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Photos: In Rehearsal For Hackney Empire's Christmas Pantomime MOTHER GOOSE
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2022

Hackney Empire has released behind-the-scenes rehearsal images for its Christmas pantomime Mother Goose as previews begin on 19 November.

Tickets from £12 for Hackney Empire's MOTHER GOOSE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 8, 2022

The Mother of all pantomimes is back in Hackney this festive season, starring Clive Rowe as Mother Goose.

Cast Announced For MOTHER GOOSE at Hackney Empire
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2022

Hackney Empire has announced the cast and creative team for their Christmas 2022 pantomime, Mother Goose, which opens on 19th November, running until 31st December.

The Crazy Coqs Presents THE CARPENTERS - A CELEBRATION CONCERT
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2020

Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zédel along with The Crazy Coqs Presents concert series hosted by Mark Robert Petty present their full show from last October a?oeThe Crazy Coqs Presents: The Carpenters - A Celebrationa?? featuring Musical Theatre stars Kieran Brown, Emma Kershaw, Vicki Lee Taylor, Gemma Wardle & Shona White.

Photos: Get Ready to Hear the People Sing in LES MISERABLES - THE STAGED CONCERT
by Julie Musbach - Aug 21, 2019

Cameron Mackintosh presents Les Misérables - The Staged Concert with a company of over 65 running until 30 November 2019 at the intimate Gielgud Theatre, next door to the home of Les Misérables at the recently re-named Sondheim Theatre.

Shan Ako and Lily Kerhoas Join the Cast of LES MISERABLES Staged Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2019

As rehearsals begin for Les Miserables -The Staged Concert, Cameron Mackintosh introduces Shan Ako and Lily Kerhoas who complete the principal casting as Eponine and Cosette respectively. They join the previously announced Michael Ball as Javert, Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean, Carrie Hope Fletcher as Fantine, Matt Lucas as Thenardier, Rob Houchen as Marius, Bradley Jaden as Enjolras, Katy Secombe as Madame Thenardier and, for three performances a week, John Owen-Jones as Jean Valjean.

Phil Daniels And Janie Dee Will Star In New Musical THE HAPPY PRINCE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2019

A new musical based on Oscar Wilde's classic fairy tale will be presented in three showcase performances at The Place from 3 - 4 May 2019. The Happy Prince stars Janie Dee as Mrs Bentley, Phil Daniels as The Mayor, Sophia Hurdley as The Swallow and Sam Archer as The Prince. This heart-rending story about a Swallow's faithful love for the golden statue of a Prince is told through a seamless fusion of dance and song.

Photo Flash: First Look at SOME LOVERS at From Page to Stage Summer Festival
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2017

Ben Richards returns to musical theatre in the premiere of Burt Bacharach and Steven Sater's SOME LOVERS - the head line show for Aria Entertainment's From Page To Stage (FPTS) Summer Festival at The Other Palace.

Photo Flash: FROM PAGE TO STAGE Opens At The Other Palace
by Marianka Swain - Aug 14, 2017

With the biggest cast in the West End this summer, The Other Palace will be filled with the sound of musicals as the groundbreaking International Summer Musical Festival From Page To Stage (FPTS) runs 14 August-3 September - with 60+ cast members, working alongside 18 creatives, plus musicians and over 50 composers and writers presenting new musicals. See first photographs

Ben Richards to Star in SOME LOVERS at From Page To Stage Summer Festival; Further Casting Announced
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2017

Ben Richards returns to musical theatre in the premiere of Burt Bacharach and Steven Sater's SOME LOVERS - the head line show for Aria Entertainment's From Page To Stage (FPTS) Summer Festival at The Other Palace. With just 12 performances, the seats will be some of the hottest musical theatre tickets in Town this summer (Thursday 24 August - 2 September 2017)!

Louise Dearman Joins Cast Of OF THEE I SING, July 30
by Carrie Dunn - Jul 8, 2015

Louise Dearman joins the cast of Of Thee I Sing, which plays at the Royal Festival Hall on Thursday July 30.

BWW Interviews: Jodie Jacobs - On ROCK OF AGES, SISTER ACT And New Show HAPPY ENDING
by Carrie Dunn - Jan 29, 2015

It's always a joy to speak to Jodie Jacobs - previous winner of a BWW:UK Award, no less. After her successes in the likes of Rock of Ages, she's now at the Arcola working on a very different kind of show, 'Happy Ending', alongside West End luminaries including Gemma Wardle and Gillian Kirkpatrick.

Waddingham, Ellis & More West End Stars Join LES MISERABLES Film
by Robert Diamond - Mar 23, 2012

A host of some of the best talent in West End musical theatre will join Hollywood stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway in the film of Les Misérables. The talented list below will be playing non starring roles in the forthcoming film.

It's Official: Sacha Baron Cohen & More Confirmed for LES MISERABLES Film
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 16, 2012

Daily Mail reports that the cast of Cameron Mackintosh and Tom Hooper's film version of the musical Les Miserables now includes Bertie Carvel (Matilda), Daniel Evans (Sunday in the Park with George) and Adrian Scarborough (Betty Blue Eyes). In addition, several cast members who have performed in stage versions of Les Miserables will star in the film including Caroline Sheen, Hadley Fraser, Killian Donnelly, Mike Jibson, Linzi Hateley, Gemma Wardle, Katy Secombe, Gina Beck, Fra Fee, Alexia Khadine and Katie Hall.

Photo Flash: First Look at Cameron Mackintosh's New Musical - BETTY BLUE EYES
by Robert Diamond - Apr 5, 2011

Everybody's been talking about the animatronic pig which cost a reported £100,000 and we've now got the first photos from Cameron Mackintosh's new musical comedy BETTY BLUE EYES, based on the Handmade Film 'A PRIVATE FUNCTION' by Alan Bennett and Malcolm Mowbray. BETTY BLUE EYES is the first original musical Cameron Mackintosh has produced in ten years. It started previews at the Novello Theatre in the West End on 19 March with a press night on 13 April.