Bill Buckhurst News

As a Director, reviving a show you’ve directed before can be a rare thing these days. To get another bite at the cherry is a gift, but it comes with a challenge, because what do you have to navigate now? Expectations. You’ve been a part of something that people love, helped to make something that has moved and inspired audiences and now you have to recapture the lighting in a bottle.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s Artistic Director, Alan Cumming has announced his highly anticipated inaugural season of exciting programming for 2026, which will coincide with the 75th anniversary of the celebrated Scottish Highland Theatre.

Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas stars as Cruella De Vil in 101 Dalmatians The Musical at the Eventim Apollo, now in its final week through August 30, 2025. Her recording of “Animal Lover” is available to stream on Spotify. 

An all new trailer has been released for the transfer of 101 Dalmatians The Musical at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith. Check out the video here!

All new production photos have been released for the transfer of 101 Dalmatians The Musical at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith. Check out the photos here!

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the transfer of 101 Dalmatians The Musical at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith. Check out the photos here!

Following its successful UK Tour, the full cast has been set for the transfer of 101 Dalmatians The Musical at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith. Learn more here!

Following her successful UK solo tour, Sydnie Christmas will take on the iconic role of Cruella De Vil in the transfer of 101 Dalmatians The Musical at the Eventim Apollo. 

This bright and bubbly musical is sure to attract large audiences.

A second performance has been added for the staged concert production of If/Then starring Kerry Ellis, which will now take place on Monday 17th February.

Adam Garcia has joined the cast of the UK Premiere of IF/THEN, the musical by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning creators Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey. He joins the previously announced Kerry Ellis and David Hunter.

Following its limited season at the Dominion Theatre earlier this year, the producers of the award-winning production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL have released a live cast album of the show, available now across all streaming platforms.

Further casting has been announced for IF/THEN, by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, in the cast led by Kerry Ellis. David Hunter joins the cast as Lucas. Further casting to be announced.

West End Musical Theatre star Kerry Ellis will play Cruella de Vil at select dates of the UK and Ireland tour of 101 Dalmatians The Musical. Check out all new photos of Kerry Ellis in the role here!

IF/THEN, the celebrated musical by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning team Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, will make its UK premeire next year, starring Kerry Ellis. Learn more here!

101 Dalmatians The Musical will transfer to the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith for a limited six week run following its successful UK tour. Learn more about the upcoming run here!

Watch a newly released video of Kerry Ellis singing ‘Animal Lover’ from 101 Dalmatians The Musical ahead of her stepping into the role of Cruella De Vil in Oxford and Brighton this festive season.

Milton Keynes Theatre has announced the upcoming production of 101 DALMATIANS.

West End Musical Theatre star Kerry Ellis will play Cruella de Vil at the New Theatre Oxford 3- 7 December and Brighton Theatre Royal 17 December 2024 – 5 January 2025, concluding the current UK and Ireland tour of 101 Dalmatians The Musical.

Watch a new trailer for Sister Act in the West End! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.