Drew McOnie

Cast Set For BRIGADOON at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2025

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast for Brigadoon, book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, in a new adaptation by Scottish playwright Rona Munro.

Review Roundup: SHUCKED at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 21, 2025

Marking the start of Drew McOnie’s inaugural season, the award-winning corny musical Shucked has now opened at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. In a small town where the cherished corn crop is fading, Shucked follows farmgirl Maizy as she seeks help by going to the big city, shaking up the town's routine and igniting a spark of change. 

Full Cast Set For Rodgers & Hammerstein's DREAM BALLETS: A TRIPLE BILL at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2025

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Dream Ballets: A Triple Bill, re-imagining the dream ballets from Allegro, Oklahoma! and Carousel.

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reveals Cast For 2025 SHAKESPEARE FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR - LIVE!
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and Allie Esiri have announced the cast for Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live! set for this month. Learn more about the event here!

Final Performances Now On Sale For JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Brisbane
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2025

Due to demand, extra performances have been released for the Brisbane season of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Reveals New Details for Theatre Dance Lab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre revealed further details for its new artist development programme for early-career musical theatre choreographers, Theatre Dance Lab. Learn more here!

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - Feb 19, 2025

Despite having not touring Perth since 2013, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is still familiar to many, with many versions since its original release. Indeed, the stunning soundtrack precedes the musical, showing how it can stand alone and indeed gives many a fair idea of the musical without having to step foot in a theatre. What was originally conceived as a rock opera enjoys an updated vision that more suits the modern audience, with a stunning show that leans more into performance and rock music.

UK Premiere of SHUCKED and More Set For Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced Drew McOnie's inaugural season, opening with the UK premiere of musical comedy Shucked following its acclaimed run on Broadway and a US tour.

Review: HAIRSPRAY, Kings Theatre Glasgow
by Mary Baillie - Jan 28, 2025

Hairspray returns with charm to the Kings Theatre in Glasgow this week. The classic musical follows Tracy Turnblad, an ambitious teen with big dreams of dancing on TV and tackling racial segregation in 1960s Baltimore.

Cast Set For Pete Townshend's QUADROPHENIA, A MOD BALLET
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

Quadrophenia defined a generation and in 1979 inspired the cult classic feature film of the same name. Now it's back – this time as an explosive dance production - Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Will Open at the Barbican This Summer, Followed by UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

Following a triumphant sold-out season at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre last year, Fiddler on the Roof will transfer to London’s Barbican Theatre this summer, followed by a major UK and Ireland tour.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Tickets On Sale This Week For Brisbane Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 8, 2024

Tickets are on pre-sale now and on general public sales from Friday for the Brisbane season of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, which will open at Brisbane's Lyric Theatre from 29 June.

Tinuke Craig Appointed Associate Artistic Director Of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced Tinuke Craig as their new Associate Artistic Director. Tinuke’s extensive directing experience has seen her create work for the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare  Company, The Old Vic and Chichester Festival Theatre.

REVIEW: The 50th Anniversary Tour Of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Provides Contemporary Clarity To The Musical That Started Life As A Concept Album
by Jade Kops - Nov 15, 2024

Timothy Sheader’s (Director) Olivier Award winning production of Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber (Music) and Sir Tim Rices (Lyrics) JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR arrives at Capitol Theatre 52 years after the rock musical made its Australian premiere on the same stage.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Begins Its Australian Tour Tonight At The Capitol Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2024

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has launched its Australian tour at the Capitol Theatre, showcasing a modern retelling of the iconic rock opera. The production promises a fresh take on the classic story.

Photos: UK Theatre Awards Ceremony 2024
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 20, 2024

The winners of this year’s UK Theatre Awards were announced at a ceremony hosted by Faye Tozer, which took place at 8 Northumberland Avenue on Sunday, 20 October. See photos from the ceremony here!

UK Theatre Awards 2024 Announced - Full List of Winners!
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 20, 2024

Discover the winners of the 2024 UK Theatre Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in British theatre. Find out which productions and artists were honored this year.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Will Play Brisbane Beginning in June 2025
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 20, 2024

A Brisbane season has been announced as part of the Australian tour of the award-winning Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.

Nottingham Playhouse, Bristol Old Vic, and More Nominated For UK Theatre Awards 2024; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024

The nominees for this year's UK Theatre Awards have been announced. The UK Theatre Awards celebrate the very best of theatre across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Principal Cast Set For JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024

Two principal cast members for the Australian tour of the award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR have been revealed.