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Photos: Nicola Roberts and More in HADESTOWN in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025

New production photos have been released of the West End production of  Hadestown, featuring BRIT Award-winning Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts as Persephone.

Photos: Nicola Roberts in Rehearsal For HADESTOWN in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025

All new rehearsal photos have been released of Nicola Roberts from the BRIT Award-winning pop group Girls Aloud, as she rehearses for the West End production of the multi award-winning musical Hadestown. 

Nicola Roberts From Girls Aloud Will Join HADESTOWN in London
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025

International music artist Nicola Roberts from the BRIT Award-winning group Girls Aloud, will join the West End production of multi award-winning Hadestown in the role of Persephone.

Photos: HADESTOWN London New Cast in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

Brand new rehearsal photos have been released of the new cast of the critically acclaimed West End production of Hadestown, who will begin performances at the Lyric Theatre, London from 11 March 2025.

Desmonda Cathabel, Cedric Neal, and More Join HADESTOWN in London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

New casting has been announced for West End production of Hadestown for performances from 11 March 2025. Learn more about the upcoming cast the show here!

BWW Review: A MONSTER CALLS at The Kennedy Center
by Pamela Roberts - May 31, 2022

A MONSTER CALLS, a powerful story of love, loss, truth and self-discovery, is beautifully rendered for the stage. The fantastical tale is highly physical, gorgeous to behold, and packs a potent emotional punch. The production, now touring to the Kennedy Center, was adapted for the stage by visionary director Sally Cookson. Read our critic's review.

Photos: First Look at A MONSTER CALL at Rose Theatre, Kingston
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2022

All new production images have been released for the Olivier award-winning  A MONSTER CALLS, which opens tonight, Thursday 31 March, at Rose Theatre, Kingston and runs until 9 April.

Full Cast Announced for A MONSTER CALLS at Rose Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2022

Jonathan Church Theatre Productions and Global Creatures are delighted to announce the cast for A MONSTER CALLS.  The production will play Rose Theatre from 24 March to 9 April 2022.  It will then play Bristol Old Vic from 13 to 23 April, followed by the Kennedy Center, Washington from 25 May to 12 June 2022.

VIDEO: 150 Performers Record 'Make Them Hear You' to Raise Runds for StopWatch
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2020

Danielle Tarento has brought together more than 150 Black and Black mixed race actors from the UK and the US, along with a 38-piece orchestra, to record a??Make Them Hear You,a?? from the Broadway musical Ragtime.

Full Casting Announced for THE CAT IN THE HAT at The Turbine Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2019

Jonathan Ray (The Cat), Grace Kelly Miller (Sally/Fish), Nick Brittain (The Boy/Thing One), and Matt Jay Ryan (Thing Two), will star in Katie Mitchell's acclaimed stage adaptation of The Cat In The Hat, directed by Lillie Collier. Based on the much loved tale by Dr Seuss, the Turbine Theatre's festival family show runs for a strictly limited Christmas season from 11 December - 11 January.

& JULIET Leads November's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Oct 28, 2019

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From highly anticipated musicals to mountaineering and Welsh apocalypse, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!

Photo Flash: First Look at The Turbine Theatre's HIGH FIDELITY
by Julie Musbach - Oct 23, 2019

The Turbine Theatre's first musical production, High Fidelity stars Oliver Ormson in the lead role as vinyl shop owner, Rob.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal for the UK Premiere of HIGH FIDELITY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2019

The Turbine Theatre has announced it's first musical production, High Fidelity and leading the ensemble is musical theatre start Oliver Ormson as vinyl shop owner, Rob. The rest of the cast will include Carl Au (Dick), Robbie Durham (Barry), Rosie Fletcher (Anna), Joshua Dever (Neil Young/Bruce Springsteen), Shanay Holmes (Laura), Eleanor Kane (Marie), Jessica Lee (Ensemble), Bobbie Little (Liz), Lauran Rae (Ensemble) and Robert Tripolino (Ian)

Oliver Ormson and Full Cast Announced For The UK Premiere Of HIGH FIDELITY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2019

Full casting has been announced for The Turbine Theatre's first musical production, High Fidelity. Leading the ensemble is musical theatre start Oliver Ormson as vinyl shop owner, Rob. The rest of the cast will include Carl Au (Dick), Robbie Durham (Barry), Rosie Fletcher (Anna), Joshua Dever (Neil Young/Bruce Springsteen), Shanay Holmes (Laura), Eleanor Kane (Marie), Jessica Lee (Ensemble), Bobbie Little (Liz), Lauran Rae (Ensemble) and Robert Tripolino (Ian)

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Extends Booking Until September 2019
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2018

Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the award-winning feel good musical sensation, today (6 November) celebrates its 1st anniversary at the Apollo Theatre in the West End and announces that booking is extending to 28 September 2019. The fairy tale continues.

Michelle Visage Will Join the Company of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2018

Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the award-winning feel good musical sensation, has announced that internationally renowned personality, Michelle Visage, will be making her West End musical debut playing the role of Miss Hedge from Thursday 18 October 2018 to Saturday 26 January 2019.

Lee Ross and Rebecca McKinnis To Join the Cast of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2018

Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the award-winning feel good new musical sensation, is pleased to announce that Rebecca McKinnis will be stepping into the role of Margaret New and Lee Ross will be joining the cast to play Hugo from 16 July.

TV Star Shobna Gulati To Play Ray In EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2018

Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the award-winning feel good new musical sensation, is pleased to announce that Shobna Gulati, best known for playing Sunita Alahan in ITV's Coronation Street and Anita in Dinnerladies, will take on the role of Ray from Monday 7 May 2018.

VIDEO: Watch Jodie Steele's Performance at THE MUSICAL MARATHON
by West End Video - Apr 6, 2018

On Sunday 1 April, the West End's best talents joined forces for THE MUSICAL MARATHON at The Other Palace to support Paul Taylor-Mills' efforts in raising money for the Terrence Higgins Trust. Jodie Steele (Wicked) closed the concert with a barnstorming rendition of 'Dear Mr President' by Pink. Watch the video below by West End Video!

The Other Palace Presents THE MUSICAL MARATHON
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2018

The Other Palace will host The Musical Marathon this Sunday 1st April 2018, a one-off charity concert bringing together a variety of West End stars in aid of the Terrence Higgins Trust.