Double Olivier Award winner Michael Ball joined the West End company of Spamalot Monday night to raise money for the Royal Theatrical Fund, taking the role of God for the week and joining the cast on stage for the final curtain call.
One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, CATS comes to The King's Theatre today, Monday 16th - Saturday 28th September 2013.
Elusive theatre blogger West End Wilma is putting on her very own Musical Theatre Cabaret show WILMA AND FRIENDS tonight August 31, 2013 at the beautiful St James Studio in Victoria.
Monty Python legend Michael Palin has decided to 'fart in the general direction' of fellow Python legend, Eric Idle, when he appears as God on screen in Monty Python's Spamalot, this summer at The Playhouse Theatre to raise money for charity. At the same time, the show has now announced that it is extending its current run until 8th February 2014.
One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, CATS will come to The King's Theatre from Monday 16th - Saturday 28th September 2013.
Comedian and actor Les Dennis will be reunited with his Life's Too Short co-star, film and TV actor Warwick Davis, when they star together as King Arthur and Patsy in Monty Python's Spamalot at the Playhouse Theatre, in Warwick Davis' towering West End debut (he was the tallest actor we could find at short notice). Scroll down for a sneak peek at the duo in costume!
DOWNTON ABBEY star and notable stage and screen actor Hugh Bonneville took to the stage for a special string of performances as none other than God himself in the current UK production of SPAMALOT beginning this week.
Elusive theatre blogger West End Wilma is putting on her very own Musical Theatre Cabaret show WILMA AND FRIENDS on Saturday August 31, 2013 at the beautiful St James Studio in Victoria. West End Wilma is a saucy, older lady, who doesn't let her age stop her from doing jazz hands all day long! Back in 2012, a dear friend of Wilma's said 'you see show many shows, why don't you start blogging about them?' and that day, westendwilma.com was born!
Theatre fans, show stars and a host of celebrities last night came out in force to support the sixth annual installment of The Make A Difference Trust's firmly established carnival of camp, West End Eurovision.
As Spamalot continues its successful West End run at The Playhouse Theatre, Bonnie is to return as The Lady Of The Lake from May 6 2013,following critics' and audiences' unanimous appreciation of her performance in 2012, described as "brilliant" and "Bassey-esque" by The Times and "a sensation" by Time Out.
Gary Naylor enjoys a bit of alpha male bashing
According to published reports, Monty Python's Spamalot, a new musical lovingly ripped off from Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Eric Idle and John Du Prez, directed by Christopher Luscombe, will move to the Playhouse Theatre following its current run at the Harold Pinter Theatre. After closing at the Pinter on September 9, the show will open at the Playhouse on November 14, where it will play through April 13.
One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, CATS will begin a new tour in 2013. Premiering at the Edinburgh Playhouse on 9 February 2013 the show will also visit Aberdeen, Wolverhampton, Manchester, Bradford, Hull, Sunderland, Southampton, Milton Keynes, Woking, Ostend and Dublin. Further dates and venues to be announced.
Howard Panter (Mr West End himself) for The Ambassador Theatre Group presents Monty Python's Spamalot, a new musical lovingly ripped off from Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Eric Idle and John Du Prez, directed by Christopher Luscombe. Galloping into the West End for a truly bespoke season at the Harold Pinter Theatre (long pause) tonight, 24 July - Sunday 9 September 2012 (press night Tuesday 31 July). Tickets on sale now.
As previously reported, Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 is headed to the West End, with an opening night set for October 16 at the Manchester Opera House. The Daily Mail announces today that Jackie Clune will play 'Violet,' alongside Bonnie Langford as 'Roz,' Natalie Casey as 'Judy,' Ben Richards as 'Franklin Hart' and Amy Lennox as 'Doralee.'
Check out these pictures taken at BBC White City when TV impressionist Jon Culshaw met up with Monty Python's Eric Idle, who wrote and created 'Spamalot'. Jon Culshaw is playing the role of King Arthur in the all-new production of Monty Python's Spamalot at The Harold Pinter Theatre in London when the new version of the show returns to the West End.
Now in its 15th year and run by the Society of London Theatre, Kids Week is all about encouraging young people to experience the magic of live theatre. During Kids Week a child aged 16 or under can go free to participating shows when accompanied by an adult paying full price. Up to two extra children's tickets can be purchased at half price.
Howard Panter (Mr West End himself) for The Ambassador Theatre Group presents Monty Python's Spamalot, a new musical lovingly ripped off from Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Eric Idle and John Du Prez, directed by Christopher Luscombe. Galloping into the West End for a truly bespoke season at the Harold Pinter Theatre (long pause) Tuesday 24 July - Sunday 9 September 2012 (press night Tuesday 31 July). Tickets on sale now.
On 19 February at the Prince of Wales Theatre, West End and Broadway star Kerry Ellis (Wicked, We Will Rock You, Oliver!) was voted Winner of the Jo Hutchinson International Best Solo Performance at the WhatsonStage Awards (2012). Kerry Ellis will next be appearing at the Royal Albert Hall, in another production produced and directed by Hugh Wooldridge, for the benefit of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, The Night of 1000 Voices, on Bank Holiday Sunday, tonight, May 6.
Churchill Theatre Bromley celebrates the launch of Spamalot by working with top local restaurant Ferrari's in order to recreate the famous Monty Python 'Spam' sketch. This was set in the 'Green Midget Cafe' in Bromley.
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