Mark Goldthorp

Full Cast Set For the New UK Tour of MAMMA MIA!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025

Full casting has been announced for the sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! which embarks on a new UK tour beginning next month. Learn more about the tour here!

Review: ANNE BOLEYN: THE MUSICAL, Hever Castle
by Amber-Rae Stobbs - Aug 7, 2025

There are only a few names that, when spoken, hold such a weight that you feel almost as if you cannot carry them. Anne Boleyn, dare I say, is one of the most pivotal. Her story is one that is either at the forefront of your mind, or it should be. And bearing witness to it, in the home where she was stripped of any possible freedom, is something that is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Historalia is marking their UK debut with their newest production, Anne Boleyn: The Musical, at the very heart of Anne’s childhood — Hever Castle.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, The Old Vic
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 21, 2024

Despite mince pies being spotted in supermarkets since September, for many, Christmas in London doesn't really begin until Jack Thorne's adaptation of A Christmas Carol opens at The Old Vic theatre.

Photos: First Look at Louis Gaunt in MARY POPPINS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2022

All new photos have been released from the West End production of Mary Poppins, as Louis Gaunt takes over the role of Bert. Gaunt replaces Charlie Stemp whilst he performs as Bobby in the Chichester Festival Theatre production of Crazy for You this summer. 

Photos: First Look at Louis Gaunt as Bert in MARY POPPINS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2022

Beginning tonight (22 June 2022) Louis Gaunt joins the cast of Mary Poppins to play the iconic role of Bert, replacing Charlie Stemp whilst he performs as Bobby in the Chichester Festival Theatre production of Crazy for You this summer.  

Louis Gaunt Joins the Cast of MARY POPPINS as Bert
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2022

Louis Gaunt will join the cast of Mary Poppins from 22 June 2022 to play the iconic role of Bert, replacing Charlie Stemp whilst he performs as Bobby in the Chichester Festival Theatre production of Crazy for You this summer. 

MARY POPPINS Extends West End Booking to 10 July 2022
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2022

An extension to booking has been announced for the Olivier award-winning production of Mary Poppins with tickets now on sale until 10 July 2022 at the Prince Edward Theatre. 

Photos: MARY POPPINS Reopens in the West End Starring Zizi Strallen & Charlie Stemp
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2021

Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the original Walt Disney film, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s Olivier award-winning production of Mary Poppins resumed performances at the Prince Edward Theatre on 7 August 2021 and is currently booking to 13 February 2022.

VIDEO: The Stars of MARY POPPINS Prepare to Return to the Stage!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2021

The Olivier award-winning production of Disney's Mary Poppins will resume performances at the Prince Edward Theatre from 7 August 2021. The show's leads, Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp had their first photo shoot in costume this week!

Full Casting Announced For the West End Production of MARY POPPINS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2021

Joining the previously announced Zizi Strallen as Mary Poppins and Charlie Stemp as Bert are Charlie Anson as George Banks, Amy Griffiths as Winifred Banks, Petula Clark as Bird Woman, Liz Robertson as Miss Andrew, Claire Machin as Mrs Brill, Jack North as Robertson Ay and Paul F. Monaghan as Admiral Boom and Bank Chairman.

DISTANCED Returns For Season 2
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2021

Following on from the huge success of the Award Nominated first series, Distanced. is back with Distanced 2. which will again examine people's lives as they continue to navigate the pandemic.

BWW Feature: Online Theatre You May Have Missed
by Louise Penn - Nov 25, 2020

There have been many theatre productions made available during the pandemic lockdown in the UK, while stages have been quiet and venues closed. We take a look at some of the highlights you may have missed online over the past few months.

Lesley Joseph, Dianne Pilkington, Joseph Millson and More Star in DISTANCED. Written and Directed by Mark Goldthorp
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2020

Distanced. is a series of intimate scenes set during lockdown which will be released for free on YouTube every Friday starting on the 9th October, featuring some of the industry's best loved names. Written and Directed by Mark Goldthorp and filmed & edited by Alex Bourne, the scenes released will reflect life as it was during lockdown.

MARY POPPINS Will Release a 2019 London Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2019

It has been announced that the London production of Mary Poppins will release a cast recording!

Additional Casting Announced For MARY POPPINS Return To The West End!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2019

Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Productions have announced final adult casting for the new production of Mary Poppins which begins rehearsals in September and returns to its original West End home at the Prince Edward Theatre from 23 October 2019.

BWW Interview: Sofia Caselli �" SWEET CHARITY
by Sara Crescente - Feb 11, 2019

Terzo appuntamento con i vincitori dei BroadwayWorld Italy Awards, oggi con la giovane Sofia Caselli che ha portato a casa la vittoria di Miglior Attrice Protagonista per SWEET CHARITY. Il musical, che ha vinto anche come Miglior Spettacolo (con partitura non originale), e andato in scena lo scorso giugno al teatro Cometa Off di Roma.

Amanda McBroom, Ann Hampton Callaway, Sally Ann Triplett and More to Play The Pheasantry This November
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2016

There are some wonderful artists coming to perform at The Pheasantry this November. including Amanda McBroom with Ann Hampton Callaway, Pete Atkin singing the lyrics of Clive James, Kate Dimbleby, Sally Ann Triplett and the Canadian jazz great Kirk MacDonald. Scroll down for details!

Amanda McBroom, Ann Hampton Callaway, Sally Ann Triplett and More to Play The Pheasantry This November
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2016

There are some wonderful artists coming to perform at The Pheasantry this November. including Amanda McBroom with Ann Hampton Callaway, Pete Atkin singing the lyrics of Clive James, Kate Dimbleby, Sally Ann Triplett and the Canadian jazz great Kirk MacDonald. Scroll down for details!

Jemima Rooper to Feature in First New Musicals Network SNAPPY TITLE SPOTLIGHT Concert Series
by Ashlee Latimer - Sep 24, 2016

New Musicals Network (NMN) are proud to announce three exciting concerts coming up soon under the generic title Snappy Title Spotlight.

New York Next for Glenn Close, Back in SUNSET BOULEVARD?
by Jessica Khan - Apr 6, 2016

Andrew Lloyd Webber's SUNSET BOULEVARD, with Glenn Close reprising her role as 'Norma Desmond', opened to all-around favorable reviews this week at the London Coliseum. With all of the hype surrounding the English National Opera's stripped-down production, lyricist Don Black told the New York Post: 'But of course there is talk of doing it somewhere else. I think there is a very good chance of it going to New York.'