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ROBIN HOOD Becomes The London Palladium's Best-selling Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

As the curtain fell on yesterday's closing performance of the annual West End spectacle of the Palladium Pantomime, this year's production Robin Hood has become the most successful of them all.

Hot Water Comedy Launches New Showcase For Fantastic Female Comedy Talent
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2024

Hot Water Comedy is set to showcase talented female comedians in a new weekly club night at its Blackstock Market home. 

Cast Set For the UK Premiere of FLY MORE THAN YOU FALL at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2024

The full 12-strong cast has been announced for the UK premiere of the new US musical Fly More Than You Fall at Southwark Playhouse Elephant from 18th October- 23rd November.

Full Cast Set For Julia Donaldson and Axel Sheffler's STICK MAN at The Bloomsbury Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024

Based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, this Christmas Stick Man will play at it's new home in the Bloomsbury Theatre from 4 December to 5 January with a press performance on Thursday 5 December at 1pm.

Keala Settle Will Lead the UK Premiere of FLY MORE THAN YOU FALL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024

Tony nominated Broadway star Keala Settle will lead the cast in the UK premiere of the new US musical Fly More Than You Fall at Southwark Playhouse Elephant from 18th October- 23rd November.

Review: MADWOMEN OF THE WEST, Riverside Studios
by Josh Maughan - Aug 6, 2024

Four acting icons. A mostly clever script. And enough gossip to last an entire theatre season. What more could you ask for from a summer’s evening at the theatre? Madwomen of the West transfers to Riverside Studios after seasons in New York and LA and, while a little clumsy at times, is a showcase of the immense talent of its cast.

Review: SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL, Dominion Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Mar 22, 2024

Sister Act The Musical’s tagline is “A Divine Musical Comedy” but whether the gods were for or against the film or this later version is debatable.

Feature: Sanne Wallis De Vries en April Darby Spelen Hoofdrollen in Musical SISTER ACT!
by Chantal Kunst - Mar 13, 2024

Sanne Wallis de Vries en April Darby gaan de hoofdrollen spelen in Sister Act. De internationale hitmusical, die eerder al groot succes behaalde in Nederland, keert terug en is vanaf november te zien door het hele land. April Darby kruipt in de rol van discodiva Deloris en Sanne Wallis de Vries neemt de rol van Moeder Overste op zich. 

STICK MAN Will Open in London and Salford This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2024

Based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, this Christmas Stick Man will play simultaneously at  The Lowry Salford 10 December to 5 Jan, and at its new London home, the Bloomsbury Theatre 4 December to 5 Jan.  Tickets for both venues are on sale now.

CSC and the Coolidge to Present SHAKESPEARE REIMAGINED: A MIDWINTER'S TALE This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2024

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and Coolidge Corner Theatre present Shakespeare Reimagined: A MIDWINTER’S TALE, a new production written and directed by Kenneth Branagh. This article provides details about the upcoming performance on Thursday, February 29 at 7 PM.

STICK MAN Will Spend Christmas In Northampton This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2023

The venue has recently reopened following a brief temporary closure, after the discovery of RAAC concrete in the foyer. Based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, Stick Man will play at Royal & Derngate from 7 – 31 December, with a press performance on Saturday 9 December. 

Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE at the Noël Coward Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2023

National Theatre's The Ocean at the End of the Lane officially opened at the Noël Coward Theatre  on October 11. Check out photos from the opening night curtain call and post-show party here!

STICK MAN Returns to London Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2023

London's family festive fixture! Stick Man will leave the family tree this Autumn/Winter and return to its West End home for the twelfth year in a row.  Learn more about the show ehre!

Louis Gaunt and Frances Mayli McCann Will Play Peter Pan and Wendy in the London Palladium Pantomime This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2023

Further casting has been announced for The London Palladium Pantomime confirming that Louis Gaunt will return to the world-famous venue to play Peter Pan in this year's production and Frances Mayli McCann will join the cast as Wendy.

Choreographer Dougie Squires OBE MVO Dies at 91
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2023

The legendary choreographer Dougie Squires OBE MVO died peacefully on Sunday night, 21 May.

SUPERGIRLY Returns to London's Museum Of Comedy
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2023

SuperGirly: Back to the Noughty 90's is ready to hit you baby one more time. In an all-out assault on the world of pop, that will have you screaming, laughing and wincing simultaneously. SuperGirly pushes the boundaries – PPush it real good and will change the way you listen to pop music forever!  

Jennifer Saunders and Julian Clary Will Lead The Cast Of This Year's Palladium Pantomime PETER PAN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2023

Michael Harrison for Crossroads Pantomimes has announced the return to the West End of The London Palladium Pantomime for an eighth year, with Jennifer Saunders and Julian Clary leading the cast in a brand new production of Peter Pan.

THE BIRDS AND THE BEES Will Embark on UK Tour Beginning in May
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2023

With Spring just around the corner, a UK tour has been announced for hilarious comedy The Birds and the Bees,  starring Helen Lederer and Michael Starke, which will open at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford on 10 May 2023.

Winners Announced For the Writers' Guild Of Great Britain Awards 2023
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023

Writers behind some of the most critically acclaimed works over the last year were honoured at the Writers' Guild of Great Britain Awards 2023 ceremony, including Aamina Ahmad, David Edgar, Vivienne Franzmann, Rebecca Hall, Katie Hims, Adam Kay, Neil McKay, and Ben Power.

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo to Return to The Joyce Theater This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2022

The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of the worldwide dance and comedy phenomenon Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo for two uproarious programs of unparalleled classical ballet mastery.