Courtney Stapleton News

Emmanuel Kojo Departs BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour Following Allegations of 'Inappropriate Comments'

by Stephi Wild — November 11, 2021

Emmanuel Kojo has departed the touring production of Beauty and the Beast and is no longer represented by his agent.

BWW Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Edinburgh Playhouse

by Natalie O'Donoghue — October 27, 2021

Spectacularly reimagined using the latest theatrical innovations, this beloved ‘tale as old as time’ will be brought to life on stage like never before…

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Star Emmanuel Kojo Suspended Due to Alleged 'Inappropriate Comments' to Female Crew Member

by Stephi Wild — October 18, 2021

Emmanuel Kojo has been suspended from the UK tour of Beauty and the Beast due to allegations that he made 'inappropriate comments to a female crew member.

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Come To Birmingham Hippodrome In 2022

by Stephi Wild — October 1, 2021

Disney's beloved Olivier Award-winning stage musical Beauty and the Beast - re-imagined and re-designed in a completely new production staged by members of the original award-winning creative team – will come to Birmingham in 2022, as part of the recently opened UK & Ireland Tour.

Photos/Video: In Rehearsal For BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Bristol Hippodrome

by Stephi Wild — August 9, 2021

Courtney Stapleton and Emmanuel Kojo will play the iconic lead roles, Belle and her Beast, as spectacular new designs and state-of-the-art technology fuse with the classic story, bringing the beloved tale to new life.

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Announces Full Cast For UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — April 30, 2021

Disney's Olivier Award-winning stage musical Beauty and the Beast today announces the cast to star in the re-imagined and re-designed new production.

LA BELLA Y LA BESTIA presenta su cast para la gira por UK

by Ainhoa Hornero — April 30, 2021

El espetáculo contará además con un prólogo de Angela Lansbury

Courtney Stapleton, Emmanuel Kojo, Gavin Lee to Lead BEAUTY AND THE BEAST UK Tour; Angela Lansbury Prologue Added

by A.A. Cristi — April 29, 2021

Everyone's favorite tale as old as time will be hitting the road in Europe in 2021!

NOW OR NEVER Will Return On Demand From the Barn Theatre

by Stephi Wild — April 14, 2021

Due to popular demand, the Barn Theatre have today announced that the world debut production of the British song cycle Now or Never will return for a three week on-demand digital run from 15 April – 9 May 2021.

Photo Flash: First Look at Ahmed Hamad, Eloise Davies and More in NOW OR NEVER

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 1, 2021

The Barn Theatre is presenting Now or Never this evening, April 1 at 6:30pm BST.

Grace Mouat, Jake Halsey-Jones, Courtney Stapleton and More to Appear in SOFT SESSIONS LIVE IN CONCERT

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 25, 2021

Following the success of YouTube series ‘Soft Sessions’, a group of West End performers are to appear in ‘Soft Sessions Live In Concert’.

Cast Announced For The Barn Theatre's Live Song Cycle, NOW OR NEVER

by Stephi Wild — March 25, 2021

Now or Never is a song cycle written by associate artist Matthew Harvey, which follows 7 people as they each take a defiant act of positivity in their last week on Earth.

Fourth Wall Live's LIVE IN LONDON Concerts To Be Streamed From 26 March

by Stephi Wild — March 5, 2021

The Live in London series of concerts produced by Fourth Wall Live at the Hippodrome Casino London in December of last year will be available to stream on Stream.

VIDEO: Watch Courtney Stapleton, Tyrone Huntley, Alexia Khadime and Emma Kingston Sing 'Only A Moment'

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 26, 2021

The Barn Theatre today released the debut recording of the song “Only A Moment” by composer, lyricist and performer Matthew Harvey, featuring West End stars including Courtney Stapleton, Tyrone Huntley, Alexia Khadime & Emma Kingston.

BKLYN THE MUSICAL, SCARAMOUCHE JONES, CRUISE and More Available to Stream in March and April

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 25, 2021

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BWW Blog: Snagging the Cheap Seat - My West End Adventures

by Student Blogger: Kat Mokrynski — February 18, 2021

I thought I’d compile some of the highlights from each show I saw as not only a way for me to remember some pre-COVID times but to also give advice for theatregoers once the West End begins to reopen.

West End Musical Drive In Goes Digital on Stream.Theatre, Featuring Lucie Jones, Layton Williams, and More

by Stephi Wild — February 1, 2021

From the Drive-In to your home, relive the biggest musical concert series of 2020.

Wake Up With BWW 12/24: Rest in Peace Rebecca Luker

by Stephi Wild — December 24, 2020

Rest in peace Rebecca Luker, get a sneak peek at Kerry Butler's upcoming concert with Seth Rudetsky, watch casts of Dear Evan Hansen perform You Will Be Found, and more!

VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Broadway, North American Tour and West End Company Members Perform 'You Will Be Found'

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 23, 2020

Company members from the Broadway, North American Tour, and West End productions of Dear Evan Hansen have come together to perform a rendition of 'You Will Be Found'.

LIVE IN LONDON at The Hippodrome Announces New Performance Schedule

by Stephi Wild — November 16, 2020

Fourth Wall Live and The Hippodrome Casino London have announced a new performance schedule for the LIVE IN LONDON series at the Hippodrome Casino this winter.