Tony Blackburn

Sylvia Young, Legendary London Theatre School Founder, Dies At 85
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2025

Sylvia Young, the founder of the Sylvia Young Theatre School and a leading figure in British performing arts education, has died at the age of 85. Her death was confirmed by her daughters Alison and Frances, who shared that she passed away “peacefully” on Wednesday morning.

Darlington Hippodrome Reveals Summer 2024 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

The curtain has gone up on Darlington Hippodrome’s new summer season of shows! Learn more about the full season lineup here.

Milton Keynes Theatre Announces Spring 2023 Season Featuring THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2022

As 2022 draws to a close with sensational panto Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Milton Keynes Theatre has announced a sensational Spring season jam-packed with glittering musicals, thrilling dramas and unmissable comedy.

Pyramid and Parr Hall Announce Autumn Programme With Launch of New Season Brochure
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2022

Pyramid and Parr Hall have revealed their full line-up for autumn with the release of their latest brochure.

Tony Blackburn To Take Audiences Back To The Golden Era Of Pop at Parr Hall
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2022

Legendary DJ Tony Blackburn will be transporting audiences back to the era where he made his name when he once again presents Sounds of the 60s.

Johnnie Walker's SOUNDS OF THE 70S Will Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2019

Following the success this year of Tony Blackburn's Sounds of the 60s live tour, which has enjoyed a long run of sold out performances across the UK and is still to play at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre on Thursday 28 November, legendary DJ Johnnie Walker will take BBC Radio 2's popular SOUNDS OF THE 70S radio show on the road in 2020, visiting Wolverhampton Grand Theatre on Wednesday 8 April.

Tony Blackburn and Sounds Of The 60s Add Dates at Parr Hall
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2019

Extra dates for the Tony Blackburn and Sounds of the 60s Live tour have been announced thanks to huge interest, including a date in Warrington.

BWW Review: RIP IT UP - THE 60s, Garrick Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Feb 13, 2019

Rip It Up The 60s is unabashed entertainment full of great songs, plenty of dancing and a handful of stars from Strictly.

CALENDAR GIRLS, ROCKY HORROR SHOW, and More Announced For New Season at Wolverhampton Grand
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2018

Wolverhampton Grand has announced a new season.

Tony Blackburn To Host BBC Radio 2's 'Sounds Of The 60s' Live UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2018

BBC Radio 2's popular Sounds Of The 60s series will take to the road in 2019 with a brand new live show hosted by the station's iconic DJ, Tony Blackburn.

Musical Adventures Announced at the Belgrade Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2017

Audiences across Coventry and Warwickshire are invited to take a seat at the Belgrade Theatre this June with a line up of musical shows that are not to be missed.

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's THE GIRLS at Phoenix Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2017

THE GIRLS, based on the true story, the film and the award-winning play byTim Firth, Calendar Girls, opened last night, Tuesday 21 February, at thePhoenix Theatre in London's West End, where it had previewed from 28 January 2017.

Photo Flash: Elaine Paige, Julian Fellowes, Cliff Richard & More at HALF A SIXPENCE
by Marianka Swain - Nov 18, 2016

Photographs from the opening of HALF A SIXPENCE

BWW Review: TRANSPORTS, Pleasance Theatre, March 1 2016
by Gary Naylor - Mar 2, 2016

Gary Naylor sees a play based on the true story of a girl who fled the Nazi Holocaust on the Kindertransport that has much to say about that and about people more generally.

The Wyvern Sets DISCO NIGHT for January 20
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 17, 2012

A brand-new theatrical sing-a-long event heads to the Wyvern in January, with a full-live band playing 70s disco music fronted by ex-boy band star and co-hosted by a 70s radio icon.

Photo Flash: 'Spamalot' West End Guest Gala
by BWW - Sep 13, 2007

The West End's Spamalot starring Peter Davison, Bill Ward and Hannah Waddingham, hosted a special guest gala on Tuesday September 11, with celebrity and theatre-star colleagues in attendance and at the after-party.