Tom Ling
Latest News on Tom Ling:
SUNSET BOULEVARD, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, and More Nominated For The Stage Debut Awards; Full List! (Aug 21, 2024)
National Theatre at Home Will Live Stream THE LITTLE BIG THINGS Next Month (Apr 26, 2024)
BroadwayWorld's Olivier Awards 2024 Predictions (Apr 10, 2024)
SUNSET BOULEVARD, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, and More Nominated For The Stage Debut Awards; Full List! (Aug 21, 2024)
National Theatre at Home Will Live Stream THE LITTLE BIG THINGS Next Month (Apr 26, 2024)
BroadwayWorld's Olivier Awards 2024 Predictions (Apr 10, 2024)
BIO
TOM LING is an actor, writer, and producer.
His work includes: THE LITTLE BIG THINGS, currently playing @Soho Place, nominated for four WhatsOnStage Awards including Best New Musical; TECHIES: THE MUSICAL, which sold-out at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe and featured in Broadway World’s Pick of the Programme; THE CEREAL CAFE, The Other Palace, finalist of the 2021 Stiles and Drewe Award; THE TERRIFIC TREEVILS: MUSICAL IN A BOOK, Watford Palace Theatre; ANIMAL FARM, British Youth Music Theatre.
Tom was a recipient of the 2019 Goodspeed Writers Grove and the 2020 Johnny Mercer Songwriters Project. In summer 2021, he produced UPBEAT Virtual Festival, featuring hundreds of artists’ work including the Nottingham Playhouse and Gradfest UK and was recently named in The Stage 100 2024, Rising Stars.
Tom made his West End acting debut as Marco in THE LITTLE BIG THINGS, stepping in last minute due to cast illness and is now Emergency Cover for show.
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SUNSET BOULEVARD, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, and More Nominated For The Stage Debut Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2024
The nominees have been announced for the 2024 Stage Debut Awards, which celebrate the finest emerging talent in UK theatre. Check out the full list of nominees here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2024
The nominees have been announced for the 2024 Stage Debut Awards, which celebrate the finest emerging talent in UK theatre. Check out the full list of nominees here!
National Theatre at Home Will Live Stream THE LITTLE BIG THINGS Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024
National Theatre at Home has announced it will host its first live streamed premiere of the new musical The Little Big Things, a production from Michael Harrison, at 7pm BST on 9 May 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024
National Theatre at Home has announced it will host its first live streamed premiere of the new musical The Little Big Things, a production from Michael Harrison, at 7pm BST on 9 May 2024.
BroadwayWorld's Olivier Awards 2024 Predictions
by BWW UK Critics - Apr 10, 2024
The 2024 Olivier Awards are fast approaching on April 14. Ahead of one of the most exciting nights in theatreland, our critics – Aliya Al-Hassan, Mica Blackwell, Alexander Cohen, Katie Kirkpatrick, Kat Mokrynski, Gary Naylor, Kerrie Nicholson, Matthew Paluch and Christiana Rose share their thoughts about who and what will triumph on the night, as well as who should twin each category.
by BWW UK Critics - Apr 10, 2024
The 2024 Olivier Awards are fast approaching on April 14. Ahead of one of the most exciting nights in theatreland, our critics – Aliya Al-Hassan, Mica Blackwell, Alexander Cohen, Katie Kirkpatrick, Kat Mokrynski, Gary Naylor, Kerrie Nicholson, Matthew Paluch and Christiana Rose share their thoughts about who and what will triumph on the night, as well as who should twin each category.
SUNSET BOULEVARD, PLAZA SUITE, and More Nominated For Olivier Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024
The nominations are in for this year's Olivier Awards! Among those nominated are Sunset Boulevard, Plaza Suite, The National Theatre, and many more. Check out the full list of nominations here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024
The nominations are in for this year's Olivier Awards! Among those nominated are Sunset Boulevard, Plaza Suite, The National Theatre, and many more. Check out the full list of nominations here!
Trey Ellis, Rona Siddiqui, Anthony Fedorov & More to Join Goodspeed's 12th Annual JMF Writers Grove
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024
Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the participants for the 12th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024
Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the participants for the 12th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals.
British Youth Music Theatre Reveals 20th Anniversary Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024
For their 20th season, BYMT will fully produce seven brand new British musicals and develop another seven new musical theatre ideas in week-long camps - working with venues, creatives and young people from across the United Kingdom. Learn more about the season lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024
For their 20th season, BYMT will fully produce seven brand new British musicals and develop another seven new musical theatre ideas in week-long camps - working with venues, creatives and young people from across the United Kingdom. Learn more about the season lineup here!
THE LITTLE BIG THINGS Soundtrack Goes to #1 in iTunes Charts
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 9, 2024
The official cast album from the critically acclaimed new British musical, based on the Sunday Times best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser, has gone straight to the top of the soundtrack charts.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 9, 2024
The official cast album from the critically acclaimed new British musical, based on the Sunday Times best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser, has gone straight to the top of the soundtrack charts.
Soundtrack Review: THE LITTLE BIG THINGS (ORIGINAL WEST END CAST RECORDING)
by Kerrie Nicholson - Jan 9, 2024
The way composer and lyricist Nick Butcher and lyricist Tom Ling have approached setting Henry’s story within the musical theatre realm makes for an incredibly exciting journey as a listener...
by Kerrie Nicholson - Jan 9, 2024
The way composer and lyricist Nick Butcher and lyricist Tom Ling have approached setting Henry’s story within the musical theatre realm makes for an incredibly exciting journey as a listener...
THE LITTLE BIG THINGS West End Cast Recording Will Be Released Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2023
Following The Little Big Things performance of The World Is Waiting on The Royal Variety Performance on Sunday night, the critically acclaimed new British musical, based on the Sunday Times best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser, will released a West End cast album on Friday 5 January 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2023
Following The Little Big Things performance of The World Is Waiting on The Royal Variety Performance on Sunday night, the critically acclaimed new British musical, based on the Sunday Times best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser, will released a West End cast album on Friday 5 January 2024.
Musical Theatre Reimagining of ANIMAL FARM Comes to the Birmingham Hippodrome Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023
A new folky musical theatre reimagining of George Orwell’s classic book, Animal Farm, steeped in fake news, cancel culture, and the curtailing of free speech, comes to the Birmingham Hippodrome.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023
A new folky musical theatre reimagining of George Orwell’s classic book, Animal Farm, steeped in fake news, cancel culture, and the curtailing of free speech, comes to the Birmingham Hippodrome.
THE LITTLE BIG THINGS, THE LION KING, FROZEN and More Will Star in The Royal Variety Performance
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023
The cast of the critically acclaimed new British musical will perform a number from the hit show at The Royal Albert Hall on 30 November as part of the Royal Variety Performance.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023
The cast of the critically acclaimed new British musical will perform a number from the hit show at The Royal Albert Hall on 30 November as part of the Royal Variety Performance.
THE LITTLE BIG THINGS Will Release Exclusive Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2023
The critically acclaimed new British musical The Little Big Things - based on the Sunday Times best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser - is to release an official West End cast recording.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2023
The critically acclaimed new British musical The Little Big Things - based on the Sunday Times best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser - is to release an official West End cast recording.
THE LITTLE BIG THINGS Extends @sohoplace Until March 2024; Watch HIghlights!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2023
An extension has been announced for the critically acclaimed new British musical The Little Big Things, based on the best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser. Find out how to get tickets to the new dates here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2023
An extension has been announced for the critically acclaimed new British musical The Little Big Things, based on the best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser. Find out how to get tickets to the new dates here!
Review Roundup: THE LITTLE BIG THINGS Opens @sohoplace! What Did the Critics Think?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 15, 2023
Based on the Sunday Times best-selling autobiography by Henry Fraser, The Little Big Things is a new British musical that has now opened in London's @sohoplace theatre.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 15, 2023
Based on the Sunday Times best-selling autobiography by Henry Fraser, The Little Big Things is a new British musical that has now opened in London's @sohoplace theatre.
Review: THE LITTLE BIG THINGS, @sohoplace
by Debbie Gilpin - Sep 15, 2023
Based on the memoir of the same name, The Little Big Things recounts the story of Henry Fraser's life-changing accident on holiday in Portugal, and how he subsequently came to embrace the person he became. The book has been adapted for the stage by Joe White, with music by Nick Butcher and lyrics by Butcher and Tom Ling; Luke Sheppard directs, and the creative team also worked closely with the Fraser family to aid in its development.
by Debbie Gilpin - Sep 15, 2023
Based on the memoir of the same name, The Little Big Things recounts the story of Henry Fraser's life-changing accident on holiday in Portugal, and how he subsequently came to embrace the person he became. The book has been adapted for the stage by Joe White, with music by Nick Butcher and lyrics by Butcher and Tom Ling; Luke Sheppard directs, and the creative team also worked closely with the Fraser family to aid in its development.
London Theatre Week Extension: Tickets from £25 for THE LITTLE BIG THINGS
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 14, 2023
London Theatre Week Extension: Tickets from £25 for The Little Big Things. An extraordinary true story about an ordinary young man.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 14, 2023
London Theatre Week Extension: Tickets from £25 for The Little Big Things. An extraordinary true story about an ordinary young man.
Interview: “We Want This Show to Be a Beacon for Change': Tom Ling, Nick Butcher & Joe White Talk Representation, Collaboration and Joy in THE LITTLE BIG THINGS
by Kerrie Nicholson - Sep 12, 2023
Based on Henry Fraser's memoir: 'The Little Big Things', Nick Butcher, Tom Ling and Joe White hope their new musical will be a beacon change in terms of authentic representation of disability, the stories told on the West End and celebrate the love of their cast and creative team.
by Kerrie Nicholson - Sep 12, 2023
Based on Henry Fraser's memoir: 'The Little Big Things', Nick Butcher, Tom Ling and Joe White hope their new musical will be a beacon change in terms of authentic representation of disability, the stories told on the West End and celebrate the love of their cast and creative team.
THE LITTLE BIG THINGS Leads our Top Ten London Shows for September
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 1, 2023
The nights are getting shorter, the swimming trunks are being packed away and you probably have bought some new pens and pencils. September is here and promises some amazing theatre to come. Check out our top ten recommendations for theatre in London this month.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 1, 2023
The nights are getting shorter, the swimming trunks are being packed away and you probably have bought some new pens and pencils. September is here and promises some amazing theatre to come. Check out our top ten recommendations for theatre in London this month.
London Theatre Week: See THE LITTLE BIG THINGS @sohoplace for just £25!
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 29, 2023
London Theatre Week: See The Little Big Things for just £25! An extraordinary true story about an ordinary young man.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 29, 2023
London Theatre Week: See The Little Big Things for just £25! An extraordinary true story about an ordinary young man.
Full Cast Revealed For THE LITTLE BIG THINGS @sohoplace; Plus Listen to a New Track!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2023
The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of the new British musical The Little Big Things, based on the best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser. Also released today is an exclusive new track, Guide You.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2023
The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of the new British musical The Little Big Things, based on the best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser. Also released today is an exclusive new track, Guide You.
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