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Karis Anderson and Alistair Brammer Join MOULIN ROUGE! in London as Performances Extend
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

Moulin Rouge! The Musical has announced new West End cast members as the show extends into its fifth year at the Piccadilly Theatre in London. Learn more here!

Video: Glen Powell Stars in a New Trailer for THE RUNNING MAN
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 1, 2025

Paramount has just released the official trailer for The Running Man, the new dystopian film based on the novel by Stephen King. The movie, which is directed by Edgar Wright and stars Glen Powell, will be released in theaters on November 7, 2025. Watch the trailer now!

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Extends Run in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025

Moulin Rouge! The Musical has extended its run at the Piccadilly Theatre in London until February 2026 with selected Sunday performances added to the performance schedule.

Colman Domingo Joins THE RUNNING MAN Movie
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 9, 2025

Colman Domingo continues to stay booked and busy, with a new role in Edgar Wright's The Running Man. Domingo is set to star alongside Glen Powell in the film, playing the host of the world's most dangerous game show.

Photos: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Extends in London; Check Out New Photos
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

Moulin Rouge! The Musical has released brand new production photos, as the show extends at the Piccadilly Theatre in London through to 24 May 2025.

Natalie Kassanga and More Join MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome a new cast of bohemians and aristocrats as the hit show enters its fourth year at the Piccadilly Theatre in London. Learn more about the new cast here!

Photos: First Look at All New Photos From MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2023

Moulin Rouge! The Musical in London has released new production photography of the new cast of bohemians and aristocrats, at the Piccadilly Theatre. See all the photos here!

New Cast Set for MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023

An all new cast is taking the stage in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, as it enters its third year at the Piccadilly Theatre in London. From 16 October 2023, Tanisha Spring will play Satine and Dom Simpson  joins the cast as Christian. Learn more about the show here!

Electric Sons Share New Single 'Take Me Over'
by Michael Major - Aug 29, 2023

After their last single ‘Black Lotus’, the Sons began working on their follow up. Sample inspired, this latest single is a personal track about a new relationship crossing over into something more serious. The band mixed and mastered the song themselves, with assistance from Maze Studios in Atlanta.

VIDEO: See a Sneak Peek of Ivano Turco Singing 'Let's Dance' From FOOTBALLERS' WIVES THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2022

Celebrating the 20-year anniversary of its premiere on ITV in 2002 and ahead of a planned stage musical production, Big Broad Productions are next month releasing an 18-track studio cast recording of Footballers’ Wives The Musical. Listen to Ivano Turco singing a taster of ‘Let’s Dance’ here!

MOULIN ROUGE Sets New West End Cast
by Robert Diamond - Sep 5, 2022

Global Creatures, Producers of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, have announced a new cast of bohemians and aristocrats as the hit show enters its second year at the Piccadilly Theatre in London.

Nominations Revealed For The 2021/2022 Season Pantomime Awards
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2022

The UK Pantomime Association has announced the nominations for The Pantomime Awards in association with Butlin's.

Seasonal Shows Announced At The Epstein Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2021

Liverpool's Epstein Theatre reopens its doors next month – and the much-loved venue is promising audiences a season full of sparkling entertainment to mark its return.

Full Cast Announced For BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Panto at Liverpool's Epstein Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2021

Television actor and West End performer Ben Richards will lead the cast as Gaston. He is best known for his roles in Hollyoaks, Footballers Wives, Holby City and The Bill.  He will be joined on stage by Lauren McCrory as Belle; Kelly Sweeney as Fairy Rose; Lewis Devine as French Frank; Jamie Greer as Potty Polly; James Lacey as Madame Botox; and Benjamin Keith as the Beast. 

Liverpool's Epstein Theatre Reopens This Christmas With Panto Starring Ben Richards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2021

The Epstein Theatre in Liverpool reopens this December with family favourite pantomime Beauty And The Beast.

The Big Tiny Presents CHARLOTTE HOLMES: TOP SECRET
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2021

Returning with a brand-new adventure for families this summer, Charlotte Holmes: TOP SECRET is an interactive theatrical experience created by theatre producers The Big Tiny in association with the Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield and Lancaster's treasured arts venue The Dukes.

New Six-Part Political Drama COBRA Premieres Sunday, October 4 on PBS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 15, 2020

COBRA, a new drama which follows the British Prime Minister and his emergency committee as they navigate a major crisis and its political and personal fallout, will premiere on PBS.

New Interactive Theatrical Experience For Families And Children Launches, CHARLOTTE HOLMES ADVENTURE BOX
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2020

Building on the success of its digital offerings during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield have collaborated with Lancaster's treasured arts venue The Dukes and theatre producers The Big Tiny to create Charlotte Holmes, a new interactive theatrical experience for 7 a?" 12 year olds to enjoy at home.

Full Casting Announced For Paul Taylor-Mills' Festival Of New Musical Theatre Writing
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2020

Following the previously announced line up of new musicals for MTFestUK 2020, the full cast is announced below, production by production.

BBC One Commissions New Drama SHOWTRIAL From the Producers of LINE OF DUTY and BODYGUARD
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 4, 2019

Piers Wenger, Controller of BBC Drama, and Charlotte Moore, Director of BBC Content, have commissioned brand new drama series Showtrial from writer Ben Richards (Strike, The Tunnel) and producers World Productions (Line Of Duty, Bodyguard, Save Me) for BBC One.