Tarik Frimpong

Review: THE DRIFTERS GIRL, King's Theatre

Discover the remarkable story of the Drifters and the truth about the woman who made them. From the highs of hit records to the lows of legal battles and personal tragedy, Faye Treadwell is the legendary manager of The Drifters who refused to give up on the group she loved.

THE DRIFTERS GIRL Comes to The King's Theatre, Glasgow This Month

THE DRIFTERS GIRLS comes to The King's Theatre, Glasgow from 9-13 April 2024. Learn more about the cast here!

Review: THE DRIFTERS GIRL, Bristol Hippodrome

It’s hard to tell the entire story of The Drifters. Not least because the group became a revolving door of something like 60 different members over the decades. And therein lies the problem for The Drifters Girl – it tries to take on the whole story, mainly from the perspective of their trailblazing African American manager Faye Treadwell.

Photos: First Look at Carly Mercedes Dyer and More in THE DRIFTERS GIRL Tour

Michael Harrison and David Ian have announced casting for the first-ever UK and Ireland tour of The Drifters Girl, the acclaimed new West End musical which tells the remarkable story of one of the world's greatest vocal groups and the woman who made them.

THE DRIFTERS GIRL Comes to Milton Keynes in October

Witness the new musical, which tells the remarkable story of one of the world's greatest vocal groups and the woman who made them, which comes to Milton Keynes on its first UK tour! Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!

Carly Mercedes Dyer and More Will Lead the UK Tour of THE DRIFTERS GIRL

Casting has been announced for the first-ever UK and Ireland tour of The Drifters Girl, the acclaimed new West End musical which tells the remarkable story of one of the world's greatest vocal groups and the woman who made them. Find out who's starring in the musical here!

A STRANGE LOOP Announces Post-Show Conversations for Ticket Holders

A Strange Loop, the smash hit five-star musical currently in residence at London’s Barbican Theatre – described by the Evening Standard as “Spectacular. The most thrillingly playful and hilarious new musical to hit London in years” - tackles many subjects that are rarely explored on stage and gets people talking. Now this “unique one-of a kind masterpiece” (Vogue) is inviting audiences to join the conversation, with a series of exciting post-show discussions beginning on Thursday 20th July.  

Australian Premiere of CHOIR BOY Comes to National Theatre of Parramatta in February

Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta (NTofP) is delighted to present the Australian premiere of Choir Boy, by the Academy Award® winning writer of Moonlight, Tarell Alvin McCraney. Playing at Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres in association with Sydney WorldPride from 14th February – 11th March, the show will then embark on a national tour across Brisbane, Canberra and Wollongong. 

Cast Announced For Australian Premiere of CHOIR BOY

Riverside Theatres has announced the cast of National Theatre of Parramatta’s Australian premiere season of Choir Boy, by the Academy Award® winning writer of Moonlight, Tarell Alvin-McCraney. The production will premiere at Riverside Theatres Parramatta in association with Sydney WorldPride 2023 from 14th February 2023, before seasons in Brisbane, Canberra and Wollongong.

Full Cast Announced For Hope Mill Theatre's Production Of Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA

Full casting has been announced for the UK theatrical premiere of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, opening at Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester in November.

Cast and Tour Dates Announced for New UK Tour of BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

Leicester’s Curve, Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Mayflower Theatre Southampton have announced the company of talented actor-musicians joining their new UK tour of Beautiful – The Carole King Musical. Opening at Curve on Monday 28 February 2022, the company will be led by Molly-Grace Cutler (The Worst Witch, Girls Don’t Play Guitars, We’ll Live and Die in these Towns) as Carole King.

Hope Mill Theatre's Black British Retelling of THE WIZ Will Be Streamed Online

Manchester Hope Mill Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of The Wiz is to be streamed. The musical had to cancel 15 sold-out performances over Christmas due to Covid. The rights holders have now generously agreed to it being filmed and streamed for a strictly limited number of performances to UK-only audiences, and limited to the number of physical seats at the venue.

VIDEO: First Look at Black British THE WIZ at Hope Mill Theatre

All new video has been released from a the new Black British version of the 70s musical The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical “Wonderful Wizard of Oz” at Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester.

Photos: First Look at Hope Mill Theatre's THE WIZ

With previews underway and press night on Sunday, stunning images by Pamela Raith have been released from a radical new Black British version of the 70s musical The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical Wonderful Wizard of Oz at Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester.

VIDEO: Watch Cherelle Williams Sing "Soon As I Get Home" From THE WIZ at Hope Mill Theatre

An all new video has been released of Cherelle Williams, as Dorothy, singing 'Soon As I Get Home' from the Black British retelling of  ‘The Wiz’, which plays at Hope Mill Theatre this Christmas.

Photos: First Look at the Cast and Creative Team of THE WIZ at Hope Mill Theatre

Following its sold-out, critically acclaimed production of ‘Rent’, Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre in association with Ameena Hamid Productions announces the cast for a radical new version of the 70s musical The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical “Wonderful Wizard of Oz”.

Cast Announced For Black British Retelling of THE WIZ at Hope Mill Theatre

Following its sold-out, critically acclaimed production of 'Rent', Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre in association with Ameena Hamid Productions announces the cast for a radical new version of the 70s musical The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical “Wonderful Wizard of Oz”.

VIDEO: New Music Video RETURN Raises Money for the Actors Benevolent Fund and Wilin Centre For Indigenous Arts

A group of stars has joined forces for a new video, called Return, created to boost spirits for the performing arts industry and raise funds for the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and entertainment benevolent funds across Australia.

ALADDIN Celebrates Third Birthday At London's Prince Edward Theatre

Disney's Aladdin marked its anniversary this week having celebrated its official opening night three years ago on 15 June 2016. The spectacular West End musical has now welcomed more than two million audience members at the Prince Edward Theatre where tickets are on sale for performances up to and including Saturday 24 August 2019 - when it will conclude its magical run in London. For further details please visit www.aladdinthemusical.co.uk

MARY POPPINS RETURNS Nominated for 9th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards

The Guild of Music Supervisors unveiled the list of nominees for its 9th annual award show taking place on Wednesday, February 13th at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The event will celebrate the highest achievements in music supervision, recognizing exemplary work in 18 categories representing movies, television, games, advertising and trailers.