Michael Steedon

Hannah Grover, Gloria Onitiri, Marc Pickering, Michael Steedon and Sebastien Torkia star in THE STRIPPER, which opened last night at the St. James Studio and plays until 13 August. Based on the pulp fiction story by Carter Brown, with music and lyrics by The Rocky Horror Show creators Richard Hartley and Richard O'Brien, The Stripper is directed by Benji Sperring with set and costume design byTim Shortall, choreography by Lucie Pankhurst, musical direction and arrangement by Alex Beetschen and lighting design by Nick Farman. 

Richard O Brien and Richard Hartley reunite to pen a murder mystery musical set in 'Club Extravaganza'.

Prolific composer Richard Hartley has written for stage and screen, including film scores for The Romantic Englishwoman, The Lady Vanishes, Nicolas Roeg's Bad Timing, Bertolucci's Stealing Beauty, and an Emmy-winning score for Channel 4's Alice in Wonderland. He's also worked extensively in theatre, but is perhaps best known for his partnership with Richard O'Brien, which began in 1973 with the iconic Rocky Horror Show - Richard Hartley arranged the score and performed in the original band, and went on to arrange music for the film adaptation.

London is never short of theatre temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a magical mega-hit and musical revivals to plays with strong political resonance, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews…

The Stripper will run at St. James Studio from 7 July to 13 August 2016, with press night on 11 July at 8pm. Based on the pulp fiction story by Carter Brown, with music and lyrics by The Rocky Horror Show creators Richard Hartley and Richard O'Brien, The Stripper will be directed by Benji Sperring (The Toxic Avenger) with set and costume design by Tim Shortall, choreography by Lucie Pankhurst, musical direction and arrangement by Alex Beetschen and lighting design by Nick Farman. The Stripper is produced by Niall Bailey and Chris Wheeler for Scala Theatre Ltd.

Hannah Grover (Annabelle/ Sherry Mendez/ Sarah Arkwright), Gloria Onitiri (Deadpan Dolores/ Patty Keller), Marc Pickering (Doc Murphy/ Miles Rovak/ Harvey Stern), Michael Steedon (Sheriff Lavers / Jacob Arkwright/ Steve Loomas) and Sebastien Torkia (Al Wheeler) start rehearsals today, 13 June, for The Stripper, playing at the St. James Studio from 7 July to 13 August 2016, with press night on 11 July at 8pm. Full cast biographies can be found below.

The recent revival of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway mega-hit A CHORUS LINE in the West End closed short of its anticipated limited run earlier this month, yet the production lives on via the stories of its cast members in a fascinating and very meta new documentary on the production and its players, OFF THE LINE.

The full cast for the London revival of A Chorus Line has now been confirmed.

Based on the hit movie starring Reese Witherspoon, this critically acclaimed new musical is created by a top-of-their-class creative team, led by Tony Award-winning director and Olivier Award-nominated choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray). In the video below, the cast of the UK tour sends a special Christmas message. Click below to check it out!

Sweeney will play the role from 19th September - 3rd December 2011. She will take over from Liz McClarnon who plays Paulette until 17th September 2011.

Starring Faye Brookes as ‘Elle', Iwan Lewis as ‘Emmett', Claire Sweeney as ‘Paulette', Neil Toon as ‘Warner' and Dave Willetts as ‘Professor Callahan' for the first ever UK tour of the West End and Broadway sensation Legally Blonde The Musical.

Sweeney will play the role from 19th September - 3rd December 2011. She will take over from Liz McClarnon who plays Paulette until 17th September 2011.

Starring Faye Brookes as ‘Elle', Iwan Lewis as ‘Emmett', Liz McClarnon* as ‘Paulette', Neil Toon as ‘Warner' and Dave Willetts as ‘Professor Callaghan' for the first ever UK tour of the West End and Broadway sensation Legally Blonde The Musical.