Abigail Matthews News

EXCLUSIVE First Look Photos: THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY & JUNE, Now On Tour

by Aliya Al-Hassan — March 5, 2026

Check out our exclusive production photos of The Ballad of Johnny & June, starring Christopher Ryan Grant and Christina Bianco.

Full Cast Set For UK Tour of THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY & JUNE

by Stephi Wild — January 22, 2026

The full cast has been announced for the major new musical of The Ballad of Johnny & June.

Photos: MY FAIR LADY At Curve Leicester

by A.A. Cristi — November 27, 2024

Check out production photos of the Made at Curve production of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s classic musical MY FAIR LADY.

Full Cast Announced For Made At Curve Production Of MY FAIR LADY

by A.A. Cristi — September 11, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the upcoming Made at Curve production of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's classic musical MY FAIR LADY.

Kids Go Free At THE WIZARD OF OZ This Summer at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

by Stephi Wild — July 22, 2024

A new Kids Go Free promotion has been launched for The Wizard of Oz this summer.

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ, King's Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue — July 4, 2024

Direct from The London Palladium, the sensational new production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals comes to Glasgow.

Allan Stewart and Alex Bourne Join the West End Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ

by Stephi Wild — May 14, 2024

Allan Stewart (Stones in His Pockets, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; STV Hello, Good Evening, Welcome) and Alex Bourne (Annie, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; Hairspray, UK Tour) will reprise their touring roles as The Wizard when The Wizard of Oz concludes its major UK and Ireland tour this s

THE WIZARD OF Oz Returns To The West End This Summer

by Stephi Wild — March 21, 2024

The Wizard of Oz will conclude its major UK and Ireland tour with a season in London this summer, playing a strictly limited run of 38 performances only from Thursday 15 August – Sunday 8 September 2024 at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

JLS Star Aston Merrygold Will Rejoin THE WIZARD OF OZ UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — February 2, 2024

JLS star Aston Merrygold will reprise his celebrated role as The Tin Man at select dates across the Wizard of Oz's UK and Ireland tour.

Photos: First Look at Rehearsals for THE WIZARD OF OZ UK and Ireland Tour

by Aliya Al-Hassan — December 7, 2023

Ahead of The Wizard of Oz opening at the Liverpool Empire for a three-week Christmas season on Wednesday 13 December, before a major UK and Ireland Tour first look rehearsal photography has been released.

Final Cast Set For THE WIZARD OF OZ UK and Ireland Tour

by Stephi Wild — November 13, 2023

Final casting has been revealed for the UK and Ireland Tour of The Wizard of Oz which begins rehearsals today.

Cast Announced for DICK WHITTINGTON at the Key Theatre, Peterborough

by Stephi Wild — November 3, 2022

The Key Theatre has announced the full cast for this year’s hilarious, fun-filled brand new family pantomime adventure Dick Whittington, running from 25 November until 8 January 2023.

Tracy-Ann Oberman, Janie Dee, Tyrone Huntley and More Join Lineup For Bard From The Barn Series Three

by Stephi Wild — September 9, 2020

The Barn Theatre and Aaron Sidwell have announced the cast and creatives for the third and final series of their re-imagined Shakespeare series, Bard From The Barn.

Sandra Marvin, Jay Perry, Charlotte Wakefield, and More Announced For Gus Gowland Virtual Concert

by Stephi Wild — August 24, 2020

The Barn Theatre has announced an all-star West End line up for their sixth virtual concert, The Barn Theatre Presents: The Music of Gus Gowland, which will celebrate the work of musical theatre composer Gus Gowland (Pieces of String).

Photo Flash: First Look at THE BUTTERFLY LION at Barn Theatre

by Stephi Wild — April 4, 2019

Full casting for the award-winning Barn Theatre's (Best Fringe Theatre - The Stage Awards 2019) upcoming production of The Butterfly Lion by the acclaimed writer and former Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, Private Peaceful, Running Wild), comprises of: Jasper William Cartwright (Mi

Photo Flash: Barn Theatre Presents THE BUTTERFLY LION Now In Rehearsal

by A.A. Cristi — March 25, 2019

Barn Theatre's presents The Butterfly Lion by the acclaimed writer and former Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, Private Peaceful, Running Wild).

Full Casting Announced For The Barn Theatre Production Of THE BUTTERFLY LION

by Stephi Wild — February 26, 2019

Full casting announced for the award-winning Barn Theatre's (Best Fringe Theatre - The Stage Awards 2019) upcoming production of The Butterfly Lion by the acclaimed writer and former Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, Private Peaceful, Running Wild).

Anna Jane Casey Joins Annette Badland & Abigail Matthews for Arion Productions' Masterclasses

by Tyler Peterson — June 21, 2016

Arion Productions has announced West End leading lady, Anna Jane Casey, as the latest artist to join the line-up of extraordinary performers and industry professionals providing expert 'one day only' training in much-sought-after specialist fields.

Matthew Strachan to Return to the St. James Studio This May

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2016

Award-winning composer and songwriter Matthew Strachan returns to the St James Studio for one night only with special guests to perform his latest off-beat satirical songs alongside his show numbers and Nashville tunes.

Arion Productions to Debut New Masterclass Programme

by Tyler Peterson — March 18, 2016

Arion Productions Ltd has launched a new series of masterclasses to provide expert 'one day only' training in much-sought-after specialist fields with some of the country's finest theatre, film, television and radio professionals at the Diorama Arts Studios.