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Review: MAIDEN VOYAGE, Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Clementine Scott - Jul 29, 2025

Once reliable Oscar bait, the classic “inspirational” biopic become something of a social media punchline in recent years. They all have the same familiar beats – the humble beginnings, the early setbacks, the internal tensions, and the rising from the ashes – and rarely say anything new or unique to their particular subjects. Maiden Voyage, a new musical charting the first all-female circumnavigation of the globe, is unfortunately not an exception to the rule.

Photos: MAIDEN VOYAGE at Southwark Playhouse First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2025

The world premiere of Maiden Voyage is now playing at Southwark Playhouse, Elephant. Get a first look at photos here and learn how to purchase tickets to the production!

Full Cast Set For MAIDEN VOYAGE at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2025

This new musical, with book and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and music by Carmel Dean, tells the story of how Tracy Edwards skippered the first all female crew aboard a ship called Maiden.

Review: HIGH SOCIETY, The Mill At Sonning
by Mickey-Jo Boucher - Dec 12, 2023

As households around the country begin to plan their festive feasts, the delightful Mill at Sonning in Berkshire already has theirs well in hand.

Photos: First Look at The Mill at Sonning's Production of HIGH SOCIETY
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 10, 2023

Check out production photos from The Mill at Sonning's production of HIGH SOCIETY from 29 November, 2023 to 20 January, 2024!

Cast Revealed For HIGH SOCIETY at The Mill at Sonning
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023

The Mill at Sonning has announced the cast for their next musical, High Society, with Joseph Pitcher returning to direct. Performances run 29 November, 2023 - 20 January, 2024. Find out who is starring in the show here!

Review: GYPSY, The Mill At Sonning
by Mickey-Jo Boucher - Jun 5, 2023

One thing is certain in the world of theatre: there will always be revivals of Gypsy. The combination of Arthur Laurents' layered book, Jule Styne's razzmatazz-filled score and the incisive, character-driven lyrics by Stephen Sondheim has made the show an enduring hit.

Photos: First Look at Rebecca Thornhill, Evelyn Hoskins & More in GYPSY at The Mill at Sonning
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023

Get a first look at photos of Gypsy starring Rebecca Thornhill as Mama Rose and Evelyn Hoskins as Louise!

Su Pollard, Ian McKellen, and More Take Home UK Pantomime Association 2023 Pantomime Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2023

The UK Pantomime Association (UKPA) has announced the winners of The Pantomime Awards 2023 in association with Butlin’s at a star-studded ceremony which took place at the Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End on the evening of Tuesday 11 April 2023.  

Carrie Hope Fletcher, Rob Madge, Clive Rowe, and Vernon Kay Among 2023 Pantomime Awards Nominees
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 12, 2023

The UK Pantomime Association has announced the nominations for The Pantomime Awards 2023 in association with Butlin’s, ahead of the awards ceremony at the Trafalgar Theatre, in London’s West End, on Tuesday 11 April 2023 at 7pm, hosted by Christopher Biggins.  

MOTHER GOOSE Starring Ian McKellen and John Bishop Announces Additional Venues For UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2022

The smash-hit production of MOTHER GOOSE starring Ian McKellen and John Bishop, will also visit Leicester, Salford and Bristol as part of their UK and Ireland tour.

Photos: First Look at Ian McKellen, John Bishop & More in MOTHER GOOSE UK & Ireland Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2022

See photos of the UK and Ireland tour of MOTHER GOOSE starring Ian McKellen and John Bishop.

The Cast of MOTHER GOOSE Arrive at Theatre Royal Brighton
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 1, 2022

A giant golden egg greets commuters at Brighton station in anticipation of Mother Goose opening at Theatre Royal Brighton this weekend.

Anna-Jane Casey to Join Ian McKellen & John Bishop in the UK and Ireland Tour of MOTHER GOOSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2022

Anna-Jane Casey will be joining the UK and Ireland Tour of the pantomime MOTHER GOOSE as Cilla The Goose with Mairi Barclay, Becca Francis, Shailan Gohil and Laura Tyrer also confirmed to join the company

GOING APE! Will Be Performed at the Union Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2021

Adam and Eve, who lived for 900 years after their expulsion from the Garden of Eden, are both waiting for the arrival of their eldest son Cain, dropping in for a short visit to break the monotony of his homeless wandering life.. A life sentence imposed on him by God for killing his brother Abel.

GOING APE! Returns To The Union Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2020

Dance Attic Studios transfers its in-house produced show Going Ape!, written by Andrew Corbet Burcher, which challenges both religion and science by bringing together various a?oefirsta?? humans, to the Union Theatre in November 2020.

BWW Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL, Edinburgh Playhouse
by Adam Robinson - Nov 13, 2019

When you think of country music icon Dolly Parton, passion, storytelling and female empowerment spring to mind. Her musical 9 to 5 ticks all those boxes. Following the plot of the 1980 film of the same name, Dolly Parton again teamed up with the film's writers Patricia Resnick and Colin Higgins to bring the musical to Broadway in 2009.

Cast Announced for Tour of 9 TO 5
by Julie Musbach - Jul 30, 2019

The producers of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL today announced the full cast for the second production when it embarks on an 11-city tour of the UK and Ireland from 6 September 2019. Directed by Jeff Calhoun, with a book by Patricia Resnick who wrote the hit movie and music and lyrics by Dolly Parton.

Alexandra Burke And Duncan James Extend Their Runs In CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2018

Due to popular demand, Alexandra Burke and Duncan James will extend their runs in CHICAGO at the Phoenix Theatre. Alexandra Burke will play Roxie Hart until 10 November 2018 and Duncan James will play Billy Flynn until 17 November 2018. Laura Tyrer will play Velma Kelly until 20 October followed by Josefina Gabrielle who returns to the role of Velma Kelly from 22 October - 5 January 2019.

Laura Tyrer To Play Velma Kelly In CHICAGO At The Phoenix Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2018

Laura Tyrer will join the West End cast of CHICAGO at the Phoenix Theatre, playing the role of Velma Kelly from Monday 24 September through to Saturday 6 October 2018. Laura joins Alexandra Burke as Roxie Hart, Duncan James as Billy Flynn, Mazz Murray as Mama Morton and Paul Rider as Amos Hart.