Mina Anwar

Elaine C Smith, Dave Benson Phillips and La Voix Will Present the Pantomime Awards 2025
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025

The UK Pantomime Association has announced that three much-loved stars of stage and screen - Elaine C Smith, Dave Benson Phillips and La Voix - will present The Pantomime Awards 2025.

Listen: THE BOOK THIEF Original 2023 UK Cast Recording Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

The Original 2023 UK Cast Recording is available now for the musical stage adaptation of THE BOOK THIEF, based on of best-selling novel by Markus Zusak. Listen to the album here!

Rylan, Owain Wyn Evans, Maisie Smith, and More Nominated For Pantomime Awards 2025; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025

The UK Pantomime Association has announced the nominees for The Pantomime Awards 2025, which will take place next month at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking. Check out the full list here!

SHIRLEY VALENTINE Comes to the Dukes, Lancaster
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024

Mina Anwar will reprise title role in Willy Russell’s iconic one-woman show. The Octagon Theatre Bolton’s critically acclaimed 2020 production of Willy Russell’s beloved comedy, Shirley Valentine, is back and will come to The Dukes from Wed 12th - Sat 22nd March.

The Dukes Reveals New Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2024

The Dukes have announced the launch of their new Autumn/Winter Season. This new season is packed with big drama titles, the best comedy, cinema, dance and more!

Octagon Theatre Bolton Unveils Autumn/Winter Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024

The Octagon Theatre has revealed a sensational programme set to entertain audiences this autumn and into 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Video: Check Out All New Production Footage From THE BOOK THIEF
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2023

All new production footage has been released for The Book Thief. The Book Thief opened at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre from 11 - 16 September followed by Leicester’s Curve Theatre from 29 September - 14 October.  Check out the video here!

Review: THE BOOK THIEF, Leicester Curve
by Laura Lott - Oct 6, 2023

With a charming libretto by Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald, and folk-style music and lyrics by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson, The Book Thief is filled with the warmth of a young girl's friendships and discoveries. But the dangers of war and Nazi rhetoric are a constant threat beneath the surface.

Photos/Video: First Look at Photos and a New Music Video From THE BOOK THIEF
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2023

 All new production photos and a new music video have been released for The Book Thief! Check out photos, as well as the video for the track 'Hello Stars'!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE BOOK THIEF
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2023

The Book Thief opens at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre from 11 - 16 September followed by Leicester’s Curve Theatre from 29 September - 14 October.  Check out all new photos below!

Coventry Local Daniel Krikler to Appear in THE BOOK THIEF at The Belgrade In September
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 11, 2023

The full cast for the musical stage adaptation of best-selling novel The Book Thief has been announced, which includes Coventry local Daniel Krikler as 'Max Vandenburg'.

Full Cast Revealed For New Musical THE BOOK THIEF
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2023

The full cast has been announced for the stage adaptation of best-selling novel The Book Thief, with a book by Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald and music and lyrics by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson.

Octagon Theatre Bolton Unveil Their Spring/Summer 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2022

The Octagon Theatre have announced a jam-packed new programme set to entertain audiences next year. Learn more about the full lineup here!

LIFE OF PI in the West End Announces New Cast & Releases 100,000 Tickets for Final Booking Period
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2022

100,000 new tickets have been released for the final booking period of the West End production of Life of Pi. Nuwan Hugh Perera, who is currently the alternate Pi, will take over the title role on 7 September 2022 with Chirag Benedict Lobo joining the cast as the new alternate Pi.  

LIFE OF PI Extends Booking Through 30 October 2022
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2022

Following phenomenal public demand and a remarkable haul of five prestigious Olivier Awards, including Best New Play, it was announced today (6 May 2022) that public booking for Life of Pi, Lolita Chakrabarti's dazzling stage adaption of Yann Martel's award-winning book at the Wyndham's Theatre in London's West End, has been extended until 30 October 2022.

LIFE OF PI Extends Booking to 4 September
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2022

Following its recently announced nine Olivier award nominations, it was announced today (17 March 2022) that public booking for Life of Pi, Lolita Chakrabarti's dazzling stage adaptation of Yann Martel's award-winning book, has been extended until 4 September 2022.

Birmingham Rep's THE PARK BENCH PLAYS Will Be Broadcast On Sky Arts
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2022

Birmingham Rep have announced that five of their new commissions filmed as part of The Park Bench Plays will be broadcast on Sky Arts (Freeview Channel 11) on Monday 7 February 2022 at 11pm.

West End Production Of LIFE OF PI Extends Public Booking To 29 May 2022
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2021

Following its triumphant West End opening at Wyndham's Theatre last week, producer Simon Friend today announced that public booking for Life of Pi, Lolita Chakrabarti's dazzling stage adaptation of Yann Martel's award-winning book, has been extended until 29 May 2022 with the release of 70,000 new tickets. 

BWW Review: LIFE OF PI, Wyndham's Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 3, 2021

Lolita Chakrabarti’s adaptation of Yann Martel’s Booker prize-winning novel Life of Pi received rave reviews when it debuted at Sheffield’s Crucible theatre back in 2019. The pandemic delayed the West End run, but it has now finally opened at the Wyndham’s theatre and goodness, it was worth the wait!

Birmingham Rep Announces Additional 50th Anniversary Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2021

Following the celebratory reopening of Birmingham Rep this autumn with critically acclaimed productions of East is East, the brand new musical What’s New Pussycat? and the presentation of Grenfell: Value Engineering, Artistic Director Sean Foley announces a new collection of work to follow his own production of the classic comedy The Play What I Wrote.