Richard Pinner

Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE, Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 20, 2025

Six teenagers are killed in a freak rollercoaster accident and find themselves in a competition in which they must sing a song to prove that they are the person that should be brought back to life by a mysterious fortune-telling machine. Quite the wild tale, no? But that’s only the beginning of Ride The Cyclone. The show, created by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell in Canada in 2009, has been given a run in London, directed and choreographed by Lizzi Gee.

Photos: Meet the Cast of RIDE THE CYCLONE UK Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2025

New character portraits offer a first look at the company of the UK premiere of the hit cult musical Ride the Cyclone, featuring new designs by Ryan Dawson Laight. Check out the photos.

Photos: RIDE THE CYCLONE UK Premiere in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025

All new rehearsal photos have been released from the UK premiere of the hit cult musical RIDE THE CYCLONE which opens at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant in November. Check out the photos here!

Cast Set For UK Tour of THE LIGHTNING THIEF
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2025

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the publication of The Lightning Thief, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical has announced its cast. Learn more here!

THE LIGHTNING THIEF Will Close in London and Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical will finish its run at The Other Palace in June and then embark on a UK tour later this year. Learn more here!

Photos: Morgan Gregory and More in THE LIGHTNING THIEF at the Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

Morgan Gregory is now leading The Lightning Thief at the Other Palace, which plays through August 31. Check out photos and learn more about the production here!

Morgan Gregory and More Join THE LIGHTNING THIEF at the Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical will welcome a new cast as the musical continues performances at The Other Palace. Learn more about the cast here!

THE LIGHTNING THIEF Extends Run at The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical will be extending its run at The Other Palace in London. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, The Other Palace
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 2, 2024

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an adaptation of the first book in the hit series by Rick Riordan, which follows Percy Jackson, a young boy who discovers that he is a demi-god, the son of Poseidon, and that he must stop a war between the gods by finding and returning Zeus’s master weapon, his lightning bolt.

Full Cast Set to Join Max Harwood in THE LIGHTNING THIEF
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2024

The full cast has been announced for the highly anticipated London premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.

HERE YOU COME AGAIN Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2024

Having enjoyed several successful runs across the United States, Here You Come Again is currently on its first UK tour, and comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 19 - Sat 23 Nov

HERE YOU COME AGAIN Returns To The King's Due To Demand
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2024

The King's Theatre, Glasgow have announced that, Here You Come Again - which is currently bringing joy to audiences will return to the King's Theatre, Glasgow from 21-26 January 2025 following a triumphant week of shows at the venue this month.

Dolly Parton Musical HERE YOU COME AGAIN Comes to Riverside Studios, Hammersmith; Plus Additional Tour Dates
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2024

Here You Come Again - which is currently spreading joy across the country on a UK tour – will play a limited festive season at Riverside Studios, Hammersmith where the show will run from Tuesday 10th December to Saturday 18th January.

GHOST THE MUSICAL is Coming to The Belgrade in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2024

Ghost the Musical will come to Coventry this autumn as part of its UK tour, playing at the Belgrade Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Rebekah Lowings, Jacqui Dubois, and More Set for UK Tour of GHOST THE MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 26, 2024

Bill Kenwright Ltd has announced the cast for the globally acclaimed Ghost the Musical. The tour will open on 22 August 2024 at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre ahead of a major national tour continuing into 2025.

Photos/Video: First Look at the UK Tour of HERE YOU COME AGAIN
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024

Having enjoyed several successful runs across the United States, Here You Come Again is now embarking on UK tour, which opened in Leeds last week. Check out all new photos and video clips here!

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For UK Tour of HERE YOU COME AGAIN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024

The full cast and creative team has been announced for the UK premiere of Here You Come Again. The show receives its UK premiere in Leeds this spring, where it runs from Saturday 11 May to Saturday 8 June ahead of a major UK tour.

GHOST THE MUSICAL Will Embark On UK Tour Beginning This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2024

Ghost the Musical will return to the stage, opening on 22 August 2024 before embarking on a major national tour across the UK.

Virtual Writers' Symposium to Address and Inspire Future Of Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2021

In partnership with the Writers' Guild of Great Britain (WGGB), leading UK theatre company, HighTide, will bring writers and change-makers together with inspiring creative thinkers, artists and industry figures in an online symposium on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 October.

A Benefit In Support Of Arts Education For All NYC Public School Students Comes to The Yale Club of New York City
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2019

This Monday, April 29, 2019 is the annual benefit for The Center for Arts Education 'CAE CELEBRATION 2019' at The Yale Club of New York City (50 Vanderbilt Ave.) This gala evening is a benefit in support of arts education for all NYC public school students. There will be performances by: Lillias White, Emmy and Tony Award winning Broadway performer;Taia Bell, CAE Career Development Program alumna; and Hollis Headrick Jazz Ensemble. The CHAMPION OF ARTS EDUCATION HONOREES are Mark Golden, CEO, Golden Artist Colors, Inc. and Emmanuel Lubin, Field Support Liaison, NYC DOE District 29. The evening begins with 6pm - cocktails, music and auction; 7:30pm - dinner, performance and awards. Ticket prices: $200 (Cocktail Reception); $500 to $25,000 (Cocktails & Dinner event). For more information, contact: Katherine Freedman at 212.239.7814 or katherine@caenyc.org.