COME FROM AWAY Comes to the Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024
Come From Away, the multi-award-winning ‘Best Musical’ across the globe, is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre this November! This critically acclaimed show comes direct from the West End where it celebrated over 1000 performances and played to more than 850,000 people at the Phoenix Theatre.
Review: COME FROM AWAY, King's Theatre
by BWW UK Critics - Sep 25, 2024
Winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical in London and the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical on Broadway, this smash hit show shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these ‘come from aways’ into their lives with open hearts.
COME FROM AWAY to Play The King's, Glasgow in September
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024
Come From Away will play The King's in Glasgow from 24-28 September 2024. Winner of four Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical in London and the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical on Broadway, Come From Away is a smash-hit feelgood show based on an incredible true story.
New Booking Period Announced For MAMMA MIA! In London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2019
The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! at London's Novello Theatre is now extending its booking period from Monday 9 March 2020 to Saturday 19 September 2020. MAMMA MIA! celebrated its 20th anniversary in London's West End at the Novello Theatre on Saturday 6 April 2019 and is now in its 21st year.
Photo Flash: First Look at the New Cast of MAMMA MIA! at Novello Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2019
The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! celebrated its 20th anniversary in London's West End at the Novello Theatre on Saturday 6 April. Now, in the musical's 21st year, the producers have announced some major cast changes in the London production from Monday 10 June 2019. Mazz Murray, who has previously played Tanya in the London production, will be returning to the musical, but this time as Donna, and Kirsty Hoiles will join her as Tanya. Also new to the musical will be Cameron Burt as Sky, Melissa Nettleford as Ali, Sophie Matthew as Lisa, Taylor Bradshaw as Eddie and Danny Nattrass as Pepper. They will be joining Ricky Butt as Rosie, Richard Trinder as Sam, Neil Moors as Harry, Stephen Beckett as Bill and Lucy May Barker as Sophie. Caroline Deverill continues to play the role of Donna at certain performances.
Mazz Murray, Kirsty Hoiles, and More Join the Cast of MAMMA MIA! in London
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2019
The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! celebrated its 20th anniversary in London's West End at the Novello Theatre on Saturday 6 April. Now, in the musical's 21st year, the producers are delighted to announce some major cast changes in the London production from Monday 10 June 2019. Mazz Murray, who has previously played Tanya in the London production, will be returning to the musical, but this time as Donna, and Kirsty Hoiles will join her as Tanya. Also new to the musical will be Cameron Burt as Sky, Melissa Nettleford as Ali, Sophie Matthew as Lisa, Taylor Bradshaw as Eddie and Danny Nattrass as Pepper. They will be joining Ricky Butt as Rosie, Richard Trinder as Sam, Neil Moors as Harry, Stephen Beckett as Bill and Lucy May Barker as Sophie. Caroline Deverill continues to play the role of Donna at certain performances.
BWW Reviews: THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE - THE MUSICAL, Curve Theatre Leicester, March 17 2015
by Jenny Antill - Mar 18, 2015
Last night saw the world premiere of new musical The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole at the Curve in Leicester. Being a champion for original writing and aptly being author Sue Townsend's home town, it was only right that this show sees its debut here. Many people hold the books in high regard - myself included - and watching it last night made me reminisce. Set in 1980s Leicester, The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole centres around a boy aged 13 and ¾ who is essentially battling through adolescent life; from spots to girls to bullies, Adrian is encountering all of them! Townsend's books are written in Adrian's words and in diary format so I was incredibly intrigued about how this could successfully be adapted for stage.
Full Cast Announced For Curve's SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE, Opens March!
by Carrie Dunn - Jan 19, 2015
Curve today announces the full cast for the world premiere of Sue Townsend's The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ - The Musical. The cast includes Rosemary Ashe (Grandma), Cameron Blakely (Mr Lucas), Amy Booth-Steel (Miss Elf/Doreen Slater/Mrs Lucas), Neil Ditt (George Mole),Kirsty Hoiles (Pauline Mole) and Neil Salvage (Bert Baxter).
BWW Reviews: COLLABORATIONS - The Songs of Elliot Davis
by Jenny Antill - Sep 20, 2013
Collaborations - The Songs of Elliot Davis is the latest offering from SimG Records, who are at the forefront of championing new musical theatre. This album features songs from the Olivier-nominated 'Loserville', 'Out There' and 'Best Friends and Butterflies' and are written by the aforementioned Davis with assistance from other esteemed writers such as his 'Loserville' partner James Bourne, Anthony Drewe, Adam Bard and Sam Kenyon.
A STAGE KINDLY Launches New Musical Theatre Initiative
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2012
A STAGE KINDLY Literary Department, a rare and unique opportunity for writers and composers creating new musicals to submit their work for a number of exciting opportunities, has just launched. The literary department and the opportunities it offers writers is made possible by the affiliation of three leading new musical theatre organisations: The A STAGE KINDLY New Musical Theatre Initiative, Stagescripts Ltd, and the New Musicals Network.
AUDIO: Introducing Danny Davies HEY PRODUCER! Cabaret Collection
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 15, 2012
Prominent players from the world of musical theatre have come together to record a unique collection of original musical theatre and cabaret songs, all composed by Danny Davies, with additional lyrics by playwright, director and actor Pete Gallagher, and lyricist Judy Wolfson in the new album Hey, Producer! Below, BroadwayWorld is pleased to introduce the album's title track! Stay tuned for more coming soon!
STAGE TUBE: First Look at BETTY BLUE EYES Performance Highlights in the West End!
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 22, 2011
Everybody's been talking about the animatronic pig which cost a reported £100,000 for 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 and opened on 13 April. Reelkandi TV got the first look at the production highlights and now BroadwayWorld brings you a glimpse of the exciting production below!
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.
Hoiles, Legat And Power Join Cast Of SNAPPY TITLE At The Pigalle Club
by Robert Gould - Sep 11, 2009
Kirsty Hoiles, who has spent the summer wowing audiences as the young Viv Nicholson in Spend Spend Spend at the Watermill Theatre, has now joined the all-star cast of Snappy Title, (the charity cabaret at Piccadilly's Pigalle Club in aid of MMD and the Actors' Benefit Club.