Derek Bond News

'THE DRIVE IN' at TROUBADOUR MERIDIAN WATER announces live theatre for families and kids this summer with LIVE AT 'THE DRIVE IN': KIDS SHOWS.  Initial programming includes the West End production of Horrible Histories a?" Barmy Britain from 19 - 23 August 2020 and the roarsome interactive show Dinosaur World Live from 26 - 30 August 2020.

I WISH MY LIFE WERE LIKE A MUSICAL returns by popular demand to Crazy Coqs with a sensational new West End cast.

State Theatre New Jersey presents Dinosaur World Live for two performances on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 11am and 3pm. Each performance is followed by a post-show meet and greet where audience members have the opportunity to meet some of the dinosaurs in person. Tickets range from $15-$35.

From the creators of the West End and international smash hit Dinosaur World Live, comes DRAGONS AND MYTHICAL BEASTS. Written by Derek Bond, this brand-new interactive children's theatre show is set to delight and amaze with spectacular life-like puppetry.

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have today announced their 2020 season which opens with their first newly commissioned musical, 101 Dalmatians (16 May a?' 21 June), based on Dodie Smith's iconic story set in the heart of Regent's Park with book by Zinnie Harris and music and lyrics by Douglas Hodge. The production is directed by Timothy Sheader, with puppetry designed and directed by Toby Olié. Also confirmed are Katrina Lindsay (Set and Costume Designer), Liam Steel (Choreographer), Sarah Travis (Musical Supervisor and Orchestrator), Howard Hudson (Lighting Designer) and Tarek Merchant (Musical Director). Casting is by Jill Green, with children's casting by Verity Naughton.

Following the roaring success of last year's national tour, the spectacular Dinosaur World Live is back by popular demand, heading to the Belgrade Theatre Coventry on 28 and 29 May.

Direct from the West End, DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE, the interactive children's theatre show that brings dinosaurs to life on stage, today announces a seven-week summer season at the brand-new Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE will be one of the first productions to run at the new fully-flexible performance space located in North West London's newest cultural neighbourhood, playing from Thursday 18 July to Sunday 1 September 2019, tickets go on sale today.

Direct from the West End, DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE, the interactive children's theatre show that brings dinosaurs to life on stage, today announces a brand new cast for its 2019 UK Tour.

Don't we all secretly wish life was more like a musical? There's more to it than one might think. Alexander Bermange's hysterical and heartwarming revue I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical returns to Live at Zedel and examines the life of the musical theatre actor, directed by Derek Bond.

I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical sets out to present everything that you could possibly want to know about being a musical theatre performer… if only there were any who would dare to admit it.

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE where dinosaurs come to life on stage in an interactive show for all the family (ages 3+). Offering great days out for the kids this summer, DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE roars into The Bristol Hippodrome from 28th June (4 performances only), as part of a major UK Tour. 

Storyhouse in Chester has an eggs-citing programme of shows to keep all the family entertained during the Easter holidays.

DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE brings dinosaurs to life on stage in an interactive show for all the family (ages 3+). Following a hugely successful UK tour last year, DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE returns due to popular demand, now featuring a brand new Triceratops. The 2018 UK tour opens on 30 March at The Broadway, Peterborough, visiting a further 30 venues nationwide, followed by a 4-week summer season at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in London (14 August - 9 September 2018). The 2018 cast includes: Elizabeth Mary Williams (Miranda), Alexandra Harman (Understudy Miranda/ Puppeteer), Darcy Collins (Puppeteer), Liam Wright (Puppeteer), Samantha Arends (Puppeteer), Chris Milford (Puppet Technician/Puppeteer).

Harry Judd, Matt Willis, his wife Giovanna Fletcher and his sister Carrie Hope Fletcher will all be appearing alongside Tom in the show, which arrives at the Eventim Apollo London for a special Christmas spectacular, for a strictly limited run from 21 28 December 2017.

Following the launch of The Christmasaurus Live at the London Palladium, the stage show based on Tom Fletcher's bestselling book will be heading to Eventim Apollo London for a very special limited run from 21 28 December 2017. Tom will be starring in this Christmas spectacular alongside McFly bandmate Harry Judd and Busted's Matt Willis. Tom's wife and fellow author Giovanna Fletcher and his sister, West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher, will also be appearing in the show. Directed by Derek Bond with stage adaption by Miranda Larson, the show will feature sleigh bells and singing elves, Santa Claus and flying reindeer, music and magic. It's a tale about adventure, family, friendship and discovering that the impossible might just be possible.

Tom Fletcher announced that he is releasing a special Musical Edition of his novel 'The Christmasaurus', featuring the hit book and a brand new 14 track CD. Tom also announced the special guests who will be joining him for The Christmasaurus - Live On Stage. Check out rehearsal photos here!

Tom Fletcher today releases a stunning music video to accompany the groundbreaking release of The Musical Edition of his hit novel 'The Christmasaurus'. 'Afraid Of Heights' is one of 14 new songs taken from the cd 'The Christmasaurus'. The video is based on the true story of teenager Lily Rice, who is the first European female to perform a backflip in a wheelchair. Lily accomplished the feat in Cardiff after 6 hours of practicing. Check it out below!

Tom Fletcher releases a special Musical Edition of his novel 'The Christmasaurus', featuring the hit book and a brand new 14-track CD, today, November 16th, marking the very first time an author has written a soundtrack to their novel.

Tom Fletcher this morning announced that he is releasing a special Musical Edition of his novel 'The Christmasaurus', featuring the hit book and a brand new 14-track CD.

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have today announced details of their 2018 season, which includes Peter Pan, As You Like It, Dinosaur World Live, Little Shop of Horrors, and The Turn of the Screw, a co-production with English National Opera.