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[West End, 2022]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2021]
Choreographer
 
[UK Tour, 2017]
Choreography
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Director and Co-choreographer[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2016]
Choreography
 
[West End, 2013]
Director
 
[West End, 2012]
Director
 
[West End, 2006]
Director/Choreographer
 
[West End, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2003]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Associate Choreographer

Karen Bruce Awards and Nominations


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Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Karen Bruce, Pacific Overtures

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Charlie Brooks Joins the Cast of the UK Tour of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG


Charlie Brooks will play the role of The Childcatcher in the new production of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. The tour opens at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on Tuesday 30 April 2024 where it plays until 12 May 2024, before embarking on a UK tour.

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!

Further Casting Set For UK Tour Of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG


Elaine C. Smith will play the role of The Childcatcher in the new production of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG opening at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on Tuesday 30 April 2024 where it plays until 12 May 2024, before embarking on a UK tour.

Emmerdale Star Liam Fox To Join Adam Garcia In The Cast Of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG


Emmerdale star Liam Fox joins Adam Garcia in the cast of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. Further casting announced, including Liam Fox as 'Grandpa Potts'.

Review: THE BODYGUARD, Theatre Royal Glasgow


Adapted for the stage by Alexander Dinelaris, the piece follows bodyguard Frank Farmer (Ayden Callaghan) who is hired to protect music superstar Rachel Marron (Emily Williams) and her son Fletcher (Kaylen Luke) after she receives death threats from a harrowing stalker (Marios Nicolaides). Despite a rocky start, Rachel and Frank's relationship blossoms amidst familial tensions and increasing danger. 

Adam Garcia Will Star as Caractacus Potts in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG UK Tour


Olivier-nominee Adam Garcia will star as Caractacus Potts in a new production of the most fantasmagorical musical of all time, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, opening at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton from Tuesday 30 April 2024, before embarking on a UK tour.

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!

Louis Gaunt and Frances Mayli McCann Will Play Peter Pan and Wendy in the London Palladium Pantomime This Christmas


Further casting has been announced for The London Palladium Pantomime confirming that Louis Gaunt will return to the world-famous venue to play Peter Pan in this year's production and Frances Mayli McCann will join the cast as Wendy.

New Production of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Will Tour the UK in 2024


A new production of the most fantasmagorical musical of all time, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, will embark on tour in 2024, opening at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on 30 April 2024 where it will play until 12 May 2024 ahead of a UK tour. 

Jennifer Saunders and Julian Clary Will Lead The Cast Of This Year's Palladium Pantomime PETER PAN


Michael Harrison for Crossroads Pantomimes has announced the return to the West End of The London Palladium Pantomime for an eighth year, with Jennifer Saunders and Julian Clary leading the cast in a brand new production of Peter Pan.

Carrie Hope Fletcher, Rob Madge, Clive Rowe, and Vernon Kay Among 2023 Pantomime Awards Nominees


The UK Pantomime Association has announced the nominations for The Pantomime Awards 2023 in association with Butlin’s, ahead of the awards ceremony at the Trafalgar Theatre, in London’s West End, on Tuesday 11 April 2023 at 7pm, hosted by Christopher Biggins.  

THE DRIFTERS GIRL Extends UK & Ireland Tour Into 2024


Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce extended dates for the first-ever UK and Ireland tour of The Drifters Girl, the acclaimed musical which tells the remarkable story of one of the world's greatest vocal groups and the woman who made them. 

Review: THE BODYGUARD: THE MUSICAL, New Wimbledon Theatre


The Grammy Award-winning soundtrack was the film’s vehicle and remains indisputably good. The stage musical sensibly chooses to pivot the focus to the music, but the result is more like a concert of the Houston’s hits, with a paper-thin and often laughable stalker story thrown in.

Photos: First Look at JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at the London Palladium


All new production photos have been released for Jack and the Beanstalk at The London Palladium. The panto plays from 10 December 2022 to 15 January 2023 this Christmas with a cast led by Dawn French, Julian Clary, Alexandra Burke, Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers, Gary Wilmot, Louis Gaunt, Rob Madge and Natalie McQueen.  

Further Casting Announced For JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at the London Palladium


Louis Gaunt, Rob Madge and Natalie McQueen will join the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk at The London Palladium this Christmas. They join the previously announced Dawn French, Julian Clary, Alexandra Burke, Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers and Gary Wilmot. Jack and the Beanstalk plays from 10 December 2022 to 15 January 2023.

THE DRIFTERS GIRL Announces First UK Tour Dates


The first 2023 / '24 tour dates have been announced for The Drifters Girl, the new musical which tells the remarkable story of one of the world's greatest vocal groups and the woman who made them.

THE DRIFTERS GIRL to Close in the West End in October; UK Tour to Open in September 2023


The Drifters Girl will play its final performance at the Garrick Theatre in London on Saturday 15 October, before embarking on a UK Tour next year, opening at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton in September 2023.

VIDEO: Get a Behind-The-Scenes Look at JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Pantomime at The London Palladium


Get a behind the scenes look at Jack and the Beanstalk with Mark Walters (set designer) and Michael Harrison (director and producer)! Dawn French, Julian Clary, Alexandra Burke, Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers and Gary Wilmot lead the cast in Jack and the Beanstalk at The London Palladium.

Karen Bruce FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Karen Bruce been nominated for?

Karen Bruce has been nominated for the Best Theatre Choreographer award at the Olivier Awards for her work on Pacific Overtures.

What awards has Karen Bruce won?

Karen Bruce has won the Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreographer for her work on "Pacific Overtures."

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