Keith Ramsay

Review: SHUCKED, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - May 21, 2025

Dying crops, a community in distress, scandals, affairs, Shucked was hailed as the pinnacle of musical comedy when it premiered in 2022. With a book by Robert Horn (writer of Tootsie and the stage adaptation of Disney’s Hercules, to mention a few credits), plus music and lyrics by country songwriters Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, Jack O’Brien’s production lands in Regent’s Park for its UK premiere after a handful of wins and a Grammy nod too. The show might be an easy giggle, ready to charm with puns galore and a corny score, but it's shuckingly mid. Every inch is tropey and formulaic, with quips that are either the low-hanging cob or the most extravagant sexual innuendo, missing the sophistication of well-calibred humour altogether. It has plenty of moments of brilliance and the company is overwhelmingly excellent, but the material isn’t as dazzling.

Photos: SHUCKED at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2025

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has released production photos for the UK premiere of musical comedy Shucked. Performances are now underway. Check out the photos here!

Photo: SHUCKED at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025

Tony Award-winning musical comedy Shucked is making its UK premiere, landing at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre for 5 weeks only, following a run on Broadway and a US tour. Get a first look at the production here!

Photos: UK Premiere of SHUCKED in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2025

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has released rehearsal images for the UK premiere of musical comedy Shucked. Check out the all new photos from the rehearsal room here!

Full Cast Set For UK Premiere of SHUCKED at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast for the UK premiere of musical comedy Shucked, with book by Robert Horn, music & lyrics by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, and directed by Jack O'Brien.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extends to 3 November 2024
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023

To celebrate its 9th anniversary, The Play That Goes Wrong, the Olivier Award-winning hit comedy, has announced an extension at The Duchess Theatre, with tickets now on sale until 3 November 2024. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets to the new dates here!

Interview: 'We Couldn't Do It Without Each Other': Rolan Bell and Ross Virgo on Corpsing, Instant Chemistry and Love for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 11, 2023

BroadwayWorld UK spoke with Rolan Bell and Ross Virgo about what it’s been like to be a part of The Play That Goes Wrong since their first performances several months ago. We discussed what it's been like to be in a play within a play, what audience reactions have been like, and even which character they would love to perform as!

EVE: ALL ABOUT HER Comes to Soho Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2023

Eve: All About Her, created and performed by Keith Ramsay comes to Soho Theatre next month.

Photos: Check Out Photos of the New Cast of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG in London
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2023

All new cast production photos have been released for The Play That Goes Wrong - currently booking at The Duchess Theatre until April 2024.

Photos: First Look at the New Cast of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2023

All new stunt rehearsal photos has been released, featuring the new cast of The Play That Goes Wrong, who begin performances at the Duchess Theatre on Tuesday 4 April 2023. 

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extends Booking and Announces New Cast
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2023

The Play That Goes Wrong, the Olivier Award-winning smash hit, has announced a brand new cast at the Duchess Theatre from Tuesday 4 April 2023 as well as a new booking period until 28 April 2024.

DORIAN Launches On Stream.Theatre in June
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2021

Following the success of their Gatsby A Musical, filmed and streamed at Cadogan Hall, Ruby in the Dust now present Dorian A Rock Musical.  This exciting new production gives Oscar Wilde's classic an epic, modern twist with a newly composed score that sears through the action, propelled by influences from Bowie to Brecht.

PRELUDES By Dave Malloy Will be Livestreamed from Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2021

Southwark Playhouse announces new live stream show, Dave Malloy’s Preludes – which will be streamed live from The Little on 7 and 8 May 2021.

Photo Flash: First Images of DORIAN �" A Rock Musical �" In Rehearsal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2020

Get an exclusive look inside the rehearsal room for the premiere of the new Rock Musical based on Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'.

Photo Flash: London's Independent, Fringe & Alternative Theatres Celebrated at THE OFFIE AWARDS 2020
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2020

Celebrating its 10th anniversary with a ceremony held in the iconic Grand Hall of Battersea Arts Centre on Sunday 8 March 2020, the Off West End Awards once again celebrated the best of independent, fringe and alternative theatres across London.

Full Cast Announced For New Rock Musical DORIAN
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2020

The cast has been announced for the premiere of the new Rock Musical based on Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'.

Keith Ramsay Cast As Dorian Gray In New Rock Musical DORIAN
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2020

Following his critically acclaimed run as Sergei Rachmaninoff in 'Preludes' at Southwark Playhouse, Keith Ramsay comes to the Other Palace in March to play Dorian Gray in the new Rock Musical's premiere on 20th and 21st March.

BWW Review: PRELUDES, Southwark Playhouse
by Liz Cearns - Sep 18, 2019

Although the West End is still waiting for a production of Dave Malloy's Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, his more recent creation, Preludes, has its UK premiere at the Southwark Playhouse.

Photo Flash: First Look at PRELUDES at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2019

The UK premiere of Dave Malloy's musical Preludes currently playing at Southwark Playhouse's Large space this autumn from Friday, 6 September until Saturday, 12 October 2019.

FALSETTOS Leads September's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Aug 28, 2019

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a landmark musical and Caryl Churchill to Wall Street and ABBA immersion, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!