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Review: WAR HORSE, Theatre Royal
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Mar 26, 2025

War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical experience which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France. Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness.

Photos: WAR HORSE UK and Ireland Tour Holds Press Performance
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024

War Horse held its press performances for the UK & Ireland tour at The Lowry, in Salford yesterday. Those in attendance included author Michael Morpurgo, Coronation Street stars Peter Ash, Michael Le Vell, Jane Hazlegrove and more. Check out photos here!

Photos: UK and Ireland Tour of WAR HORSE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024

Brand new production photos have been released for the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel. This all-new production is now touring the UK and Ireland, currently playing at the New Wimbledon Theatre, with a press performance on Sunday 22 September at The Lowry in Salford. 

Photos: WAR HORSE UK and Ireland Tour in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2024

Rehearsal photos have been released for the National Theatre’s internationally acclaimed production of War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, which begins its major UK and Ireland tour on 5 September 2024 at the New Wimbledon Theatre. 

WAR HORSE is Coming to The Theatre Royal, Glasgow in 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2024

WAR HORSE will run at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow in Spring 2025. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets.

National Theatre's Touring Production of WAR HORSE to be Presented at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024

The National Theatre's WAR HORSE, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, embarks on a major UK and Ireland tour and will play at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

BWW Review: MADAGASCAR THE MUSICAL at HKAPA
by Rachel Wong - Sep 13, 2019

Based on the much-loved DreamWorks Animation, the stage adaptation Madagascar the Musical has arrived in Hong Kong!

MADAGASCAR Extends Tour to Asia and Announces New Cast
by Julie Musbach - Jun 20, 2019

Selladoor Worldwide announce that their critically acclaimed production of Madagascar - The Musical will tour China, Hong Kong and Malaysia visiting Beijing, Shanghai, Foshan, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur with X Factor Winner Matt Terry reprising his role of Alex the Lion.

Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Jonathan Lewis' OUR BOYS at Riddle's Court
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2018

Jonathan Lewis is directing an updated version of his critically acclaimed play Our Boys in a brand-new production premiering at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, running at PQA Venues @Riddle's Court (venue 277) until 27 August (excl. 8, 15, 22) at20:30.

OUR BOYS at Edinburgh Festival Fringe Offers Free Tickets For Serving And Ex-serving Military Personnel
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2018

Q productions are offering FREE theatre tickets to serving and ex-serving military personnel for Jonathan Lewis's critically-acclaimed hilarious and heart-breaking military play Our Boys at Edinburgh Festival Fringe from 3 - 6 August at 20:30, at PQA Venues @Riddle's Court (venue 277), just off the Royal Mile.

Photo and Video: In Rehearsal With CLOSER THAN EVER at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2018

Discover the span of universal highs and lows faced by us all through the experiences that life throws at us – love, heartache, fear, growing up and growing old – in a brand new production of Maltby and Shire's musical revue, Closer Than Ever, at PQA Venues @Riddle's Court (venue 277) from 3 – 27 August (excl. 8, 15, 22) at 16:00.

Jonathan Lewis Directs An Updated OUR BOYS at Edinburgh Fringe; Full Cast Announced
by Marianka Swain - Jul 4, 2018

Jonathan Lewis will direct an updated version of his critically acclaimed play Our Boys in a brand-new production premiering at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, running at PQA Venues @Riddle's Court (venue 277) from 3 - 27 August (excl. 8, 15, 22) at 20:30.

Full Cast Announced For New Play EARLY BIRDS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2018

The new play Early Birds, from the writers of Birds of a Feather, Maurice Gran and Laurence Marks, which tells the incredible yet true story of the birth of one of the nation's favourite sit-coms, will play at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival at PQA VENUES @Riddle's Court (venue 277) from 3 - 27 August (excl. 8, 15, 22) at 18:00.

Full Cast Announced For MY LAND'S SHORE at Theatre Soar
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2018

My Land's Shore is the epic musical based on the true story of a Welsh miner who was swept away by the wheels of history to become the first martyr of the Welsh working class, will receive its Welsh professional premiere in Merthyr in February 2018. A story of guilt, love, injustice and rebellion, set during the Merthyr Rising of 1831, concerning one of the most iconic figures in the history of Wales (Dic Penderyn) and written by two Welsh creatives - composer/lyricist Christopher J. Orton and librettist/lyricist Robert Gould, My Land's Shore has its roots in the very fabric of the hearts and minds of the Welsh nation.

Cast Announced for All Star Productions' METROPOLIS
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2017

All Star Productions has announced the cast for METROPOLIS. The cast includes Rob Heron as Steven, Miiya Alexandra as Maria / Futura, Gareth James as Freeman, Kitty Whitelaw as Warner, Michael Levi as George, Alex Ely as Jeremiah, Marc Mackinnon as Groat, with Annabel Edwards, Kieran Wynne, Tami Stone, Michael Larcombe, Laura Hyde, Mikey Wooster, Natalie Jayne Hall, Tom Blackmore, Freya Tilly, and Shannon Kavanagh in the Ensemble.

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS to End Summer Run at the London Palladium This September
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2017

West End musical The Wind in the Willows will end its strictly limited summer season at the London Palladium on Saturday 2 September.

TV: Watch Highlights from THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS in the West End!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 29, 2017

The new West End musical THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS features Rufus Hound as the amazing MR Toad, Simon Lipkin as Ratty, Craig Mather as Mole, Neil McDermott as Chief Weasel, with Denise Welch as Mrs Otter and Gary Wilmot as Badger. The show is currently previewing at the London Palladium with opening night on Thursday 29 June. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Rufus Hound, Simon Lipkin, Craig Mather, Neil McDermott and More in THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS in the West End
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2017

The new West End musical THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS features Rufus Hound as the amazing Mr Toad, Simon Lipkin as Ratty, Craig Mather as Mole, Neil McDermott as Chief Weasel, with Denise Welch as Mrs Otter and Gary Wilmot as Badger. The show is currently previewing at the London Palladium with opening night on today 29 June. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look at THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS On Stage at London Palladium
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2017

The first images of the cast in costume have today been released for new West End musical THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS, featuring Rufus Hound as the amazing Mr Toad, Simon Lipkin as Ratty, Craig Mather as Mole, Neil McDermott as Chief Weasel, with Denise Welch as Mrs Otter and Gary Wilmot as Badger. Previews begin at the London Palladium on Friday 16 June, with opening night on Thursday 29 June.

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Announces Original Cast Recording
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2017

Producer Jamie Hendry and Sony Masterworks Broadway are pleased to announce the release of the original cast recording of new musical The Wind in the Willows with book by Julian Fellowes, music by George Stiles and lyrics by Anthony Drewe.