the much-anticipated return of SIX and Mischief Theatre’s PETER PAN GOES WRONG.

Ben Elton FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Ben Elton has written 5 shows including Rowan Atkinson at the Atkinson (Playwright), The Beautiful Game (Lyricist), We Will Rock You (Bookwriter), Tonight's the Night (Bookwriter), Love Never Dies (Bookwriter).

Ben Elton has been nominated for several awards, including the BBC Radio Olivier Audience Award and The Audience Award for Most Popular Show at the Olivier Awards for "We Will Rock You." He has also been nominated for Best New Comedy for "Popcorn" and Best Comedy for "Gasping" at the Olivier Awards.

Ben Elton has won the BBC Radio Olivier Audience Award (Olivier Awards) for We Will Rock You and Best New Comedy (Olivier Awards) for Popcorn.

Ben Elton has not appeared on Broadway.

Ben Elton has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

Ben Elton's first West End show was We Will Rock You which opened in 2023

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